Vancouver to Tokyo Cruise

Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive: Mon 13 September 2027 / Depart: Mon 13 September 2027 at 17:00

By far the largest port on Regatta's Alaska cruises, Vancouver offers every imaginable big-city attraction. Explore the Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Art Museum for culture. History flourishes in the Gastown district, which borders vibrant Chinatown. Or enjoy a break from the bustle in Stanley Park, one of North America's largest urban parks.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Wed 15 September 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 15 September 2027 at 19:00

Totem poles are one of Ketchikan's chief attractions, and the best places to view them are Saxman Village and Totem Bight State Park. Drop by the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center to learn about the local cultures and ecosystems.

Day 4 - Sitka

Arrive: Thu 16 September 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 16 September 2027 at 18:00

Called "Shee Atika" by the Tlingit Indians, then "New Archangel" by the Russians who ousted them, Sitka boasts a multicultural heritage. Two dozen of its attractions are on the National Register of Historic Places, including Castle Hill and Building 29, a structure built by the Russians in 1835. The Sheldon Jackson Museum exhibits one of Alaska's oldest native culture collections.

Day 5 - Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Arrive: Fri 17 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 17 September 2027 at 18:00

Hoonah means "where the north wind doesn't blow" in the language of the Tlingit Indians, who make up about 70% of the population of this village on the lee side of Chichagof Island. However, wildlife outnumbers everyone, so watch for bears, eagles and humpback whales, which migrate here in the summer.

Day 6 - Cruising Hubbard Glacier

Day 7 - Anchorage

Arrive: Sun 19 September 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 19 September 2027 at 16:00

Sailing here is a rare treat, as most cruise ships never venture into picturesque Cook Inlet to reach Alaska's largest city. While surrounded by natural beauty, Anchorage also offers cosmopolitan attractions such as the Anchorage Museum, which emphasizes art and technology through experiential exhibits. Ride the trolley for an excellent overview of the city.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Int'l Date Line West

Day 11 - Int'l Date Line West

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Aomori

Arrive: Tue 28 September 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 28 September 2027 at 18:00

Each change of season brings fresh new beauty to the coastal city of Aomori. The blush of cherry blossoms greets you in spring, while in winter the forests of the surrounding mountains are so heavily laden with snow that the trees appear to be giant white beasts. The port is dominated by Aomori Bay Bridge, offering great views of both the city and the harbor and mirroring the striking triangular design of the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center. The skyline’s contemporary angles result from the city’s destruction during World War II and rebuilding thereafter, but Aomori also celebrates ancient societies that settled here millennia ago. Surprisingly, you’ll be reminded of this prehistoric past at the 21st-century museum of modern art, as its architecture pays homage to the nearby excavations of ancient ruins. After exploring the museums and markets, relax at the caldera lakes and natural hot springs in the lush countryside.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Tokyo

Arrive: Thu 30 September 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 30 September 2027 at 19:00

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Hakodate

Arrive: Sat 02 October 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 02 October 2027 at 16:00

Hakodate is one of the main cities on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Looming over the town is 334m-high Mount Hakodate. The mountain's summit, reachable by aerial ropeway gondola, offers dramatic nighttime views. At its base is Motomachi, a neighborhood of steep streets with Western-style, early-20th-century buildings. A city landmark is the grand Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, built in 1910.

Day 21 - Niigata, Japan

Arrive: Sun 03 October 2027 at 06:00 / Depart: Sun 03 October 2027 at 18:00

Day 22 - Kanazawa

Arrive: Mon 04 October 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 04 October 2027 at 17:00

Day 23 - Sakaiminato

Arrive: Tue 05 October 2027 at 08:30 / Depart: Tue 05 October 2027 at 18:00

Sakaiminato is a city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

Day 24 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Wed 06 October 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 06 October 2027 at 20:00

Busan, a large port city in South Korea, is known for its beaches, mountains and temples. Busy Haeundae Beach features the Sea Life Aquarium, plus a Folk Square with traditional games such as tug-of-war, while Gwangalli Beach has many bars and views of modern Diamond Bridge. Beomeosa Temple, a Buddhist shrine founded in 678 A.D., is at the base of Geumjeong Mountain,

Day 25 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Thu 07 October 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 07 October 2027 at 18:00

Visit the skeletal A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the statue dedicated to the children who died after the atomic bomb was dropped on this city in 1945. Stroll through beautifully landscaped Hiroshima Gardens, visit the rebuilt Hiroshima Castle or journey to the exquisite sacred island of Miyajima and see the extraordinary Itsukushima Shrine.

Day 26 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Fri 08 October 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 08 October 2027 at 18:00

Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance teams fill the streets.

Day 27 - Kyoto, Japan

Arrive: Sat 09 October 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 09 October 2027 at 18:00

Visit the breathtaking temples and shrines of Japan's old imperial capital, Kyoto, or explore ancient Nara, the cradle of Japanese arts, literature and crafts, with its magnificent shrines and temples that predate Kyoto's. Stroll through Nara Park, famed for its deer and impressive Kasuga Grand Shrine. Then travel on to Osaka and its famed castle. In Kobe, visit historic Himeji Castle, a huge edifice built entirely of wood and tile.

Day 28 - Shimiju, japan

Arrive: Sun 10 October 2027 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 10 October 2027 at 19:00

In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Shimizu is one of the most beautiful ports in Japan. Walk through the pine groves of Miho, home to a 650-year-old Japanese black pine, or enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the lush, forested hill of Nihondaira. Take in the seascapes on a bay cruise, or learn of undersea delights at Japan’s first sushi museum. For a historic angle, get a glimpse at feudal life in Japan in 200 BC at the archaeological site of Toro.

Day 29 - Tokyo

Arrive: Mon 11 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 11 October 2027