Fly to Seattle, Washington. Upon arrival, make your way to Norwegian Bliss to embark on your Alaska cruise.

At Sea

Sitka is a charming island community surrounded by stunning mountains and seaside panoramic views. The vast and rich wildlife boasts sightings of whales, brown bears, deer, sea otters, and various birds. This destination offers superb fishing and plentiful historical attractions. 

Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields, and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak one of the area’s many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown, or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a trek worthwhile. 

From Stephens Passage, your ship will turn into the glacially carved fjord of Endicott Arm, the southern sister fjord to Tracy. However, Endicott is special. It’s the fjord less traveled, and at its head lies Dawes Glacier. But first, travel the 31-mile fjord, featuring sheer granite walls and plunging waterfalls. Spruce and hemlock trees cling to the steep sides. It is the definition of pristine. Look for “bergy bits,” floating chunks of glacial ice, some looking more like sculptures, some with resting seals on top. Keep an eye open for bears, mountain goats, and whales, too. As we approach the glacier, listen for thunderous cracks and have your camera ready. Dawes is an active tidewater glacier that recedes daily, causing calving, where huge hunks of ice plunge into the sea. At 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this blue-hued, powerful glacier may be the highlight of your Alaska cruise. 

Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Enjoy Alaska’s awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer. 

Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. 

Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary, and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown, and the many sights and sounds along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour. 

Return home with incredible memories of your time in Alaska!