Alaska & Japan: Skagway, Ketchikan and Hakodate Cruise

Day 1 - Vancouver, Canada

Arrive: Fri 17 October 2025 / Depart: Fri 17 October 2025 at 17:00

Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don't miss Queen Elizabeth Park - a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Sun 19 October 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 19 October 2025 at 16:00

Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means "spread wings of the eagle." Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness.

Day 4 - Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Arrive: Mon 20 October 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 20 October 2025 at 16:00

Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska's awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.

Day 5 - Skagway

Arrive: Tue 21 October 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 21 October 2025 at 17:00

In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travellers come in search of other riches - to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.

Day 6 - At Sea

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Day 11 - Crossing International Date Line

Day 12 - At Sea

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Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Kushiro, Japan

Arrive: Fri 31 October 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 31 October 2025 at 17:00

Day 16 - Hakodate

Arrive: Sat 01 November 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 01 November 2025 at 18:00

The best view of Hakodate is seen from high atop its namesake mountain. Ride the gondola to the observation deck and gaze down at the spectacular vista below. Immerse yourself in history within the star-shaped walls of Fort Goryokaku and explore the site of famous battles that transformed Japan. Work up an appetite strolling along the city's sloping streets and enjoy a mouth-watering seafood rice bowl (kaisen-don) from the Hakodate Morning Market.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Tokyo

Arrive: Mon 03 November 2025 at 07:30 / Depart: Mon 03 November 2025

Once a sleepy fishing village, Yokohama is now one of Japan's largest ports and your gateway to Tokyo. Ancient traditions and historic sites blend into modern culture, crafting a city unlike anywhere else. In Tokyo, you can walk among both neon-glowing skyscrapers and regal temples. Browse stores showcasing the latest advances in technology or retreat to one of the tranquil gardens surrounding the Imperial Palace. Savour traditional cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant and witness the centuries-old sport of sumo wrestling. This cosmopolitan hub offers a vast selection of attractions and activities and a wealth of culturally and historic sites. Whether this is your first or fifth visit to the city, Tokyo will captivate your imagination.