Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is launching “Adventure Alaska,” the next episode of its “EMBARK with NCL” storytelling series designed to highlight the people, places and passion behind the cruise line.
The two-part episode, which showcases the best ways to experience Alaska, will air from 4pm AEDT on Thursday 9 December 2021 on https://nclembark.com/.
“Our latest episode of EMBARK is an incredibly valuable tool for agents with clients who are considering exploring Alaska. Featuring magnificent scenery and in-depth, behind-the-scenes insights which offer an authentic preview of what guests can expect in this popular destination, it’s the ultimate in on-demand viewing for clients planning their bucket list trip,” added Damian Borg, Director of Sales, Australia and New Zealand, Norwegian Cruise Line.
He added, “And with the 2022 Wave season right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to skill-up on one of the world’s most stunning cruise destinations at Norwegian Central”, and “Better yet, make an appointment via our Book-A-BDM platform and we’ll work with you on a tailored Wave-Ready plan, to help you capitalise on what’s shaping up to be a busy start to 2022.”
The episode follows two members of NCL’s team, Andrea and Jayne as they travel to Alaska for the very first time. Their journey takes them from the Inside Passage, where five NCL ships will offer a selection of five-to-16-day Alaska itineraries during the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2022, to the interior of Alaska to understand NCL’s Cruise Tour experience, which combines ocean voyages with shoreside adventures.
“Alaska is a bucket-list destination for so many travelers,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It provides endless opportunities for adventure, wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring moments. While it is important for us to deliver these incredible experiences to our guests, it is also important to support and enrich these communities that rely on our presence each summer for their well-being. It’s a partnership that we value tremendously and have demonstrated through sustainable developments and programs across the region.”
The episode includes visits to Skagway, Anchorage and Denali, Alaska, as well as the port cities where NCL’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. (NCLH), has invested in local communities, including Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan
While in Icy Strait Point, Andrea and Jayne enjoy private beaches, temperate rainforests and endless wildlife viewing opportunities. They also explore the new Wilderness Landing, which was built in partnership between NCLH and the Huna Totem Corporation, the village corporation owned by approximately 1,400 Alaska Native shareholders with aboriginal ties to Hoonah and the Glacier Bay area. They also encounter a family of coastal brown bears from the most accessible viewing platform in Southeast Alaska; and visit the world’s largest zip line, the mile-long ZipRider.
No Alaska voyage would be complete without a glacier experience, so Andrea and Jayne adventure to new heights and soar up to Mendenhall Glacier by helicopter for a once-in-a-lifetime trek atop the 13.6 long glacier. From trains to planes, the trip continues with a ride aboard the glass-dome Wilderness Express Railway, offering panoramic views as the ladies journey to Alaska’s interior to visit the six million-acre-Denali National Park and Preserve. Rising up to an elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level, Andrea and Jayne fly up to the summit of Mount Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America.
Viewers can follow the complete exploration of the destination from Thursday 09 December 2021 at 4pm AEST when “Adventure Alaska” premieres on-demand at http://www.ncl.com/embark.
Edited by: John Alwyn-Jones, Cruise Editor
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