195 nightsFrom San Diego, California107 ports of call
2029 World Cruise: San Diego to Copenhagen
Azamara · Azamara Quest
Overview
A 195-night voyage aboard Azamara Quest, departing San Diego, California on 3 Jan 2029 and arriving in Copenhagen, Denmark, calling at 107 destinations along the way.
San Diego, CaliforniaHonoluluKailua KonaKahuluiHiloHuahine, French PolynesiaMooreaPapeeteBora BoraRaiateaPago PagoApiaSavusavuSuvaLautokaPort Vila, VanuatuNoumea, New CaledoniaIsle of Pines, New CaledoniaNorfolk Island, AustraliaBay Of Islands, New ZealandWhangaroaAucklandTauranga, New ZealandNapier, New ZealandWellingtonPicton, NZChristchurch, New ZealandTimaruDunedin, New ZealandHobartPort Arthur, TasmaniaSydney (White Bay), AustraliaMelbourneAdelaideBusseltonFremantleGeraldton, Western AustraliaExmouth, AustraliaBroome, AustraliaYampi SoundDarwin, AustraliaBenoa/BaliCelukan Bawang, BaliSurabaya, JavaSemarangSingaporeKuala TerangganuKo SamuiLaem ChabangHo Chi Minh CityHong Kong, ChinaTaipeiBaoshan (Shanghai)BeijingSeoul (Incheon)Yeosu, South KoreaBusan, South KoreaKitakyushu, JapanHiroshimaKochi (cochin), IndiaOsakaNagoyaShimiju, japanTokyo (Yokohama), JapanOarai, JapanMiyako,Iwate, JapanKodiak, AlaskaSewardValdezJuneauIcy Strait Point, AlaskaKetchikanNanaimoVancouver, CanadaSeattlePort Victoria, SeychellesAstoria,OregonSan Francisco, CaliforniaAvalon, California, USSan Diego, CaliforniaPuerto Vallarta, MexicoManzanilloPuerto QuetzalPuntarenas, Costa RicaCartagena, ColombiaMiami, FloridaNew YorkHalifaxSt. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaCobh, IrelandFowey, EnglandHonfleurLondon (Tilbury)ZeebruggeAmsterdamKiel CanalWarnemundeRonne, BornholmGdyniaVisby, SwedenStockholmTallinn, EstoniaHelsinki, FinlandRigaKlaipeda, LithuaniaKarlskrona, SwedenCopenhagen, Denmark
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Itinerary
195 nights · 197 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·San DiegoEmbark
3 Jan 2029In addition to being home to a world-class zoo and aquarium, San Diego is a laid-back navy town that is the closest U.S. city to Mexico. Great Mexican/American cuisine, Spanish-inspired architecture and what some consider the best weather in North America, make San Diego a destination unto itself. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
4 Jan 2029 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
5 Jan 2029 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
6 Jan 2029 - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
7 Jan 2029 - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
8 Jan 2029 - 7
Day 7 ·Honolulu, Oahu
9 Jan 2029Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. - 8
Day 8 ·Honolulu, Oahu
10 Jan 2029Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. - 9
Day 9 ·Kailua-Kona
11 Jan 2029 - 10
Day 10 ·Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
12 Jan 2029 - 11
Day 11 ·Hilo
13 Jan 2029Hilo is a town on Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island, in the state of Hawaii. It’s known for Wailuku River State Park, featuring Waianuenue, or Rainbow Falls, with its colorful mist effects. The bubbling basalt-lava rock pools known as the Boiling Pots are nearby. To the south is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to rainforests and the active Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
14 Jan 2029 - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
15 Jan 2029 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
16 Jan 2029 - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
17 Jan 2029 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
18 Jan 2029 - 17
Day 17 ·Huahine
19 Jan 2029 - 18
Day 18 ·Moorea, French Polynesia
20 Jan 2029Mo'orea is a South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia's Society Islands archipelago. It's known for its jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through rainforest on the slopes of Mount Tohivea. The Belvedere Lookout has panoramic views of the island’s peaks and Tahiti beyond. - 19
Day 19 ·Moorea, French Polynesia
21 Jan 2029Mo'orea is a South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia's Society Islands archipelago. It's known for its jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through rainforest on the slopes of Mount Tohivea. The Belvedere Lookout has panoramic views of the island’s peaks and Tahiti beyond. - 19
