*LIVE* from the Norwegian Encore – 7-Night Alaska and Glacier Bay August 11-18, 2024

[BirdTravels]

On 8/13/2024 at 1:30 PM, ryarger said:

Does Encore have the overhead heaters on the Waterfront? If so, how good are they? Is it comfortable enough to enjoy supper outside on a calm evening? (I’m sure even the heaters aren’t much help if it’s very windy.)

The Encore was purpose-built for Alaska. There are heaters over all of the al fresco dining areas (including the Garden Cafe). 
 

When the temps are nice, we have enjoyed eating outside (even with a light coat) under the heaters on Alaskan cruises. This week, it’s in the 50’s and a bit too cold for us. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Time for a historic train ride to the Yukon. Lean about the trials of the gold miners attempting to make this crossing by foot. 

[dlh015]

Thanks for doing this great review!!  It's almost like being there again (we went in 2019).

 

So much great info here already!

 

Thanks for sharing!

[BirdTravels]

On the way from Skagway to the Yukon to strike it rich. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Caribou Crossing (now known as Carcross). 

 

 

They are still single-lane/“flagman” around the landslide that is slowing being cleared. 

 

Welcome to the United States

[BirdTravels]

Day 4 Main Dining Room

 

[BirdTravels]

Today’s “butler treats” (the only way to get cookies - which we don’t like). 
 

[BirdTravels]

Presenting Onda by Scarpetta 

 

(Note: that’s a 12” veg Calzone served as an appetizer.)

 

[CruisinKJ]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

The serpent will live for a few more weeks until it meets its demise by a demolition crew to make way for Spice H20. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your daily posts! Really enjoying them. We are looking at this cruise sometime next year. Do you know if you they are permanently getting rid of the laser tag? 

[BirdTravels]

In Skagway, the city runs a shuttle that picks up all over town and brings you back to the ship. Saves the hike to/from town (especially when it is hot or rainy). $3 per ride per person or $5 all day per person. 
 

[BirdTravels]

18 minutes ago, CruisinKJ said:

 

Thanks for your daily posts! Really enjoying them. We are looking at this cruise sometime next year. Do you know if you they are permanently getting rid of the laser tag? 

It will be replaced with an Adult Sundeck, Spice H20 in November 2024. 

[cruiseInd1]

is there indian food on the cruise ?

[BirdTravels]

10 minutes ago, cruiseInd1 said:

is there indian food on the cruise ?

The Garden Cafe buffet always has Indian food breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not a lot. But a separate section of Indian foods. (And toned down in terms of spicy). 

[cruiseInd1]

23 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Juneau

 

 

how do you reach this point in Juneau ? This looks super awesome. did you book any tour 

[BirdTravels]

25 minutes ago, cruiseInd1 said:

how do you reach this point in Juneau ? This looks super awesome. did you book any tour 

Mendenhall Glacier is on multiple NCL excursions. It is offered alone (Explorer) or in combination with other activities. 

[BirdTravels]

Buffet drink stations

 

Bulk milk

 

Regular and Decaf Coffee

 

Juices (morning) and Iced Tea/Flavored Water (lunch and dinner)

Water

 

Tea (flavors vary)

Hot Chocolate and sugars

 

Wine (not included with beverage package)

 

Starbucks (not included with beverage package)

Edited August 15 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Good Night from the Norwegian Encore

 

[shof515]

which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick

[vacation44]

1 hour ago, shof515 said:

which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick

 

And did you book it directly with NCL or on your own?

[BirdTravels]

Good Morning from Majestic Glacier Bay

 

[Sand and Seas]

Gorgeous sunrise photos!  I love following your 'live' reports😊

[M1230]

How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks 

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, shof515 said:

which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick

 

2 hours ago, vacation44 said:

 

And did you book it directly with NCL or on your own?

 

50 minutes ago, M1230 said:

How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks 

This was the White Pass Bennett Lake and Yukon. 7.5 hours. 

 

They pick you up at the ship. Drop you in town at the train depot. They had two reserved cars for NCL. Everyone got a 4-top table. It about 5 hours on the train. 
 

There was a 50 min stop at Bennett Lake to walk the trails. A sandwich box lunch once back on the train. They had cases of bottled water and a toilet in every car. 
 

Once the train gets to Carcross, the bus driver meets you there. We had an hour to shop, snack, and see Carcross. 

The a bus takes you for a 2 hour ride back to Skagway with photo stops (like at Alaska sign). 

[BirdTravels]

59 minutes ago, M1230 said:

How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks 

The Welcome sign is at the US-Canada border about an hour out of Skagway.