We just got back from a 7 day cruise with Norwegian Cruise line to Glacier Bay Alaska. This is where we started our trip, Sunday June 8th in Seattle Washington. This is a picture of Mount Rainer.
Here is the view as we sailed out on our way to our first port, Juneau Alaska.
The scenery in Alaska was breathtaking everywhere we looked.
The mountains were all snow capped and surrounded by clouds that looked like huge plumes of cotton candy.
The pictures do not even come close to showing how amazingly beautiful Alaska really is.
We witnessed mountains like these every single day.
A snapshot from our ship, the Norwegian Pearl.
Another breathtaking view.
Coming into Juneau, Alaska. The mountain situated directly behind the town was amazingly beautiful.
This was a waterfall running down that mountain.
The same mountain in Juneau, Alaska with a shot of the American Flag in front.
Murals in Juneau. Displayed by my daughter.
Another shot of the mural. Pictures of whales were a huge hit with her everywhere we went.
A shot of our ship, the Norwegian Pearl in Juneau, Alaska.
There was actually a WWII battle in Juneau we would have never known about if it were not for this plaque.
Sunset in Alaska, very late at night. Maybe 10pm or a bit later.
Another shot of the sunset.
We could not get over how beautiful it was here. Everywhere we looked there was just an amazing view.
Me on the ship.
My husband on the ship.
Me again.
Welcome to Skagway, Alaska. This was one of my favorite ports. It was a very quaint little town. The locals were amazing to talk to and really gave us insight as to what it's like to live there. It was also very beautiful.
Skagway, Alaska. One thing they are famous for is the White Pass railway.
There was always time in Skagway to stop and take pictures with the statues.
Skagway, Alaska was also surrounded by the beautiful Alaskan scenery we were becoming accustomed too.
In Skagway. Why we took this picture I do not recall, but I figured I would share anyway.
Our ship in the port at Skagway Alaska.
Another beautiful waterfall.
In Glacier Bay Alaska. One of the many glaciers we viewed from the ship.
Another beautiful view in Glacier Bay.
Glacier bay was not lacking in seagulls. They were everywhere!
This is one of two Bald Eagles we witnessed sitting on the ice chunks in Glacier Bay. They were just sitting there looking around. They could care less that our huge ship was sitting in the bay right next to them. I am still in awe that I got to witness these majestic birds in the wild.
Margerie Glacier.
The brilliant blue hues in the Margerie Glacier were absolutely breathtaking. It's hard to describe how absolutely amazing it was to be there viewing these glaciers.
Another glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
The boat in front of the glacier gives you a good perspective of how huge they really are.
Kayakers in front of the glacier. Seeing them was a real treat. I am actually very jealous, I wish that was us in the kayaks, getting that close to such a massive glacier had to be amazing.
Heading out of Glacier Bay, an island full of Stellar Sea lions.
Sun setting late at night.
Ketchikan, Alaska. Our ship the Norwegian Pearl.
One thing we did see a lot of in Ketchican in the water was Jellyfish. I never thought I would see jellys on this trip. They were beautiful.
Victoria, Canada. The last port.
Our trip was amazing. Getting to visit Alaska is something you can't share with pictures or videos. There is no form of media on the planet that can prepare you for how awesome it is to be there in person. You will spend every second of your trip just standing there in awe. If you ever have the chance, Alaska is a must visit place. It's a state every person on the planet should have the opportunity to experience first hand. I hope one day to visit Alaska again with my family. I took the trip thinking it would be once in a lifetime for us, but once in a lifetime is not nearly enough. We have to experience Alaska again. There are so many things we did not even get to see. We were lucky enough to witness humpback whales, stellar sea lions, giant sea otters, bald eagles, jelly fish, puffins and a variety of wildlife along the way. I would love to be able to go back and see even more. Even if just to take in the pristine untouched scenery we witnessed on our trip.
Thank you for letting me share just a small part of my trip to Alaska with you, we took over 1000 pictures and videos and honestly it was not enough. I hope you enjoyed it and that it makes you want to visit Alaska with your family as well.
Have an amazing day!
Christine Mikulski