Day 19 ·Papeete, Tahiti
21 Jan 2029Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral. - 20
Day 20 ·Papeete, Tahiti
22 Jan 2029Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral. - 21
Day 21 ·Bora Bora, French Polynesia
23 Jan 2029Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving. It's also a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts. At the island's center rises Mt. Otemanu, a 727m dormant volcano. - 22
Day 22 ·Bora Bora, French Polynesia
24 Jan 2029Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving. It's also a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts. At the island's center rises Mt. Otemanu, a 727m dormant volcano. - 23
Day 23 ·Raiatea, French Polynesia
25 Jan 2029 - 24
Day 24 ·At Sea
26 Jan 2029 - 25
Day 25 ·At Sea
27 Jan 2029 - 26
Day 26 ·Pago Pago, American Samoa
28 Jan 2029 - 27
Day 27 ·Apia, Samoa
29 Jan 2029 - 28
Day 28 ·At Sea
30 Jan 2029 - 29
Day 29 ·Savusavu
31 Jan 2029 - 30
Day 30 ·Suva, Fiji
1 Feb 2029 - 31
Day 31 ·Lautoka, Fiji
2 Feb 2029 - 32
Day 32 ·At Sea
3 Feb 2029 - 33
Day 33 ·Port Vila
4 Feb 2029 - 34
Day 34 ·Mystery Island, Vanuatu
5 Feb 2029 - 35
Day 35 ·Noumea
6 Feb 2029 - 36
Day 36 ·Isle of Pines
7 Feb 2029 - 37
Day 37 ·At Sea
8 Feb 2029 - 38
Day 38 ·Norfolk Island
9 Feb 2029 - 39
Day 39 ·At Sea
10 Feb 2029 - 40
Day 40 ·Bay of Islands
11 Feb 2029It’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. - 41
Day 41 ·Whangarei, New Zealand
12 Feb 2029At the tip of New Zealand’s Northland, Whangarei will capture your explorer spirit, and a little bit of your heart with its uniquely Kiwi way of life. The Maori first came here by canoe to enjoy the region’s abundance of seafood. Today, it’s a modern city on the edge of a subtropical forest that is vibrant, verdant, and home to a thriving art community. - 41
Day 41 ·Auckland
12 Feb 2029The 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”. - 42
Day 42 ·Tauranga
13 Feb 2029Situated in the heart of the sunniest region of the North Island, Tauranga is a popular seaside getaway for locals and visitors alike. Initially settled by the Māori in the 13th century, the Bay of Plenty area has an abundance of things to see and do. - 43
Day 43 ·Napier
14 Feb 2029Located on the east coast of the North Island, Napier is a popular tourist town, and together with inland Hastings, are known as “the Bay Cities of New Zealand”. After Napier was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1931, the city rebuilt in spectacular Art Deco style that Mr. Gatsby himself would approve of. Take a stroll through the streets and you’d swear you can hear the clink of glasses and the faint notes of jazz music in the air. - 44
Day 44 ·Wellington
15 Feb 2029Often referred to as “the coolest little capital in the world”, Wellington sits on the southwestern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. For such a small city, Wellington—or Windy Welly as it’s affectionately known—packs a huge reputation. With its fantastic nightlife and renowned entertainment district of Courtenay Place as well as an internationally recognized coffee culture, the city is both cosmopolitan and relaxed. - 45
Day 45 ·Picton
16 Feb 2029A seaside town situated close to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound on the South Island, Picton is a great jumping off point for exploring the Marlborough Sounds. Like most of New Zealand, this area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose your own adventure and go fishing, swimming, bird watching, or visit the playful fur seal pups at their colony near the waterfall at Ohau Point. Bring your walking shoes and walk to the Snout—located between Picton and Waikawa Bay, this peninsula is still wild and untamed. There are tracks and trails for all abilities, from a few minutes-long stroll, so a full-scale hiking adventure. - 46
Day 46 ·Christchurch, New Zealand
17 Feb 2029“Ōtautahi.” “The Garden City.” “The Most English City Outside England.” Christchurch may go by many names, but one thing is for certain: There’s so much to see and do in this lovely, energetic city, you’re going to have to plan strategically.
