• Norwegian Cruise Line

14-Day Alaska Cruisetour Live Review

By jwatford , July 20, 2018 in Norwegian Cruise Line

Recommended Posts

Cool Cruiser

So I booked the 14-Day Southbound Alaska Cruisetour over a year ago and the time has finally come! I leave on Tuesday, July 24th!

This is my first land/sea tour ( I have done around 20 cruises - 7 of them to Alaska). As you can imagine I had dozens of questions and really could not find answers to all of them. So I thought I would write this “live” review for anyone out there like me who had dozens of questions.

So it begins....

My itinerary is as follows:

July 24 - fly into Fairbanks and stay overnight at the Bear Lodge

July 25-27- Denali, stay at the Denali Park Village

July 27 - Anchorage

July 28-29 - Homer

July 30 - Seward (board the Jewel)

July 31 - Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Aug 1 - Icy Strait Point

Aug 2 - Juneau/Cruise Sawyer Glacier

Aug 3 - Skagway

Aug 4 - Ketchikan

Aug 5 - Cruise Inside Passage

Aug 6 - Disembark in Vancouver

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Link to comment

Share on other sites.

We will start this live review off with the basics. Please bare with me as this is my first live review. Please feel free to ask any questions and I will try to get you answers!!

I received my docs from NCL with hotel assignments about 25 days prior to departure. In the docs they details out where you will stay and and what excursions are included in the land part of the cruisetour.

I was really happy to find out that they do give you the option of storing your suitcases that you do not need until you get on the ship during the land portion. I was worried that I would have to lug two suitcases with me in and out of every hotel!

Stay tuned, more to come!!

I am taking this trip with my 66 year old mother. This is on her bucket list. I am 41 and leaving the hubby home to take care of the dog!

We are only 3 days out from leaving and I have been completely packed for a week now! As you can tell, I am super excited.

Aprille

You will not have to "lug" any suitcases around. Or you shouldn't. Our land/cruise trip was on RCCL but I assume it's similar. The suitcases you need will be delivered to your hotel room (usually even before you get to your room!) and picked up outside your hotel room when you are heading to a new city. There will be a designated time to set them outside your hotel room. Usually quite early in the morning. If you forget something you need in the bags you have stowed until the cruise, they will get it out for you at your request. I had to do that a couple of times. :o

As I said, this was on RCCL and it was 13 years ago. I would guess it's very similar in NCL. We had an awesome time and saw tons of wildlife at Denali Park.

Have a great time (you will!) and I'll be following along on your review. :)

TSUmom

Looking forward to you review. We are looking at doing an Alaskan cruise tour but are not sure if we want Northbound or Southbound or how many days we want to spend on the land portion yet. I am researching and your review will help with our decision.

My suggestion would be to do southbound doing the land portion first. You will be exhausted after the land portion changing hotels nearly every night. LOL! It makes it such a relief to get on the ship after, unpack and be done with that for 7 nights.

Do as many nights as you possibly can for the land portion. We did 5 nights and wish we had done 6. (6 was the max on RCCL when we did it. Not sure what NCL offers.) There is so much to see and who knows if you'll ever get back.

AshleyDillo

AshleyDillo

My suggestion would be to do southbound doing the land portion first. You will be exhausted after the land portion changing hotels nearly every night. LOL! It makes it such a relief to get on the ship after, unpack and be done with that for 7 nights.   Do as many nights as you possibly can for the land portion. We did 5 nights and wish we had done 6. (6 was the max on RCCL when we did it. Not sure what NCL offers.) There is so much to see and who knows if you'll ever get back.

I agree with this 100%. We did the land tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage before the cruise and then the cruise went Seward to Vancouver. It was great to be in one place after all of the hotel changing. My experience was with Royal about 4 years ago and by far has been my favorite cruise! The land portion was amazing and I'm so glad we decided to do that. If you don't think you will ever get back to Alaska, I would definitely make the land portion happen. You can DIY it with the Alaskan railroad and/or driving and other tour companies, but doing it through the cruiseline was very convenient and most of the details were taken care of for you.

Thank you Aprille and Ashley dillo for your suggestions. That is really the way we are leaning. My DH wants to do the Denali Express ( I think that is what it is called) through NCL. We also plan on spending a few days post cruise in Vancouver.

