About NCL

NCL is a family-focused cruiseline, with the unique luxury ship-within-a-ship Haven Suites, perfect for multi-generation vacations. NCL features the first go-karts at sea and More At Sea option, including unlimited beverage, specialty dining, wi-fi and shore excursion credits.  We like that NCL offers a military appreciation discount to all sailings and combines with all promotions.

About Norwegian Encore

Repeat perfect moments on Norwegian Encore — tailor-made for “Again! Again!” Hop in the driver’s seat once more and zoom around Encore Speedway. Unwind in the Thermal Suite again — perhaps in the sauna or salt room. Order another round of your new favorite cocktail at the Observation Lounge while toasting the 180-degree jaw-dropping vistas. Give your taste buds a double dose of delicious at the many dining options, including Onda by Scarpetta, and enjoy a moonlit dinner along The Waterfront. Do all this and so much more on Norwegian Encore. Because once is never enough.

About Alaska

Alaska is one of our personal favorite destinations! NCL Encore sails one of our favorite itineraries, including Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan – plus the amazing Glacier Bay!  Encore is the most family-friendly ship with access to Glacier Bay.

Itinerary

• 7/12/26 Depart Seattle 4pm
• 7/13/26 At Sea
• 7/14/26 Juneau, AK 2:30pm – 10pm
• 7/15/26 Skagway, AK 6am – 8pm
• 7/16/26 Cruising Glacier Bay
• 7/17/26 Ketchikan, AK 7am – 1:15pm
• 7/18/26 Victoria, BC 8am – 11:59pm
• 7/19/26 Return to Seattle 7am

Shore Excursions

• Cruise Planners preferred vendor, Shore Excursions Group options

Important Details

• Deposit: $250/person (frequently half-off promotions) – refundable
• Final Payment Date: March 14, 2026
  • Make payments or pay in one lump sum
• Gratuities (can be prepaid or added to your onboard account and paid on the last day of your cruise):
  • $20/pp/day for inside, oceanview, veranda
  • $25/pp/day Haven Suites
  • a 20% gratuity is automatically added to all pre-cruise and onboard purchases.
• Every reservation includes a donation to select nonprofit organizations!
• NCL’s “More At Sea” bundling promotion can be added for an additional cost. Details based on a 7 night itinerary:
  • Unlimited Beverage Package $210/pp total and is applied to all adults on a reservation. If guests 3+ are minors, they will not receive a beverage package.
  • 2 Specialty Dining Meals Only applies to guest 1 & 2 $60/pp total
  • $50/shore excursion credit (guest 1 only)
  • Free Wi-Fi minutes: 150/guest on a 7 night cruise
• Every cruise line will offer a large variety of additional, but optional extra cost indulgences, including
  • shore excursions,
  • spa,
  • retail,
  • beverage and dining packages,
  • wi-fi upgrades,
  • photo packages,
  • etc.
  • Note that NCL tends to be a bit more ala carte than some other cruise lines, charging for many of their onboard activities, including go-karts, laser tag, virtual reality, etc.
• On NCL, some exclusive pricing and perks is on select 2 person stateroom categories, and some apply to 3 and 4 person staterooms.  This varies by ship and sail date, so we will confirm options, including prevailing rates/promotions.
• We automatically monitor for price drops all the way up to final payment and will request a reprice if allowed by the cruise line.