Legends of Japan & Alaska - Tokyo to Vancouver Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Fri 25 April 2025

Dazzling cityscapes await your exploration; visit Asakusa for the bright lights, street fairs and Senso-ji Temple; the Tsukiji Market, the largest open-air fish market in the world with on-the-spot sushi; and the Imperial Palace's East Garden for some calm. Spend the evening in the bright, active Ginza District, where the night comes alive.

Day 2 - Tokyo

Depart: Sat 26 April 2025 at 18:00

Dazzling cityscapes await your exploration; visit Asakusa for the bright lights, street fairs and Senso-ji Temple; the Tsukiji Market, the largest open-air fish market in the world with on-the-spot sushi; and the Imperial Palace's East Garden for some calm. Spend the evening in the bright, active Ginza District, where the night comes alive.

Day 3 - Onahama, Japan

Day 4 - Sendai, Japan

Arrive: Mon 28 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 28 April 2025 at 15:00

Sendai is a city in Japan’s Tohoku Region, northeast of Tokyo on Honshu island. The remains of 17th-century Sendai Castle, built for samurai lord Date Masamune on Aoba Hill, overlook the city and include a museum of historic artifacts. The Sendai City Museum focuses on the history and culture of Japan’s Edo period, and displays Masamune’s samurai armor.

Day 5 - Hakodate

Arrive: Tue 29 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 29 April 2025 at 17:00

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 6 - Otaru, Japan

Arrive: Wed 30 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 30 April 2025 at 17:00

Once Hokkaido’s bustling financial center, the small harbor city of Otaru is a popular weekend getaway for the Japanese. It offers a charming canal lined with early 20th-century brick and stone buildings, along with plenty of museums and restaurants, not to mention the unique herring mansions, built by wealthy fishermen during the 19th and 20th centuries. Sapporo, only 30 minutes by train from Otaru, is the 5th largest city in Japan and likewise offers a sought-after food scene, plentiful shopping, green spaces and galleries in spades. Foodies won’t want to miss Nijo Fish Market, a 100-year-old market favored by locals that’s also full of places to try regional specialties.

Day 7 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 8 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 9 - Cross International Date Line

Day 10 - Bering Sea Cruising

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Kodiak, Alaska

Arrive: Tue 06 May 2025 at 13:00 / Depart: Tue 06 May 2025 at 21:00

The tiny village of Kodiak clings to the "Emerald Isle" of Kodiak, which is known for its breathtaking natural beauty. In summer the island is a mosaic of flora that includes wildflowers, moss-laden spruce, Pacific red elder, and blueberries, which the brown bears feast on. You may also spot puffins, red foxes and killer whales.

Day 13 - Homer, Alaska

Arrive: Wed 07 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 07 May 2025 at 16:00

Founded by gold miners in 1896, Homer still attracts adventurous travelers who love the great outdoors. It's particularly beautiful during the summer, when wildflowers are in bloom and the hills behind town are lush green. A great starting point is the Pratt Museum, featuring exhibits on native culture, history and fishing.

Day 14 - Whittier

Arrive: Thu 08 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 08 May 2025 at 19:00

With a population of only about 200, the small and quirky hamlet of Whittier is the gateway to beautiful Prince William Sound as well as Anchorage, which is only 60 miles away. Established as a secret military outpost during World War II, Whittier now attracts visitors for its unspoiled glaciers and wilderness. Glacier cruises along Prince William Sound make for a memorable afternoon – think sheer fjords, seaside mountains and calving tidal glaciers. A picturesque train journey to Anchorage along the Alaska Railroad is another fantastic diversion; you’ll enjoy awe-inspiring views of Turnagain Arm Fjord and Portage Valley. Chugach State Park is also nearby and excellent kayaking and hiking opportunities abound.

Day 15 - Hubbard Glacier Cruising

Day 16 - Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Arrive: Sat 10 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 10 May 2025 at 17:00

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 17 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Sun 11 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 11 May 2025 at 18:00

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 18 - Inside Passage Cruising

Day 19 - Vancouver, Canada

Arrive: Tue 13 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 13 May 2025

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.