Itinerary
- Day 1
Whittier
You'll arrive in Whittier, Alaska and step onto the shores of Prince William Sound where your cruise leader and fellow travelers are waiting. After meeting everyone, you'll head to dinner together before boarding the Norwegian Jade. It's a chance to settle in and get to know the group before the ship sets sail.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Prince William Sound - Day 2
Hubbard Glacier
The ship cruises past Hubbard Glacier, North America's largest calving glacier. You'll watch massive icebergs break off from this 1,200-foot-deep glacier that stretches 76 miles long. The towering blue surface rises to 40 stories high, so tall it actually dwarfs the ship's upper decks. It's the kind of view that stays with you.
Included Activities
- Hubbard Glacier viewing
Landmarks/POIs Hubbard Glacier Disenchantment Bay - Day 3
Icy Strait Point
You're docking at Icy Strait Point on Chichagof Island where Tlingit culture comes to life. The restored salmon cannery complex has a museum, local shops, and restaurants to explore. Then you'll board a high-speed catamaran for an included whale and mammal cruise to spot what's swimming in these waters.
Included Activities
- Whales and Mammal Cruise - 2 hours on high-speed catamaran viewing humpback whales, orca, Steller's sea lions, seals, porpoises, and bald eagles
Optional Activities
- Tlingit dancing performances
- Tlingit art viewing
- Brown bear wildlife viewing
- Local arts and crafts shopping
- Salmon cannery museum visit
- Mid-1930s cannery line display viewing
Landmarks/POIs Icy Strait Point Chichagof Island Icy Strait - Day 4
Juneau
In Juneau, the included Glacier and City Tour starts in downtown where locals and Tlingit Indians share the area's history. After that, you'll head out to Mendenhall Glacier and can hike scenic trails with views of both the glacier and Mendenhall Lake. There's also an optional Visitor Center if you want more details about the glacier's geology.
Included Activities
- Glacier and City Tour - 2.5 hours with narrated city tour and Mendenhall Glacier National Park visit
- Hiking or strolling along trails including Nugget Creek Falls and Photo Point Trail
- Mendenhall Lake viewing
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on protected waterways
- Flightseeing excursion
- Gold panning
- Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center visit with elevated glacier views and interactive geological exhibits
- Half-hourly shuttle service back to town
Landmarks/POIs Mendenhall Glacier Mendenhall Glacier National Park Juneau Icefields Tracy Arm Fjord Glacier Bay National Park Mendenhall Lake Gastineau Channel - Day 5
Skagway
Skagway's Gold Rush heritage lines its charming boardwalk with historic buildings everywhere. The included Railroad and Bus Tour takes you through the Bennett Lake area on the famous White Pass train, then stops at the 1910 Bennett Station museum. Later you'll travel by vehicle to Emerald Lake up in the Yukon Territory.
Included Activities
- Railroad and Bus Tour including White Pass train journey
- Lake Bennett, British Columbia visit - 45 minutes with 1910 Bennett Station museum visit
- Bennett Station historic museum tour with Gold Rush and White Pass history displays
- Emerald Lake tour by vehicle
- Professional guide narration with local lore and Gold Rush stories
Optional Activities
- Chilkoot Trail hiking
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bennett Bennett Station Carcross Carcross Station Emerald Lake Chilkoot Trail White Pass - Day 6
Ketchikan
Ketchikan, known as 'spread wings of the eagle' in Tlingit, is your next port. You'll take the included Lighthouse Totems and Eagles Cruise to spot bald eagles, harbor seals, and other wildlife. The heated cabin and open-air observation decks let you learn about maritime history and Tlingit culture while you see historic totem poles, including Ketchikan's tallest.
Included Activities
- Lighthouse Totems and Eagles Cruise - 3 hours with scenic narrated drive and boat tour
- Bald eagle viewing with provided binoculars
- Guard Island Lighthouse viewing (established 1901)
- Totem Bight clan house totem poles viewing including Ketchikan's tallest totem pole
Optional Activities
- Harbor seal viewing
- Whales viewing
- Deer viewing
- Blue heron viewing
Landmarks/POIs Guard Island Lighthouse Totem Bight Ward Cove Cannery Tongass National Forest - Day 7
At Sea
You're relaxing as the ship cruises through Alaska's Inside Passage, the water route between the Gulf of Alaska and Puget Sound. From the deck you can look for whales, orcas, sea lions, seals, bears, eagles, and raptors. The Alaska scenery keeps changing as you move through this natural corridor.
Included Activities
- Alaska scenery viewing along the Inside Passage
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting - whales, orcas, sea lions, seals, bears, eagles, raptors, water birds
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Gulf of Alaska Puget Sound - Day 8
Vancouver
The ship arrives in Vancouver, positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This city blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm, so there's plenty to take in. If you're interested, Queen Elizabeth Park is optional to visit, a 130-acre civic arboretum with modern sculptures by Henry Moore.
Optional Activities
- Queen Elizabeth Park visit - 130-acre civic arboretum with Henry Moore sculptures
Landmarks/POIs Queen Elizabeth Park North Shore Mountains Pacific Ocean
