Cruise to Alaska

Welcome aboard NCL's Norwegian Sun!

This is the second time I've been to Alaska. On my first cruise there, I rode on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas. That was when D proposed to me. We celebrate our second year anniversary today. :) Because I've already been to Alaska, I did not go on any excursions and didn't take as many photos as I did the first time, but the following are snippets of some highlights.

Ketchikan aka tourist galore. I stand in front of Creek Street, which is a little more touristy and interesting than the "downtown" souvenir shopping district.


While in Ketchikan, I did something that I have never done before. I paid over $100 for a piece of jewelry. Here I am, sitting in one of the bars/lounges on the ship, sporting my new Omega necklace, reversible (yellow gold on one side/white gold on the other) and came with a Northern Lights pendant.

Nothing to see in Juneau. Really...nothing.

Skagway is a quaint little town that is "busy" about four-six months of the year. In the off season, it houses less than 1000 residents.

While resting at a Skagway train station, I saw a stuffed bear that I was sure was shorter than I. What do you think?


We traveled down Tracy Arm Fjord to see Sawyer Glacier. I loved being close enough to the mountains to see the striations left behind by glaciers from centuries ago. The views were beautiful, especially around the areas where ice met with lush greenery.

We couldn't get close to the glacier because of the icebergs floating around and the potential damage they could cause the ship. A few folks, mainly the ones who could afford it, got to hop in a boat and maneuver around the icebergs to see the glacier up close.

On the cruise, there were lots of great shows and parties to attend, plus cruisers could participate in some casual activities like Name that Tune, a treasure hunt, or animal-making towel classes in the afternoons.


FOOD, FOOD, AND MORE FOOD! A few of my faves: Smoked Salmon Salad, Tuna Tartare, Lobster Night, and the Chocoholic Buffet.

Ssssssee you later!