35 nightsFrom Vancouver, Canada25 ports of call
Alaska & Japan Combination Cruise: Ketchikan, Tokyo & Osaka
Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
Overview
A 35-night voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Vancouver, Canada on 5 Aug 2027 and arriving in Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan, calling at 25 destinations along the way.
Vancouver, CanadaKetchikanWrangell, AlaskaHaines, AlaskaSitkaHubbard GlacierValdezSewardKodiak, AlaskaDutch Harbor, AlaskaMiyako,Iwate, JapanOarai, JapanTokyo (Yokohama), JapanShimiju, japanNagoyaOsakaHiroshimaKitakyushu, JapanBusan, South KoreaSakaiminatoKanazawaNiigata, JapanAkita, JapanAomoriTokyo (Yokohama), Japan
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Itinerary
35 nights · 36 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·VancouverEmbark
5 Aug 2027Depart 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
6 Aug 2027Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00 - 3
Day 3 ·Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska
7 Aug 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00 - 4
Day 4 ·Wrangell, Alaska
8 Aug 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00Tucked away in the heart of the Inside Passage lies one of Alaska’s oldest towns. From the native Tlingit people through Russian, British, and American occupation, the town’s history is as rich as its natural beauty is breathtaking. Mountains, islands, rainforests, glaciers are all begging to be explored in a place where outdoor adventure is as abundant as glittering gold nuggets once were. - 5
Day 5 ·Haines, Alaska
9 Aug 2027Arrive 10:30Depart 17:00Once 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. - 6
Day 6 ·Sitka, Alaska
10 Aug 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00In the shadows of the dormant, snow-capped Mount Edgecumbe, sits the quaint city of Sitka. The only community within Alaska’s Inside Passage to skirt the Pacific Ocean, Sitka’s lush green hills and salty ocean air stand in contrast to typical descriptions of the Last Frontier.
Sharing an equally important historical connection for the native Tlingit people and Russian settlers, Sitka is both the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit and the former capital of Russian America. A walk around the city’s downtown brings you closer to its history with views of the Blockhouse, Russian Bishop’s House, St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and the storied Castle Hill. Sitka’s many museums, art galleries, and cultural centers all offer a more in-depth view of the city’s past and present. Stop into the Sitka Historical Museum, Sitka Cultural Center, and Shee-tka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Community House to see photographs, artifacts, traditional art, and native dance performances. Nearby, Harrigan Centennial Hall showcases regular performances by the New Archangel Russian folk dancers. - 7
Day 7 ·Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
11 Aug 2027Arrive 11:00Depart 16:00Experience 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
12 Aug 2027Arrive 13:00Depart 18:00 - 9
Day 9 ·Seward
13 Aug 2027Arrive 07:30Depart 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
14 Aug 2027Arrive 08:30Depart 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
15 Aug 2027 - 12
Day 12 ·Dutch Harbor, Alaska
16 Aug 2027Arrive 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
17 Aug 2027 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
18 Aug 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·Cross International Dateline East
19 Aug 2027 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
20 Aug 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
21 Aug 2027 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
22 Aug 2027 - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
23 Aug 2027 - 20
Day 20 ·Miyako
24 Aug 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 21
Day 21 ·Oarai, Japan
25 Aug 2027Arrive 08:30Depart 18:00 - 22
Day 22 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
26 Aug 2027Arrive 06:30Depart 19:00It’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. - 23
Day 23 ·Shimizu
27 Aug 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00Mount 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. - 24
Day 24 ·Nagoya
28 Aug 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 25
Day 25 ·Osaka
29 Aug 2027Arrive 09:00Osaka 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. - 26
Day 26 ·Osaka
30 Aug 2027Depart 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. - 27
Day 27 ·Hiroshima
31 Aug 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00This "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. - 28
Day 28 ·Kitakyushu
1 Sept 2027Arrive 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. - 29
Day 29 ·Busan
2 Sept 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00It 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 ·Sakaiminato
3 Sept 2027Arrive 13:30Depart 20:00Sakaiminato’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. - 31
Day 31 ·Kanazawa
4 Sept 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Tucked 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. - 32
Day 32 ·Niigata, Japan
5 Sept 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 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. - 33
Day 33 ·Akita
6 Sept 2027Arrive 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. - 34
Day 34 ·Aomori
7 Sept 2027Arrive 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. - 35
Day 35 ·At Sea
8 Sept 2027 - 36
Day 36 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)Disembark
9 Sept 2027Arrive 06:00It’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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