36 nightsFrom Vancouver, Canada23 ports of call
Canada To Japan Grand Voyage
Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
Overview
A 36-night voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Vancouver, Canada on 27 Aug 2026 and arriving in Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan, calling at 23 destinations along the way.
Vancouver, CanadaKetchikanIcy Strait Point, AlaskaHaines, AlaskaHubbard GlacierValdezSewardKodiak, AlaskaDutch Harbor, AlaskaMiyako,Iwate, JapanHitachinaka, JapanTokyo (Yokohama), JapanAomoriSakata, JapanToyamaMaizuruSakaiminatoBusan, South KoreaHiroshimaKochi, JapanKobeShimiju, japanTokyo (Yokohama), Japan
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Itinerary
36 nights · 37 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·VancouverEmbark
27 Aug 2026Depart 17:00Snow-capped mountains peak out from behind tall glass skyscrapers on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled somewhere between eastern culture and western tradition, Vancouver is a study in nature and urbanity coexisting peacefully. - 2
Day 2 ·Cruising Inside Passage
28 Aug 2026Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00 - 3
Day 3 ·Ketchikan
29 Aug 2026Arrive 07:30Depart 22:00A drizzly little city bordered by the Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan was once a native fishing village that has evolved and grown through its years in the logging and salmon canning industries.
Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, the “Salmon Capital of the World” is an angler’s paradise. Cast a line on your own, or hop on a charter to reel in salmon, halibut, red snapper, even trout. Keep an eye out for Ketchikan’s other marine residents, which include orca and humpback whales, sea lions, seals, otters, and porpoises. Zipline between cedars over a lush forest of Sitka spruce, hike Married Man’s Trail to surrounding waterfalls, kayak the twist of waterways along the Misty Fjords, or board a seaplane for a bird’s eye view of it all. - 4
Day 4 ·Klawock
30 Aug 2026Arrive 10:30Depart 17:00 - 5
Day 5 ·Icy Strait Point, Alaska
31 Aug 2026Arrive 09:30Depart 18:00Located on Chichagof Island, Icy Strait Point is built on the site of the former Hoonah Packing Company salmon cannery. The facilities restored outbuildings now house a variety of restaurants, a museum, and local arts and crafts shops. More than just a tourist destination, the port is a cultural hub for the original inhabitants of the area—the Huna people. In addition to modern amenities, you can enjoy a variety of activities indigenous to the area including native dance performances, brown bear viewings, and whale watching. - 6
Day 6 ·Haines, Alaska
1 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00Once a location for Russian fur traders and the site of the Dalton Toll during the Klondike Rush, Haines has long been a traditional stopping place for those on their way to Alaska’s interior or to Canada’s Yukon.
With its rugged mountain vistas and seascapes, Haines offers plenty of adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, and kayaking are just a few ways you can explore this glacial paradise. For the ultimate experience, grab a snow machine, boat tour, seaplane, or even try heli-skiing and bring your inner adventurer even closer to Haines’s rugged landscape. Also known as the “Valley of the Eagles,” Haines is a birder’s paradise. With nearly 400 bald eagles calling the region home and 260 different species of birds visiting the Chilkat Valley at any given time, you can rest assured you’ve never seen variety like this in the wild. - 7
Day 7 ·Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
2 Sept 2026Arrive 10:00Depart 15:00Experience the breathtaking expanse and beauty of the Hubbard Glacier. Named after National Geographic’s first society president, Gardiner Hubbard, this frosty-blue glacier is a sight, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
While many of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the 8-mile-wide Hubbard Glacier continues to “gallop” across the Russell Fjord, at times temporarily damning its passage. The longest ice river in North America, this 76-mile stretch of glacier water begins at Mount Logan in Canada’s Yukon and meanders its way through Alaska to the Russell Fjord Wilderness. Witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon from onboard as you cruise through the misty, chilled air of the Gulf of Alaska. See whales, harbor seals, and otters hunting as your ship turns from Yakutat Bay into the narrow Disenchantment Bay to come face-to-face with the towering Hubbard Glacier. - 9
Day 9 ·Valdez
3 Sept 2026Arrive 13:00Depart 19:00 - 9
Day 9 ·Seward
4 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest communities. Lying at the foot of Mount Marathon on Resurrection Bay, this scenic city offers unlimited ways to explore its natural splendor.
Founded in the early 20th century as settlers plotted the construction of the northbound rail line, Seward’s ice-free port and crowning Harding Icefield quickly established the city as an important shipping terminal on the Kenai Peninsula and the southern terminus of the Iditarod National Historic trail. Temperate rainforest climate and active glaciers combine to offer countless tidewaters, marine-rich waters, lush forest trails, and a variety of wildlife. - 10
Day 10 ·Kodiak, Alaska
5 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Referred to by locals as the Emerald Isle for its rolling green mountains, Kodiak is a verdant paradise. Nearly leveled by the Good Friday Earthquake, today Kodiak has fully recovered as one of the top fishing ports in the US for salmon, halibut, crab, and more.
