Japan and Alaska Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Wed 14 May 2025 / Depart: Wed 14 May 2025

The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Kushiro, Japan

Arrive: Fri 16 May 2025 / Depart: Fri 16 May 2025

Day 4 - Hakodate

Arrive: Sat 17 May 2025 / Depart: Sat 17 May 2025

Hakodate is one of the most popular city destinations in Japan. Here you can experience diverse dynastic architecture, the last Shogun battlefield and enjoy shimmering night views from Mount Hakodate. The Motomachi buildings from the Edo period and Meiji era of the late 19th century blend with western-influence to create an exciting cultural concoction. In Goryokaku Park, where the last battle of the Japanese civil war was fought, you can now enjoy peaceful contemplation amongst the fragrant blossom of 1600 cherry trees.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Sakaiminato

Arrive: Mon 19 May 2025 / Depart: Mon 19 May 2025

Home of the famous Manga ghost author, Mizuki Shigeru, hauntingly beautiful Sakaiminato suggests many fascinating ways to spend time ashore. Begin by visiting Izumo Taisha’s grand shrine to marriage. Then enjoy an invigorating outdoor natural spa, bathing in the Kaike Onsen hot springs. Or maybe visit one of the many museums and the rare original Japanese Matsue Castle

Day 7 - Pusan

Arrive: Tue 20 May 2025 / Depart: Tue 20 May 2025

Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and seaport, and it's a laid-back, metropolitan destination. Its pace is slower, and its diversity more pronounced, than the country's capital city of Seoul. Busan has an intriguing medley of culture and history, beautiful natural settings and exciting adventures. It’s also near South Korea’s cultural capital, Gyeongju, and the fortress of Jinju.

Day 8 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Wed 21 May 2025 / Depart: Wed 21 May 2025

Japan’s first real contact with the West was through Portuguese explorers and Jesuit missionaries, and then Dutch merchants. Apprehensive Shoguns thus closed Japan to foreign trade except at Nagasaki. Stop by Peace Park for a moment of serenity, or visit the Confucian Shrine to see the influence that the Chinese community has on Nagasaki.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Shimizu

Arrive: Fri 23 May 2025 / Depart: Fri 23 May 2025

Shimizu is a bustling modern port with ancient roots and many a revered shrine to visit. You’ll no doubt find your gaze repeatedly drawn to the beautiful snow-capped cone of nearby Mount Fuji. A fitting starting point here is Sumpu Castle, where you can contemplate the moats, remaining stone walls and restored buildings dotted around this 400-year-old site. After all, this is the building that, to some degree, put Shimizu on the map. In becoming shogun, or supreme military dictator in 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate which would last until the Meiji Restoration of 1868; this was known as the Edo Period. Tokugawa Ieyasu himself built Sumpu Castle, then retired there in 1605, even though he remained leader of Japan until his death in 1616.

Day 11 - Tokyo

Arrive: Sat 24 May 2025 / Depart: Sat 24 May 2025

The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Hakodate

Arrive: Mon 26 May 2025 / Depart: Mon 26 May 2025

Hakodate is one of the most popular city destinations in Japan. Here you can experience diverse dynastic architecture, the last Shogun battlefield and enjoy shimmering night views from Mount Hakodate. The Motomachi buildings from the Edo period and Meiji era of the late 19th century blend with western-influence to create an exciting cultural concoction. In Goryokaku Park, where the last battle of the Japanese civil war was fought, you can now enjoy peaceful contemplation amongst the fragrant blossom of 1600 cherry trees.

Day 14 - Kushiro, Japan

Arrive: Tue 27 May 2025 / Depart: Tue 27 May 2025

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Kodiak, Alaska

Arrive: Tue 03 June 2025 / Depart: Tue 03 June 2025

Located in the Kodiak archipelago, Kodiak is the largest of Alaska’s islands, separated from the mainland by the Shelikof Strait. Even today, almost two thirds of the island is inaccessible by road, while of the 13,500 people who reside in Kodiak, almost half live in Kodiak City. It’s here that Kodiak connects with the world beyond its icy shores, and the disembarking point for all Cunard voyages calling at the Island. If you’ve ever wondered why this part of Alaska is known as the Emerald Isle, prepare to have your curiosity sated. Kodiak’s mountains more or less glint with the same luminous green as the stone they resemble. While the water that laps the island’s shores is positively sapphire in its blueness.

