One night in Seattle, then seven aboard the Norwegian Bliss up the Inside Passage. Glaciers, whales, Tlingit villages, and coastal towns you cannot reach by road.
Alaska is the number one request I get, year after year. So we are going, and we are doing it on a ship that was purpose-built for this route.
The Norwegian Bliss has an observation lounge wrapping the front of the ship with floor-to-ceiling glass, which matters more than you would think. When the glaciers come into view, or a humpback surfaces off the bow, you are watching from a warm chair with a cup of coffee rather than standing in the wind on an open deck.
Late August is a deliberate choice. The salmon runs are on, which means the bears and eagles are out. The days are still long. And the crowds have thinned from the July peak.
Roundtrip from Seattle keeps the flying simple. No repositioning, no one-way air, no complicated connections through Anchorage. Fly into Seattle, board the ship, and come back to the same airport.
Roundtrip Seattle
An observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass across the bow, multiple dining rooms, Broadway-caliber shows, and plenty of quiet corners when you want one. Built specifically with the Alaska season in mind.
Glaciers, whales, and eagles
Protected waters between the islands and the mainland, which means calmer sailing and scenery on both sides. Late August brings the salmon runs, and with them the bears and the bald eagles.
Fly into Seattle and transfer to our hotel, where you settle in for the night. Arriving a day early means nobody is racing the clock to the pier, and you start the cruise rested instead of frazzled.
A sightseeing tour of Seattle this morning, then to the pier to board the Norwegian Bliss. We sail away in the late afternoon, out through Puget Sound with the city behind us.
A full day for the ship, the dining, and the view. Time to find your favorite spot, and the observation lounge wrapping the bow is a strong candidate.
Russian church domes, totem trails, and a stunning harbor. Sitka is the one people do not expect to love as much as they do.
Juneau, plus scenic cruising in glacier country. Mendenhall Glacier sits just outside of town, close enough that you wonder why every city does not have one.
The largest Tlingit village in the state, with Native owned shops and whales offshore. This is the stop that feels least like a cruise port and most like Alaska.
Docking at Ward Cove in the salmon capital of the world. Late August means the runs are on, and where there are salmon there are bears and eagles.
An evening call in Victoria, all gardens and Victorian architecture. A lovely last stop before we turn for home.
Arrive back in Seattle, disembark, and transfer to the airport for the flight home. Add a night or two in Seattle if you would like, and I can help arrange it.
Yes. Alaska is one of our couples-welcome trips, and it is a wonderful one to do together.
The salmon runs are on, which brings out the bears and the eagles. The days are still long. And the summer crowds have eased off. It is one of my favorite weeks of the season.
Yes. This sailing includes a Canadian port call, so bring a valid passport. If yours needs renewing, do it well ahead.
Entirely your call. Shore excursions run from seated bus tours and train rides to hiking and kayaking. The ship itself is large but has elevators everywhere.
Cool and often wet. Days generally 55 to 65 degrees, cooler on the water and near the glaciers. Layers, a waterproof jacket, and a warm hat. Do not let anyone talk you out of the hat.
No. You book your own flights into Seattle, and we include the hotel night before the cruise so nobody is racing the clock to the pier. Call me and I am glad to help with flights.
Cabin categories and current pricing are in the reservation system. Click Reserve Now to see what is available, or call me at 931-801-9900 and I will walk you through the options.
Click Reserve Now to book online through our reservation system, or call me at 931-801-9900 and I will do it with you.
Per person, cruise and hotel. Airfare to and from Seattle is not included.
$500 deposit per person
Booking is handled securely through our Trips Unlimited reservation system. Prefer to talk it through first? Call me.
Passport required · Travel insurance strongly recommended.
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