🌲 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.
  💵 Pricing Breakdown
  • 💸  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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