First, how would you like to explore Christchurch? You can go punting through the city center on the Avon River. Hop on a tram, double-decker bus, or a bike to take advantage of the excellent cycleways and paths. Or head to the Christchurch Gondola for spectacular 360° views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, and Banks Peninsula. - 47
Day 47 ·Timaru
18 Feb 2029 - 48
Day 48 ·Dunedin
19 Feb 2029Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin is sure to be a pleasant chapter in your voyage. Known both as a City of Literature, and the Edinburgh of the South, it’s no surprise that there’s a statue of Robbie Burns in the heart of town. Though a Scottish influence can be felt throughout town, Dunedin is still distinctly Kiwi. - 49
Day 49 ·Milford Sound Cruising
20 Feb 2029 - 50
Day 50 ·At Sea
21 Feb 2029 - 51
Day 51 ·At Sea
22 Feb 2029 - 52
Day 52 ·Hobart
23 Feb 2029The first thing you notice when you step ashore in Hobart, Tasmania is the crystal clear fresh air. And with the abundance of national parks, forests, lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains found in this tiny island state, it’s easy to see why.
The capital and most populous city in Tasmania, Hobart is filled with old world charm. Stroll along the historic waterfront—famous for its Georgian architecture—and take in the sights. Make your way to Salamanca Place filled with rows of sandstone buildings. Be sure to check out the market, if you happen to arrive on a Saturday. The buildings are filled with bars and restaurants, shops and boutiques, and galleries and craft shops—the perfect place to pick up a souvenir for your friends and family back home handmade by one of Hobart’s many local artisans. - 53
Day 53 ·Port Arthur
24 Feb 2029Located on the Tasman Peninsula, 37 miles southeast of the state capital of Hobart, lies Port Arthur. You might say this now idyllic piece of the world has a rather arresting history—Port Arthur was a hub of the Australian penal system. Today, it is an impressive part of the Australian Convict Sites, which has earned a UNESCO World Heritage designation. But don’t worry, the only thing bound to be captures here nowadays is your imagination. - 54
Day 54 ·At Sea
25 Feb 2029 - 55
Day 55 ·Sydney, (White Bay), Australia
26 Feb 2029White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. - 58
Day 58 ·Sydney, (White Bay), Australia
1 Mar 2029White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. - 59
Day 59 ·At Sea
2 Mar 2029 - 60
Day 60 ·Melbourne, Australia
3 Mar 2029Melbourne 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. - 61
Day 61 ·At Sea
4 Mar 2029 - 62
Day 62 ·Adelaide, Australia
5 Mar 2029Adelaide, 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). - 63
Day 63 ·At Sea
6 Mar 2029 - 64
Day 64 ·At Sea
7 Mar 2029 - 65
Day 65 ·At Sea
8 Mar 2029 - 66
Day 66 ·Busselton
9 Mar 2029Busselton is a city in the South West region of the state of Western Australia. As of the 2016 ... The Busselton port closed in 1972. - 67
Day 67 ·Perth (Fremantle), Australia
10 Mar 2029Perth, 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. - 68
Day 68 ·Geraldton, Australia
11 Mar 2029The Batavia coast of Western Australia has miles of white sand beaches, emerald seas, and some lovely small towns, one of which is Geraldton. “Gero” to the locals, is blessed with sun and consistent winds, and has become Australia’s wind surfing capital. And kite surfing capital. And not bad for surf surfing either, with miles of famous reef breaks.
You can take an eco-cruise of the Abrolhos Islands, a beautiful archipelago that is home to 90 species of seabirds. Watch the sea lions play and feed the huge Sampson fish by hand. Or jump in with them and snorkel around the wreck of the Batavia—the treacherous reef-surrounded atolls have claimed many like her. - 69
Day 69 ·At Sea
12 Mar 2029 - 70
Day 70 ·Exmouth, Australia
13 Mar 2029Exmouth is a small resort town on Western Australia’s North West Cape. It’s a gateway to nearby Ningaloo Marine Park with its coral reefs, colourful fish and migratory whale sharks. Nearly surrounding Exmouth, Cape Range National Park has kangaroos, sheer cliffs and red, rocky gorges. On the Cape's northwest coast, Jurabi Coastal Reserve's tidal rock pools, beaches and seasonal nesting grounds for marine turtles. - 71
Day 71 ·At Sea
14 Mar 2029 - 72
Day 72 ·Broome, Australia
15 Mar 2029A beach resort town in western Australia’s Kimberly region, Broome is a secret getaway on the doorstep of the Indian Ocean. Built on the pearling trade, this port is full of color and natural beauty waiting to be uncovered.