Well, today is the day. My Southbound Cruisetour with NCL begins! I am currently at the airport waiting for my flight.

We are expecting to get into Fairbanks tonight around 8:30. Once we get our baggage we were instructed to look for the Cruisetour personal for our transport to the Bear Lodge in Fairbanks. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and we start this vacation out with a bang! ✈️ ✈️ [emoji902][emoji902]

ikesyd

Well, today is the day. My Southbound Cruisetour with NCL begins! I am currently at the airport waiting for my flight.   We are expecting to get into Fairbanks tonight around 8:30. Once we get our baggage we were instructed to look for the Cruisetour personal for our transport to the Bear Lodge in Fairbanks. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and we start this vacation out with a bang! ✈️ ✈️ [emoji902][emoji902]     Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Looking forward to following along - safe travels.

Mutumbojimbo

Mutumbojimbo

Safe travels! Thank you for doing this review.

sue402001

Well, today is the day. My Southbound Cruisetour with NCL begins! I am currently at the airport waiting for my flight.   We are expecting to get into Fairbanks tonight around 8:30. Once we get our baggage we were instructed to look for the Cruisetour personal for our transport to the Bear Lodge in Fairbanks. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and we start this vacation out with a bang! ✈️ ✈️ [emoji902][emoji902]   Sent from my iPhone using Forums

I can't wait to see what you think of this tour, we leave for ours August 22nd and our tour starts the 23rd. Have fun!!!

Looking forward to your review....

Okay, just landed in Fairbanks. Their are people from all the Cruise lines waiting to greet you as you get to the baggage area. Once you get your bags, NCL loads them onto a cart immediately and then takes them to the bus. Everything is very organized so far. On the way to the hotel now.

Doitforlove

Doitforlove

Enjoy your adventure! Can’t wait to read all about it as this experience nears the top of my vacation wish list.

First Day of Land tour - We stayed at the Bear Lodge in Fairbanks the first night. The hotel room is okay. Nothing special. You do have a fridge in your room along with free WiFi. When you check in, you get two packets of information. The first one is from Bear Lodge (nothing of interest here, just your room key and information regarding the free shuttle), the second packet is a folder containing all your information regarding the land tour.

In the land tour folder you get your name tags, a sheet showing the additional excursions you can book on the land tour, luggage tags and you get a daily schedule sheet ( you get this sheet everyday and it shows you the itinerary for that day). I have included some pictures of the land tour folder below.

ec9ea9c8736b966ffee744432cfac480.jpg

We woke up around 5:00 this morning to get ready. Breakfast starts at 6:00 and you have to have your luggage outside your room door by 7:00. We had to be on the bus and ready to go by 8:00.

The only option for breakfast at the Bear Lodge is the restaurant in the hotel. It is a buffet, you get to choose from a hot buffet ($16.95) or a cold buffet ($10.95). The hot buffet gives you all of the cold options as well as bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, blueberry pancakes, eggs and biscuits. The cold option includes cereal, fruit, bagels, toast, yogurt, muffins and assorted breads.

eff012c0c4b4c5a16172a8b19b993937.jpg

Following and totally enjoying!!! Looking forward to more....Thank you!

So today we did the Riverboat Discovery tour. This is included with your land tour. You get on a quadruple deck river boat cruise. This three-hour cruise takes down the river and it stops along the way. They introduce you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska a way of life for five generations. You will see a bush floatplane takeoff alongside the boat, visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action. You then get taken to an ancient Athabascan Indian village. This tour is okay in my opinion. It is mostly a tourist setup and you really do not get to see anything authentic.

57ed337a130eaf00de0f55d3bee9a928.jpg

Once we got off the Riverboat cruise, we were taken to see the pipeline in Fairbanks. Nothing big to see on this. It was only a 15 minute stop. We then were taken downtown Fairbanks for lunch on our own. It is near impossible to find anywhere to eat for less than $20-25 per person.

After a short stop at Fred Meyer for a quick shopping trip, we were off to Denali! The bus ride is about 2 1/2 hour ride. The coach bus for the tour is completely full. The tour director narrates almost the entire time. Some good information here and there.

b7ee0cc92cb214a3510660bf64c8aa28.jpg

We finally arrived in Denali at about 6:30 tonight. We are staying at the Denali Park Village. Some pictures of the room are below. The entire complex has no air conditioning. Usually, this may not be a problem, however it was 86 degrees in Denali today and the room felt like an oven. WiFi is super spotty and goes in and out.

