Australia | New Zealand: Cruise Tours

Popular Cruise Tour Shore Excursions: 

Juneau, Alaska:

• A spectacular helicopter flight over the ice field coupled with an exclusive glacier dogsledding adventure.
• Walk through the historic downtown core or ride the Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts for panoramic wilderness views.

Sitka, Alaska:

• A small-group ocean raft or boat tour to spot vibrant rafts of sea otters around Sitka Sound.

• Stroll through the totem-lined paths of Sitka National Historical Park and visit the Alaska Raptor Center.

Ketchikan, Alaska:

• A breathtaking floatplane tour over the sheer cliffs and plunging waterfalls of Misty Fjords National Monument.

• Explore the historic boardwalk of Creek Street and admire the world's largest collection of standing totem poles.

Small Ports & Community Harbors

Petersburg, Alaska:

• A spectacular boat cruise navigating the massive floating icebergs of nearby LeConte Fjord.
• Walk the local harbors of "Alaska's Little Norway" and explore the historic boardwalks of Sons of Norway Hall.

Wrangell, Alaska:

• A thrilling jet boat tour to the Anan Wildlife Observatory to watch wild black and brown bears fishing for salmon.

• Discover ancient petroglyphs at Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site and learn about deep Tlingit history at Chief Shakes Tribal House.

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Seattle, Washington: 

Seattle is the premier hub for round-trip Alaska itineraries. 

• Must-See: A pre-cruise whale watching excursion in the Salish Sea.
• Hotels: Fairmont Olympic Hotel (downtown luxury) or Edgewater Hotel (right on the waterfront).
• Sightseeing: Explore Pike Place Market and take in the views from the Space Needle.

Vancouver, British Columbia: 

• Must-See: Walking high above the rainforest canopy at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
• Hotels: Pan Pacific Vancouver (directly atop the cruise terminal) or Rosewood Hotel Georgia (elegant downtown classic).
• Sightseeing: Stroll or bike through Stanley Park and explore historic Gastown.

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.

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.

Alaska Repositioning Cruises: 

• Transpacific Outbound Itineraries feature seasonal one-way sailings departing from North American ports that cross the Pacific offering guests immersive stopovers in the Hawaiian Islands before continuing outbound on NCL routes connecting to Asia and beyond.

Alaska Itineraries and Travel Guides:

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