If it’s nature and wildlife you seek, the white sands of 22km-long Cable Beach offers a dramatic backdrop for a sunset camel ride. Nearby at Gantheaume Point, step back in time as dinosaur tracks are revealed in the beach’s red rocks at low tide. - 73
Day 73 ·Yampi Sound & Kimberley Coast
16 Mar 2029 - 74
Day 74 ·At Sea
17 Mar 2029 - 75
Day 75 ·Darwin
18 Mar 2029As the capital of Australia’s vast and sparsely populated Northern Territory, Darwin has grown from a gateway to South East Asia to one of the country’s most modern and tropical cities. With folks from more than 50 countries calling this pleasant burg home, Darin has a multiculturalism unmatched by many other places.
A trip to Darwin is a walk in the park—literally. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve, Charles Darwin National Park, Bicentennial Park, and Jingili Water Gardens are just a few of the parks found within city limits. Plus, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park—an incredible combination of lush rainforests, wetlands, wildlife, and a treasure trove of Aboriginal rock art—is just a short jaunt away. - 76
Day 76 ·At Sea
19 Mar 2029 - 77
Day 77 ·At Sea
20 Mar 2029 - 78
Day 78 ·Benoa, Bali
21 Mar 2029Bali 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. - 79
Day 79 ·Celukan Bawang
22 Mar 2029Celukan 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 - 80
Day 80 ·Surabaya, Indonesia
23 Mar 2029The 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. - 81
Day 81 ·Semarang (Borobudur)
24 Mar 2029This 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. - 82
Day 82 ·At Sea
25 Mar 2029 - 83
Day 83 ·At Sea
26 Mar 2029 - 84
Day 84 ·Singapore
27 Mar 2029Chinese, 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. - 85
Day 85 ·Singapore
28 Mar 2029Chinese, 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. - 86
Day 86 ·At Sea
29 Mar 2029 - 87
Day 87 ·Kuala Terengganu
30 Mar 2029 - 88
Day 88 ·At Sea
31 Mar 2029 - 89
Day 89 ·Ko Samui
1 Apr 2029This small tropical paradise, lined with coconut palms and white sand beaches and encircled by turquoise water is a perfect place to escape and explore. Gaze up at the Big Buddha, cool off in the natural pool at the base of Na Muang Waterfall and view the astonishing natural rock formations of Hin Ta and Hin Yai. - 90
Day 90 ·Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
2 Apr 2029Laem Chabang is a port city municipality in Si Racha and Bang Lamung districts Chonburi Province, Thailand. It includes Thung Sukhla subdistrict and parts of subdistricts Bueng, Nong Kham and Surasak of Si Racha District and part of Bang Lamung township of Bang Lamung District all of Chonburi province. - 91
Day 91 ·Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
3 Apr 2029Laem Chabang is a port city municipality in Si Racha and Bang Lamung districts Chonburi Province, Thailand. It includes Thung Sukhla subdistrict and parts of subdistricts Bueng, Nong Kham and Surasak of Si Racha District and part of Bang Lamung township of Bang Lamung District all of Chonburi province. - 92
Day 92 ·At Sea
4 Apr 2029 - 93
Day 93 ·Ho Chi Minh City
5 Apr 2029Located 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. - 94
Day 94 ·Ho Chi Minh City
6 Apr 2029Located 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. - 95
Day 95 ·At Sea
7 Apr 2029 - 96
Day 96 ·At Sea
8 Apr 2029 - 97
Day 97 ·Hong Kong
9 Apr 2029Neon 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. - 98
Day 98 ·At Sea
10 Apr 2029 - 99
Day 99 ·Taipei(Keelung)
11 Apr 2029Enjoy 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. - 100
Day 100 ·At Sea
12 Apr 2029 - 101
Day 101 ·Shanghai
13 Apr 2029At the mouth of the Yangtze River, this seaport is a vigorous modern metropolis with a rich Chinese heritage. Your trip to Shanghai is not complete without marvelling at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and browsing the 600 shops of Nanjing Road. Then, be sure to stroll the ancient Yuyuan Garden, see the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy the lively music and grand architecture of the Bund. - 102
Day 102 ·Shanghai
14 Apr 2029At the mouth of the Yangtze River, this seaport is a vigorous modern metropolis with a rich Chinese heritage. Your trip to Shanghai is not complete without marvelling at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and browsing the 600 shops of Nanjing Road. Then, be sure to stroll the ancient Yuyuan Garden, see the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy the lively music and grand architecture of the Bund. - 103
