56 nightsFrom Auckland34 ports of call
Auckland To Tokyo Grand Voyage
Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
Overview
A 56-night voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Auckland on 4 Feb 2028 and arriving in Yokohama, Tokyo, calling at 34 destinations along the way.
AucklandBay Of Islands, New ZealandSydney, AustraliaPhillip Island (Cowes), AustraliaMelbourneAdelaidePort LincolnAlbany, AustraliaMargaret River, AustraliaFremantleBenoa/BaliCelukan Bawang, BaliSurabaya, JavaSemarangSingaporeHo Chi Minh CityDa NangHong Kong, ChinaTaipeiHirara, JapanNaha (Okinawa Is.)OsakaKochi, JapanHiroshimaKitakyushu, JapanSasebo, JapanBusan, South KoreaSakaiminatoKanazawaNiigata, JapanAkita, JapanAomoriTokyo (Yokohama), JapanYokohama, Tokyo
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Itinerary
56 nights · 57 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·AucklandEmbark
4 Feb 2028Depart 18:00The only city in the world built on an active basaltic volcanic field, Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand. With a warm, costal climate, you can surf at black-sand beaches, enjoy picnics in secluded coves, or go horseback riding nearly year round.
Dominating the CBD—that’s the central business district, or simply downtown—is the Sky Tower. At 1,076 feet tall it’s the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a trip to the top and enjoy a meal and a panoramic view of the city below, including the busy harbor that lends Auckland the nickname “The City of Sails”. - 2
Day 2 ·Bay of Islands
5 Feb 2028Arrive 06:30Depart 17:00It’s been said that the Bay of Islands is home to some of the bluest skies in the world. Located between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island, this group of 144 islands is truly a sight to behold.
History buffs will want to visit Waitangi, the site of New Zealand’s first permanent British settlement and learn more about the birthplace of the Treaty of Waitangi—an important document signed between the British and the Māori people. If you’re there are the right time, you might just see a live kapahake performance. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
6 Feb 2028 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
7 Feb 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·Sydney, Australia
8 Feb 2028Arrive 19:00Head Down Under to the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, the one and only Sydney. With a sunny attitude and a climate to match, Sydney is a vibrant place that combines the best of the beach, with the convenience of the city.
Your first stop should be the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sydney Opera House. Snap a picture of this iconic building that is a prominent feature of Sydney’s famous skyline for the folks back home. Get out and explore the streets to shop, dine, and view spectacular architecture and heritage buildings including Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall, and the Australian Museum. - 6
Day 6 ·Sydney, Australia
9 Feb 2028Depart 23:00Head Down Under to the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, the one and only Sydney. With a sunny attitude and a climate to match, Sydney is a vibrant place that combines the best of the beach, with the convenience of the city.
Your first stop should be the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sydney Opera House. Snap a picture of this iconic building that is a prominent feature of Sydney’s famous skyline for the folks back home. Get out and explore the streets to shop, dine, and view spectacular architecture and heritage buildings including Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall, and the Australian Museum. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
10 Feb 2028 - 9
Day 9 ·Phillip Island
11 Feb 2028Arrive 13:00Depart 23:00 - 9
Day 9 ·Melbourne, Australia
12 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00Melbourne has the honor of being “the world’s most livable city” not to mention “Australia’s cultural capital”, a UNESCO City of Literature, the hub of the country’s film and television industry, and the unquestioned sporting capital of Australia. But don’t mistake Melbourne for a relentless overachiever, it’s got a laid-back and easy vibe that will leave you wanting more. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
13 Feb 2028 - 11
Day 11 ·Adelaide, Australia
14 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00Adelaide, to some, is the civilized part of Australia. Pretty and leafy, with spacious green parklands, history buffs can download several walking tours around Victoria Square. Foodies will relish the vibrant culinary scene here. And everyone will be fascinated with the Aboriginal Culture Gallery at the South Australian Museum with an amazing collection of boomerangs, grouped according to purpose - hunting, fighting, ceremony.
