Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off its 2022 Alaskan cruise season with Norwegian Bliss from the Port of Seattle.
The ship is the first of any cruise ship to visit Alaska this season, said the cruise line in a statement.
It is also the first of five Norwegian Cruise Line vessels to cruise The Last Frontier through October 2022.
Guests on Norwegian Bliss’ April 23, 2022 sailing will be the first to visit Southeast Alaska’s natural wonders including the passage through the 25-million-acre World Heritage Site and Glacier Bay National Park.
The cruise line said it was granted access due to its environmental commitments focused on air emissions, waste and wildlife protection.
Other sites on the itinerary include Mendenhall Glacier, which lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau and the Misty Fiords National Monument near Ketchikan, a glacier-carved wilderness featuring snowcapped mountains and waterfalls.
Norwegian Cruise Line has a “long history” of cruising from Seattle to Alaska, having pioneered the route in 2001.
The Company said that it is “deeply committed” to the region working with destination partners in Seattle and Alaska to drive immersive and responsible tourism.
“We have nearly three decades of history cruising Alaska, pioneering voyages to The Last Frontier from Seattle more than 22 years ago and christened the largest cruise ship in Seattle in 2018 with the debut of Norwegian Bliss,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer, Harry Sommer.
“We could not be any prouder to return to our ‘second home’ and jumpstart the 2022 Alaska season with one of our most innovative ships and provide unforgettable guest experiences with some of the world’s most bucket-list destinations.”
Throughout the 2022 cruise season, NCL will have the youngest fleet sailing Alaska and offer the largest capacity ever with the most sailings.
Travellers can choose a variety of cruises with five, seven, nine, and 10-day itineraries on Norwegian Bliss, Encore, Sun, Spirit, and Jewel.
Norwegian Sun will also return to sail on May 5, 2022, marking the 16th of our 17 ship fleet to return to operation, sailing from Seattle through Alaska and British Columbia.
She will offer five, seven, nine and ten-day itineraries this year before setting sail from Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit NCL.com.
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