Originally inhabited by the Alutiiq natives, Kodiak has been both a site for Russian fur trading and a naval base during World Word II. Remnants of each of these influences can still be seen today as you walk the streets of Kodiak. From the blue cupolas of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral to the Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, Kodiak is a history buff’s dream. Step into the Alutiiq Museum and Archeological Repository to explore the largest collection of Alutiiq artifacts in the state, or stroll along the docks at St. Paul Boat Harbor and explore the Kodiak Maritime Museum. - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
6 Sept 2026 - 12
Day 12 ·Dutch Harbor, Alaska
7 Sept 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00Nestled between the Pacific Ocean to the South and the Bering Sea to the North, Dutch Harbor’s position between Alaska’s mainland and Russia has endowed the port with a unique heritage and history as the only American port besides Pearl Harbor to be bombed during World War II.
Today Dutch Harbor is one of the richest fishing ports in the US, bringing in huge harvests of pollock, cod, and most famously, Alaskan king crab, as documented on the hit series Deadliest Catch. The vast marine life of this area attracts more than 40 million seabirds to the region, making Dutch Harbor a birder’s paradise. Bald eagles, short-tailed albatross, and horned puffins—all share the bounty of these waters with sea lions, sea otters, harbor porpoises, and humpback whales. Take a charter boat to see these majestic creatures for yourself, or take to the water in a sea-kayak for an up-close look. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
8 Sept 2026 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
9 Sept 2026 - 15
Day 15 ·Cross International Dateline East
10 Sept 2026Depart 23:59 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
11 Sept 2026 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
12 Sept 2026 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
13 Sept 2026 - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
14 Sept 2026 - 20
Day 20 ·Miyako
15 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 21
Day 21 ·Hitachinaka
16 Sept 2026Arrive 09:30Depart 17:00 - 22
Day 22 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
17 Sept 2026Arrive 07:30Depart 16:30It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit. - 23
Day 23 ·At Sea
18 Sept 2026 - 24
Day 24 ·Aomori
19 Sept 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Found on Japan’s main island, Honshu, Aomori City spends most of the year offering visitors a taste of a sleepy, seaside city mixed with forward-looking developments and modern art.
Combining the history of an established port town with modern facilities and attractions, the city has been called the economic and cultural center of the area. - 25
Day 25 ·Sakata
20 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00 - 26
Day 26 ·Toyama
21 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00 - 27
Day 27 ·Maizuru
22 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 20:30 - 28
Day 28 ·Sakaiminato
23 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:30Sakaiminato’s history is steeped in fishing tradition. Now the base of Western Japan’s fishing industry, Sakaiminato has been an open trading port with the U.S. and U.K. since 1899. Today the port town continues to be a haven for seafood lovers with fish markets and world-class restaurants scattered along its streets, making it the perfect place for visitors to taste the catch of the day. - 29
Day 29 ·Busan
24 Sept 2026Arrive 09:00It is Pusan's premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and rejuvenate at Hushimchung Spa. - 30
Day 30 ·Busan
25 Sept 2026Depart 14:00It is Pusan's premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and rejuvenate at Hushimchung Spa. - 31
Day 31 ·Hiroshima
26 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00This "city of water and peace" is built in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea and is much more than the painful past it both honors and defies. Reflect and ring the bell of peace at Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to the holy island of Miyajima, famed for its Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii. - 32
Day 32 ·Kochi, Japan
27 Sept 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 20:00Kochi 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. - 33
Day 33 ·Kobe, Japan
28 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Famous for the beef that bears it name, Kobe is headquarters for numerous Japanese and international firms, and has long been an important port. It is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan from the 8th to the 19th century.
Here vestiges of the past are easier to find than in many of Japan's modern, high-tech cities: countless temples and shrines, the palaces and castles of shoguns and emperors, and narrow lanes paved in stone and lined with wooden buildings housing shops and restaurants that have been serving travelers for centuries. - 34
Day 34 ·Kobe, Japan
29 Sept 2026Depart 13:30Famous for the beef that bears it name, Kobe is headquarters for numerous Japanese and international firms, and has long been an important port. It is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan from the 8th to the 19th century.
Here vestiges of the past are easier to find than in many of Japan's modern, high-tech cities: countless temples and shrines, the palaces and castles of shoguns and emperors, and narrow lanes paved in stone and lined with wooden buildings housing shops and restaurants that have been serving travelers for centuries. - 35
Day 35 ·Shimizu
30 Sept 2026Arrive 10:30Depart 19:00Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, overlooks this beautiful port town at the Northern end of the Izu Peninsula. One of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains,” Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and is one of Japan’s official Historic Sites. Shimizu’s mild climate makes it perfect for exploring nature, like Miho-no-Matsubara, four miles of pine grove on the town’s seashore. - 36
Day 36 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
1 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit. - 37
Day 37 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)Disembark
2 Oct 2026Arrive 09:00It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit.
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