Wander through the glass houses in The Botanic Gardens and see everything from endangered plants to noisy pitta birds to water lilies that only open at night. Or visit the Cleland Wildlife Park where you can hold a koala (cute) or a snake (scary). - 12
Day 12 ·Port Lincoln
15 Feb 2028Arrive 10:30Depart 18:00 - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
16 Feb 2028 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
17 Feb 2028 - 15
Day 15 ·Albany, Australia
18 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00European explorers fell in love with Albany in the 17th century and we’re betting you’ll do the same. The beauty of its rugged coastline befits its dramatic whaling, convict and settler history, and the city retells it in exceptional ways. - 16
Day 16 ·Margaret River (Busselton), Australia
19 Feb 2028Arrive 09:00Depart 21:00“The capital of the Margaret River region.” “The gateway to Margaret River wine country.” “The events capital of Western Australia.” Whatever you want to call it, “the coastal playground” of Busselton sure does have a lot of monikers—and even more things to do.
The adventures begin the moment you step off the ship, as we dock next to the famed Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden pier in the world. From here you can walk to the beach and waterfront district, where there are more than enough water sports, shops, restaurants, cafés, and bars to entertain you for the rest of your stay in Busselton. - 17
Day 17 ·Perth (Fremantle), Australia
20 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Perth, once an Australian backwater, is now at the vanguard of cool, with cutting-edge art, miles of stunning beaches, and a culture that’s both relaxed and impatient for the future.
Situated beside the Swan River, Perth is a magical place to explore. Start in Kings Park on Mount Eliza for the best views and an enchanting treetop walk. To indulge in some retail therapy, visit the high-end fashion boutiques of King Street. Art lovers will want to get acquainted with the center of Perth's art scene—the Art Gallery of Western Australia which features the best collection of Aboriginal art in the country. - 18
Day 18 ·Perth (Fremantle), Australia
21 Feb 2028Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Perth, once an Australian backwater, is now at the vanguard of cool, with cutting-edge art, miles of stunning beaches, and a culture that’s both relaxed and impatient for the future.
Situated beside the Swan River, Perth is a magical place to explore. Start in Kings Park on Mount Eliza for the best views and an enchanting treetop walk. To indulge in some retail therapy, visit the high-end fashion boutiques of King Street. Art lovers will want to get acquainted with the center of Perth's art scene—the Art Gallery of Western Australia which features the best collection of Aboriginal art in the country. - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
22 Feb 2028 - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
23 Feb 2028 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
24 Feb 2028 - 23
Day 23 ·Benoa, Bali
25 Feb 2028Arrive 13:00Bali is enchanting – a lush, verdant isle where rice terraces color every available acre with the brilliant green of young shoots, and volcanic peaks said to house the gods tower above. It is a deeply spiritual place, where artful offerings of flowers and incense are ever present, and on any given day at least one of the thousands of temples scattered around the island will be hosting a colorful festival. Culturally rich, each village has its own artistic specialty – music, dance, painting, and sculpture. The beaches are tempting, but if you want the real Bali, head for the hills – the Balinese occupy that middle ground, and demons reside in the sea. - 23
Day 23 ·Benoa, Bali
26 Feb 2028Depart 22:00Bali is enchanting – a lush, verdant isle where rice terraces color every available acre with the brilliant green of young shoots, and volcanic peaks said to house the gods tower above. It is a deeply spiritual place, where artful offerings of flowers and incense are ever present, and on any given day at least one of the thousands of temples scattered around the island will be hosting a colorful festival. Culturally rich, each village has its own artistic specialty – music, dance, painting, and sculpture. The beaches are tempting, but if you want the real Bali, head for the hills – the Balinese occupy that middle ground, and demons reside in the sea. - 24
Day 24 ·Celukan Bawang
27 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Celukan Bawang, Bali, Indonesia. In this important port, you may see numbers of the famous high-prowed Bugis schooners, the traditional trading vessels of the archipelago. They carry timber, cement and other goods - 25
Day 25 ·Surabaya, Indonesia
