Alaska Cruise - Norwegian Bliss

Alaska Cruise - Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sail aboard the Norwegian Bliss

Ship sails from Seattle, WA

Trip Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• All Shipboard Meals Motorcoach transportation between MD/DC/VA Airport and Eyre's Tours' departure locations

• Service of a Tour Director upon boarding ship

• Round Trip airfare between MD/DC/VA airport and Seattle

• Transfers between airport and hotel/pier in Seattle

• One night accommodations in Seattle with baggage handling included

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• $200 per cabin onboard credit $50 per cabin

• Shore Excursion credit at each port

• Balcony and Mini-Suite cabins also receive the Internet package & 10 Photo package

• Seattle Sightseeing Tour

 

Cruise Highlights:

 

Port of Call #1: Sitka

Sitka is a charming island community surrounded with stunning mountain and seaside panoramic views. The vast and rich wildlife boasts sightings of whales, brown bears, deers, sea otters, and various birds flock here. This destination offers superb fishing, and plentiful historical attractions.

 

Port of Call #2: Juneau

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.

 

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Cruising)

This is why visitors come to Alaska—to see glaciers as magnificent as Dawes—and getting there is half the excitement. From Stephens Passage, your ship will turn into the glacially carved fjord of Endicott Arm, the southern sister fjord to Tracy. However, Endicott is special. It’s the fjord less travelled, and at its head, Dawes Glacier. But first, the 31-mile fjord. Sheer granite walls. Plunging waterfalls. Spruce and hemlock trees clinging to the steep sides. It is the definition of pristine. Look for “bergy bits,” floating chunks of glacial ice, some looking more like sculptures, some with resting seals on top. Keep an eye open for bears, mountain goats and whales, too. As we approach the glacier, listen for thunderous cracks and have your camera ready. Dawes is an active tidewater glacier that recedes daily causing calving, where huge hunks of ice plunge into the sea. At 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this blue-hued, powerful glacier may be the highlight of your Alaska cruise.

 

Port of Call #3: Icy Strait Point

Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska's awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.

 

Port of Call #4: Ketchican

Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. 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 during your Alaska cruise to Ketchikan (Ward Cove).

 

Port of Call #5: Victoria, British Columbia

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.

 

 

Need to Know:

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirement: PASSPORT

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of your stay.

 

Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law. Guests who have committed or been convicted of a crime, may not be allowed into Canada. Please visit the Canada Border Services Agency website at https://www.canada.ca/en.html for details or call the Canadian Consulate at 212-596-1600.

 

Tour: June 27 , 2025

Deposit/Final Payment Policy: $300 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment is due by February 28, 2025.

Cancellation Penalties: If cancellation occurs from booking date to 3/1/25, a $25.00* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 3/2/25 - 4/9/25, a $1,125.00* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 4/10/25 - 6/28/25, the traveler is in full penalty & no refund will be granted.

*In addition to the cancellation policies listed above, if additional payments have been made to Eyre Tours for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline/cruise line.

 

Flight Schedule:

Departure: June 27, 2025

Alaska Air  406 Depart:  Washington Dulles   at 6:55am Arrive: Seattle, WA 9:40am *Flights are subject to change

Return: July 5, 2025

United 2275 Depart: Seattle at 12:50p Arrive: Ronald Reagan Washington National at 8:30pm *Flights are subject to change

**Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will be a charge by the airline to check any luggage.**

 

Travel Insurance:

Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment and it should always be considered. We recommend The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by Aon Affinity. You can purchase the enhanced plan within 14 days of deposit to cover preexisting conditions or 'cancel for any reason' coverage.

For more information: https://www.eyretours.com/wp-content/uploads/NTA-Plan-Flyer-Eyre-Tours_2023.pdf

For frequently asked questions: https://www.eyretours.com/wp-content/uploads/NTA-Plan-Flyer-FAQ_2023.pdf

To purchase: Call 800-388-1470 or log onto: nta.aontravelprotect.com

Eyre's Tour Operator location # for AON is 306209.

 

Gratuities:

• A fixed service charge of $20.00 per person, per day will be charged to your onboard account, regardless of age. Children under the age of 2 at the time of sailing will NOT be assessed service charges.

• Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your cruise tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:
  *Motorcoach Driver – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day
  *Tour Director – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

 

"Government fees & taxes, non-commissionable fees and port expenses" may include any and all fees, charges, tolls & taxes imposed by US and/or foreign/governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including, but not limited to, SU Customs fees, head taxes, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, and Internal Revenue Service fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per berth, per ton, or per vessel basis. In case of per ton or per vessel assessments, those assessments will be spread over the passenger capacity of the ship. Government Fees & Taxes are subject to change and the cruise line reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. "Fuel Supplement" shall mean any additional charge to defray a portion of the cruise line's fuel cost. The amount of fuel supplements are subject to change.

 

Accessibility:

Eyre powered by Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Norwegian Bliss

 

Imagine exhilaration while exploring the wilds of Alaska. Imagine relaxation upon finding your slice of paradise in The Caribbean. Imagine Bliss. That’s what you’ll experience when you vacation on board Norwegian Bliss. Custom-built for the spectacular, Norwegian Bliss features a revolutionary Observation Lounge for you to soak in every stunning moment, from bald eagles soaring over glaciers to dolphins splashing through warm turquoise waters. Come aboard and experience the best dining, entertainment, and amenities at sea against a backdrop of unrivaled natural beauty. Whether you choose to go tropical or a little wild, there’s one word to describe the experiences awaiting you on one of Norwegian’s grandest ships: Bliss.

 

Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.

 

Room Service Available 24 hours a day, simply pick up the phone and order breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night munchies. A room service fee will be added to your check (Except Continental Breakfast until 10am and Suite Guests at all times). A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to your check. -

 

Norwegian Bliss

4,004 Guest Capacity

1,094 Length in Feet

1,716 Onboard Crew

 

 

 

 

 

 

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