Ocean Discovery – Juneau, Skagway & Glacier Bay

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Seattle on August 20, 2028 visits Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Glaciers calving into the water, bald eagles overhead, and air that smells like pine. It's a different kind of cruise. Skagway stands out. It's Gold Rush spirit in a fjord-locked town. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 20 restaurants on Norwegian Encore, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Seattle itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All in all, it's a solid trip.