Norwegian Encore Alaska: Problems You'll Face & How to Beat Them

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Road Warrior Rick

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Norwegian Encore

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Norwegian Encore does not actually dock in downtown Ketchacan. Because of her massive size, Norwegian docks 7 mi north at a private facility called Wards Cove.

If you love standing in massive long lines, often in the freezing cold rain while watching dozens of people cut in line in front of you, then you are absolutely going to love the Ward Cove show experience.

Norwegian isn't stopping here so you can sightsee. They are stopping so they don't get hit with millions of dollars in maritime fines.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book water taxis directly with tour operators to save money compared to cruise line prices.

✓Give yourself plenty of buffer time for third-party excursions in Juneau due to shuttle bottlenecks.

✓Look for Pacific Coastal positioning cruises if you want longer daytime stops in Victoria.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Excursion costs — Book directly with local operators rather than through the cruise line to save hundreds of dollars.

Getting to port from the ship — Be aware of the distance from the dock to downtown and plan for shuttle wait times or book water taxis.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid long shuttle lines in Ketchikan?

QWhy does Norwegian Encore dock so far from downtown Ketchikan?

QHow can I save money on Alaska excursions?

QWhy do cruises stop in Victoria at night?

QIs it worth taking a taxi in Victoria?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route2 Sad BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau1 Sad Bacon

Top: Mendenhall Glacier helicopter ride ($49 per person)

Ketchikan2 Sad Bacon

Top: Water taxi/transfer from Ward Cove ($65)

Victoria1 Happy Bacon

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