Denali Express Denali / Alyeska Explorer Denali / Fairbanks Explorer Authentic Alaska 2013 Alaska CruiseTours. 2012 NCL Corporation LTD. Ships Registry: Bahamas and United States of America. 18278 8/12
see alaska the norwegian way Choose from one of our four cruisetour options available on Northbound and southbound Norwegian Sun itineraries Denali Express Four Days and Three Nights 1 Night Anchorage Deluxe Motorcoach Anchorage to Talkeetna Alaska Railroad Adventure Class Talkeetna to Denali National Park (4 Hours) Denali Natural History Tour (4-5 Hours) Anchorage City Tour Deluxe Motorcoach from Denali to Port of Whittier Denali / Fairbanks Explorer Five Days and Four Nights 2 Nights Fairbanks Fairbanks City Tour Riverboat Discovery Cruise Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Fairbanks to Denali National Park (4 Hours) Tundra Wilderness Tour (7-8 Hours) Iditarod Musher s Kennel Tour Anchorage City Tour Deluxe Motorcoach Denali to Port of Whittier Alaska is far from ordinary, so plan a frontier vacation that goes beyond the expected. Think wild, and search for bear, moose and caribou in Denali. Feel a part of Alaska s individualist lifestyle as you visit local artist and fishing communities in Homer. Or put your bedtime on hold and join in Fairbanks Midnight Sun events during the bright summer solstice. In Alaska, our Cruisetours give you hundreds of ways to explore Alaska s vast interior wilderness that you can t get anywhere else. Nature makes its own schedule. And with Freestyle Cruising, so can you. The month of May offers guests a deeper view Into The Wild with trees just budding and cooler temperatures. June through August guests fully experience the Midnight Sun and resulting brilliant flower displays. September offers guests the spectacular color changes of the Arctic tundra and a first glimpse of snow on the mountain peaks. Alaska is the definition of Free Range animal sightings are possible all season long. No matter when you go, Alaska is filled with the unexpected and indellible. You may leave Alaska but Alaska will never leave you. Denali / Alyeska Explorer Five Days and Four Nights 1 Night Anchorage 1 Night Girdwood Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Anchorage to Denali National Park (8 Hours) Tundra Wilderness Tour (7-8 Hours) Deluxe Motorcoach Denali to Girdwood Iditarod Musher s Kennel Tour Anchorage City Tour Mt. Alyeska Tram Excursion Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Deluxe Motorcoach Girdwood to Port of Whittier Authentic Alaska Six Days and Five Nights 1 Night Fairbanks 1 Night Anchorage 1 Night Homer Fairbanks City Tour Riverboat Discovery Cruise Deluxe Motorcoach Fairbanks to Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour (7-8 Hours) Iditarod Musher s Homestead Tour Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Denali National Park to Talkeetna (4 Hours) Deluxe Motorcoach Talkeetna to Anchorage Deluxe Motorcoach to Homer Homer City Tour Islands & Ocean Center Soldotna Visitors Center Deluxe Motorcoach Homer to Port of Whittier Exclusive to Norwegian Cruisetours: All tours are fully escorted by local Alaskan guides. 4 and 5 night Cruisetours include a visit with an Iditarod Sled Dog Musher. All Cruisetours feature 2 nights in Denali. Alaska Railroad Adventure Class Railcars allow guests the freedom to dine where and when they want not on a pre-determined schedule. All Cruisetours have schedules that give guests plenty of time for optional tours. 2 3
DENALI EXPRESS Best value Cruisetour for time conscious guests Day 1 Anchorage (PRE-CRUISE: FRIDAY; POST-CRUISE: THURSDAY Depart for Home) Adventure meets modern living in Anchorage. Get settled into your hotel, then step out and get to know this diverse city. Transfer from airport to hotel included in the Cruisetour. Overnight in Anchorage. Anchorage Highlights: Alaska s Largest City Shopping Plenty of Local Restaurants Hiking Trails Anchorage Museum Alaska Native Heritage Center City of Flowers City Parks Nightlife Urban Day 2 Anchorage/Denali (PRE-CRUISE: SATURDAY; POST-CRUISE: Wednesday) Rise and shine! After your Norwegian Cruise Line Tour Director greets you at your hotel, you ll motorcoach from Anchorage to Talkeenta. Then you ll board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a spectacular ride to Denali along the Susitna River, where the wildlife roams. The Alaska Railroad is roomy enough to wander, so enjoy the view from the vista dome car or enjoy a meal in the dining car. Your afternoon and evening are open for optional tours in Denali. Overnight in Denali. Alaska Railroad Highlights: Historic