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 nearly all promotions.

About Norwegian Joy

As on of the largest ships in their fleet, Norwegian Joy is custom-built for the spectacular. The stunning Observation Lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring 180-degree views designed to feel one with the great outdoors. Or head outside and stroll along the quarter-mile promenade known as The Waterfront. Ready for action? Zip around hairpin turns on the Joy Speedway. With a wide-range of dining options– including a complimentary 24-hour eatery and Specialty Dining standouts like Cagney’s Steakhouse and La Cucina, mealtime is always a great time.

About Alaska 

Alaska is a true bucket-list destination, featuring some of the best wildlife and awe inspiring glaciers in the world.  It’s our favorite destination!  This itinerary features more time in more ports – a rarity in Alaska these days.  While most ships may stay only a few hours in some ports of call, Joy will spend the entire day in every port – 9 – 14 hours in each port.

Itinerary

• 6/16/27 Depart Seattle 3pm
• 6/17/27 At Sea
• 6/18/27 Sitka, AK 10am – 8pm
• 6/19/27 Cruising Hubbard Glacier
• 6/20/27 Skagway, AK 6am – 8pm
• 6/21/27 Juneau, AK 7am – 4pm
• 6/22/27 Ketchikan, AK 9am – 8pm
• 6/23/27 at Sea
• 6/24/27 Victoria, BC 8am – 6pm
• 6/25/27 Return to Seattle 6am

Shore Excursions

• Cruise Planners preferred vendor, Shore Excursions Group options

Important Details

• Deposit: $250/person (however there are frequently half-off promotions) – refundable
• Final Payment Date: February 16, 2027
  • 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 nonprofits!
• Exclusive Amenity Packages Included!  Oceanview and above receive all four amenities from option 1 or 2 – inside rooms receive two amenities from option 1 or 2. Option 1 has additional fees, while option 2 does not.
  • Option 1
    • Unlimited Beverage Package $256.50/pp total and is applied to all adults on a reservation. If guests 3+ are minors, they will not receive a beverage package.
    • 4 Specialty Dining Meals Only applies to guest 1 & 2 $80/pp total
    • $50/shore excursion credit (guest 1 only)
    • Free Wi-Fi minutes: 150/guest
  • Option 2
    • 10 Photo Package
    • $100 Onboard Credit
    • $50/shore excursion credit (guest 1 only) 
    • Free Wi-Fi – 150 minutes/guest
• 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.
• 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.