28 Feb 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00The city of Surabaya has some fascinating places here to explore. The Arab quarter is like a Middle Eastern medina - a warren of narrow lanes with stalls selling prayer beads next to perfume next to dates. Keep following the lanes to the Masjid Ampel, a historic mosque built in 1421. - 26
Day 26 ·Semarang (Borobudur)
29 Feb 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00This commercial port, busily exporting the island’s most important products (including of course the beans for your next cup of java), is your gateway to two amazing religious sites. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world – a 3D mandala (diagram of the universe), and perhaps a gigantic textbook to guide mortals striving to attain enlightenment. Prambanan is a complex of lofty, sharply sculpted towers honoring the Hindu triumvirate of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Both religions traveled this way with Indian traders in the early centuries AD. - 27
Day 27 ·At Sea
1 Mar 2028 - 29
Day 29 ·Singapore
2 Mar 2028Arrive 14:00Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions meld in this island-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The site of the world's busiest port, Singapore offers the Mustafa Centre, a 24-hour mall and Sunte, the world's largest fountain. Play evening golf on lighted fairways; experience the nightlife on Mohamed Sultan Road; or relax at an outdoor spa. Be certain not to miss the savory seafood. - 29
Day 29 ·Singapore
3 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions meld in this island-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The site of the world's busiest port, Singapore offers the Mustafa Centre, a 24-hour mall and Sunte, the world's largest fountain. Play evening golf on lighted fairways; experience the nightlife on Mohamed Sultan Road; or relax at an outdoor spa. Be certain not to miss the savory seafood. - 30
Day 30 ·At Sea
4 Mar 2028 - 32
Day 32 ·Ho Chi Minh City
5 Mar 2028Arrive 13:00Located on the edge of the Mekong Delta, this dynamic metropolis also features the ageless beauty of an ancient culture. French colonial architecture mixes with modern and Asian influences, providing a diverse backdrop for the many motorbikes, scooters, pagodas and street markets. Stroll the wide boulevards of this city, formerly known as Saigon, and visit The History Museum, which houses artifacts from two thousand years of Vietnamese history. - 32
Day 32 ·Ho Chi Minh City
6 Mar 2028Depart 16:00Located on the edge of the Mekong Delta, this dynamic metropolis also features the ageless beauty of an ancient culture. French colonial architecture mixes with modern and Asian influences, providing a diverse backdrop for the many motorbikes, scooters, pagodas and street markets. Stroll the wide boulevards of this city, formerly known as Saigon, and visit The History Museum, which houses artifacts from two thousand years of Vietnamese history. - 33
Day 33 ·At Sea
7 Mar 2028 - 34
Day 34 ·Da Nang
8 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00Vietnam’s third largest city, Da Nang is the perfect home base for day trips to both imperial Hue and charming Hoi An, two vastly different but equally worth-a-visit destinations.
Perched on the picturesque Perfume River, the main attraction in Hue is its immense imperial city, a sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, shops, museums, and galleries that was modeled after Beijing’s forbidden city. The former seat of power for the Nguyen dynasty—feudal lords of much of Vietnam from 1802-1945—the citadel was badly damaged during the Vietnam War. Nonetheless, many buildings survived, and many have been refurbished and offer a fascinating glimpse into the past. - 35
Day 35 ·At Sea
9 Mar 2028 - 36
Day 36 ·Hong Kong
10 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Neon signs galore, dim sum, and amazing temples are a few of the favorite experiences in Hong Kong. Take is as much as you can of this thrilling city with its endless shopping and towering skyscrapers. Your agenda for Hong Kong should include Victoria Peak, an Aberdeen Fishing Village, the Man Mo Temple and Sheung Wan Dried Food and Herbal Market. Be certain to have extra room in your suitcase for the bargains you are bound to discover. - 37
Day 37 ·Hong Kong
11 Mar 2028Depart 20:00Neon signs galore, dim sum, and amazing temples are a few of the favorite experiences in Hong Kong. Take is as much as you can of this thrilling city with its endless shopping and towering skyscrapers. Your agenda for Hong Kong should include Victoria Peak, an Aberdeen Fishing Village, the Man Mo Temple and Sheung Wan Dried Food and Herbal Market. Be certain to have extra room in your suitcase for the bargains you are bound to discover. - 38
Day 38 ·At Sea
12 Mar 2028 - 39
