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6 Best Norwegian Cruise To Alaska [With Itinerary]

Norwegian Prima docked in the Alaskan port.
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Best Norwegian Cruise To Alaska is 7-Day Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau tour in Norwegian Bliss. The itinerary cost is $484 per person.

Other 7 and more days sailings are also preferred by travelers. Currently, the Norwegian Cruise Line offers 66 sailings to the Alaskan region.

Rated as less expensive vacations, their ships are loaded with onboard facilities suitable for colder regions.

Alaskan natural beauty is ecstatic; no matter what, passengers can take their children comfortably in the vessels. Also, it's a perfect escape for honeymoon - or solo travelers.

The company has different packages for families, and booking the cruise at least six months prior is advised. Last-minute deals are sometimes the worst because people can end up with less space.

Here is the list of 6 tours to Alaska:

  • 7-Day Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau
  • 7-Day Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan
  • 10-Day Alaska: Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau
  • 11-Day Cruise: Anchorage Denali Express - Northbound Cruisetour
  • 12-Day Denali-Alyeska Explorer
  • 16-Day Alaska & Japan: Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point & Hakodate

7-Day Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau

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7-Day Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau is a tour on the Bliss Norwegian Cruise Ship To Alaska. The inside stateroom costs $484, whereas The Haven suite is $3,999.

The tour has 5 ports on call where passengers mostly visit the natural landscapes of the Alaskan region.

Passengers can embark on a scenic hike from Juneau, wandering through the bushes that expanse to the Glacier Gardens Rainforest. 

Along the way, they can view Mendenhall wetlands, Gastineau Channel, and Admiralty Island. At the same time, the journey will mark the majestic base of Mendenhall Glacier.

The enchanting Crown Jewel Tongass National Forest and crab feast at local shops are also the best shore excursions on this tour.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Seattle, Washington - With Observatory & Airport Transfers
  • Day 2: At Sea
  • Day 3: Juneau - Mendelhall Glacier
  • Day 4: Skagway - White Pass Railway
  • Day 5: Glacier Bay (Cruise)
  • Day 6: Ketchikan (Ward Cove) - Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Day 7: Victoria, British Columbia
  • Day 8: Seattle, Washington

7-Day Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan

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7-Day Dawes Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan tour has the best Norwegian Alaska excursions. The price for an inside stateroom starts from $634.

On this tour, passengers can start their Alaskan journey from just beyond Juneau's borders - to the Mendenhall Glacier. Strolling around the glacier and exploring its beauty is a thrilling experience.

Furthermore, you can venture to Icy Strait Point, a remarkable destination with a Native Tlingit village. There you can indulge in local shopping.

On the 7-Day vacation on Norwegian Bliss, the major attraction is watching marine animals like Humpback whales and Orcas.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Seattle, Washington
  • Day 2: At Sea
  • Day 3: Sitka - Alaska Bears & Silver Bay Homestead Experience
  • Day 4: Juneau and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
  • Day 5: Icy Strait Point - Whale Watching & Seafood Fest
  • Day 6: Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
  • Day 7: Victorian, British Columbia
  • Day 8: Seattle, Washington

10-Day Alaska: Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau

The Sun has art galleries, video games zone and hot tubs.
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The captivating 10-Day Alaska voyage to Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau on Norwegian Sun is priced at $884. It is a round-trip cruise with the main highlight of the majestic Hubbard Glacier.

Adventure in Skagway begins with gold panning, baking salmon, and visiting musher camp. You can explore the city on foot; however, excursions like White Pass Railway are also in the itinerary.

The 10-day tour to Alaska concludes after the passengers visit Icy Strait Point. The native-owned shops are welcoming, and you can buy gifts for loved ones.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Seattle, Washington
  • Day 2: At Sea
  • Day 3: Juneau - Ice Field
  • Day 4: Skagway - Musher Camp
  • Day 5: Hubbard Glacier
  • Day 6: Sitka - Fortress of Bear
  • Day 7: Icy Strait Point
  • Day 8: At Sea
  • Day 9: Victoria, British Columbia
  • Day 10: Seattle, Washington

11-Day Cruise: Anchorage Denali Express - Northbound Cruisetour

This is a different kind of tour with cruise and more land activities.
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11-Day Cruise: Anchorage Denali Express - Northbound Cruisetour is the best Norwegian Alaska cruise itinerary. It starts from $1,853 - and is slightly expensive.

It is 5 port on-call with a 7-day cruise only and a 4-day post-cruise land tour. The show's highlights include Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre and the Anchorage city tour.

Passengers get plenty of time in Denali with activities such as Helicopter sightseeing, hiking and white water rafting. Overall, this is a tour packed with more land excursions than any other on our list.

The vacation is scheduled on two ships Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Spirit.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Day 2: Cruise Inside Passage
  • Day 3: Ketchikan - Ward Cove
  • Day 4: Juneau - Hatchery & Gardens
  • Day 5: Skagway - Klondike Gold Fields/Panning
  • Day 6: Icy Strait Point
  • Day 7: Hubbard Glacier
  • Day 8: Seward - Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Centre
  • Day 9 & 10: Anchorage & Denali - Alaska Railroad Adventure, Whitewater Rafting
  • Day 11: Vancouver, British Columbia

Related: Princess Cruise To Alaska From San Francisco

12-Day Denali-Alyeska Explorer

Alaska view from the Norwegian Cruise.
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12-Day Denali-Alyeska Explorer is the best Norwegian cruise for Alaska. It costs $2,273 per person for the Inside cabin.

On this vacation, passengers will spend overnights in Girwood, Denali and Anchorage. City exploration and Tundra Wilderness hiking are one of the top things to do.

Everyone will get a chance to travel in the deluxe Dome Railcar from Denali to Talkeetna on the 10th day. At the same time, all passengers will stay in the luxurious Hotel Alyeska Resort.

The ship dedicated for this vacation is Norwegian Jewel.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Day 2: Cruise Inside Passage
  • Day 3: Ketchikan - Ward Cove & Misty Fjords
  • Day 4: Juneau - Mendenhall Glacier & Hatchery
  • Day 5: Skagway - White Pass Railway
  • Day 6: Glacier Bay - Cruising
  • Day 7: Hubbard Glacier
  • Day 8 - Day 9: Seward & Girdwood - Turnagain Arm & Wildlife Center
  • Day 10 - Day 11: Denali & Anchorage - 
  • Day 12: Vancouver, British Columbia

16-Day Alaska & Japan: Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point & Hakodate

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16-Day Alaska & Japan: Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point & Hakodate is a 7-port on-call holiday. The journey is on Norwegian Jewel and the base price is $799.

During this vacations, you will encounter wildlife of Alaska such as Eagles, Totems, Sea Lions, Bears & more.

The tour concludes after the passengers can ride a gondola up Hakodate Mountain, which provides the best panoramic city views.

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: Seattle, Washington
  • Day 2: At Sea
  • Day 3: Ketchikan - Ward Cove & Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Day 4: Icy Strait Point - Hoonah Sightseeing
  • Day 5: Hubbard Glacier
  • Day 6: Seward - Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
  • Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9: At Sea
  • Day 10: Crossing International Date Line
  • Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13: At Sea
  • Day 14: Hakodate, Japan - Hakodate History & Culture
  • Day 15: Sendai (Ishinomaki), Japan
  • Day 16: Tokyo, Japan - City Sightseeing

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