Travel Experience Peaceful, Comfortable Extra-large Seats in Adventure Class Local Alaskan Conductor Dedicated Local Alaskan Railroad Tour Guide Wandering-style Scenic Gazing from the Vista Dome Railcar Lighter Meals Available Anytime or Fine Dining Available in the Dining Car Drinks and Cocktails Available Trainwide Day 3 Denali (PRE-CRUISE: SUNDAY; POST-CRUISE: TUESDAY) Get close to the astounding natural and cultural history of Denali National Park on a Denali Natural History bus tour. In the afternoon and evening you ll have free time for whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking or one of the Park Service programs. Overnight in Denali. Mt McKinley Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Denali National Park Hiking Trails Lots of Optional Tours: Rafting, Fly Fishing, Golfing, Flightseeing, Dog Demonstrations, Jetboats Murie Science Center Denali Visitors Center Bus tours Day 4 Denali/Whittier (PRE-CRUISE: MONDAY; POST-CRUISE: MONDAY) Travel from Denali to Whittier. Stop for a little shopping and sightseeing in Anchorage, then you ll be on your way to Whittier. On the edge of a long fjord, Whittier s calm, clear waters are full of salmon, otters and orcas. Then board the ship this afternoon for your cruise south. Stop by the Park Service Visitor Center (COMPLIMENTARY) Learn more about the park by visiting the Denali Visitor Center located two miles from the park. Talk with park rangers and experience the exhibits at this award-winning facility. View the Heartbeats of Denali at the Theater to experience the four seasons of this special place we call Denali. The bookstore and the concession-operated Morino Grill are located in the visitor center campus. Helicopter - Mt. McKinley by Air! Enjoy a 50-minute helicopter thrill as you soar high above the land and view wildlife and alpine glaciers while viewing the Alaska Range and Mt. McKinley. This tour is highly recommended for our once in a lifetime adventurers. Departs hourly from 8:00am to 6:00pm with transportation included. Whitewater Rafting or Scenic Float Adventure Each trip is approximately three hours with a total of two hours on the water. The Canyon Run is an exciting whitewater (Class III/IV) adventure. This is one ride where you will get wet! The Scenic Float is great for families. Enjoy scenic beauty along with Class II/III rapids. Iditarod Champion Husky Homestead Tour Step back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal tour of the homestead kennel of four-time Iditarod Champion Jeff King and well-known wildlife artist, Donna Gates King. Meet champion sled dogs, visit with puppies, and see summer training in action. One and a half-hour narrated kennel tour. DENALI/ALYESKA EXPLORER Denali with added inclusions and upgrades Day 1 Anchorage (PRE-CRUISE: THURSDAY; POST-CRUISE: FRIDAY Depart for Home) Adventure meets modern living in Anchorage. Get settled into your hotel, then step out and get to know this diverse city. Transfer from airport to hotel included in the Cruisetour. Overnight in Anchorage. Anchorage Highlights: Alaska s Largest City Shopping Plenty of Local Restaurants Hiking Trails Anchorage Museum Alaska Native Heritage Center City of Flowers City Parks Nightlife Urban Day 2 Anchorage/Denali (PRE-CRUISE: FRIDAY; POST-CRUISE: THURSDAY) Rise and shine! After your Norwegian Cruise Line Tour Director greets you at your hotel, ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Wind along the Susitna River where you have a good chance of seeing wildlife. Wander the train where you can go up into the vista dome, eat in the dining room at your own expense or just sit in your comfortable reclining seats. Open afternoon and evening for optional tours in Denali. Overnight Denali. Alaska Railroad Highlights: Historic Travel Experience Peaceful, Comfortable Extra-large Seats in Adventure Class Local Alaskan Conductor Dedicated Local Alaskan Railroad Tour Guide Wandering-style Scenic Gazing from the Vista Dome Railcar Lighter Meals Available Anytime or Fine Dining Available in the Dining Car Drinks and Cocktails Available Trainwide Day 3 Denali (PRE-CRUISE: SATURDAY; POST-CRUISE: WEDNESDAY) Travel today on your bus tour deep into Denali National Park on the included seven hour Tundra Wilderness Tour. Snack box is included on the tour. The remainder of the day is open in Denali for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking or one of the Park Service programs. Overnight again in Denali. (Itinerary may be altered to do Morning Tundra Wilderness Tour.) Mt McKinley Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Denali National Park