6dbbc071bf166fd0829860cabc025070.jpg

Tomorrow is the Tundra Wilderness Tour! I am ready to see some Bear and moose!!

d7eab967a092c59d68b8dc1b6e2c7b2d.jpg

Denali is what we will most be looking forward to. Hope you had a wonderful time and spotted wildlife!

Well, I woke up this morning without any water! The entire complex had zero running water. I tried calling the front desk several times but they never answered. The water finally came back on a couple hours later! Off to view some bear and moose now. Wish me luck!!!

Sent from my iPad using Forums

pbenjamin

If you can, please post the dailies for the cruise portion.

Will do! Let me know if you would like anything else??

Our biggest thrill on our tour of Denali Park was a mama bear with 2 yearling cubs walking within 50' of our bus! I thought the bus would tip over with everyone running to one side for pictures. LOL! They even walked across the road in front of us. It was awesome!

We also saw a huge bull moose. It was way off in the distance and we needed binoculars to really see it. I don't know how our guide spotted it. I'm sure through her many years of experience. She said it was a rare sighting. Could have been because of the time of year. It was late September.

Our tour was also suppose to be 8 hours but turned into about 10 because we saw so much wildlife leading to lots of stops for pictures. I hope your trip is as successful!

Staci0615

Ditto on this - as I am doing the same sailing in a month from now

Today was the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. This is an 8 hour tour that goes 60 miles into the park. We started at 12:30. We were about 15 minutes into the tour and saw a Caribou ( I aptly named him Casper the Caribou)!

20a40c35174e32a34c9528735f96992e.jpg

The scenery was just beautiful and we saw a couple of mama moose with a calf. We also saw two sets of Grizzlies. The first was a Sow with to little cubs. The second was a Sow with a couple of two year olds. We even got a picture of the mom nursing the cubs. The pictures are not the best as they were really far away.

b07d1016d20827e2186ed5126e07c08d.jpg

The bus you take is an old school bus that has been refurbished with coach seats. Make sure if you go on this to bring a sandwich or snacks. You get hungry and the little snack box they give you does not do the job.

We returned back to the hotel at around 8:00 at night. Tomorrow is the train and the sled dog camp.

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in

  • Welcome to Cruise Critic
  • New Cruisers
  • Cruise Lines “A – O”
  • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
  • River Cruising
  • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
  • Special Interest Cruising
  • Cruise Discussion Topics
  • UK Cruising
  • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
  • Canadian Cruisers
  • North American Homeports
  • Ports of Call
  • Cruise Conversations

Announcements

  • New to Cruise Critic? Join our Community!

Write Your Own Amazing Review !

WAR_icy_SUPERstar777.jpg

Click this gorgeous photo by member SUPERstar777 to share your review!

Features & News

LauraS

LauraS · Started 9 hours ago

LauraS · Started Wednesday at 04:11 PM

LauraS · Started Tuesday at 09:53 PM

LauraS · Started Tuesday at 12:38 PM

LauraS · Started Tuesday at 11:07 AM

IMG_1012.jpeg

  • Existing user? Sign In
  • Find Your Roll Call
  • Meet & Mingle
  • Community Help Center
  • All Activity
  • Member Photo Albums
  • Meet & Mingle Photos
  • Favorite Cruise Memories
  • Cruise Food Photos
  • Cruise Ship Photos
  • Ports of Call Photos
  • Towel Animal Photos
  • Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos
  • Write a Review
  • Live Cruise Reports
  • Member Cruise Reviews
  • Create New...

Norwegian Cruise Line

  • View Results
  • 1 (current)

* Terms & Conditions Package not available on sailings less than 5 days or charter sailings.

twitter share quote

Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals New Fall And Winter 2025/26 Sailings

Cruise Line Opens for Sale More Voyages for Guests to Discover Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean and More

Norwegian Escape to be the First Breakaway-Plus Class Ship to Sail from New Orleans for a Season of Seven-Day Western Caribbean Voyages

The All-New Norwegian Viva to Debut in Galveston, Texas in December 2025

Norwegian Escape_Caribbean_Composite

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.

Continuing the positive trend from recent years, the Company experienced strong sales in November as a result from the ongoing demand for cruising.

"Our guests have spoken! The solid number of bookings this past month is a positive indicator of what to expect early in the new year during wave season, when many of our guests typically book their cruises with us," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "In recent years, we have begun to offer more diverse and longer itinerary options, and this positive momentum is a sure sign that our guests are delighted with our offerings and are looking forward to exploring the world with us. Our new 2025 and 2026 itineraries will bring them more of what they want and more opportunities to enjoy their ideal vacation visiting their dream destination aboard any NCL ship."

David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line

Our guests have spoken! The solid number of bookings this past month is a positive indicator of what to expect early in the new year during wave season, when many of our guests typically book their cruises with us.  In recent years, we have begun to offer more diverse and longer itinerary options, and this positive momentum is a sure sign that our guests are delighted with our offerings and are looking forward to exploring the world with us. Our new 2025 and 2026 itineraries will bring them more of what they want and more opportunities to enjoy their ideal vacation visiting their dream destination aboard any NCL ship.

denali tour ncl

NCL has an endless number of sailings for travelers to choose from as the Company sails to 450 destinations across the globe including exotic and port-rich itineraries in Africa , Asia , South America , the Caribbean and more. The voyages are thoughtfully curated to feature the most popular, and best-rated ports based on guest satisfaction and to introduce our guests to new hidden gems.  NCL's itineraries provide travelers with the ultimate cruising experience, allowing them to immerse themselves into each destination and wake up in a new fantastic location nearly every day.

The newly released season of sailings features several ships making their debut in new destinations, including Norwegian Sun visiting new ports in Asia for the first time, including Kyoto (Kobe), Japan; the all-new Norwegian Viva homeporting for the first time in Galveston, Texas for a series of Caribbean voyages; and much more.

Additional highlights from the new deployment include:

Just in time for travelers to admire the fall foliage, Norwegian Sun’s season in Asia will kick off in Japan on Nov. 3, 2025, on an 11-day open-jaw sailing starting from Tokyo to Incheon, South Korea, calling to Jeju (Jeju Island), South Korea and Kyoto (Kobe), Japan – both first time visits for the ship – as well as stops in several popular Japanese cities including Nagoya and Osaka. On Nov. 14, 2025, the ship will depart from Incheon, South Korea for the first time for another 11-day open-jaw voyage on its return to Tokyo with a similar itinerary that features a call to Hiroshima, Japan. From December 2025 through March 2026, Norwegian Sun will offer a selection of cruises between 11- and 15-days sailing through Southeast Asia with several embarkation ports for guests to choose from including Singapore; Laem Chabang, Thailand; and Keelung, Taiwan. 

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Travelers searching for immersive itineraries to explore Australia and New Zealand can enjoy Norwegian Spirit’s open-jaw sailings to and from Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand between December 2025 and March 2026. Embarking and disembarking in different ports gives travelers the opportunity to extend their vacation onto land by planning pre- or post-cruise stays to fully dive into the local culture and destination. The vessel will offer 11 to 14-day voyages with most itineraries calling to guest favorite ports including Melbourne, Australia; and Napier and Dunedin, New Zealand. Select sailings will cruise by the magnificent New Zealand fjords – the Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, and Dusky Sound – providing an unforgettable memory for NCL guests.

NCL has curated a selection of exotic and port-intensive Africa sailings for Norwegian Dawn starting November 2025 through March 2026 featuring multiple embarkation ports including Cape Town, South Africa; Port Louis, Mauritius; and Doha, Qatar. The season begins on Nov. 2, 2025, with a 21-day repositioning cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Cape Town, South Africa calling to sought-after destinations including Santa Maria, Cape Verde; Casablanca, Morocco; and Agadir, Morocco. Due to popular demand for more open-jaw voyages to start and end in Cape Town, South Africa and Port Louis, Mauritius, NCL is offering four 12-day sailings calling to the popular ports of Antsiranana, and Nosy Be, Madagascar, as well as an overnight stay in Richard’s Bay, South Africa, where guests can opt to explore the local wildlife by a safari tour, learn about South African history or enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Aklantstrand Beach.

THE CARIBBEAN

NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Viva will homeport in Galveston, Texas for the first time from December 2025 through April 2026 following Norwegian Prima's footsteps which will kick off its inaugural season in this charming town on Dec. 15, 2023. During Norwegian Viva's winter season, the vessel will offer guests seven-day roundtrip Western Caribbean itineraries to Cozumel, and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; as well as Harvest Caye, NCL's resort-style destination located in Southern Belize. On Jan. 10 and Jan. 24, 2026, Norwegian Viva will sail a 14-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary for cruisers searching for a longer warm-weather escape. The voyages will visit George Town, Cayman Islands - a first-time visit for the ship - and call to NCL's private island - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Road Town (Tortola), British Virgin Islands; St. John's (Antigua), Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Between November 2025 and April 2026, Norwegian Escape will homeport in New Orleans – the first Breakaway-Plus class ship to homeport in this bustling city – offering a series of seven-day roundtrip Western Caribbean voyages. For a similar and extended itinerary option, the ship will also offer two 14-day Southern Caribbean cruises on Feb. 1, and Feb. 22, 2026, where the ship will visit for the first time Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama; and Cartagena, Colombia.

Homeporting for a second season in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Norwegian Sky is offering travelers a selection of seven, nine and 12-day roundtrip Southern Caribbean itineraries from December 2025 through April 2026 calling to a variety of picturesque ports including Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curaçao of the ABC islands and more. During the Jan. 5, 2026, nine-day sailing, Norwegian Sky will cruise to the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic to make her debut in Cabo Rojo, offering guests a beautiful beach escape. These Caribbean cruises provide travelers worldwide the opportunity to enjoy these bucket-list destinations, as most visitors arriving to the Dominican Republic do not require a visa to enter the country.

SOUTH AMERICA

The South America itineraries begin with the transatlantic crossing from Lisbon, Portugal to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Nov. 20, 2025, visiting Portugal, Cape Verde, and several cities in Brazil. Norwegian Star will then embark on a 17-day cruise from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Dec. 4, 2025 calling to ports in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, and making its way to the South Pole as the vessel cruises by Paradise Bay and Elephant Island in Antarctica for guests to enjoy the views and wildlife from the comfort of their balcony or the ship's top deck before disembarking in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Dec. 21, 2025 through Feb. 15, 2026, guest can also embark on 14-day roundtrip sailings from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise by Paradise Bay and Elephant Island in Antarctica. These sailings will also call to Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile and Stanley, Falkland Islands - a remote and charming South Atlantic archipelago.

PANAMA CANAL

From October 2025 through April 2026, Norwegian Jade will offer between 11 and 17-day cruises traversing the Panama Canal - a bucket list experience for many guests. The itineraries will offer a variety of embarkation and disembarkation ports including Miami; New York City; Tampa, Fla., and for the ship's first time, Callao, Peru; where guests can conveniently plan extended stays pre- or post-cruise in each destination.   

The unique open-jaw 17-day Panama Canal voyage on Norwegian Jade sailing from Callao, Peru on March 11, 2026, will make its way up the west coast of South America and Central America calling to Acajutla, El Salvador; Huatulco, and Manzanillo, Mexico - for the ship's first time - and it will mark the vessel's return to the guest favorite port, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico since 2008. After 12 port visits and four days at sea, the voyage will disembark in San Diego, Calif.

For more information about the Company's award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com .  

Cruise Web

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience.

  • Already Booked?
  • My Favorites
  • 1.800.377.9383
  • Email Deals
  • Personal Quote

denali tour ncl

  • Advanced Search

Featured Cruise Deals

  • Featured Cruise Deals

Deals by Destination

  • Deals by Destination

Deals by Cruise Line

  • Deals by Cruise Line

Deals by Departure Port

  • Deals by Departure Port

Last Minute Cruise Deals

Last Minute Cruise Deals

Holiday Cruise Deals

Holiday Cruise Deals

Military Cruise Deals

Military Cruise Deals

Family Cruise Deals

  • Family Cruise Deals

Popular Destinations

Australia/New Zealand

  • Canada / New England

Popular Int'l Departure Ports

Popular Int'l Departure Ports

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Barcelona, Spain

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Reykjavik, Iceland

Southampton, England

Stockholm, Sweden

Sydney, Australia

Vancouver, British Columbia

Venice, Italy

Popular U.S. Departure Ports

Baltimore, Maryland

Boston, Massachusetts

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Los Angeles, California

Miami, Florida

New York, New York

Port Canaveral, Florida

San Francisco, California

Seattle, Washington

Popular Lines

Popular Lines

Luxury Lines

Luxury Lines

River Lines

River Lines

All Lines

AmaWaterways

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Avalon Waterways River Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line

Celebrity Cruises

Holland America Line

MSC Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

Oceania Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Princess Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Royal Caribbean International

Seabourn Cruise Line

Silversea Cruises

Uniworld River Cruises

Viking Expeditions

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking River Cruises

Windstar Cruises

Land Vacations

Land Vacations

  • Cosmos Tours
  • Globus Journeys
  • Kensington Tours
  • Tauck Tours

All-Inclusive Resorts

Cruising 101

Cruising 101

  • Free Consultation

Why Cruise?

