Norwegian cruises to Alaska

Norwegian cruises to Alaska are certainly very special and are also the best option for a family cruise. Vancouver and Seattle are the best departure points. Once your cruise begins you will get to soak in astounding views and when you need some rest, you can enjoy a massage or even gamble at the casino and take in a hot tub soak as you take in the wonderful scenery as it glides by.

Norwegian cruises to Alaska are popular because there are numerous opportunities available including taking in spectacular views of mountains draped in snow and the seascapes are also no less stunning. In addition, these cruises ensure that you get to see some truly awesome wildlife and other wonders of nature.

Alaska has the most number of glaciers in the world and accounts for more than 100,000 of them that are spread over a huge expanse. Besides glaciers, Alaska is also home to Denali National Park which is a great place to take in the awesome Alaskan wildlife.

As for wildlife, you can never get your fill as there are whales and moose as well as sheep and other animals including small ones that can prove to be an eyeful. The Inside Passage is a waterway that is the largest of its kind and it offers amazing natural delights in the springtime when there is a huge variety of wildflowers blossoming and the waterway is populated with whales that migrate here in that time of the year.

Alaska is also home to different native Alaskans that speak over 20 different languages and they have seven different cultures as well. To enjoy all that Alaska has to offer, it is important to pick your Norwegian cruises to Alaska with care. Here is a look at what you can find.

Seven day round trip – Seattle to Glacier Bay

Seven day round trip Norwegian cruises to Alaska on board the Norwegian Pearl offer a chance to visit places such as Juneau and Skagway as well as Ketchikan and Victoria. Typically, fares for such a cruise start at $719 for inside accommodation, $879 for Oceanview, $1299 for Balcony and $1549 for Suites. Glacier Bay is home to sixteen glaciers and is also home to a very important wildlife sanctuary.

Seven Day Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver to Sawyer Glacier

Why not set sail aboard the Norwegian Pearl which departs from Vancouver and then sails to Seattle. It then stops at Ketchikan and Juneau as well as Skagway and Prince Rupert before finally stopping at Seattle.

Seven Day Alaska cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver

These Norwegian cruises to Alaska are available in May 2011 and will depart from Los Angeles to head towards Vancouver. Along the way, the Norwegian Star will stop at Juneau and Ketchikan and will cruise the Inside Passage and then arrive at Vancouver.

Included in all these Norwegian cruises to Alaska are excellent dining options which include numerous buffets and for extra charge it is also possible to gorge on excellent gourmet cuisines from France and Japan. For entertainment, you can watch the Second City which is a troupe that performs comedy and there are plenty of shows the provide Broadway style entertainment. Accommodation options are very flexible and include reasonably priced options and those that are truly opulent.