Hiking Trails Lots of Optional Tours: Rafting, Fly Fishing, Golfing, Flightseeing, Dog Demonstrations, Jetboats Murie Science Center Denali Visitors Center Bus tours Day 4 Denali/Alyeska (PRE-CRUISE: SUNDAY; POST-CRUISE: TUESDAY) Today travel from Denali via motorcoach to Alyeska. Stop enroute at an Iditarod Sled Dog Musher s kennel for a private visit and learn about the Last Great Race. A brief stop in Anchorage this afternoon then on to the deluxe Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. Alyeska Highlights: Winner Creek Trail Best Hotel/Resort property in Alaska with Pool and Spa Tram to Top of Mt. Alyeska Excellent Local Restaurants or Enjoy Dining at the Hotel Ski Town Local Favorite Alaska Dog Mushing Highlights: Hear tales of mushing at sub-zero temperatures from an actual musher of Alaska s State Sport. See puppies! Day 5 Alyeska/Whittier (PRE-CRUISE: MONDAY; POST-CRUISE: MONDAY) Open morning in the resort to hike on the trails, enjoy the swimming pool or take a helicopter ride to land on a glacier. Enjoy an included tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska and a snack lunch. This afternoon transfer via motorcoach to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will see the animals of Alaska is a natural setting. Continue on to Whittier to board Norwegian Sun for your 7-Day Sawyer Glacier cruise. Helicopter Dog Sled Tour Mush! Ride on a dog sled! A helicopter is used to transport you to an alpine camp where an experienced guide will accompany you as you mush along a snow-covered glacier. Drive the sled yourself or ride as you enjoy the dramatic scenery. Back at camp you can bundle yourself up in actual Iditarod racing gear including an or iginal bib-number for a once in a lifetime photo opportunity. You will learn about Alaskan Huskies and their guide, a 9-time Iditarod Trail veteran. Backcountry JetBoat Tour This is a thrilling jet boat adventure on the Twenty Mile River Valley where glaciers flow from snowcapped mountains and stunning scenery surrounds you. Your boat captain will navigate log strewn channels, twists and turns of the glacier river, to the alpine Carmen Lake. This adventure features hanging glaciers, waterfalls, eagles, salmon streams, and possible ice bergs from the 20 Mile Glacier. Water level dependent. 4 5
DENALI/FAIRBANKS EXPLORER Denali with added inclusions and upgrades Day 1 Fairbanks (PRE-CRUISE: THURSDAY; POST-CRUISE: FRIDAY Depart for Home) The transfer between the Fairbanks airport and the hotel is included in the Cruisetour. Overnight Fairbanks. Fairbanks Highlights: Gold Rush history Alaska Pipeline Riverboat Discovery Downtown Riverwalk University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus and Museum Morris Thompson Visitors Center Midnight Sun Close to Arctic Day 2 Fairbanks (PRE-CRUISE: FRIDAY; POST-CRUISE: THURSDAY) Your Norwegian Tour Director will greet you at the Fairbanks hotel for a group orientation meeting. Today enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks where you ll visit the oil pipeline and hear about the gold mining heritage of this community. Also enjoy a ride on the Riverboat Discovery cruise where the boat will stop at a recreated Athabascan Indian Village. Open evening in Fairbanks. Overnight a second night in Fairbanks. (Itinerary may be altered to do afternoon Riverboat Cruise.) Day 3 Fairbanks/Denali (PRE-CRUISE: SATURDAY; POST-CRUISE: WEDNESDAY) Ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali. Open afternoon and evening in Denali for optional activities. Overnight Denali for two nights. Alaska Railroad Highlights: Historic Travel Experience Peaceful, Comfortable Extra-large Seats in Adventure Class Local Alaskan Conductor Dedicated Local Alaskan Railroad Tour Guide Wandering-style Scenic Gazing from the Vista Dome Railcar Lighter Meals Available Anytime or Fine Dining Available in the Dining Car Drinks and Cocktails Available Trainwide Day 4 Denali (PRE-CRUISE: SUNDAY; POST-CRUISE: TUESDAY) Today travel into Denali National Park on the included seven hour Tundra Wilderness Tour. Additional free time in Denali for optional activities. Overnight Denali. (Itinerary may be altered to do Morning Tundra Wilderness Tour.) Mt McKinley Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Denali National Park Hiking Trails Lots of Optional Tours: Rafting, Fly Fishing, Golfing, Flightseeing, Dog Demonstrations, Jetboats Murie Science Center Denali Visitors Center Bus Tours Day 5 Denali/Whittier (PRE-CRUISE: MONDAY; POST-CRUISE: MONDAY) Travel today in the deluxe motorcoach from Denali to Whittier. Stop enroute at an Iditarod