WHA L E WAT CH I NG & W I LDL I F E QUE S T J UNE AU , A L A S K A With whales being spotted on every tour for over 10 years, you’re guaranteed to see one on this unforgettable tour! Ride with a naturalist on a catamaran specifically designed for viewing wildlife. Relax in the main cabin surrounded by oversized windows to look out of while you are taken through Stephens Passage. Juneau is well known for its incredible wildlife, so expect to see sea lions, bald eagles, harbour seals and more. ALASKA BEARS & S ILVER BAY HOMESTEAD ADVENTURE S I T K A , A L A S K A See how orphaned and displaced bears are rehabilitated in a rescue centre and explore a remote homestead on a deep-water fjord. Enjoy an up-close view of the animals at the Fortress of the Bear. Keep an eye out for wildlife while cruising through Silver Bay, where the same family has lived for generations. Then gather around a campfire and learn about the indigenous Tlingits that settled in the area. SUMMI T S C EN I C DR I V E S K AGWAY, A L A S K A Travel along the breathtaking Klondike Highway — the trail the prospectors carved out during the Gold Rush of 1898 — along the Canadian border, while pausing to snap pictures of the gorgeous wilderness. Sights include the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway that parallels the road, as well as the Captain William Moore Bridge which offers a panoramic view of Alaska’s interior. See ancient glaciers and the lovely Pitchfork Falls. S E A - C YC L E OC E AN ADV ENTUR E K E TCH I K AN ( WA RD COV E ) , A L A S K A Pedal a pontoon-style Sea-Cycle around the estuary at Ward Cove as the guide describes the scenic beauty and area history. Take pictures as you pass Tongass National Forest with its red cedars, hemlocks and Sitka spruces that seem to go on forever. Learn how Alaskans still subsist on food and medicines that they harvest from the woodlands and sea. Keep an eye out for eagles, seals and bears. VANCOUV E R H I GHL I GHT S & C A P I L ANO PA R K VANCOU V E R , B R I T I SH COLUMB I A , C ANA DA Tour bustling Vancouver, one of the most culturally and geographically diverse cities in the world. The city stands at the base of a majestic mountain range, home to the worldrenowned Whistler/Blackcomb Resort Village. Visit one of North America’s largest Chinatown Districts, then stop by Stanley Park with its wonderful examples of First Nation totem poles. Make your way to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park for a treetop adventure. Sitka, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Juneau, Alaska SHORE EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS Alaska is all about unique and unforgettable experiences, and NCL is all about delivering those once-in-a-lifetime adventures. From guaranteed whale sightings to spotting bears in the wild, or visiting the famed sled dogs to exploring ancient forests; nothing in Alaska is like anything you’ve seen before. 36 S H O R E E X C U R S I O N H I G H L I G H T S & A D A Y I N A L A S K A
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