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Alaska Cruise & Rockies Express to Chicago

Includes the Boeing Factory, Seattle Underground tour & Space Needle entrance tickets

16days from
£2,899*per person

Overview

Enjoy a captivating voyage along the Alaskan coastline full of natural wonders, flora and fauna together with the beautiful mountain vistas of the Rockies between Seattle and Chicago. With hotel stays in Seattle and Chicago you will be able to compare the Emerald City to the Windy and enjoy three fascinating tours in Seattle too. Become a gold rush prospector, sled with huskies, look out for whales breaking the surface, tour the totem pole village and witness majestic glaciers calving into the water. The free-at sea cruise concept on this new ship is simply bursting with facilities, bars, restaurant, memories and convenience. Choose from 15 dining options, 17 bars, go-karting, laser tag course in an abandoned space station, luxurious observation lounge, an incredible spa, two swimming pools, five hot tubs, Footloose the musical, two waterslides, two adults only chill out areas and much more. See so much more from our Rockies express train during two nights on the Amtrak Empire Builder with the convenience of a cosy sleeper roomette and full-board on the train.

Itinerary

  • Transfer to your hotel for an overnight hotel stay. Seattle is perhaps not the best-known American city for British cruisers but it is a city which has lots to offer during a short stay. The shopping here is excellent, as is the dining and bars for some lively nightlife. Pike Place Market is a focal point in the downtown area and just steps away from the waterfront.
  • A further two nights' hotel stay. three fabulous attractions are must-see and are included during your stay here. Pioneer Square marks Seattle's original downtown area dating back to 1852 and is home to art galleries, cafes, sports bars and nightclubs. The Seattle Underground Tour is based here and is well worth it as you have a chance to visit eerie sunken store fronts and forgotten streets which were at the original ground level before the Great Fire of 1889. These were covered up and built on in an effort to clean up the city in the second half of the 19th century. For the best views of the city visit the Space Needle which was built for the World's Fair in 1962. This 605 foot tower is the equivalent to 60 floors high and houses the revolving Sky City restaurant open for lunch a dinner daily. Plus -we have a bonus tour included which has just reopened - The Boeing Factory at Everett (25 miles outside Seattle). This is the largest building in world - this 80-minute guided tour gives you a fascinating insight to aircraft construction.
  • Embark the ship.
  • Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
  • Sitka is situated on Baranof Island - in Alaska's Inside Passage and located at the heart of the world's largest temperate forest - The Tongass National Forest. This is the nation's largest national forest, covering most of Southeast Alaska and surrounding the famous Inside Passage. It offers the chance to view eagles, bears, spawning salmon, and the breath-taking vistas of "wild" Alaska. Sitka has a unique blend of Tlingit culture and Russian heritage and is surrounded by island studded waters , jagged mountains and a towering volcano.
  • Juneau is the capital of Alaska perched on a hillside where the historical downtown buildings give it a somewhat frontier feel. 4000ft mountains create a dramatic backdrop to the city, beyond which lies the Juneau Icefield from which 30 glaciers flow, the most famous being the Mendenhall Glacier.
  • Icy Straight Point is a privately own owned island by the native Tlingit nation. Located the village of Hoonah there are breath-taking waterfront restaurants, walking trails, a free museum, a live native show, and shopping. Icy Strait Point even has a beach.
  • Ketchikan is known as the salmon capital of the world, is a quaint village, three miles long, just three blocks wide and wedged between the water and the forested slopes of Deer Mountain. The native American village is partly propped up on wooden pilings and the Totem Heritage centre houses more totem poles than anywhere else in the world. Perhaps or take a tour of the surrounding area with a very good chance of spotting majestic bald eagles that soar effortless over the inlet in their search for salmon.
  • Victoria (British Columbia) was once a British colonial post and is full of historic sites, public parks and groomed gardens. Here, the locals appear more British than the British. The beautiful town centre features the impressive government buildings, the Fairmount Hotel and the harbour area where pleasure boats navigate past seaplanes as they take-off and land.
  • Disembark the ship after breakfast and board the Amtrak Empire Builder train service and spend overnight on board the train in a cosy sleeper roomette.
  • Overnight on board the Amtrak Empire Builder train service in a cosy sleeper roomette. Your train journey takes you through the Cascade Mountains, Icicle Canyon and Spokane - the home of Bing Crosby. Then it's onward through Glacier Park (where snowfall averages 100-200 inches per year) and across high trestle bridges. Montana marks the end of the Rockies and Havre is a service stop where you will have time to catch some refreshing mountain air. Wagner is where Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid pulled off their final great train robbery on 3rd July 1901. Wolf Point had a major frontier role in wolf trapping and trading and it is also the home of the Wild Horse Stampede. Fort Buford in North Dakota is where Chief Sitting Bull surrendered after the battle of Little Big Horn in 1881. The twin cities of St Paul & Minneapolis are midway between the Equator and the North Pole; and where you will have an opportunity to stretch your legs. After Minneapolis you will see 140 miles of Mississippi River farmland and river bank towns with barges and restored paddle-wheel boats. Winona, with Sugar Loaf Mountain on the right, was a ceremonial meeting place of the Sioux. The train crosses into Wisconsin at La Crosse, at this point the Mississippi River is wide, quiet and immensely scenic. Milwaukee on the shores of Lake Michigan was initially made famous by German immigrants brewing beer and is the home of the Miller brewery.
  • Disembark the train for two nights' hotel stay. There is lots to see and do in Chicago: - go to the beach, shop on the Magnificent Mile, stare at the reflections in the giant 'Cloud Gate' stainless steel bean sculpture or stand on the glass 'Ledge' 103 floors up in the Willis Tower(formerly Sears Tower), the tallest building in the US. You can enjoy a fine dining experience with a view in the Signature Room on 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building. Route 66 starts in Chicago at the Buckingham Fountain, and there is the amazing elevated CTA metro system which defines the central Loop area of Downtown Chicago.
  • Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
  • Arrive into London.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