Day 103 ·Shanghai
15 Apr 2029At the mouth of the Yangtze River, this seaport is a vigorous modern metropolis with a rich Chinese heritage. Your trip to Shanghai is not complete without marvelling at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and browsing the 600 shops of Nanjing Road. Then, be sure to stroll the ancient Yuyuan Garden, see the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy the lively music and grand architecture of the Bund. - 104
Day 104 ·At Sea
16 Apr 2029 - 105
Day 105 ·At Sea
17 Apr 2029 - 106
Day 106 ·Beijing
18 Apr 2029Tianjin is a dynamic and modern city, with an eclectic collection of colonial buildings left over from the days of foreign concessions. It is also a gateway to Beijing, to which it is connected by high-speed rail.
Kublai Khan’s Xanadu is now a 21st century city of skyscrapers and freeways, adorned by the striking avant garde architecture of its Olympic venues, but remnants of Beijing’s past are much in evidence. The Great Wall still snakes across the landscape; the once Forbidden City shows off its ornate throne rooms; and temples, tombs, and enclaves of tiny residential lanes called hutongs, bring an ancient culture into focus. - 107
Day 107 ·Beijing
19 Apr 2029Tianjin is a dynamic and modern city, with an eclectic collection of colonial buildings left over from the days of foreign concessions. It is also a gateway to Beijing, to which it is connected by high-speed rail.
Kublai Khan’s Xanadu is now a 21st century city of skyscrapers and freeways, adorned by the striking avant garde architecture of its Olympic venues, but remnants of Beijing’s past are much in evidence. The Great Wall still snakes across the landscape; the once Forbidden City shows off its ornate throne rooms; and temples, tombs, and enclaves of tiny residential lanes called hutongs, bring an ancient culture into focus. - 108
Day 108 ·At Sea
20 Apr 2029 - 109
Day 109 ·Seoul (Incheon)
21 Apr 2029In the world's 10th largest city, the past and present merge, as soaring skyscrapers stand guard over ancient palaces, gardens and shrines. Marvel at the four royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, browse the shops, galleries and teahouses of Insa-dong, see the Great South Gate and enjoy the view from Seoul Tower. - 110
Day 110 ·At Sea
22 Apr 2029 - 111
Day 111 ·Yeosu
23 Apr 2029Warm oceanic climate. Island dotted coast. Brilliant night lights. Nestled between verdant mountains, Yeosu has small town charm with big city potential. This hidden gem on the southern coast of South Korea is on the verge of becoming a world-class vacation destination. - 112
Day 112 ·Busan
24 Apr 2029It 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. - 113
Day 113 ·Kitakyushu
25 Apr 2029Merged 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. - 114
Day 114 ·Hiroshima
26 Apr 2029This "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. - 115
Day 115 ·Kochi, India
27 Apr 2029Cochin provides a variety of unexpected experiences: A tiny synagogue, and a Jewish presence some claim dates back to the time of Solomon. St Francis Church, where Vasco de Gama was once buried. Mattancherry Palace, with a series of remarkable murals painted on its wooden walls. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, gracefully silhouetted against sky and sea. An opportunity to sail the “backwaters,” a network of rivers, streams, and canals, for a peek at traditional rural lifestyles. And of course the spellbinding Kathakali dance, with its highly stylized performances and elaborate makeup and costumes. - 116
Day 116 ·Osaka
28 Apr 2029Osaka 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. - 117
Day 117 ·Osaka
29 Apr 2029Osaka 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. - 118
Day 118 ·Nagoya
30 Apr 2029 - 119
Day 119 ·Shimizu
1 May 2029Mount 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. - 120
Day 120 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
2 May 2029It’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. - 121
Day 121 ·Tokyo (Yokohama)
3 May 2029It’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. - 122
Day 122 ·Oarai, Japan
4 May 2029 - 123
Day 123 ·Miyako
5 May 2029 - 124
Day 124 ·At Sea
6 May 2029 - 125
Day 125 ·At Sea
7 May 2029 - 126
Day 126 ·At Sea
8 May 2029 - 127
Day 127 ·At Sea
9 May 2029 - 128
Day 128 ·At Sea
10 May 2029 - 129
Day 129 ·At Sea
11 May 2029 - 130