Shore Excursions

Cruising Tips

Future Cruise Credits

Photo Galleries

Specialty Cruises

Specialty Cruises

Group Cruises

Business / Incentive Cruises

Events & Meetings at Sea

Private Charters

Theme Cruises

  • River Cruises

Cruise Tours

Wedding Cruises

Hosted Cruises

Family Cruises

Senior Living at Sea

News Media

News & Media

Press & News

Testimonials

Social Media

Already Booked

Pre-registration

Passports / Visas

Travel Protection

Why Cruise Web

Why Cruise Web?

Our Approach

Low Price Guarantee

Gift Certificates

Need Help

Customer Service

Not sure where to start?

Talk to a travel consultant.

Free quotes. Expert guidance. No booking fees.

12-Day Denali By Rail Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour

Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants, entertainment and onboard activities, including go-kart racing!

Glaciel views, incredible wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences await you on your Alaskan cruise tour with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

  • Norwegian Jewel - Passenger Capacity: 2,376 (double occupancy) Year Built: 2005 Last Refurbished: 2022

Cruise Web

Take advantage of limited-time offers and special deals

Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise Line

Norwegian Jewel

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Jewel

Vancouver, British Columbia

Departing From

Alaska Cruisetours

Destination

Alaska Cruisetours

Ports of Call

Vancouver, British Columbia , Ketchikan, Alaska , Juneau, Alaska , Skagway, Alaska , Glacier Bay, Alaska , Hubbard Glacier, Alaska , Seward, Alaska

Special Promotions*

Norwegian Cruise Line: 50% OFF plus Free Drinks...

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit* - TCW Exclusive

  • Itinerary & Pricing

12-Day Denali By Rail Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour sailing on the Norwegian Jewel

Departure dates: may 2024 - sep 2024.

From $2,198

From $2,358

From $2,848

From $2,498

From $2,448

Stateroom prices for May. 13, 2024

Norwegian Jewel Inside Stateroom

Published prices from

Based on Inside cabin prices

Norwegian Jewel Oceanview Stateroom

Based on Oceanview cabin prices

Norwegian Jewel Balcony Stateroom

Based on Balcony cabin prices

Norwegian Jewel Suite Stateroom

Based on Suite cabin prices

 alt=

Sailing Map

*** All itineraries are subject to change without notice. Please confirm your itinerary on the Review page before purchasing your cruise.

Cruise fare rates & offers are subject to select dates & categories, cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy, in US Dollars, & include NCCF. Government Taxes, Port Expenses & Fees are additional. All rates & offers are capacity controlled, are subject to availability & confirmation, & may change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed -- please confirm details at time of booking. Stateroom photos are for sample purposes only -- actual design and layout may vary.

We Make Vacation Planning Easy

With an overwhelming world of choices, we understand you may need some personal assistance to plan your perfect vacation. From finding the right destination to choosing the best departure date, we're here to help. Plus, our experienced travel consultants have access to exclusive vacation deals to make sure you get the best value for your time and money.

Expert guidance. No booking fees.

Find a cruise.

  • All Cruise Types
  • Popular Cruises
  • Luxury Cruises

Vacation Deals

Destinations & ports.

  • All Destinations

Cruise Lines

  • Popular Cruise Lines
  • Luxury Cruise Lines
  • River Cruise Lines
  • All Cruise Lines
  • All About Cruising
  • Already Booked

Social

Follow our social media and blog for the latest cruise and travel news, including our best vacation deals.

