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Alaska Ocean Cruisetours

  • Alaska Inside Passage Cruises
  • Denali National Park Cruisetours
  • North Pacific Alaska Cruise Hubs
  • Alaska Wilderness Land Packages

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Alaska Large Ship Cruise Tours

Alaska Concierge Travel Services: 

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  • Start Planning Now - Request a Custom Itinerary
  • Let the concierge team align your cruise dates, Alaska Railroad routes, lodge stays, and shore excursions into a tailored master itinerary.

Just Looking Around: 

  • Explore Alaska Hubs & Cruises. Browse our curated day trips, Denali packages, and Inside Passage cruise routes to gather inspiration for your trip.

Alaska Hub & Cruises:

  • Anchorage Hub
  • Fairbanks Hub
  • Juneau Hub
  • Seward Hub
  • Open-Jaw Cruisetour 
  • Alaska Land Packages

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NCL Mega-Ships: Bliss, Encore, Joy

The Mega-Ships (Bliss, Encore, Joy): These Breakaway-Plus class ships are massive floating resorts. They are incredible for multi-generational families because of the extensive onboard features, huge observation lounges, and entertainment options.

NCL The Intimate Option: The Jade

 As a Jewel-class ship, the Jade is significantly smaller. This makes it much easier to navigate for seniors who prefer less walking from their stateroom to the dining rooms, and it’s why NCL utilizes it for those immersive cross-gulf routes!

Combine a Land Tour with an Inside Passage Cruise from Whittier

Book a cruise land tour package on NCL.

Our team of experts will arrange your accommodations and flights to co-ordinate your cruise embarkation and disembarkation at each port.


NCL built a dedicated $80M cruise facility in Whittier, so whether you cruise is northbound (sea then land) or southbound (land then sea), the cruise segment will turn in Whittier. Explore Cruise Packages

Open-Jaw Cruisetour (NCL & Windstar)


Route & Structure: Open-Jaw (One-Way). Connects Vancouver, BC and Whittier or Seward, AK with an overland interior rail and lodge itinerary.


Transportation: 

  • Dedicated cruise motor coaches and Alaska Railroad (Adventure Class) paired with a 7-night Gulf of Alaska sailing.


Cruise Availability: 

  • Integrated Cruise. Bundled directly with a 7-night ocean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) mega ships or Windstar Cruises small ship luxury cruises. 
  • (Note: Round-trip Seattle sailings do not offer official land cruisetour packages as they lack direct rail connectivity).


Packing & Lodging: 

  • Frequent Moving. Unpack across multiple interior lodges (e.g., Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks) before settling into your ship cabin.


Booking & Fulfillment: 

  • All-in-One Package. Flights, land transfers, hotel stays, rail legs, and cruise cabin reserved in a single supplier booking with NCL or Windstar.


Best Suited For: 

  • Travelers who want the classic "best of both worlds" Alaska experience (interior national parks plus glacier sailing).

Open Jaw Embarkation Ports:

Whittier, Alaska: 

  • Must-See: A high-speed catamaran cruise deep into Blackstone Bay to view towering glaciers.
  • Hotels: The Inn at Whittier (harbor views) or Alyeska Resort (luxury chateau in nearby Girdwood).
  • Sightseeing: Ride the scenic Alaska Railroad and explore wild Prince William Sound.

Seward, Alaska: 

  • Must-See: A catamaran cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park for calving glaciers and marine wildlife.
  • Hotels: Windsong Lodge (beautiful forested setting) or Harbor 360 Hotel (waterfront convenience).
  • Sightseeing: Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center and walk up to Exit Glacier.

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NCL Luxury Suites: The Haven

Elevate your Alaska voyage with The Haven by Norwegian®. Enjoy keycard-only access to a private restaurant, lounge, and panoramic observation spaces, paired with personalized butler service, priority port access, and spacious luxury suites overlooking Alaska’s most breathtaking fjords.


The Haven Courtyard & Outdoor Wellness Features:

While treatment rooms (massages, facials) are located in the main shipboard Mandara Spa®, Haven guests have access to private, quiet outdoor relaxation areas inside The Haven Courtyard & Sundeck:

  • Private Haven Hot Tubs & Pool: Reserved strictly for Haven guests.
  • On Newer Prima Class Ships (Prima, Viva, Aqua): The Haven courtyard includes an exclusive outdoor sauna and glass-walled cold room overlooking the ocean right inside the Haven complex.

