Alaska Cruise - NCL Encore

Day 1: Larnaca - Seattle

Flight Larnaca to Seattle via stopover. Overnight in Seattle.

Seattle sits on the slip of land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop for this oh-so cosmopolitan city. Soar up the futuristic Space Needle and experience the views atop this stunning landmark created for the 1962 World's Fair.

Day 2: Seattle

Day at your leisure to explore Seattle. 

Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, the Downtown Waterfront and Washington State Ferries are just a few of the famous landmarks that put Seattle on the map.

Day 3: NCL Encore

The megaship NCL Encore departs from Seattle port at 16:00

Day 4: At sea

Day at your leisure to explore the facilities and entertainment onboard NCL Encore. 

Day 5: Juneau

The ship arrives at Juneau at 14:30 and departs at 22:00. 

Here’s your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska’s capital, where cultured sophistication meets the ruggedness of the Last Frontier. Juneau, the capital of Alaska was founded during a gold rush in 1880. Today, the former gold-mining town counts among its riches some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Juneau in the Alaska Panhandle, it faces the water from the mainland side of Gastineau Channel. 

Day 6: Skagway

The ship arrives at Skagway at 06:30 and departs at 20:00. 

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, travellers come in search of other riches - to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.

Day 7: Cruise Glacier Bay

It is an amazing day cruising through the best of Alaska. The spectacular scenery and wildlife of Glacier Bay make it a highlight of any Alaska cruise. The ship travels into the heart of the Fairweather Mountains for a trip into the ice ages. Watch for icebergs and calving glaciers. Scan the shorelines for wildlife...brown bears, mountain goats, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds are regularly seen.

Day 8: Ketchikan

The ship arrives at Ketchikan at 07:00 and departs at 13:15

You’ve never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world’s largest collection of totem poles. If you’re up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you’ll long remember.

Fun Fact - Locals rarely use umbrellas because they consider Ketchikan's frequent rain as "liquid sunshine."

Day 9: Victoria

The ship arrives at Victoria port at 20:00 and arrives at 23:59

Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown and the many sights and sounds to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour.

Victoria is famous for the many historic buildings and some of the best museums in Western Canada.

Fun Fact - Victoria's Chinatown is the second oldest in North America after San Francisco. You'll find the narrowest alley in all of Canada here.

Day 10: Seattle - London

The ship arrives at Seattle port at 06:00. Flight Seattle - London 

Day 11: London - Larnaca

Flight arrives at Larnaca airport.