This is the Norwegian Pearl, one of the "Jewel Class" ships NCL operates in Alaska.  You can get more details  about the ship by going to ship overview

Aloha Everyone!

Welcome to the first post of our '72 Cruise Blog.  I'll keep you up to date on the latest happenings with our cruise but we're still over two years away so we'll take some time to get familiar with cruising, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Alaska.  The pricing for 2014 won't be available until early 2013, but you can get an idea of the Alaska itineraries and the September pricing by going to this link: Sept 2013 Itineraries and Pricing   We are going in September because the cruise fares are about $300 cheaper (per person) than mid-summer fares.  Keep in mind that our pricing will be different but this will give you a ballpark figure of what to expect.  Also factor in round trip airfare to and from Seattle (unless you're driving or live there).

Another important feature of Norwegian Cruise Lines is their "freestyle cruising" program that allows the flexibility to dine at your leisure in a less formal atmosphere, entertainment options and a wide range of accomodations that are designed to suite your tastes and budget.

The typical Alaska cruise stops in the Alaska ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, visits several different glaciers and cruises through Glacier Bay.  You can find out everything you wanted to know about shore excursions by checking out what to do in Alaska.

We will be planning some activities while we're on the ship as well as a mini-reunion in Seattle the night before the cruise leaves for classmates, friends and family who live in the Pacific Northwest.

OK, that should keep you guys busy for awhile!   I'll be posting information about once a month until details start to firm up early next year.

Email me with any questions, concerns, comments or ideas.  Aloha, Benny