Your Package Includes:

A SPECIAL SUMMER CRUISE/TOUR

At Our Very Special Group Rates

NEW NORWEGIAN ENCORE- MEGA SHIP- INAUGURAL ALASKA SEASON

SAILING FROM SEATTLE TO ALASKA  featuring GLACIER BAY

Featuring: 

2 Nights of accommodations at a centrally located first class hotel in Seattle 

Arrival Transfer from Seattle airport to hotel, from hotel to pier, and from pier to Seattle Airport

A full day hop-on/ hop off sightseeing tour in Seattle

8 Day, 7 night cruise on the fantastic MEGA SHIP- NCL ENCORE - double occupancy

PACKAGE RATES ALSO INCLUDE:

Hotel Taxes in Seattle

Staff Gratuities aboard ship (value $108.50 per person)

Port Taxes and Fees on the cruise (value $295.62 per person)

(Rates include accommodation in a category IB interior stateroom- see OPTIONS for upgrades to Balcony and Mini-Suites)

This is your opportunity to enjoy a new fantastic Mega Ship with all the bells and whistles during an inclusive cruise/tour an inaugural season cruise from the port of Seattle to Canada and Alaska visiting Juneau. Skagway, Cruising GLACIER BAY, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We are proud that these sailings are among those relatively few that are permitted to sail the pristine waters of GLACIER BAY.

The NCL ENCORE sailed on its maiden voyage in November of 2019. It is a Mega Ship of 167,800 gross tons with a guest capacity of 3,998 based on double occupancy. It features 5 complimentary restaurants (3 main restaurants, 1 Buffet dining room, and one pub-style restaurant) in addition to 12 Bars and Lounges and Bars. As part of the Free-Style Cruising experience where you can do what you want to do when you want to do it, the ENCORE offers 9 intimate Specialty Dining Venues which offer cuisines from around the world at a modest supplement.  Also aboard, a complete entertainment program featuring the largest RACE TRACK at sea, Laser Tag, Aqua Parks for adults and children, a main pool and children's pool,  a complete activities program for infants, children and teens- each in their separate venue, the BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF KINKY BOOTS, several additional show venues featuring guest artists as well as shows written for the ENCORE. You may enjoy a complete fitness center as well as a world renown SPA, and, of course- A world class CASINO.  For further information on this very special ship, please go to: www.ncl.com

 

WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH TEACHERGROUPTRAVEL.COM you will also receive a choice of up to 4 special amenities . Enjoy A complementary Beverage Package (gratuities not included), Specialty Dining Package (gratuities not included) Shore Excursion Credit, 250 minute Internet Package, or 10 on board Photo Package.  Passengers in Interior Staterooms may select two choices. Those who upgrade to Balcony or Mini Suite Accommodations may select four. These bonuses are a great value and are available to you as a group member. 

THESE PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE TO/FROM SEATTLE.WE WILL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR FLIGHTS UPON REQUEST

PASSENGERS BOOKED AND DEPOSITED BY FEBRUARY 19, 2021

WILL RECEIVE A BONUS OF $100 PER STATEROOM IN ON-BOARD CREDIT 

 

 

 

 

DAY 1 -         Arrival Seattle International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your centrally                           located First Class  Seattle Hotel. Rooms may not be available if you arrive prior to 4P.M., but you                         may  leave your baggage with  the Bell Captain and begin to acquaint yourself with this wonderful                         city.  Balance of the day is at leisure. A listing of optional activities will be provided together with                             your  confirmation information.

DAY 2-          Today is yours to enjoy your full day hop-on/ hop off sightseeing tour of Seattle and the surrounding                        neighborhoods. Visit top sights and neighborhoods with your full day ticket for a hop-on, hop-off                              Seattle bus tour. Without any hassles, you can simply enjoy the view from the double-decker,                                open- top bus, hopping off to visit the Space Needle, Chinatown, Pike Place Market, waterfront                              piers, and more, while listening to interesting facts and background on each place you pass. Enjoy                        unlimited bus access for one  day. Included map and walking tour are great for exploring Tour                                features a money-saving Seattle discount booklet Views from the open-top bus are ideal for                                    photography.

                      Your Seattle Premium Sightseeing Pass is the perfect money-saving way to see the sights of                                  Seattle. This single pass gives you access to three different tours – the Must-See Seattle Hop-On                          Hop-Off Tour, the Scenic Seattle Panoramic Tour and a self-guided walking tour. 

DAY 3            At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your centrally located FIRST CLASS Seattle to                        the pier where you will check in for your 8 day (7 Night) Alaska Cruise.  The Cruise Itinerary,                                  provided by NCL which follows, will complete the remainder of your cruise/tour.

PORT OF CALL                                 DAY     ARRIVAL TIME  DEPARTURE TIME

SEATTLE , WASHINGTON                            3                                                  5:00  P.M.*

 AT SEA                                                          4

 JUNEAU, ALASKA                                        5           2:30 P.M.                        11:00  P.M.*

 SKAGWAY, ALASKA                                     6           7:00 A.M.                          8:15  P.M*

 CRUISING GLACIER BAY                            7

  KETCHIKAN, ALASKA                                 8            7:00 A.M.                         1:15  P.M.*

   VICTORIA, B.C., CANADA                          9            7:00 P.M.                        11:59  P.M.*  

   SEATTLE, WASHINGTON                         10           6:00 A.M..+

*= Passengers must board ship a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure time.

+= Passengers generally begin disembarkation from ship approximately 3 hours after arrival

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

As visa and documentation requirements vary by country and are subject to change, all guests are urged to contact local immigration offices or the embassy or consulate for each country they will visit on their cruise to verify current entry requirements  It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain required visas and other documentation prior to sailing including vaccinations for infectious diseases. Additional information for booked guests is available on www.ncl.com

ONLINE CHECK-IN : Guests are requested to complete their ONLINE CHECK-IN form at www.ncl.com at least 24 hours prior to departure date. Guests who have not completed this online Check-In form at least 24 hours prior to departure date will be required to complete the check in process at the pier 2 hours prior to the departure time noted on their cruise documents.

The rates listed for each departure date are based upon category IB interior staterooms. These are several categories above the minimum stateroom which the cruise line and most online agencies use as their "from" category. They are normally located on decks 11 and 12 and may be forward, mid-ship, or aft depending on the deck and availability. You might prefer to upgrade to balcony or balcony-club (formerly mini-suite) by making your selection and paying the upgrade surcharge as follows:

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You may upgrade your accommodation to a category BA  balcony stateroom by indicating this choice on your booking form and paying a surcharge of $390. per person (double occupancy) on the July 19 departure, $684 per person (double occupancy) on the July 30 departure ,$720 per person (double occupancy) per person on the August 13 departure and  $560 per person (double occupancy) on the August 20 departure.

BA balcony staterooms are upgraded staterooms in the balcony category and are normally found on decks 12,13,14, and 15. They may be forward, mid-ship, or aft depending on deck and availability.

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You may upgrade your accommodation to a category MA  balcony club (formerly known as mini-suites) by noting this choice on your booking form and paying a surcharge of $930 per person (double occupancy)on all July departures and $950 per person (double occupancy)for the departures. 

MA balcony club staterooms are located on decks 12,13,14 and 15 midship. These staterooms offer additional services aboard ship. You may check this on the NCL website, www.ncl.com.

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Please note that upgrades only pertain to the cruise portion of this cruise/tour. Hotel accommodations for each group are, as advertised, in centrally located first class hotels in Seattle.