Alaska Concierge Tip

Key Note for Clients

NCL built a dedicated $80M cruise facility in Whittier, so whether you cruise is northbound (sea then land) or southbound (land then sea), the cruise segment will turn in Whittier. 

Our team of experts will arrange your accommodations and flights to co-ordinate your cruise embarkation and disembarkation at each port.

NCL operates round-trip Alaska cruises out of Seattle do not offer official NCL land cruisetour packages because they do not dock near Alaska's rail infrastructure. 

All 11 day Cruisetours utilize the open-jaw, one-way route connecting from Vancouver and Whittier or reverse. Tour begins or ends in Anchorage.

Cruise the Wild Side of Luxury

Experience Alaska as it was meant to be seen, up close and unobstructed. On a premium Norwegian Cruise Lines luxury expedition cruise through the "Last Frontier," you won't just view the scenery from afar. 


Concierge Tip: Book a balcony cabin or a luxury suite for the best views as the ship navigates deep into quiet glacial fjords, kayak alongside massive tidewater glaciers, and encounter extraordinary marine wildlife right from your deck.


Warm Up at the Mandara Spa® & Thermal Suite:

Unwind in true oceanfront luxury with therapeutic massages, soothing saunas, and heated loungers offering front-row views of Alaska's majestic fjords and coastline. Add the weekly pass to your package, it's wonderful.

Welcome to Alaska from Rose

Concierge Travel Services

  • 20+ Years of Expertise: Two decades of hands-on experience crafting custom Alaska land packages and cruise tours.
  • No Added Fees: As a licensed travel agent I work directly with the travel suppliers, delivering full concierge service at no cost to you.
  • Precision Logistics: Complete schedule coordination across cruise sailings, Alaska Railroad routes, resort lodges, and day excursions.
  • Integrated Cruise Tours: Seamlessly pair a 7-day cruise with 3 to 7 nights on land for the ultimate wilderness journey.

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Alaska Cruise Port Shore Excursions

Ketchikan:

  • Native Culture & Rainforests
  • Misty Fjords National Monument
  • Lumberjack Show
  • Saxman Native Village 
  • Zip lining in Tongass National Forest
  • Creek Street walking tour
  • Salmon fishing charters

Juneau:

  • Glaciers & Whales
  • Alaska’s State Capital 
  • Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls
  • Whale Watching  at Auke Bay
  • Dog sledding
  • Mount Roberts Tramway
  • Gold Panning & Salmon Bake
  • Glacier Helicopter Landing 

Skagway:

  • Gold Rush 
  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
  • Dog sledding & musher camp
  • Klondike Gold Rush National Park walking tour
  • Chilkoot Trail hike
  • Yukon scenic drive to Carcross

Sitka:

  • Russian heritage & wildlife.
  • Fortress of the Bear
  • Raptor Center
  • Sea otter & wildlife cruise
  • Sitka National Historical Park
  • Russian Bishop’s House tour

Icy Strait Point:

  • Culture & Nature
  • World’s largest ZipRider
  • Whale watching (excellent sightings)
  • Brown bear search in Spasski River Valley
  • Tribal Dance & Cultural Center
  • Kayaking

Haines:

  • Nature & Photography
  • Petersburg Fishing Town
  • Humpback Feeding Grounds
  • Wrangell, Anan Bear Observatory
  • Hubbard Glacier Helicopter Landings 

Popular Photo Tours

  • Bald eagle preserve rafting
  • Chilkoot Lake kayaking tours
  • Wildlife photography tours
  • Glacier Point ATV or canoe trips


Glaciers & Fjords

  • Glacier Bay Park rangers onboard, Margerie Glacier calving
  • Hubbard Glacier — One of the most active tidewater glaciers
  • Tracy Arm Fjord — Sawyer Glaciers, steep granite walls


Alaska Large Ships

  • Norwegian Bliss  2000 Cabins
  • Norwegian Encore 2000 Cabins
  • Norwegian  Joy  1900 Cabins
  • Norwegian Jade 1200 Cabins


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