CRUISE = 7 DAYS / 6 PORTS / 1 AMAZING VACATION

*** PASSPORT REQUIRED ***

Travel to the lovely town of Seward, Alaska, spend one night and explore Anchorage, board the Norwegian Cruise Line “Spirit”, and set sail the evening of July 26 to cruise the INSIDE PASSAGE of Alaska for 7 days. In addition to some shared group experiences on the ship, you will have 24/7 access to dining, and enjoy the various entertainment options while on board the ship such as Elements, Blazing Boots, World Beat, and Palace of Lights and so much more.  You will have several amazing ports and at least two group excursions with the option to add in other excursions of your own. You will stop in the ports of Keystone Canyon, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. You will have a day of cruising through Hubbard Glacier which will take your breath away! Finally, after a day at sea, dine with the group and share your adventures. Our final port will be one of the most beautiful Canadian stops – Vancouver, British Colombia. One of our Group Excursions includes a tour of this beautiful city before we fly back home to DFW.

Today is a simple FLIGHT DAY.  We fly out of DFW International into Seward, Alaska.   

SEWARD, ALASKA

Best known for its beautiful parks and mountain scenery, Seward, Alaska is not to be missed. There is nearly an endless variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in Seward, from mountain biking and climbing, to rafting, sea kayaking, and dog-sledding, and even skiing, fishing or white water rafting. Explore scenic hiking trails or have a picnic among the pristine landscape. There's no shortage of enjoyable pastimes in Alaska's City of Seward.

July Average Temperatures - High 62 / Low 50

July Average Precipitation - 2.2 inches

Cruise embarks @ 8:00pm.

Keystone Canyon (Valdez), Alaska

If you’re interested in dramatic landscapes and diverse wildlife, then Valdez is for you. Ideally nestled along Prince William Sound, this picturesque town seems to have it all—towering mountains, wildflower-carpeted meadows, iceberg-dotted waters and expansive glaciers. Feel Free to go a little wild on an exhilarating shore excursion, from fishing and whale watching to glacier hikes and much more. Or explore the town’s Gold Rush history, browse local shops and savor fresh seafood. 

July Average Temperatures - High 63 / Low 48

 July Average Precipitation - 4.0 inches

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, North America's largest tidewater glacier. It's 1350 square miles of blue ice and one of the most active in Alaska.  Group Dinner Included.

SKAGWAY, ALASKA

In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days. 

WHITE PASS SCENIC RAILWAY (Excursion #1 Included) 

At the White Pass & Yukon Route Depot, board a vintage railcar for a ride up the White Pass Summit. View at the incredible scenery as your train ascends dramatic mountains and your guide shares colorful stories and the history of the gold rush. 

July Average Temperatures - High 64 / Low 51

July Average Precipitation - 1.1 inches

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a treck worthwhile. 

July Average Temperatures - High 64 / Low 50

July Average Precipitation - 4.6 inches

Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. 

July Average Temperatures - High 64 / Low 51

July Average Precipitation - 6.6 inches

Day Spent At Sea.   Group Dinner Included. 

Vancouver, British Columbia

Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don't miss Queen Elizabeth Park – a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore. 

VANCOUVER CITY TOUR ENDING @ AIRPORT (Excursion #2 Included)

Acquire an enlightening overview of Vancouver by viewing its most alluring attractions. Although large and metropolitan, Vancouver has still retained much of its natural beauty in urban oases such as Stanley Park. 

PLEASE NOTE

Group will either fly out of Vancouver the evening of August 2nd or the morning of August 3rd.  This particular detail is out of our control.  We are at the mercy of Norwegian and the airlines regarding this information.  This information will be finalized 30 days prior to departure. 

August Average Temperatures - High 71 / Low 55

August Average Precipitation - 1.5 inches

 Cruise disembarks @ 6:00am. 

Today is a simple FLIGHT DAY.  We fly out of Vancouver into DFW International.  

PLEASE NOTE

Group will either fly out of Vancouver the evening of August 2nd or the morning of August 3rd.  This particular detail is out of our control.  We are at the mercy of Norwegian and the airlines regarding this information.  This information will be finalized 30 days prior to departure.