Key Aspects: Norwegian Joy had a deceased fin whale on its bulbous bow as the ship approached Sitka on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The ship’s docking was delayed and the whale carcass will now be assessed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. To compensate for the later arrival, guests on Reddit report that Norwegian Joy remained in Sitka an hour later than originally planned, but no other itinerary changes are confirmed. It was a sad day aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy arriving in Sitka, Alaska on Thursday, September 17, 2026 when a dead fin w...
Norwegian Joy Docks Late in Sitka With Dead Whale on Its Bow
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Sep 18, 2026 • 23 hours ago
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