  • Monthly Newsletter

IMAGES

  1. 12-Day Denali by Rail Explorer

    denali tour ncl

  2. 14-Day Denali-Valdez Explorer

    denali tour ncl

  3. 13-Day Denali Talkeetna Explorer

    denali tour ncl

  4. Mt McKinley photographed during a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali

    denali tour ncl

  5. Denali National Park Helicopter Tour

    denali tour ncl

  6. Alaska Cruise and Denali Tour on Princess Cruises

    denali tour ncl

VIDEO

  1. In Depth Tour GMC Yukon Denali XL [GMT1YC]

  2. 2014 GMC Yukon Denali

  3. Norwegian ENCORE

  4. Norwegian Bliss Alaskan Cruise 2023- Day At Sea- A Fun & Musical Dinner At Teppanyaki

  5. First cruise ship of 2022

  6. 2010 Denali 270RLX [Walkthrough Tour] No Bull RV Sales

COMMENTS

  1. Alaska Cruisetours

    Norwegian BLISS12-Day Denali Explorer - Pre-Cruise Cruisetour. 2 Nights Fairbanks • 1 Night Denali • 1 Night Anchorage | 7-Day Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Bliss. A comprehensive Alaska Denali program in only five days, complete with riverboat and railroad experiences as well as a preview of Denali's incredible wilderness.

  2. Alaska Cruisetours: 12-Day Denali/Fairbanks Explorer

    Alaska Railroad - Dome Class - Fairbanks to Denali National Park. Tundra wilderness tour, all Cruisetours feature 2 nights in Denali. Iditarod musher's kennel tour. Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will see the animals of Alaska in a natural setting. Fully escorted by local Alaskan tour director.

  3. PDF 2023 DENALI / ALYESKA EXPLORER CRUISETOUR

    Denali Park bus or in your hotel room. GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES Please contact Norwegian Cruise Line to inform us if you have special needs. Motorcoaches and hotels are wheelchair accessible; however, due to limited availability, advance notice is required. MONTH LOW HIGH May 40°F 4°C 55°F 13°C Jun 48°F 9°C 62°F 17°C

  4. PDF Anchorage Denali Express

    Discover the wonders of Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line's Cruisetour brochure, featuring detailed itineraries, maps, and tips for your unforgettable vacation. Explore the scenic beauty and wildlife of Denali, Valdez, Anchorage, and more, and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of cruising with Norwegian.

  5. PDF 2023 BLISS DENALI EXPLORER CRUISETOUR

    Denali Park bus or in your hotel room. GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES Please contact Norwegian Cruise Line to inform us if you have special needs. Motorcoaches and hotels are wheelchair accessible; however, due to limited availability, advance notice is required. MONTH LOW HIGH May 40°F 4°C 55°F 13°C Jun 48°F 9°C 62°F 17°C

  6. PDF 2023 ANCHORAGE DENALI EXPRESS CRUISETOUR

    During your Denali Natural History tour, you will travel into Denali National Park, enjoying the incredible scenery and learning about the history of the park. 7:30 am Depart for Denali 1:30 pm (approx.) Denali Natural History Tour Overnight: Denali DAY 10: WEDNESDAY-DENALI/ANCHORAGE Your morning is open for optional activities in Denali. Later in

  7. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Explorer - Pre-Cruise Cruisetour from Fairbanks on the Norwegian Encore from Fairbanks sailing July 23, 2024. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937. ... The transfer from airport to hotel is included when arriving flight information is provided to Norwegian Cruise ...

  8. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Talkeetna Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Talkeetna Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour from Vancouver on the Norwegian Jewel from Vancouver sailing June 24, 2024. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937.

  9. Alaska Cruisetours: 12-Day Denali/Fairbanks Explorer

    Also enjoy a ride on the Riverboat Discovery cruise where the boat will stop at a recreated Athabascan Indian Village. Open evening in Fairbanks. Overnight a second night in Fairbanks. (Itinerary may be altered to do afternoon Riverboat Cruise) Day 3 Fairbanks/Denali. Ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali.

  10. Norwegian Alaska Cruisetours

    Sep 2025. Featured Tour. $2,548. Learn More. AAS. Norwegian Jewel. Norwegian Cruise Line. 13 Night Authentic Alaska - Southbound Cruisetour from Fairbanks. 7 Nt Cruise + 1 Nt Fairbanks + 2 Nts Denali + 1 Nt Anchorage + 2 Nts Homer.

