🌲 Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Jade | 7-Night Alaska Cruise (Whittier → Vancouver)
Alaska - United States of America
Details
Experience Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness aboard Norwegian Jade on a 7-night voyage from Whittier, Alaska to Vancouver, Canada. Witness towering glaciers, lush rainforests, and charming frontier towns while enjoying the comfort of Freestyle Cruising. Fun facts & cultural nuggets:
- 🏔 Hubbard Glacier is North America’s largest tidewater glacier, advancing faster than any other in Alaska.
- 🚂 Skagway was a key outpost during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush — its wooden sidewalks and saloons still echo that era.
- 🐋 Juneau is the only U.S. capital not accessible by road — reachable only by boat or plane.
- Ketchikan is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” home to vibrant Native Alaskan culture and totem parks.
- 🌅 Cruising the Inside Passage gives unbeatable views of wildlife — whales, sea lions, bald eagles — and endless coastal forests.
- 💸 From $674 USD per person (Interior stateroom, double occupancy)
- 💳 Taxes & port fees included
- 🧭 Sailings every two weeks starting May 11, 2026
- 🛳 Perfect for adventure seekers, photographers, families & first-time Alaska travelers
Tickets
Admission ticket for 1 person.
Included in tickets
- ✅ Comfortable stateroom accommodations
- ✅ All main dining venues, buffets, cafés & 24-hour room service
- ✅ Onboard entertainment, live shows & themed activities
- ✅ Access to fitness center, pools & lounges
- ✅ Daily port visits with certified local excursions available for purchase
- ⚠️ Extras: Alcohol, specialty dining, Wi-Fi packages, spa, laundry, casino & shore excursions
Suggestions
- ✔️ Arrive in Anchorage (for Whittier embarkation) at least one day early — transfers take ~2 hrs through scenic mountain tunnels
- 🧥 Pack layers: waterproof jacket, thermal layers, gloves, hat, and binoculars for wildlife watching
- 📸 Bring extra camera batteries — temperatures and long days can drain them fast
- 🐋 Best excursions: Glacier Bay flightseeing, whale-watching in Juneau, White Pass railway in Skagway
- 💳 Bring small USD/CAD bills for local markets and tips
- 📶 Pre-purchase Wi-Fi package to save money if needed
- ♻️ Choose eco-friendly shore excursions to support sustainable tourism
Schedule
🗺️ Itinerary Snapshot
- 📍 Day 1 — Whittier, AK • Departs 7:00 PM
- 🧊 Day 2 — Hubbard Glacier (Cruising Scenic View)
- 🏝️ Day 3 — Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 🦅 Day 4 — Juneau • 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- 🚂 Day 5 — Skagway • 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 🎣 Day 6 — Ketchikan • 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 🌲 Day 7 — Inside Passage (Cruising Scenic View)
- 🛬 Day 8 — Vancouver, BC • Arrives 6:00 AM
Requirements
- Valid passport required (U.S. and international guests)
- 🛂 Crossing between U.S. and Canada — ensure eligibility for both countries
- 🧳 Travel insurance recommended due to remote destinations
- 💉 Any additional health or vaccination requirements can be confirmed with NCL concierge after booking
❌ Optional Upgrades:
- 🍸 Alcohol & specialty drinks (unless in Free at Sea promotion)
- 🍽️ Specialty restaurants (unless pre-booked package)
- 📶 Wi-Fi (unless promo includes it)
- 🎟️ Shore excursions (optional)
- 💆 Spa, casino, laundry & photo services
Location
Whittier, Alaska, United States of America
Duration
7 Nights
Languages
🗣️ Primary: English 🇪🇸 Additional: Spanish (likely for some crew/communications)
Accessibility
♿ Wheelchair-accessible staterooms & public spaces available 🚤 Some ports require tenders (small boats) — check accessibility with NCL before sailing 🦻 Assistance available for hearing & vision-impaired guests upon request
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