2025 Alaska

Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring the breathtaking beauty & serene landscapes of Alaska on a 9-day cruise!

9-Day Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Skagway, & Juneau from Seattle, Washington

June 18 - 27, 2025

Aboard the Norwegian Joy!


Feel Free to go a little wild while exploring Alaska’s pristine landscapes with Norwegian. Outside Ketchikan, hike through the enchanting ancient Tongass National Forest, nicknamed the “Crown Jewel,” or savor fresh local seafood at a Dungeness crab feast. From Alaska’s spectacular Icy Strait Point, embark on a whales and wildlife tour where you may see bald eagles, brown bear, humpback and orca whales, sea otters and more. Then experience picturesque Victoria on a guided tour and visit Chinatown, Old Town’s historic sites and see the Inner Harbor where street performers, craft vendors and more will keep you entertained.

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Day 1: Seattle, WA | Wed Jun 18 | Departs at 5:00 PM

Transfer to the port to board the ship.  Settle into your cabin and explore the ship!

Day 2: At Sea | Thu Jun 19

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 3: Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska | Fri Jun 20 | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 during your Alaska cruise to Ketchikan (Ward Cove).

Day 4: Juneau, Alaska | Sat Jun 21 | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Tender Port

Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up 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 treck worthwhile. 

Day 5: Skagway, Alaska | Sun Jun 22 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.

Day 6: Icy Strait Point, Alaska | Mon Jun 23 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska's awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.

Day 7: Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier | Tue Jun 24 | Cruising

This is why visitors come to Alaska—to see glaciers as magnificent as Dawes—and getting there is half the excitement. 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 travelled, and at its head, Dawes Glacier. But first, the 31-mile fjord. Sheer granite walls. Plunging waterfalls. Spruce and hemlock trees clinging 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.

Day 8: At Sea | Wed Jun 25

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 9: Victoria, British Columbia | Thu Jun 26 | 1:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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 to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour.

Day 10: Seattle, WA | Fri Jun 27 | Arrives at 6:00 AM

Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport.

Per Person Rate*

Balcony: $3,699.00

Cabin rate (based on double occupancy)

Taxes / fees / Port Expenses

Roundtrip airfare

1 Pre-night in Seattle

Transfers

 Free At Sea Add-On (click for details)

Pre-paid gratuities

Optional Add-ons:

Travel Insurance

Excursions

Deposit & Final Payment

$250 pp due at the time of booking!

Final payment due February 1, 2025

All prices are subject to change until a deposit is received.

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