  11. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali Adventure by Rail

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali Adventure by Rail - Northbound Cruisetour from Vancouver on the Norwegian Spirit from Vancouver sailing August 14, 2024. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937. ... Your Norwegian Cruise Line tour director will greet you in Seward upon debarkation of Norwegian Spirit ...

  12. Norwegian Jewel

    Itinerary for Norwegian Jewel: 12-Day Denali By Rail Explorer - Southbound from Seward, Alaska to Alaska Cruisetours with Norwegian Cruise Line. View deals, rates and port information. ... Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants, entertainment and onboard activities, including go-kart ...

  13. Norwegian Encore

    Itinerary for Norwegian Encore: 13-Day Encore Denali Explorer - Pre Cruisetour from Seattle, Washington to Alaska Cruisetours with Norwegian Cruise Line. View deals, rates and port information. ... Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants, entertainment and onboard activities, including ...

  14. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Talkeetna Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Talkeetna Explorer - Southbound Cruisetour from Fairbanks on the Norwegian Jewel from Fairbanks sailing July 24, 2024. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937. ... Your Norwegian Cruise Line tour director will greet you at your hotel this morning. After the ...

  15. PDF 2023 DENALI / ALYESKA EXPLORER CRUISETOUR

    Denali Park bus or in your hotel room. GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES Please contact Norwegian Cruise Line to inform us if you have special needs. Motorcoaches and hotels are wheelchair accessible; however, due to limited availability, advance notice is required. MONTH LOW HIGH May 40°F 4°C 55°F 13°C Jun 48°F 9°C 62°F 17°C

  16. Denali Explorer

    1. the Alaska Railroad offers various pkg tours, including accomodation. You'll stay at the big hotels used by the cruisetours. Summer Travel Packages | Alaska Railroad . 2. Alaska Tour and Travel owns the popular Park Connection Bus service (it runs between Seward and Denali with a couple of stops in between).

  17. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 12 Night Denali Explorer - Pre-Cruise Cruisetour from Fairbanks on the Norwegian Encore from Fairbanks sailing July 22, 2025. Book this cruise tour on iCruise.com or call 1-800-427-8473. ... The transfer from airport to hotel is included when arriving flight information is provided to Norwegian Cruise Line at ...

  18. 14-Day Alaska Cruisetour Live Review

    Norwegian Cruise Line ; 14-Day Alaska Cruisetour Live Review 14-Day Alaska Cruisetour Live Review. By jwatford, July 20, 2018 in Norwegian Cruise Line. Share ... Today was the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. This is an 8 hour tour that goes 60 miles into the park. We started at 12:30.

  19. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali Explorer - Pre-Cruise Cruisetour from Fairbanks on the Norwegian Bliss from Fairbanks sailing July 15, 2025. Book this cruise tour on iCruise.com or call 1-800-427-8473. ... The transfer from airport to hotel is included when arriving flight information is provided to Norwegian Cruise Line at ...

  20. Norwegian Bliss

    Itinerary for Norwegian Bliss: 12 - Day Bliss Denali Explorer - Pre Cruisetour from Seattle, Washington to Alaska Cruisetours with Norwegian Cruise Line. View deals, rates and port information. ... Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants, entertainment and onboard activities, including ...

  21. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali-Alyeska Explorer

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 11 Night Denali-Alyeska Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour from Vancouver on the Norwegian Jade from Vancouver sailing July 14, 2025. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937. ... Your Norwegian Cruise Line tour director will greet you in Seward upon debarkation of Norwegian Jewel ...

  22. Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals New Fall And Winter 2025/26 Sailings

    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages. Continuing the positive trend from recent years, the Company experienced strong sales in November as a result from the ongoing demand for cruising. "Our guests have spoken!

  23. Norwegian Jewel

    Itinerary for Norwegian Jewel: 12-Day Denali By Rail Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour from Vancouver, British Columbia to Alaska Cruisetours with Norwegian Cruise Line. View deals, rates and port information. ... Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants, entertainment and onboard ...

  24. NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 10 Night Fairbanks Denali Express

    Low rates on NCL Alaska Cruise Tour 10 Night Fairbanks Denali Express - Southbound Cruisetour from Fairbanks on the Norwegian Jewel from Fairbanks sailing September 6, 2024. Book this cruise tour on AlaskaCruises.com or call 1-800-201-6937. ... *The transfer from airport to hotel is included when arriving flight information is provided to ...