Ottley Family Celebration to Alaska

Norm and Penny Ottley’s Family Celebration Alaska Cruise
Come join us as we celebrate our 70th birthdays next year and a special wedding celebration of Savanna Powell and Zion Wilson during the cruise. You won’t want to miss all the fun and celebration.  We know everyone can’t be away from home or work for a long time, so we have two great options described below. Whichever you choose, we hope you’ll come along and be part of the fun. We have reserved a block of premium balcony staterooms all together on Deck 10 for maximum enjoyment and we also have interior staterooms reserved on deck 10 just across from the balconies for kids or if you just want to spend less on the cruise.  Staterooms are limited because of the popularity of Alaska cruises.  Click on the “Register Now” button to complete the online registration form. Deposits are $250.00 per person, and you can make payments over a period of time if you need to.  Check out all that is included in your price below. Open Bar, free internet, Specialty dining and more.
Option One – Cruise Only Fly into Anchorage – Sail from Seward – Fly home from Vancouver BC		Option Two – Pre-Cruise 4 Day Fairbanks – Denali Express Heart of Alaka Land Tour with Cruise. Fly into Fairbanks – Home from Vancouver BC
Dates: August 14 – 21 2023 click here to register		Dates: August 11 – 21, 2023 click here to register
		Norwegian Jewel Crew – 1,069   Passengers – 2372 + 1,100 3rd & 4th
Cruise Only Itinerary Below   Arrive at Anchorage Airport Motorcoach to Seward		Fully Escorted Land Tour Itinerary Overnights in Fairbanks and Denali Riverboat cruise and city tour of Fairbanks including a stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline Alaska Railroad Adventure Class from Fairbanks to Denali Explore Denali with a Natural History bus tour Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Brief city tour of Anchorage Plenty of time in Denali for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking or one of the park service programs
1 Mon Aug 14 Seward Depart 21:00       Situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities. Known as the "Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park" Seward is a picturesque town located 126 miles south of Anchorage Day 2 Tue Aug 15 Hubbard Glacier     Stretching over 90 miles long and covering over 1,350 square miles in area, Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300-foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. You may hear the rumble and see the monumental splash as the glacier severs into great ice chunks, known as "calves." Day 3 Wed Aug 16 Icy Strait Arrive 09:00  Depart 18:00      Humpback whales feed in Icy Strait above North Chichagof Island, an important travel corridor for many marine mammals, including federally threatened Steller's sea lions. The area's coastal marshes and mudflats are important as resting areas for shorebirds and waterfowl, and provide spring feeding areas for brown bears. Marbled murrelets feed in large numbers within the waters of Icy Strait and nest in the island's coastal old growth forest. Day 4 Thu Aug 17 Juneau Arrive 07:00  Depart 13:15      Considered the "gem" of Southeast Alaska, the city is nestled against the ocean, tucked tight against the mountains and back-dropped by the lush green of the largest national forest in the United States, the Tongass. Visitors will find that Juneau is not only the state's capital, but it's also a melting pot of history, unique topography and jaw-dropping scenery that is found nowhere else on the planet. Day 4 Thu Aug 17 Holkham Bay/Alaska      Holkham Bay is a bay in Alaska, known for the Tracy Arm. Gold was mined from quartz veins found in the black graphite slate. The Sumdum Mine is located 2.5 miles south of Sanford Cove.   Day 5 Fri Aug 18 Skagway Arrive 07:00  Depart 17:00      Skagway, with a population of 862, is located in the Upper Lynn Canal at the northernmost point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, 100 air miles north of Juneau and 110 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The City of Skagway is geographically the largest city in Alaska with 455 square land miles. Skagway's history and spectacular natural setting combine to create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation opportunities. Poke around on your own, or select from a variety of commercial tours. Day 6 Sat Aug 19 Ketchikan Arrive 13:00  Depart 20:00      A city of southeast Alaska on an island in the Alexander Archipelago. A supply point for miners during the gold rush of the 1890s, it is now a major port and tourist center on the Inside Passage. Population: 7,450. Day 7 Sun Aug 20 Cruise Inside Passage      Carved by glaciers and blanketed with majestic hemlock and spruce, Alaska's 'panhandle' rivals Scandinavia for pristine water mountain views. A leisurely cruise among the fjords and forested islands of the Inside Passage takes you into prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoise, and whales. The Inside Passage of southeast Alaska is the home of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians - you'll see their rich heritage reflected in dramatic totem poles and other Native arts.   Day 8 Mon Aug 21 Vancouver Arrive 07:00       Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes.   Your Staterooms: Staterooms on Deck 10 to keep everyone together.  Prices include cruise fare, port charges, NCF, taxes, Government fees, all food and non-alcoholic beverages in standard dining venues and ships activities and amenities except where specified by the ship where a charge is applied.  As a special bonus, the Group receives a complimentary Premium Beverage Package (1st and 2nd passenger in stateroom only, gratuities additional), Complimentary two meal Ultimate Dining Package in Specialty Dining (1st and 2nd), A $50 shore excursion credit per stateroom, a 250-minute internet package per stateroom and a $100 shipboard credit per stateroom in all Balcony level staterooms.  Interior staterooms receive your choice of the Premium Beverage package or Soda Package if under 18 and the two-meal Ultimate Dining package or 250-minute internet package and the $100 shipboard credit per stateroom. ·         Other types of staterooms or lower category staterooms may be available at different prices. Family balconies are available but cannot be held in the group without names and deposits. Other categories may be on other decks and not with the group. Our group block keeps us all on the same deck in the same general area. Please call 877-826-1949 option 2 and tell them you are with the Ottley group if you have a special request for a different type of stateroom.
Premium 8A Balcony Stateroom Balcony staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, with some featuring one pullman or one single sofa bed to accommodate an additional guest. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.   Option One – Cruise Only Cruise Only Price $2,136.33 per person double occupancy – Stateroom total $4,272.66 Option Two – Cruise with Land Tour  Land Tour plus Cruise $3,390.93 per person double occupancy  **Prices are subject to availability and not guaranteed until booked and deposited. Standard gratuities on the cruise may be prepaid at $112.00 per person. (Does not apply to land tour portion)	Interior 1A Stateroom These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way to cruise. Theres room for up to four guests and they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and of course, youll have room service and many other amenities.   Option One – Cruise Only Cruise Only Price $1,205.43 per person double occupancy – Stateroom total $2,410.86   Option Two – Cruise with Land Tour  Land Tour plus Cruise $2,474.43 per person double occupancy - We always recommend Trip Protection Insurance to protect your vacation investment. Click the logo below to learn more.