Day 22 - Seward

Arrive: Wed 04 June 2025 / Depart: Wed 04 June 2025

Nestled on an inlet in the Kenai Peninsula, against a landscape of forested mountains and sapphire sea, the Southern Alaskan city of Seward is an outdoor adventurers’ playground. Your guide to Seward. Follow one of many scenic hiking trails, try your hand at zip-lining or venture to the glacial wonderland of Kenai Fjords National Park on a visit to this stunning city. If less active pursuits appeal, downtown Seward offers ample galleries and museums to advance your appreciation of the Alaskan way of life. Admire the artful murals decorating the streets of this historic city or observe seals gracefully swimming below the water’s surface at the ever-popular Alaska Sealife Centre.

Day 23 - Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)

Day 24 - Juneau

Arrive: Fri 06 June 2025 / Depart: Fri 06 June 2025

Beneath an ice field that never melts, on a waterway that never freezes, Juneau is the unusual and disarmingly beautiful capital of Alaska. The Mendenhall Glacier is the not-to-be-missed attraction. Look for orca and humpback whales as we sail into Juneau. There’s plenty to entertain and intrigue in the city. If you’re feeling fit, explore the glaciers by kayak or trek with crampons and an axe.

Day 25 - Glacier Bay (Scenic Cruising)

Day 26 - Sitka

Arrive: Sun 08 June 2025 / Depart: Sun 08 June 2025

Sitka is a hidden beauty on the east coast of Baranof Island in southeast Alaska. Towered over by snowy mountains in the distance, it has previously been known as the Indian River Park and Totem Park. Sitka’s National Historical Park is the oldest national park in Alaska, and along with the town’s warm welcome, its many natural wonders combine for a remarkable experience.

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - At Sea

Day 29 - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Arrive: Wed 11 June 2025 / Depart: Wed 11 June 2025

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria, possesses a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary charisma. It offers a wide variety of exquisite sights that draw visitors from around the world. Notable landmarks include Craigdarroch Castle and the elegant Empress Hotel, which contrast with the shops and restaurants. There’s ample opportunity for whale watching and wildlife viewing, too.

Day 30 - Seattle

Arrive: Thu 12 June 2025 / Depart: Thu 12 June 2025

Day 31 - At Sea

Day 32 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Sat 14 June 2025 / Depart: Sat 14 June 2025

Tiny Ketchikan is just three miles long and three blocks wide, but here you can be sure to find Alaska’s busiest waterfront buzzing with boat planes, fishing boats, pleasure craft, and busy fishermen. Local trawlers bring delicacies like king crab, octopus, shark, prawn and rockfish to Ketchikan, known as Alaska’s First City for its location and its figurehead status for outstanding natural beauty.

Day 33 - Glacier Bay (Scenic Cruising)

Day 34 - Skagway

Arrive: Mon 16 June 2025 / Depart: Mon 16 June 2025

Gateway to the Klondike, with highlights including White Summit Pass and the cable Yukon Suspension Bridge. The gold rush coastal town of Skagway, Alaska, was previoulsy a lawless Wild West outpost. It’s now a national historic park, so the town’s restored boardwalk, shops and streets provide the perfect setting for actors to bring the town’s colourful past to life.

Day 35 - Juneau

Arrive: Tue 17 June 2025 / Depart: Tue 17 June 2025

Beneath an ice field that never melts, on a waterway that never freezes, Juneau is the unusual and disarmingly beautiful capital of Alaska. The Mendenhall Glacier is the not-to-be-missed attraction. Look for orca and humpback whales as we sail into Juneau. There’s plenty to entertain and intrigue in the city. If you’re feeling fit, explore the glaciers by kayak or trek with crampons and an axe.

Day 36 - Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)

Day 37 - Sitka

Arrive: Thu 19 June 2025 / Depart: Thu 19 June 2025

Sitka is a hidden beauty on the east coast of Baranof Island in southeast Alaska. Towered over by snowy mountains in the distance, it has previously been known as the Indian River Park and Totem Park. Sitka’s National Historical Park is the oldest national park in Alaska, and along with the town’s warm welcome, its many natural wonders combine for a remarkable experience.

Day 38 - Misty Fjord (Scenic Cruising)

Day 39 - At Sea

Day 40 - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Arrive: Sun 22 June 2025 / Depart: Sun 22 June 2025

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria, possesses a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary charisma. It offers a wide variety of exquisite sights that draw visitors from around the world. Notable landmarks include Craigdarroch Castle and the elegant Empress Hotel, which contrast with the shops and restaurants. There’s ample opportunity for whale watching and wildlife viewing, too.

Day 41 - Seattle

Arrive: Mon 23 June 2025 / Depart: Mon 23 June 2025