Sled Dog Musher s kennel for a private visit and learn about the Last Great Race. Brief city tour of Anchorage as you are driving through town. This afternoon transfer via motorcoach to Whittier to board Norwegian Sun for your 7-Day Sawyer Glacier cruise. Alaska Dog Mushing Highlights: Hear tales of mushing at sub-zero temperatures from an actual musher of Alaska s State Sport. See puppies! Arctic Circle Air Adventure Fly above the Arctic! This thrilling tour allows a guest to experience the Brooks Range, cross the Arctic Circle and fly the wilderness airways of Alaska s Arctic. This fully narrated adventure also includes a visit to the community of Wiseman, views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and mighty Yukon River. Fully narrated. Alaska Salmon Bake Feast the Alaskan way! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Alaskan style meal as you dine on fire grilled king salmon, roasted prime rib, and cod direct from Alaska s icy waters. Served with Salad Bar, Dessert, & Beverages. Afterwards, stroll through the neighboring Pioneer Park, an Alaskan theme park featuring historical buildings, transportation venues and shops or catch a show! Golden Heart Review Experience the Golden Heart Revue at the Palace Theater for an evening of dinner, history and fun. This light hearted musical comedy about the gold rush and the founding of Fairbanks. Sold in conjunction with Alaska Salmon Bake. AUTHENTIC ALASKA The most diverse Alaska Cruisetour Day 1 Fairbanks (PRE-CRUISE: WEDNESDAY; POST-CRUISE: SATURDAY Depart for Home) The transfer between the Fairbanks airport and the hotel is included in the Cruisetour. Overnight Fairbanks. Fairbanks Highlights: Gold Rush History Alaska Pipeline Riverboat Discovery Downtown Riverwalk University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Museum Morris Thompson Visitors Center Midnight Sun Close to Arctic Day 2 Fairbanks/Denali (PRE-CRUISE: THURSDAY; POST-CRUISE: FRIDAY) Your Norwegian Tour Director will greet you at the Fairbanks hotel this morning. Enjoy a morning ride in the Riverboat Discovery on the Chena and Nenana Rivers. In the afternoon travel in your deluxe motorcoach from Fairbanks to Denali. Open evening in Denali. Overnight Denali for two nights. Day 3 Denali (PRE-CRUISE: FRIDAY; POST-CRUISE: THURSDAY) Open morning for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking or one of the Park Service programs. Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the included seven hour Tundra Wilderness Tour. Overnight Denali. (Itinerary may be altered to do Morning Tundra Wilderness Tour.) Mt McKinley Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Denali National Park Hiking Trails Lots of Optional Tours: Rafting, Fly Fishing, Golfing, Flightseeing, Dog Demonstrations, Jetboats Murie Science Center Denali Visitors Center Bus Tours Day 4 Denali/Talkeetna/Anchorage (PRE-CRUISE: SATURDAY; POST-CRUISE: WEDNESDAY) Morning Husky Homestead tour to learn about the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. Ride in the world famous Alaska Railroad from Denali to Talkeetna. After a brief visit to Talkeetna drive in the deluxe motorcoach to Anchorage. Open evening to explore Anchorage. Anchorage Highlights: Alaska s Largest City Shopping Plenty of Local Restaurants Hiking Trails Anchorage Museum Alaska Native Heritage Center City of Flowers City Parks Nightlife Urban Day 4 Anchorage/Homer (PRE-CRUISE: SUNDAY; POST-CRUISE: TUESDAY) Drive through the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula down the coast with views of volcanoes on the other side of the Inlet to Homer. Included this afternoon is a city tour of Homer and visit to the Alaska Islands & Land Visitor Center. Open evening for exploring Homer or ride one of the ferries to the remote artist communities. Overnight Homer. homer Highlights: Fishing Community, Local Artists/Galleries, Islands and Oceans Center, Homer Spit, Normal Lowell Gallery and Homestead, Scenic Overlook of Kachemak Bay, End of the Road, Culinary Delights. Day 5 Homer/Soldotna/Whittier (PRE-CRUISE: MONDAY; POST-CRUISE: MONDAY) Today travel from Homer to Soldotna and learn about the fish that spawn on the famous Kenai River. Continue on in the deluxe motorcoach to Whittier to board Norwegian Sun for your 7-Day Sawyer Glacier cruise. soldotna Highlights: Sport fishing capital, Kenai River, Views of Volcanos, Russian Orthodox Heritage. Knik Glacier/Wildlife Flightseeing Fly over a Glacier! Soar above the blue crevassed face of a 3,000 ft. thick glacier and view some of Alaska s most rugged mountain peaks in the Chugach Mountain Range