Updated August 8, 2026: We have now added all seven Freestyle Dailies from our August 2 Alaska sailing. The article includes Embarkation Day in Seattle, the first sea day, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Ward Cove, and the final sea day with our evening stop in Victoria. Each day includes the daily schedule, dining…
These Freestyle Dailies were shared by a cruiser in a Facebook group after the Norwegian Encore Alaska sailing that departed Seattle on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Complete sailing materials like these help future cruisers see how the week was structured beyond the itinerary alone, including port instructions, dining hours, entertainment, onboard activities, venue schedules, and…
Seattle can be one of the easiest cruise embarkation cities to enjoy before sailing, especially when your ship leaves from Pier 66. The terminal sits directly on the downtown waterfront, close to Pike Place Market, hotels, restaurants, and several of the city’s best-known attractions. The confusing part is that Seattle has two major cruise terminals,…
Updated July 2, 2026: We originally published this recap with Day 1, Day 2, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, and Day 7 from the May 3, 2026 Norwegian Encore Alaska sailing. We later added a Day 3 Juneau example from a different Encore Alaska sailing so readers could see what that missing day may…