Day 130 ·At Sea
12 May 2029 - 131
Day 131 ·At Sea
13 May 2029 - 132
Day 132 ·Kodiak, Alaska
14 May 2029Referred 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. - 132
Day 132 ·Seward
14 May 2029Seward 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. - 133
Day 133 ·Valdez
15 May 2029 - 134
Day 134 ·Cruising
16 May 2029 - 135
Day 135 ·Juneau, Alaska
17 May 2029Bookended by Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts along the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is a true frontier city with a gold mining past and rugged terrain. Stretching from the 30 glaciers of the Juneau Icefield to the waterfront downtown, Juneau is unlike any state capital you’ve ever visited.
Historic South Franklin Street offers plenty of spots to cozy up with a cup of locally roasted coffee or cheers over a pint of local brew. Visit the Juneau Douglas City Museum and Last Chance Mining Museum to learn about the city’s gold mining history. Watch salmon climb upstream to spawn at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, or soak up the sun at Marine Park. For the best view of downtown Juneau, board the Mount Roberts Tramway and ride to the top for great dining, shopping, native art, and easy access to premium hiking trails. - 136
Day 136 ·Icy Strait Point, Alaska
18 May 2029Located 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. - 137
Day 137 ·Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska
19 May 2029 - 138
Day 138 ·At Sea
20 May 2029 - 139
Day 139 ·Nanaimo
21 May 2029A sweet Canadian city tucked into the east coast of Vancouver Island, only 55 km across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver, British Colombia. Surrounded by water and spectacular ocean views, it’s a growing urban center where sea lions play and seaplanes take flight. Nanaimo was originally established as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, later becoming known for coal exports. A harbor sheltered by islands, Nanaimo used to be considered mostly at gateway to the mainland but has evolved into a growing vibrant urban center that has lots to offer. - 140
Day 140 ·Vancouver
22 May 2029Snow-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. - 141
Day 141 ·Seattle
23 May 2029Hip, trendy, and perpetually green, Seattle is tucked into the Puget Sound on the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Founded in 1851, the city gained notoriety as a boomtown during the Yukon Gold Rush. Flanked by water on one side and mountains to the other—and evergreens as far as the eye can see—Seattle is equal parts exciting urban center and outdoor adventure hub, known as much for its cloudy skies and rainy days as it is for its other attractions. It does seem to rain a lot here, but that has little impact on how bright this city shines. - 142
Day 142 ·Port Victoria, Seychelles
24 May 2029 - 143
Day 143 ·Astoria, Oregon
25 May 2029 - 144
Day 144 ·At Sea
26 May 2029 - 145
Day 145 ·San Francisco
27 May 2029One of the great cities of the world, San Francisco is a must visit for every traveler. With its year-round fresh produce and seafood, the city is a food lovers delight, featuring hundreds of international restaurants to choose from, while its destination neighborhoods like Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square and Chinatown are equally renowned for their culinary options, cultural offerings and outstanding shopping. Take a ride on one of San Francisco’s historic cable cars over Nob Hill to Ghiradelli Square for fantastic views of the city and some world-famous chocolate, cruise out to Alcatraz, take a day trip to the award-winning wineries of Sonoma and Napa, or visit Golden Gate Park, and be sure to include a walk (or run) across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. - 146
Day 146 ·At Sea
28 May 2029 - 147
Day 147 ·Avalon, Catalina Island
29 May 2029 - 148
Day 148 ·San Diego
30 May 2029In addition to being home to a world-class zoo and aquarium, San Diego is a laid-back navy town that is the closest U.S. city to Mexico. Great Mexican/American cuisine, Spanish-inspired architecture and what some consider the best weather in North America, make San Diego a destination unto itself. - 149
Day 149 ·At Sea
31 May 2029 - 150
Day 150 ·At Sea
1 Jun 2029 - 151
Day 151 ·Puerto Vallarta
