Many of you have been waiting for the launch of The Perrin Passport newsletter (thank you for your patience!), where we plan to feature exclusive travel deals from our Trusted Travel Experts. There’s one deal, though, that cannot wait for the newsletter’s debut (hopefully next month):

It’s a seven-day family cruise to Alaska on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel, and in addition to the reduced fare, it comes with onboard credits and extras. The deal was secured exclusively for WendyPerrin.com readers by Trusted Travel Expert Tom Baker, who is a pro when it comes to Alaska sailings; just check out all the cool tips in his Insider’s Guide.

Nobody is salivating over this deal more than my 12-year-old son, Charlie. He’s a big fan of Norwegian Cruise Line for our family vacations, and he explains his reasons in this article about the important things parents need to know before booking a family cruise.

Now, about that deal. Here are the details from Tom Baker:

7-Day Family Alaska Cruise Deal on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel

Sailing dates: Either June 27, 2015 or July 4, 2015

Itinerary:
Ports of Call    
Day 1   Seattle, Washington
Day 2   At Sea
Day 3   Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4   Tracy Arm, Alaska
Day 4   Juneau, Alaska
Day 5   Skagway, Alaska
Day 6   At Sea
Day 7   Victoria, British Columbia
Day 8   Seattle, Washington

Rates*:

• Balcony Cabin from: $1,609 per person
• Mini Suite from: $1,889 per person
• Penthouse Suite from: $3,683 per person
• Haven Suite from: $5,243 per person

Extras include:

Suites in The Haven:

• $500 onboard credit per suite
• Soda package for all children (valued at $6.50 per guest per day)
• Nickelodeon Pajama Jam for all children
• Nickelodeon bedtime kit for kids 12 and under (valued at $39.95)
• Behind-the-scenes tour for each adult (valued at $55 per guest)
• Private Cocktail Reception (valued at $25 per guest)

Penthouse Suites (not in The Haven):

• $350 onboard credit per suite
• Unlimited dining package for adult guests 1 & 2 (valued at $119 per guest)
• Soda package for all children (valued at $6.50 per guest per day)
• Nickelodeon Pajama Jam for all children
• Nickelodeon bedtime kit for all kids 12 and under (valued at $39.95)
• Behind-the-scenes tour for each adult (valued at $55 per guest)
• Private cocktail reception (valued at $25 per guest)

Balconies & Mini Suites:

• $100 onboard credit per balcony cabin or mini suite
• Dinner at Cagney’s with one bottle of house wine (valued at $30 per guest for Cagney’s, plus $40 for the wine)
• Nickelodeon Pajama Jam for all children
• Nickelodeon bedtime kit for all kids 12 and under (valued at $39.95)
• Private cocktail reception (valued at $25 per guest)

How to book:
Contact Tom Baker of CruiseCenter. The best way to make sure Tom knows you’re a WendyPerrin.com traveler is to contact him via the black Contact button you’ll find on his Alaska Cruises Insider’s Guide (just below his photo). Or phone him at 1-800-592-3887.

The fine print:
*All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability at time of booking. Ask about low third- and fourth-person rates for family travel. Taxes and fees are: $197.69 per person additional for both departures. Additional charges may include non-discountable fees (port charges), taxes, airfare, air taxes, transfers, and surcharges. A $30 booking processing fee is additional. All cancellations are subject to a $50-per-booking cancellation fee from CruiseCenter, in addition to vendor cancellation penalties. All information, pricing, taxes, fees. and surcharges are subject to change without notice.

Courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line