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Seattle , UNITED STATES
Norwegian Encore - 7-Night Alaskan Explorer from Seattle’s Emerald Depths
Aug 24-31, 2025
8 Days 7 Nights
Are you ready to uncover Alaska’s wild heart? Navigate from Seattle aboard the Norwegian Encore, delving into the untamed beauty of Glacier Bay, Skagway, and Juneau. This 7-night journey combines rugged adventures with the opulence of our luxurious cruise ship, inviting you to experience Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife in unparalleled style.
- About the trip
- What's Included
- What's Excluded
- About Accommodation
- Itinerary
- Booking Policies
About the trip
Journey through Alaska's stunning vistas with the Norwegian Encore, starting from the vibrant city of Seattle. Your adventure includes majestic Glacier Bay, where nature’s artwork is displayed through calving glaciers and scenic vistas. In Skagway, step back in time to the gold rush era, and in Juneau, embrace the capital’s rich history and local wildlife. Ketchikan awaits with its famed Creek Street and the lush wilderness of Misty Fjords. The trip isn’t complete without a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, to experience its charming colonial architecture. Aboard the Norwegian Encore, indulge in top-tier amenities, gourmet dining, and a range of entertainment options. Each day offers a fresh glimpse of the Pacific Northwest’s grandeur, wrapped in the comfort of our state-of-the-art cruise ship, making every moment aboard as spectacular as the ports visited.
Estimated Group Size
1 - 38
Accommodation
Meals
What's Included
- 7 nights cruise accommodation at Balcony cabin on Norwegian Encore
- Daily meals on board
- 2 specialty dining meals per person (for up to 2 pax per cabin)
- Daily complimentary entertainment & activities on board
- Ultimate Premium Beverage package* for 1st and 2nd guest only
- US$50 SHORE EXCURSIONS credit (per cabin)
- 150 Minutes Internet Package for 1st and 2nd guest only
- 20% F&B Gratuities (US$172.4 per person)
- Taxes and Port Fees (US$351.26 per person)
*The package includes spirits and cocktails along with a selection of soft drinks, juice, draft and bottled beer, and wine-by-the-glass. Any of these drinks with a menu price of $15 or less is included in the program. If the 2nd guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Beverage package does not apply, and soft drink package will be given as a substitution.
What's Excluded
- Flight tickets
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where listed in the inclusion
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone charges
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
- Onboard Service Charge (US$20 per person per day)
Closest Airport
Arrival
SEA
Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Departure
SEA
Seattle Tacoma International Airport
About Accommodation
Set sail on the Norwegian Encore, one of the most innovative ships in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet, known for its exceptional attention to detail and a plethora of activities. Launched in 2019, this state-of-the-art ship brings excitement and relaxation to every voyage with its cutting-edge amenities, including the largest race track at sea, a virtual reality complex, and an outdoor laser tag arena. Encore also boasts world-class dining options, Broadway-style entertainment, and expansive outdoor areas. Whether you're cruising the Caribbean or exploring Alaska, the Norwegian Encore promises a vacation like no other, packed with unforgettable experiences and unparalleled luxury.
Built: 2019
Gross tonnage: 169,116 tons
Passenger Capacity: 3,958
Crew Capacity: 1,735
Built: 2019
Gross tonnage: 169,116 tons
Passenger Capacity: 3,958
Crew Capacity: 1,735
Room Types
Balcony
- Room size: 19-34 sqm
- Balcony Size: 3-10 sqm
- Bedding: 2 lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed
- Feature: Sliding glass doors and a private balcony
*For adding the 3rd person to existing booking, please contact customer service team to check the availability. The enquiry must be done within 5 days after the booking has been made. If adding 3rd person is unavailable, booking can be cancelled for free. Otherwise, cancellation fee will be applied according to policy.
Itinerary
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- 5:00 pm: Embarkation
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 2:30 pm - 11 pm: Dock at Juneau, Alaska
- Explore the city on your own
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- 7 am - 8:15 pm: Dock at Skagway, Alaska
- Explore the city on your own
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- Enjoy the stunning view of Inside Passage and facilities on the ship
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- 7 am - 1:15 pm: Dock at Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska
- Explore the city on your own
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- 8 pm- 11:59 pm: Dock at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Enjoy the night scene in Victoria
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- 6 am: Disembarkation
Location
Facts to Know
- Glacial Landscapes: The cruise sails through Glacier Bay, home to some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers dramatic scenes of glaciers calving into the sea.
- Historic Skagway: Known for its role in the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway retains its old-world charm with preserved 19th-century buildings and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway, providing a historical journey into the past.
- Wildlife in Juneau: As Alaska's capital, Juneau is a gateway to wildlife viewing opportunities, including whale watching, bear sightings, and the chance to see bald eagles in their natural habitat.
- Indigenous Cultures: In each port, especially Ketchikan, there's a rich presence of indigenous Tlingit culture, evidenced by totem poles and native art, offering insights into the region’s original inhabitants and their traditions.
