Day 3

 Entering the Gulf of Alaska







Pilot boat has just left the Norwegian Star a much bigger cry ship and is heading to collect out pilots. 







The explorers lounge on deck 20 with a warming gas fire. 


The Captains welcome


Alaskan Gulf sunset

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