2 Jun 2029Located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, and surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta has been a popular resort town for decades. Its subtropical climate, gentle breezes and turquoise blue waters—combined with award-winning restaurants and vibrant nightlife—makes Puerto Vallarta a picture-perfect destination, whether you’re looking for sun, sand and surf or a night on the town. The beaches are legendary, including Playa de Oro (Gold Beach), Los Muertos, and the famed Mismaloya Beach, where John Huston shot the film The Night of the Iguana. Head to historic Old Town for galleries and sculptures, and go for a stroll along the Malecón for more art, cafes, bars, and people watching. - 152
Day 152 ·Manzanillo, Mexico
3 Jun 2029Spectacularly situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, the seaside resort town of Manzanillo is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. It has all the charms of an old-world Mexican fishing village combined with the amenities of a luxurious and eco-friendly beach destination. Narrow streets weave their way up the hillsides, and give way to panoramic ocean views, lush greenery, and a stunning mountain coastline. Its twin bays accent its natural beauty, while beaches of gold and ebony volcanic sand make for wonderful scuba diving, snorkeling and beachcombing. For decades, Manzanillo has hosted a variety of national and international fishing competitions, so an afternoon out on the water is an absolute must in the “sailfish capital of the world”, as well as a visit to the Monumento al Pez Vela (Sailfish Monument), the iconic symbol of the city. - 153
Day 153 ·At Sea
4 Jun 2029 - 154
Day 154 ·At Sea
5 Jun 2029 - 155
Day 155 ·Puerto Quetzal
6 Jun 2029As Guatemala’s largest Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal is both an important cargo destination for the country and the main gateway to an array of outdoor activities and sightseeing adventures. Visit nearby Iztapa for tuna and marlin fishing, take a tour of a coffee or sugar cane plantation, or unwind at the beach in Balneario Likín, a popular Guatemalan resort town. But a definite highlight at this port is taking a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Antigua. Dating back to the 1500s, this stunning town nestled between volcanic peaks and located 4,500 feet above sea level, is renowned for its Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture, colonial churches and incredible views. - 156
Day 156 ·At Sea
7 Jun 2029 - 157
Day 157 ·Puntarenas, Costa Rica
8 Jun 2029With its coastline filled with beaches, islands, inlets and natural treasures, Puntarenas is a gateway to a myriad of outdoor attractions, including boat trips through the mangroves, canopy zip line tours, butterfly gardens, horseback riding, and sport fishing. Take a catamaran to the nearby Isla of Tortuga for its white sand beaches, snorkeling and swimming, go river rafting down the Corobici River, or explore the Mangrove Forest on the north side of the peninsula to see crocodiles, herons, and more. Be sure to take a stroll along the Paseo de la Turistas for shopping, souvenirs, local ceviche or a cold beverage, and pick up some Costa Rican coffee for the journey home. - 158
Day 158 ·At Sea
9 Jun 2029 - 159
Day 159 ·Panama Canal (Cruising)
10 Jun 2029 - 160
Day 160 ·Cartagena, Colombia
11 Jun 2029As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is an historic city undergoing a modern renaissance. Filled with legends, romance and splendor, the walled city features Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and cultural sites. Marvel at the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, the Palace of the Inquisition, and the Clock Tower; explore the Squares of Los Coches, Santo Domingo, and Centenario; visit the beaches of Islas del Rosario National Park; or simply relax at one of the city’s many open-air cafés, as horse-drawn carriages parade by. No matter what you do, you’ll be enchanted by Cartagena and its people. - 161
Day 161 ·Cartagena, Colombia
12 Jun 2029As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is an historic city undergoing a modern renaissance. Filled with legends, romance and splendor, the walled city features Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and cultural sites. Marvel at the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, the Palace of the Inquisition, and the Clock Tower; explore the Squares of Los Coches, Santo Domingo, and Centenario; visit the beaches of Islas del Rosario National Park; or simply relax at one of the city’s many open-air cafés, as horse-drawn carriages parade by. No matter what you do, you’ll be enchanted by Cartagena and its people. - 162