- Misty Fjords National Monument: Near Ketchikan, this natural reserve features some of Alaska's most impressive landscapes, with deep fjords surrounded by cliffs that soar over 2,000 feet into the air.
- Victoria's British Influence: This Canadian city displays its British heritage through its Victorian architecture, lush gardens, and traditional tea rooms, contrasting with the ruggedness of the Alaskan ports.
- Salmon Capital: Ketchikan is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World", offering abundant opportunities to catch or taste salmon in its peak season.
- Glacier Viewing: From Juneau, visitors can easily access Mendenhall Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, providing up-close views of a dynamic glacial Alaskan Brewing: Juneau is home to the famous Alaskan Brewing Co., where visitors can sample locally brewed beers and learn about brewing in the extreme conditions of the north.
- Northern Lights Potential: Depending on the time of year, guests on late-season cruises may have the chance to witness the Aurora Borealis, especially from the darker, less populated regions of the itinerary.
Things to note
- Upon making a reservation for this trip, an initial deposit is required to move the booking status to "Pending." Once the cruise confirms your reservation, the status will change to "Balance Payment," and a confirmation notification email will be sent to the email associated with your booking account. You must complete the payment of the remaining balance within 7 days of receiving this email to finalize your cruise reservation. Failure to complete this payment within 7 days from the date of confirmation will result in the cancellation of your cruise reservation, and the initial deposit will not be refunded. If the cruise company cannot confirm the reservation due to being fully booked or other reasons, your reservation will be canceled, and the initial deposit will be refunded.
- All travel documents are the customer’s responsibility. Customer should ensure the required document, including visas and public health documents, are prepared and to comply with customs requirements of the destination, including countries that may just be transiting through. For latest information, please consult the embassy or government authorities.
- Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing on Day 1 of cruise. Guest may consider arriving 1 day earlier to avoid hassle of possible schedule change.
- Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on final day of cruise. Guest should book their departure flight after 2pm on the day
- Guest should refer to final cruise document/ ticket for detail cruise itinerary. Documents will be provided by cruise line after online check-in completed.
- For details of the ship and travel notes, please visit POLYTRIPS cruise database.
- POLYCLUB reserves the right to collect fuel surcharge, applicable taxes or supplement charges which imposed by the cruise company, even if full payment has been made to the reservation. Fare difference is governed by official notification from cruise company. These amounts will be determined upon the confirmation of booking and will be added to the final fare.
- If a material alteration to a package tour after its commencement for reasons beyond control, POLYCLUB may impose any additional charge to his clients as a result of an increase in operation costs. (“Reasons beyond control” mean hostilities, political unrest, terror attacks, natural disasters, pestilences, bad weather, technical problems to transport, changes to the frequency/timetable of any means of conveyance by its operator without advance notice, strikes, industrial action, travel advisories (warnings) issued by governments of the destinations/the World Health Organisation, outbound travel alerts issued by Government, and any other situations of which the industry has no control and which are unfavourable to outbound trips of travellers.)
- Passengers accept full responsibility for all losses and expenses due to “Reasons beyond control”. Cruise company and POLYCLUB will not be liable for any consequences.
- For the safety of crew and passengers, Cruise Line has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary without prior notice, in the event of bad weather, technical or other reasons beyond control. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery.
- POLYCLUB strongly encourage passengers to take out their travel insurance before the journey.
- Stateroom assignment is subject to the cruise company upon availability. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any passenger(s) at sole discretion.
- Bedding arrangement is subject to the cruise company upon availability.
- The operation of activities, restaurants, menus and facilities is subject to the final arrangement on board. The seating in main dining restaurants is group reservation and subject to restaurant arrangement on board.
- For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 need to be stay in the same cabin with at least one adult passenger.
- For minors (under the age of 18) unaccompanied by parent or legal guardian, a consent form and other documents are required to present to cruise line prior to embarkation and at pier during check-in. Failure to provide the required document may result in booking cancellation or boarding being denied. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery. Please contact POLYCLUB for further arrangement.
- If the children are included on parent's travel document, they can use that document only when travelling with parent.
- Pregnant guest entered the 24th week of pregnancy and infants under 6 months of age (12 months for some itineraries) are not eligible for travel on ships, according to the cruise company and itinerary requirement. The minimum age requirement varies from cruise company and itinerary. Medical certificate is required for pregnant guest entered the 20th to 23rd week of pregnancy. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- Passenger have to agree and comply with the health and safety protocol implemented by the Cruise line, and other policies such as , as laid in Cruise Company Website. The protocol and requirement may change any time without prior notice. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- In case of disputes, Cruise Company reserves the right to make the final decision. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any the guest(s) at sole discretion.
- All information in Chinese and Korean are translated from English. English version will be taken as the correct one if there is a difference.
Booking Policies
Booking Policies
Notice period before departure(Excluding the departure date and notification date)
- 100 days prior
- 99-30 days
- 29 days or less
Product ID 250824USA0010
Aug 24, 2025 ~ Aug 31, 2025
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Book ByMay 5, 2025
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