Norwegian Star: Alaska Cruises
There’s no better way to see Alaska and the Inside Passage than with us, especially from your own private balcony. Start your Alaska cruise from Seattle and get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else. Watch for orcas. Go dogsledding. Or pan for gold. On board relax in the Mandara spa and watch the scenery glide by.
Hello and Welcome Aboard:
I have a group cruise to Alaska, inside passage, on the Beautiful NCL Star departing August 27, 2011 from Seattle. We have blocked 25 Balcony staterooms on Deck 10 at a price of $1089.00 per person plus tax and port fees. Marlene Varga (I take the Lead Member) is sponsoring this cruise and is offering to all interested parties the chance to go along. If you have sailed the inside passage of Alaska you know the beauty of what this cruise has to offer or if you wanted to cruise the Alaska Inside passage this is your opportunity, plus by joining this group you get a group rate discount ( NCL’S regular balcony stateroom price per person is $1499.00 per person plus tax and port charges). Call today at 1-360-687-9579 or out of state 1-800-308-3077 and mention Marlene Varga Group Cruise.
Many Thanks Bob Foster
Travel Smart/Avoya Travel-American Express
Norwegian Star
Built for Freestyle Cruising, the Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Star was debuted in 2001 and offers guests options galore. Featuring 13 dining choices, this large Norwegian ship lets passengers choose whichever cuisine strikes their fancy, whenever they decide to eat, and provides the flexibility to eat with whoever they want to. Activities and “relaxtivities” abound onboard the Norwegian Star ship from spinning and yoga classes to rejuvenating spa treatments. In the evenings, nothing caps off a day of sightseeing and exploring various ports of call like a bubbly celebration in Gatsby’s Champagne Bar. The staff is friendly and helpful, the ship is spacious and full of excitement, and the staterooms provide a perfectly comfortable retreat. The Norwegian Star cruise ship’s award-winning Garden Villas offer the most freedom of all with their overall space. Named the 2008 Travel Weekly Magellan Award Gold Winner, the Norwegian Star’s Garden Villas proudly boast up to 5,000 sq. ft. of space, three bedrooms, a private garden and sun deck, hot tubs, and a grand piano. The Norwegian Star is a shining example of the Norwegian Cruises Freestyle experience, and with itineraries to Alaska, it is one of the top ways that travelers are enjoying their dream vacations.
Vacation Itinerary & Map7-Day Sawyer Glacier, Round-trip Seattle
Please Note:
- Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
- Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
- Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port.
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| Seattle Seattle sits on the slip of land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop for this oh-so cosmopolitan city. Soar up the futuristic Space Needle and experience the views atop this stunning landmark created for the 1962 World’s Fair. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mon | Ketchikan | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
Ketchikan 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. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. Featured Shore Excursions
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| Tue | Juneau | 7:00 AM | 1:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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. Featured Shore Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wed | Skagway | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
Skagway In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days. Featured Shore Excursions
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| Thu | Prince Rupert | 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
Prince Rupert The deepest port in North America, Prince Rupert serves as Canada’s gateway to Alaska and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Don’t miss the totems of the Haida and Tsimpsean Indians in the beautiful city parks with spectacular views of the Pacific. Featured Shore Excursions
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| Sat | Seattle | 8:00 AM | |||||||||||||||||||
| Seattle Seattle sits on the slip of land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop for this oh-so cosmopolitan city. Soar up the futuristic Space Needle and experience the views atop this stunning landmark created for the 1962 World’s Fair. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Oceania To Sail Alaskan Waters In 2011
Oceania to Offer First-Ever Alaska Cruises in 2011
Published on: May 03. 2010
Oceania Cruises will sail in Alaska for the first time in summer 2011. Ten departures of four itineraries explore Alaska’s Inside Passage and call at Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, plus less-visited outposts such as Kodiak, Homer and Hoonah.
Depending on the itinerary, travelers will also cruise the Hubbard Glacier, Gulf of Alaska, Tracy Arm and College Fjord. With two-for-one fares and free air, a 10-day Alaska cruise starts at $3,499 per guest based on double occupancy. The Alaska cruises, which go on sale April 28, will be operated by the 684-passenger Regatta.
The 14-day “Majestic Alaska” cruise sails round trip from San Francisco, a maiden port for Oceania, and visits Victoria, Vancouver, Sitka, Hoonah, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Astoria, Ore. Departures are May 12 and Aug. 26 The 12-day “Alaskan Grandeur” sails between San Francisco and Vancouver, calling at Astoria, Victoria, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and Ketchikan. Departures are May 26 and Aug. 14.
The 10-day “Frontiers and Glaciers” round trip from Vancouver calls at Sitka, Hoonah, Kodiak, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Departures are June 7 and Aug. 4. The 12-day “Glacial Wilderness” sails between Vancouver and Anchorage, with visits to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Seward and Homer. Departure dates are June 17, June 29, July 11 and July 23.
Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania’s parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, said Alaska’s recent move to reduce the cruise passenger head tax helped cement the decision to sail in the 49th state. “We would like to thank Alaska’s governor, Sean Parnell, and the Alaska Legislature for their efforts to roll back the head tax on cruise passengers, which was an important consideration in evaluating our deployment alternatives,” Del Rio said. For more information, call 360-687-9579 or visit www.TravelSmartbyKandB.com
