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Monday, September 13, 2027 |
Vancouver, Canada |
Embark |
5:00 PM |
Vancouver is a sophisticated coastal city located to the south of British Columbia, Canada. The city is linguistically and ethnically diverse as reflected in the fact that 52 percent of its inhabitants do not speak English as their first language. Ranked highly in worldwide ‘liveable city’ rankings for many years and being surrounded by nature’s scenery at its best, makes tourism its second largest industry. Read more about Vancouver, Canada
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Tuesday, September 14, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, September 15, 2027 |
Ketchikan, USA |
10:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Alaska’s ‘first city’ Ketchikan is situated along the shores of Alaska's Inside Passage within the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Evergreen mountains rise out of the water, the lush green landscape nurtured by the abundant rainfall of the temperate rainforest environment. Visitors are presented with a remarkable array of activities and attractions that highlight the town's history, industry and culture, and bring them up close to resident wildlife. Read more about Ketchikan, USA
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Thursday, September 16, 2027 |
Sitka, USA |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Sitka, the fourth largest city by population in Alaska, is nestled on the west side of Baranof Island, and is thought to be the most beautiful of SE Alaska cities. The flora and fauna of Sitka and its surrounding area are notable attractions. Residents and visitors alike enjoy fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and simply experiencing all this dynamic town has to offer. Read more about Sitka, USA
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Friday, September 17, 2027 |
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), USA |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Alaska’s newest cruise port, Icy Strait Point, is located just down the road from Hoonah, and 35 km S.E. of Glacier Bay National Park. It is the result of collaboration between the local communities and cruise corporations, to attract visitors eager to experience America’s ‘last wilderness.’ Millions of dollars have been invested in creating a facility that offers cruise travellers an authentic and refreshing Arctic experience. Read more about Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), USA
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Saturday, September 18, 2027 |
Cruising Hubbard Glacier |
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Sunday, September 19, 2027 |
Anchorage (Whittier), USA |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Ships call at the ports of Seward and Whittier on the SE coast of Alaska as gateways to Anchorage, which is home to almost half the population of Alaska. What better way to see Alaska than taking the impressive train ride from Seward to Anchorage. You'll see wild animals, beautiful scenery, and enjoy a great meal in the diner car. Read more about Anchorage (Whittier), USA
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Monday, September 20, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, September 21, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, September 22, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, September 23, 2027 |
Int'l Date Line West |
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Friday, September 24, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, September 25, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, September 26, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Monday, September 27, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, September 28, 2027 |
Aomori, Japan |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Aomori is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, situated on the northernmost tip of the main Japanese island facing Hokkaido. It has a cold maritime climate with short cool summers and has heavy snowfalls in winter. It is a World Heritage Site, as it has the world's largest virgin forest of beech trees. Read more about Aomori, Japan
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Wednesday, September 29, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, September 30, 2027 |
Tokyo, Japan |
7:00 AM |
Disembark |
Tokyo, located on the eastern side of the main island of Honshu, is the core of the most populated area in the world (urban area 38M). The small fishing village of Edo was fortified in 1457 with Edo Castle (The Imperial Palace now stands at this location) and became one of the largest cities in the world by the 18th C. Its stringent policy of seclusion ended in 1854 and opened Japan to outside trade. Read more about Tokyo, Japan
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