Seattle & Embarkation
Fly into Seattle and board the Norwegian Bliss. Sail through Puget Sound as the city falls away behind you.
Late August in Alaska means the salmon runs are on, the bears are at the streams, the eagles are everywhere, and the summer crowds have thinned. The Inside Passage from Seattle is one of the great voyages in North America — a week of channels, fjords, and tidewater glaciers, with port days in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway. The Norwegian Bliss is a beautiful ship, and Alaska is the destination that changes people.
Tour Highlights
- Inside Passage — one of the great sea voyages on earth
- Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm Fjord
- Juneau — whale watching and the Mendenhall Glacier
- Ketchikan — Alaska's first city and totem pole country
- Skagway — the Gold Rush town at the end of the road
- Bears, bald eagles, humpback whales, and sea otters
What to Expect
At Sea & Scenic Cruising
The Inside Passage — channels so narrow the forest comes right to the water on both sides.
Juneau
Alaska's capital, accessible only by sea or air. Whale watching in Auke Bay and the Mendenhall Glacier.
Skagway
The Gold Rush town at the head of the Lynn Canal. The White Pass railway and the history of the 1898 stampede.
Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm
Park ranger aboard for the glacier approach. Blue ice, calving glaciers, and harbor seals on the floes.
Ketchikan
Totem poles, salmon, and rain. The most Southeast Alaska of all the ports.
Return to Seattle
Sail back into Seattle and fly home.
What's Included
Included
- Roundtrip airfare from New Orleans
- 7-night cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss
- All meals aboard ship
- Professional tour director
- Port charges and taxes
Not Included
- Shore excursions (optional, book through us)
- Gratuities aboard ship
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently Asked Questions
What category of cabin do we have?
Cabin category confirmed upon booking — call us to discuss the options and pricing.
What is the weather like in late August in Alaska?
Mild by Alaska standards — typically 50s–60s. Layers, a waterproof jacket, and comfortable walking shoes are essential.