World Cruise Segment 9: Republic of Korea & Japan

Day 1 - Seoul (Incheon)

Arrive: Sat 21 April 2029 / Depart: Sat 21 April 2029

In the world's 10th largest city, the past and present merge, as soaring skyscrapers stand guard over ancient palaces, gardens and shrines. Marvel at the four royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, browse the shops, galleries and teahouses of Insa-dong, see the Great South Gate and enjoy the view from Seoul Tower.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Yeosu, South Korea

Arrive: Mon 23 April 2029 / Depart: Mon 23 April 2029

Warm oceanic climate. Island dotted coast. Brilliant night lights. Nestled between verdant mountains, Yeosu has small town charm with big city potential. This hidden gem on the southern coast of South Korea is on the verge of becoming a world-class vacation destination.

Day 4 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Tue 24 April 2029 / Depart: Tue 24 April 2029

It is Pusan's premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and rejuvenate at Hushimchung Spa.

Day 5 - Kitakyushu, Japan

Arrive: Wed 25 April 2029 / Depart: Wed 25 April 2029

Merged from five smaller cities in 1963, Kitakyushu is the gateway between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu—where the city sits on its northern tip. During WWII, the fate of the city could have been forever changed, if not for bad weather and smoke from the previous day’s bombing. It was the intended target of the Fat Man atomic bomb, but was passed over due to poor visibility in favor of Nagasaki.

Day 6 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Thu 26 April 2029 / Depart: Thu 26 April 2029

This "city of water and peace" is built in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea and is much more than the painful past it both honors and defies. Reflect and ring the bell of peace at Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to the holy island of Miyajima, famed for its Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii.

Day 7 - Kochi (Cochin), India

Arrive: Fri 27 April 2029 / Depart: Fri 27 April 2029

Cochin provides a variety of unexpected experiences: A tiny synagogue, and a Jewish presence some claim dates back to the time of Solomon. St Francis Church, where Vasco de Gama was once buried. Mattancherry Palace, with a series of remarkable murals painted on its wooden walls. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, gracefully silhouetted against sky and sea. An opportunity to sail the “backwaters,” a network of rivers, streams, and canals, for a peek at traditional rural lifestyles. And of course the spellbinding Kathakali dance, with its highly stylized performances and elaborate makeup and costumes.

Day 8 - Osaka

Arrive: Sat 28 April 2029

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Day 9 - Osaka

Depart: Sun 29 April 2029

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Day 10 - Nagoya

Arrive: Mon 30 April 2029 / Depart: Mon 30 April 2029

Day 11 - Shimiju, japan

Arrive: Tue 01 May 2029 / Depart: Tue 01 May 2029

Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, overlooks this beautiful port town at the Northern end of the Izu Peninsula. One of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains,” Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and is one of Japan’s official Historic Sites. Shimizu’s mild climate makes it perfect for exploring nature, like Miho-no-Matsubara, four miles of pine grove on the town’s seashore.

Day 12 - Tokyo

Arrive: Wed 02 May 2029 / Depart: Wed 02 May 2029

It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit.