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13 Night Denali/Valdez Explorer Northbound Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver

Ship: Norwegian Jewel
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Sailed:  Monday, Aug 19, 2024 from Vancouver, Canada
Ended: Sunday, Sep 1, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Aug 19, 2024 departure of the Norwegian Jewel. If Norwegian Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Aug 19, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada     Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 2 - Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States      
Day 3 - Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Ketchikan - Ward Cove, Alaska, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 4 - Thursday - Aug 22, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 11:00 am Depart: 9:00 pm
Day 5 - Friday - Aug 23, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 6 - Saturday - Aug 24, 2024
Icy Strait Point, United States
Icy Strait Point, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 7 - Sunday - Aug 25, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States     Depart: 12:00 pm
Day 8 - Monday - Aug 26, 2024
Seward, United States
Seward, United States   Arrive: 5:00 am  
Cruise Ends      
Seward, United States      
Bus Travel      
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, United States      
Bus Travel      
Whittier, United States      
Day Boat Travel      
Valdez, USA      
Your Norwegian Cruise Line tour director will greet you in Seward upon debarkation of Norwegian Jewel for your fully escorted tour. Board your deluxe motorcoach and make a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view large animals found throughout Alaska. You'll get up close to moose, bears, musk ox, and other indigenous animals of the region. Taking in orphaned animals and providing quality animal care year-round, the conservation center is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Alaska's wildlife. Animals that cannot be released back into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Continue on towards the unique town of Whittier, where you will board your cruise through the majestic Prince William Sound and along the 3-mile face of Meares Glacier, keeping a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales! View the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline Terminal where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay as you enter the harbor of Valdez. Light meal included onboard. Overnight: Valdez
Day 9 - Tuesday - Aug 27, 2024
Valdez, USA
Valdez, USA      
Bus Travel      
Fairbanks, United States      
Today's journey travels north along the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks, the "Golden Heart City". Enjoy spectacular vistas of the Alaska Range over one of the rarely utilized highways in Alaska. Overnight: Fairbanks
Day 10 - Wednesday - Aug 28, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
This morning, enjoy a visit to the historic Gold Dredge No.8 where you will get the chance to do some panning just like the early pioneers of Alaska. Afterwards, board your deluxe motorcoach for a city tour of Fairbanks before stopping in historic downtown for lunch on your own. Open evening to explore Fairbanks or take an optional tour. Overnight: Fairbanks.
Day 11 - Thursday - Aug 29, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Bus Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
This morning, depart Fairbanks towards Denali National Park on your deluxe motorcoach. Today's itinerary includes an afternoon kennel tour in Denali. Learn about the Alaska state sport of dog mushing with a stop at a local Iditarod sled dog kennel. You'll be amazed to learn about this fascinating sport, the musher and the dogs - you'll even get to hold a future champion puppy in your arms. After this authentic visit, we won't be surprised if you are ready to run "The Last Great Race" yourself. Open evening for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking, or one of the park service programs. Overnight: Denali
Day 12 - Friday - Aug 30, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
More than just the mountain, Denali National Park is six million acres of wild land. This morning, your tour will take you into this pristine region of Alaska on the only road into and out of the park. Along the way, enjoy a fully narrated ride learning about the flora and fauna of the area while looking out for the wild animals that roam freely and call this park home. While in this beautiful area, set aside time to experience the solitude and tranquility that vast wilderness can provide. During your included Tundra Wilderness Tour, you will travel into Denali National Park, enjoying the incredible scenery and some of the best opportunities to see wildlife in its natural setting. A light snack is included on the tour. Open evening for optional activities. Overnight: Denali
Day 13 - Saturday - Aug 31, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Bus Travel      
Talkeetna, United States      
Alaska Railroad Train Travel , United States      
Anchorage, United States      
Your morning is open for optional activities in Denali. Travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna. Later in the day, you'll ride along the rails of the world-famous Alaska Railroad from Talkeetna to Anchorage with 360-degree views from your deluxe dome railcar seats. As the gorgeous scenery of Alaska rolls past, be watchful for wildlife, as well as glimpses of Mt. Denali, or as local Alaskans call it, "The Great One". Full bar and meal service are available for purchase during your rail journey. Overnight: Anchorage
Day 14 - Sunday - Sep 1, 2024
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage, United States      
Transfer to Anchorage International Airport for your flight home. Note: The transfer from hotel to airport is included when departure flight information is provided to Norwegian Cruise Line at least 10 days prior to your cruise start date. Transfer is offered only on the last day of the tour. Guests who do not provide flight information within the guidelines forfeit this service. Unused transfers are nonrefundable.