Month: August 2024

Skagway Soapy Smith Skagway Original Street Car Tour

Alaska Cruise Day 4: Skagway Original Street Car Tour

On Day 4 of our 7-day Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore, Paulette and I were awakened from a much-needed, sound sleep around 5:00 AM by the unmistakable sounds of the ship docking in Skagway. The gentle thrum of the engines and the low hum of the ship's crew...

Whale Watching Tour Juneau Alaska July 2 2024 FZ2500

Day 3: Juneau Whale Watching Tour

An Unforgettable Alaskan Adventure After an awe-inspiring visit to Mendenhall Glacier, we returned to the motorcoach, our hearts still pounding from the sheer beauty and immensity of what we had just witnessed. Juneau had already captured our imaginations, but the day...

Mendenhall Glacier FZ2500

Day 3: Exploring Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau

The Alaskan Adventure Continues Our third day in Alaska dawned with a sense of excitement and anticipation. Paulette and I awoke to the gentle hum of the Norwegian Encore as it glided into the port of Juneau, the capital of Alaska. The misty mountains framed the...

Paulette Norwegian Encore Alaska Cruise July-1-2024 Aft Promenade Deck Pocket3

Day 2: Aboard the Norwegian Encore – At Sea

Our first full day aboard the Norwegian Encore dawned with the excitement and tranquility that only an open sea can bring. As the ship gently rocked on the waves, we woke to the realization that we had nothing but the vast expanse of the ocean surrounding us. No land...