A Grand Journey from Japanese Shores to Alaskan Wilderness Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Sat 06 May 2028 / Depart: Sat 06 May 2028 at 16:30

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Aomori

Arrive: Mon 08 May 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 08 May 2028 at 18:00

Day 4 - Kushiro, Japan

Arrive: Tue 09 May 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 09 May 2028 at 17:00

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Arrive: Sun 14 May 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 14 May 2028 at 14:00

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Seward

Arrive: Tue 16 May 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 16 May 2028 at 19:00

Day 12 - Valdez

Arrive: Wed 17 May 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 17 May 2028 at 16:00

Witness five glaciers — Valdez, Shoup, Columbia, Meares, Worthington — as they spill their loads of ice directly into super-scenic Prince William Sound. The encircling mountains and thundering waterfalls give this tiny town the moniker of the “Switzerland of Alaska”. Walk trails that disappear into lush forests; paddle alongside Puffins; go with the flow whilst rafting the chalky blue Lowe River, Valdez has it all. Bears, Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, even Rufous Hummingbirds from as far away as Mexico all flock here.

Day 13 - Hubbard Glacier

Arrive: Thu 18 May 2028 at 13:00 / Depart: Thu 18 May 2028 at 18:00

Massive and magical, Hubbard is considered the mother-of-all tidewater glaciers in North America. Taller than a 30-storey building (above water). Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The marvel is also the most active, with ice chunks regularly sloughing off in massive dimensions. The thunderous roar of cracking ice echoes against a stellar backdrop with five of the ten tallest peaks in America. The most magical moment you’ll ever enjoy on deck.

Day 14 - Sitka

Arrive: Fri 19 May 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 19 May 2028 at 15:00

Lace up your hiking shoes for Sitka won't let you down. A true wilderness of volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers. Fishing is famous; whale and wildlife sightings epic; stories of battles between Russian fur traders and Tlingit are legendary. Thrills that go beyond: flight-seeing Mount Edgecumbe; kayak Sitka Sound; hike former WWII installations; step inside the Fortress of Bears; and find peace in the blue-domed St. Michael’s Cathedral.

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Arrive: Sun 21 May 2028 at 14:00 / Depart: Sun 21 May 2028 at 21:00

On the rugged southern edge of Vancouver Island, Victoria, bustling capital of British Columbia, dynamically harmonizes with the magnificent Olympic Mountains. Victoria’s history dates to pre-colonial time when native peoples inhabited the area. In 1849, Vancouver Island became a British crown colony, widely evident in Victorian architecture, including the majestic Craigdarroch Castle. Indigenous Peoples’ legacies live on in festivals, ceremonies, dances, and art. Along the rugged Pacific coastline, lush rainforests, gardens, lakes, waterfalls, and charming fishing villages. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in its waters, including four species of whales. Vibrant and verdant, you too will blossom in its perfect climate.

Day 17 - Vancouver

Arrive: Mon 22 May 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 22 May 2028 at 17:00

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Wrangell, Alaska

Arrive: Wed 24 May 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 24 May 2028 at 17:00

The terrain is big and the crowds are small in this lesser traveled wonder that wholly embraces the “Last Frontier” spirit. Nature reigns in the Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory where onlookers are strictly limited. Cosy comforts of town open to adventures beyond: climb steep Mount Dewey; follow a boardwalk to Rainbow Falls; cruise the great Stikine River; or hop a small boat to LeConte Bay that is brimming with icebergs. The grass is greener on the golf course where grazing deer may be spotted. Cook-up memories with outdoor culinary classes or ponder the 3,000-year-old messages at Petroglyph Beach. A lifetime of adventures in one compact location.

Day 20 - Juneau

Arrive: Thu 25 May 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 25 May 2028 at 20:00

Urban and wild, the juxtaposition of Juneau is both homeland to the Dena’ina Athabascan peoples and Alaska’s modern capital. Here, rivers become runways for floatplanes to access the bears of Admiralty Island or the five glaciers of the Juneau icefield (tip: don sunglasses and step softly across a white ice wonders). Board boats seeking whales in Auke Bay with or scout hotspots for halibut and salmon. Lichen draped trees, flying squirrels, fox, deer and truffles; its rich rainforest creates a micro-climate that sustains stunning botanical gardens. Juneau has it all.

Day 21 - Skagway

Arrive: Fri 26 May 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 26 May 2028 at 19:00

Rush into Skagway to discover the great Yukon and Klondike goldfields; strike it rich with adventure in this tiny frontier town that sits at the base of the great Coastal Mountains. Hike the Chilkoot Trail; bike a coastal rainforest along the Taiya River; ride the rails on a real gold-rush era, nar¬row-gauge railroad into the heart of the White Pass and Yukon. Bald eagles, brown bears, and an astonishing history that includes Wyatt Earp.

Day 22 - Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord

Day 22 - Dawes Glacier

Arrive: Sat 27 May 2028 at 13:00 / Depart: Sat 27 May 2028 at 17:00

Day 23 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Sun 28 May 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 28 May 2028 at 19:00

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - Vancouver

Arrive: Tue 30 May 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 30 May 2028

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.