Day 39 ·Taipei(Keelung)
13 Mar 2028Arrive 07:30Depart 17:00Enjoy the contrasts of Taipei, located just 18 miles from the port of Keelung: lively clubs and ancient temples; skyscrapers and small street markets; bustling streets and peaceful gardens. As expected for a city surrounded by ocean, the seafood is spectacular. Visit the National Palace Museum to view the world's largest collection of Chinese art treasures. And for an unsurpassed view of this city, visit a mountainside tea house. - 40
Day 40 ·Hirara, Japan
14 Mar 2028Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00 - 41
Day 41 ·Naha, Okinawa, Japan
15 Mar 2028Arrive 07:30Depart 13:30 - 42
Day 42 ·At Sea
16 Mar 2028 - 43
Day 43 ·Osaka
17 Mar 2028Arrive 06:30Depart 17:00Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. - 44
Day 44 ·Osaka
18 Mar 2028Depart 18:00Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. - 45
Day 45 ·Kochi, Japan
19 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Kochi 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. - 46
Day 46 ·Hiroshima
20 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00This "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. - 47
Day 47 ·Kitakyushu
21 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00Merged from five smaller cities in 1963, Kitakyushu is the gateway between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu—where the city sits on its northern tip. During WWII, the fate of the city could have been forever changed, if not for bad weather and smoke from the previous day’s bombing. It was the intended target of the Fat Man atomic bomb, but was passed over due to poor visibility in favor of Nagasaki. - 48
Day 48 ·Sasebo, Japan
22 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Sasebo is a city on Japan’s Kyushu Island. It's known for Huis Ten Bosch, an amusement park modeled after a Dutch town, with canals, replica buildings, windmills and flower gardens. Kujukushima Aquarium has dolphins, coral reefs and many jellyfish. Off the coast, boats cruise among the forested Kujukushima Islands, part of Saikai National Park. To the south, Saikai Bridge is a popular spot to view cherry blossoms. - 49
Day 49 ·Busan
23 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00It 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. - 50
Day 50 ·Sakaiminato
24 Mar 2028Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Sakaiminato’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. - 51
Day 51 ·Kanazawa
25 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Tucked in between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, flanked by the Sai and Asano rivers, Kanazawa might be an unfamiliar destination, but it’s sure to become an unexpected favorite. Translated literally Kanazawa means "marsh of gold," and the city produces approximately 98% of the gold leaf in Japan. Find a small jar to take home or try it sprinkled on ice cream. Gold aside, Kanazawa is also a jewel in Japan’s historical crown. Founded in the late 1500s as a castle town, the city has been relatively untouched from the ravages of World War II and natural disasters. Once a powerful and strategic city for the Maeda clan, it is now a comparatively small city with a calm, comfortable feel. - 52
Day 52 ·Niigata, Japan
26 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00A perfect contrast of old and new, where ancient traditions meet modern experiences—you’ll find Niigata prefecture, the largest city on Honshū's Sea of Japan coast.
Start your journey with a relaxing stroll through Niigata’s first citizen park, Hakusan-kōen. Well-manicured gardens, two large koi ponds, the most vibrant cherry blossoms, and the ancient Hukasan Shrine. An inviting space—you’ll find no reason to be “koi” here. Make your way to the bustling Bandai City where you can catch a 360-degree view Niigata and its distant snow-capped mountains from the 20th floor of the Nippō
observation deck. - 53
Day 53 ·Akita
27 Mar 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Akita Prefecture is situated in the north-eastern part of the Japanese main land, east of the Sea of Japan, flowing rivers, and expanses of fertile farmland. Majestic mountain ranges, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shirakami - Sanchi Mountains, surround the northern, southern, and eastern sides and make for incredible views. - 54
Day 54 ·Aomori
28 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00Found 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. - 55
Day 55 ·At Sea
29 Mar 2028 - 56
Day 56 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
30 Mar 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00It’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. - 57
Day 57 ·Yokohama, JapanDisembark
31 Mar 2028Arrive 08:30
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