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Ultimate Guide To Icy Strait Point: What To Do In Port
Is Icy Strait Point one of your cruise ports? This is little slice of Alaska is actually in the city of Hoonah. I highly recommend doing some research for this port day and splurging on an excursion! Read on to find out why. Icy Strait Point, Alaska Located just southwest of Juneau, Icy Strait Point is situated in the town of Hoonah, Alaska. You may see both of these names used interchangeably on cruise itineraries. Just like Juneau, the town is not accessible by car, making it all the more interesting place to visit! For more details about Hoonah, check out this post on roadtravelamerica.com. Some links may be affiliate…
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Ketchikan, Alaska- A Place for Family Fun and Unexpected Adventures
Is your cruise ship docking in Ketchikan, Alaska? Excursions through the cruise line can be so expensive, instead take my self-guided (AND inexpensive!) tour of the port! Read along to see my recommendations for how to spend an afternoon in the rain capital of the United States! Some links on this site may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! King Crab in Ketchikan National Parks System in Ketchikan Getting to Ketchikan by Cruise Ship The port of Ketchikan has 5 cruise ship berths. They are named, Berths 1-4 and the fifth is named…
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The Top Things you MUST do on the NCL Bliss!
The NCL Bliss is making her maiden Alaskan voyage of the year! Will you be joining her soon? If so, come along for a tour of the NCL Bliss cruise ship. Deck by deck we will discover all this gigantic city at sea has to offer! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. NCL Bliss Statistics Did you know….? A Deck-by-Deck tour of the NCL Bliss Decks 1-4 These lower decks are for crew and for entering and exiting while in port. On embarkation and debarkation days you will use a…
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Specialty Dining Choices on The NCL Bliss
While the NCL Bliss has close to 20 different dining options on board, only half of them are complimentary. The rest are referred to as “Specialty Dining”. Is it worth it to pay an additional fee to eat a meal on the ship? I’ve got the info you need, so keep reading! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. What is specialty dining? Gone are the days of cruising being an all-inclusive vacation. While you can technically pay your cruise fare and not pay another dime, other than gratuities, you will…
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Eating at Sea- Complimentary Options on the NCL Bliss
Everyone knows that half of the cruise experience revolves around dining. Whether you are looking for a casual buffet or a gourmet meal, ships can deliver just as great of a meal as any dining spot on land. With close to 20 different restaurants and just as many bars, the NCL Bliss has something for every palate. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a small purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Restaurants on the NCL Bliss If you haven’t cruised lately, the latest trend on ships…
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Cruising Alaska with Kids on the NCL Bliss
When choosing to explore Alaska, cruising is seemingly the simpliest way to do so. We recently sailed with all three of our children on the NCL Bliss. (NCL-Norwegian Cruise Lines) Read on for info on our stateroom and the kids clubs on this huge ship. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a profit at no additional cost to you. This post is unsponsored and my own opinion. All aboard the NCL Bliss The Bliss is currently the largest ship of NCL’s fleet at 168,028 gross tonnage. It carries up to 3,958 guests at double occupancy and 1,716 crew. Last…
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