Alaskan Wilderness Odyssey – Juneau & Glacier Bay

About this cruise

This one leaves Seattle on September 8, 2027 and spends 9 nights visiting Sitka, Glacier Bay and Icy Strait Point, with additional stops along the Alaska at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Joy keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You start in Seattle and come back with stories from United States and Canada.