Norwegian Cruise Line Alaska Cruises

Explore the rugged beauty of the Alaska landscape with a Norwegian Cruise Line Alaska cruise. Take a paddleboat out to marvel at the gargantuan glaciers, or see the graceful whales breech. You can view the natural landmarks and interact with the incredible wildlife—including bears, eagles, and husky dogs! Climb and rappel the mountains, dog-sled through the snow, or go fishing for king salmon and halibut. Each day is an adventure when you choose a cruise to Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Things to Do on an Alaska Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line

The snow covered mountaintops and dense forests set the mood for an Alaskan cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line. Make the experience more than a great backdrop by riding with sled dogs, watching a lumberjack show and flying high above the Mendenhall Glacier.

• White Pass Scenic Railway (Skagway)
  Get the best of Klondike as you hop aboard a historical railway and learn the legends of the region from your guide. You’ll even have the opportunity to explore a gold dredge used in the Gold Fields, view a panning demonstration and pan for some gold!
   

• Musher’s Camp & Sled Dog Discovery (Skagway)
  Get up close and personal with some Alaskan huskies, play with some puppies and learn about the sport of the state—sledding. Mushers will teach you about the Iditarod and Yukon Quest, and then take you on a 4X4 into the rainforest to meet the dog teams, where you’ll be thrilled by an exhilarating sled ride pulled by 16 huskies!
   

• Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (Ketchikan)
  Woodsmen, logging history and wildlife highlight this rugged Alaskan excursion. You’ll catch some head-to-head competitions like sawing and log rolling, and even see the highly dangerous speed climb. It’ll be a fantastic time, full of laughs, stories and maybe a few surprises.
   

• Mendenhall Glacier by Helicopter & Guided Walk (Juneau)
  Soar high into the sky on a helicopter and get a magnificent vista of the ridges, wetlands and rainforests, and hear a few stories along the way. Spires, glaciers, mountains and more before you get out and trek over the glacier by foot with your guide.
   

• Gold Panning, Sled Dogs & 40 Below (Skagway)
  Take a motorcoach through the streets of historic Skagway to the Klondike Gold Fields, where you’ll learn about sledding, panning and more. You will be chilled by the 40 degree “Iditarod Experience” room, pan for gold and the weigh your take!
   

• Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling (Skagway)
  Not for the faint of heart, this excursion puts you in the hands of some professional mountain guides for a challenging and exhilarating day. Gear up, choose your route and complete your path for a view you’ll never forget. After the climb you’ll have the chance to rappel 70 feet back down.