and Prince William Sound. On the extended tour, include Columbia Glacier, William Sound s largest tidewater glacier and possibly a swing by Glacier Island to view sea lions sunning themselves on the rocky coastline. Anchorage Day Hike Enjoy the long Alaska summer days and midnight sun by hiking the beautiful Chugach Mountain Range from Anchorage. The hikes include: transportation from downtown office to trailhead, a guided naturalist hike in the valleys and peaks surrounding Anchorage, bottled water and a snack. Each hike is tailored to your hiking and fitness levels. Valley stroll or mountain climb? Your naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna of these unique coastal Alpine mountains. 6 7
Land Tour Hotels Anchorage Primary Properties * A frontier for the whole family. Whether taking the kids dogsledding or enjoying a scenic hike, our Cruisetours offer a range of activities as wide-open as the wilderness around you. Clarion Suites Used with Denali Express Tour Sheraton Anchorage MilleNnium HOTEL denali national park Primary Properties * Denali Bluffs HOTEL Used with Denali Express Tour Grand Denali Lodge FAirbanks Primary Properties * McKinley Village LODGE River s Edge Resort Wedgewood Resort Alpine Lodge Girdwood Primary PropertY * Homer Primary PropertY * Hotel Alyeska Ocean Shores * hotels are assigned at Norwegian s discretion. We are unable to accept requests for specific hotels. Hotels are guaranteed at 30 days prior to the start of the tour. Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to substitute hotels of equal or greater quality. 8 9
Northbound and southbound cruise Itineraries 7-Day Glacier Bay Northbound from Vancouver Norwegian Sun Day Port Arrive DEPART u Mon Vancouver, British Columbia 4:00 pm Tue Cruise Inside Passage Wed Ketchikan, Alaska 7:00 am 4:00 pm Thu Juneau, Alaska 10:00 am 8:00 pm Fri Skagway, Alaska 7:00 am 9:00 pm Sat Cruise Glacier Bay 6:00 am 3:00 pm Sun Cruise Hubbard Glacier 8:00 am Noon Mon Whittier, Alaska 8:00 am* Cruises depart every other Monday from May 20 to Aug. 26, 2013 7-Day Sawyer Glacier Southbound from Whittier Norwegian Sun Day Port Arrive DEPART u Mon Whittier, Alaska 9:00 pm Tue Cruise Hubbard Glacier 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Wed Icy Strait Point, Alaska 9:00 am 5:00 pm Thu Juneau, Alaska 7:00 am 1:15 pm Cruise Sawyer Glacier 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Fri Skagway, Alaska 7:00 am 5:00 pm Sat Ketchikan, Alaska Noon 8:00 pm Sun Cruise Inside Passage Mon Vancouver, British Columbia 8:00 am* Cruises depart every other Monday from May 27 to Sept. 2, 2013 Alaska Railroad Adventure Class Comparison AISLE SEATS FOOD DOME RAILCARS Narrow aisle that guests should not stand in because they block the drink service Narrow seats with a very limited recline, small headrests and limited leg room. Railcars are more narrow on top. Fine quality food with elegant china and linen service. Guests must dine at pre-determined times. ADVENTURE CLASS RAILCARS Wide aisle that guests can stand in and enjoy while visiting with others in their group. Extra Large seats with more recline, headrest and leg room than a first-class airline seat. All seats face forward. Convenient Deli menu in the Bistro car for lighter meals that is available anytime during the train trip. Fine dining is available in the dining car. WINDOWS Guests sit in deluxe dome railcar throughout the trip. Guests are discouraged from getting out of their seat due to limited aisle width. Due to constant sunlight, it can get hot. Large picture windows are assigned in the Adventure Railcar section. Guests can wander to the shared Vista Dome railcar at their leisure. Views are out of the windows and not through the roof. Vista Dome seats are left unassigned and are open for everyone. ALCOHOL Drinks are served to clients in their seats. Drinks are served in the Bistro cars and can be enjoyed train wide. TOUR GUIDES Summer employees from throughout the USA. Tour commentary is scripted or announced via GPS system. Local Alaskan students take a special 10-week training course in preparation for this job. Supplemented by Norwegian Cruise Line Tour Director. Adventure Class Alaska Railroad cars offer a wandering style experience which allows the group to mix at various places on the train during the 8 hour ride from Anchorage to Denali or the 4 hour trip from Denali to Fairbanks. Guests can walk throughout the cars and not feel confined. Traveling in a group allows for not only the sharing of common interests, but an opportunity to experience the beauty of Alaska with other travelers. 10 11