  • Norwegian Bliss
  • Multiple dining options on-board
  • Seattle attractions
  • Alaskan wildlife
  • Rocky Mountain vistas
  • Amtrak sleeper train
  • Chicago city buzz

Our Price Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • Three nights' four-star room-only accommodation in Seattle (in hotel featured or similar)
  • Tickets for Seattle's Pioneer Square underground tour and The Space Needle
  • Boeing Factory tour with transfers from Seattle
  • Seven nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Norwegian Bliss with premium all-inclusive drinks package and bonus specialty dining package
  • Two nights' full-board sleeper roomette accommodation on the Amtrak Empire Builder train
  • Two nights' four-star room-only accommodation in Chicago (in hotel featured or similar)
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Accommodation

Mayflower Park Hotel -

★★★★

This centrally located hotel is ranked in the top 18 out 107 hotels in Seattle and has been chosen for easy access from the airport on the Sound Transit Light Link Rail transit system which takes just 38 minutes and costs just $3.50pp. The hotel is just a two-minute walk from the station and a six-minute walk from the famous Pike Place market. From crystal chandeliers to fresh flowers to complimentary Wi-fi internet access, the Mayflower Park Hotel offers the quintessential Seattle experience. It is centrally located next to Westlake Shopping Centre and the Monorail to Seattle Centre. It was recently presented the prestigious 'Best Historic Hotel' award and is also home to award-winning cocktail bar Oliver's and Seattle's Mediterranean restaurant Andaluca.

Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago -

★★★★

This upscale downtown hotel situated next to Magnificent Mile is the epitome of classic Chicago style. Established in 1927, this historic hotel in Chicago has had many identities, including a Penthouse casino and speakeasy once run by the Capone family. You'll find markers of this iconic history all around the hotel as the old world meets the new.
Modern American-style dining awaits you at NiX Restaurant. Chicago is known for its pizza, which is why you can even find it on our breakfast menu. Or if you'd like something a little more classic, you can build your own burger at lunchtime. Guests who really want to get a taste of the Roaring Twenties can head to Martini Bar and choose from over 50 martini varieties to sip on. You'll also find regular live jazz entertainment that livens up the bar's casual atmosphere. The refinement continues at the Library Tea Room at Martini, where you can while away the hours with the choice of either a traditional or Asian Afternoon Tea. One comes with warm scones and a healthy portion of clotted cream, and the other gives you the chance to try a variety of dim sum, among other delectable treats.

Ship Information


Cruise Overview
Norwegian Bliss is the line's sixteenth ship and has been designed for the ultimate cruising experience. Norwegian Bliss boasts many firsts at sea for the global market including the largest competitive race track at sea and an open-air laser tag course. Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship's hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line commissioned Wyland, one of the world's premier marine life artists, to design the hull art for Norwegian Bliss.
Cabin Details
Each stateroom has private en-suite facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV's, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, refrigerator with minibar and free room service. Haven Suites include private access to the Haven Courtyard complex; this has a private beach club style ambiance on two decks including a sun deck, pool, hot tubs, fitness centre and sauna. There is also the exclusive Haven restaurant and the opportunity to dine in your Haven Suite served by butlers and white tablecloth service. The purpose built single interior studios have revolutionised the cost for single cruisers and feature double beds, one way glass windows and exclusive key-card access to the Studio Complex and Studio Lounge with bar.
Dining Details
With 28 dining choices and 21 bars on board foodies and cocktail connoisseurs will be able to dine, sip and savour to their heart's delight with the breadth of dining and bars. First introduced on this ship - Texas Smokehouse, Q, is where guests can their boots to the beat of live contemporary pop country music as they indulge in authentic Texas barbeque. Travel south-of-the-border with Los Lobos, a new restaurant serving elevated Mexican cuisine. In a new complimentary dining concept, The Local offers guests pub-fare in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere 24-hours a day. Signature favourites include Cagney's Steakhouse, the American-style steakhouse, French cuisine at Le Bistro; the tastes of Tuscany at La Cucina; the finest fresh seafood at Ocean Blue. Try global fusion cuisine at Food Republic and cheeseburgers in Paradise® at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville® at Sea. Teppanyaki, the brand's family-favourite Japanese hibachi steakhouse will also be onboard at cover charge pricing.
Activities Details
Following her sister ships Norwegian Bliss features a three-deck central hub where the pulse of the ship's action takes place with restaurants, shops, entertainment and guest services all conveniently located in one area. The Waterfront, which debuted on Norwegian Breakaway in 2013; is the outdoor promenade with al-fresco dining, bars and lounge spaces and offer spectacular views of Alaska's breathtaking scenery and wildlife or the Caribbean's stunning turquoise waters. Norwegian Bliss also features an incredible line up of entertainment offerings including the musical - Jersey Boys and two observation lounges. Haven guests have exclusive access to the Horizon Lounge , perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean, and more. Vibe Beach Club & Spice H2O: In addition to the luxurious spa, is where adults are able to unwind in two private lounge spaces while cruising aboard Norwegian Bliss. Norwegian's vibrant nightlife scene is taken to the next level aboard Norwegian Bliss with live entertainment & electrifying deck parties at Spice H2O. Revive, refresh and recharge at the ship's Mandara Spa. Located on deck 16 aft, the Mandara Spa offers the ultimate pampering experience with 24 treatment rooms, a full-service salon and barber shop, fitness centre and thermal suite. The ship's expansive thermal suite is the best at sea. Soothe aching joints in the vitality pool and heated whirlpool; rinse off and clear mind and spirit in special experience showers. Reduce inflammation and improve respiratory functions in the salt room; cleanse the body in the steam room or sauna; you can even cool down in the snow room. Or catch up on their latest reading on one of the 17 heated stone loungers.
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Holiday code

J566

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