Day 162 ·At Sea
13 Jun 2029 - 163
Day 163 ·At Sea
14 Jun 2029 - 164
Day 164 ·Miami
15 Jun 2029Propelled by Latin rhythms, with a bold style all its own, Miami is a spicy melting pot of cultures. Immerse yourself in the colorful Art Deco district, vibrant nightlife, and beaches for sun-worshipers and water sport enthusiasts alike. Put some money on the horses at Hialeah Park, one of racings oldest and most prominent tracks, right next to a lake full of pink flamingos. Go adventuring in the Everglades, looking for ‘gators and manatees, canoeing through mangrove tunnels, or paddling a sea kayak through the “10,000 islands”. Flashy and full of life, it’s a great place to play. - 165
Day 165 ·At Sea
16 Jun 2029 - 166
Day 166 ·At Sea
17 Jun 2029 - 167
Day 167 ·New York
18 Jun 2029The Big Apple needs little by way of introduction. Its reputation as a capital of culture is universally known, with a plethora of outstanding museums, from the Metropolitan and its incredible wealth of fine art, to Ellis Island and the Tenement Museum, sharing stories of the huddled masses who risked all to be part of the dream that was America. - 168
Day 168 ·At Sea
19 Jun 2029 - 169
Day 169 ·Halifax, Canada
20 Jun 2029 - 170
Day 170 ·At Sea
21 Jun 2029 - 171
Day 171 ·St. John's, Newfoundland
22 Jun 2029 - 172
Day 172 ·At Sea
23 Jun 2029 - 173
Day 173 ·At Sea
24 Jun 2029 - 174
Day 174 ·At Sea
25 Jun 2029 - 175
Day 175 ·At Sea
26 Jun 2029 - 176
Day 176 ·Cork (Cobh)
27 Jun 2029Located on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland, the quaint seaside town of Cobh is known for its great maritime heritage and seafaring history. As Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminal, Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people that immigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950, and to this day, it remains a popular port of call for cruise liners from all over the world. Perhaps this is due in part to the fact that Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown, is renowned as the last port of call for RMS Titanic—and since that fateful day in 1912, Cobh has remained largely unchanged, with the piers and streetscape appearing the much the same as it did over 100 years ago. Many of Cobh’s sites focus on its maritime history, including the Titanic Experience, Titanic Trail walking tour, the Queenstown Story Heritage Centre and tours to Spike Island. There are also hourly rail connections to the lovely town of Cork, situated just 20 minutes away from Cobh. - 177
Day 177 ·Cork (Cobh)
28 Jun 2029Located on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland, the quaint seaside town of Cobh is known for its great maritime heritage and seafaring history. As Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminal, Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people that immigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950, and to this day, it remains a popular port of call for cruise liners from all over the world. Perhaps this is due in part to the fact that Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown, is renowned as the last port of call for RMS Titanic—and since that fateful day in 1912, Cobh has remained largely unchanged, with the piers and streetscape appearing the much the same as it did over 100 years ago. Many of Cobh’s sites focus on its maritime history, including the Titanic Experience, Titanic Trail walking tour, the Queenstown Story Heritage Centre and tours to Spike Island. There are also hourly rail connections to the lovely town of Cork, situated just 20 minutes away from Cobh. - 178
Day 178 ·Fowey, Uk
29 Jun 2029Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. - 179
Day 179 ·Honfleur
30 Jun 2029Honfleur is a lively town and a bustling port, where fishermen can be seen hauling in the daily catch. The maritime influence is everywhere evident; even the handsome church of Sainte Catherine has an oak ceiling that resembles the hull of an overturned ship. The charming square surrounding the church gives way to narrow cobbled lanes of half-timbered houses, elegant manors, and tall, narrow town houses. The quality of light has long attracted artists, including a particularly illustrious group, among them Monet, Corot, Turner, Courbet, Millet, Seurat – all of whom stayed at a little thatched inn called the Saint Siméon, now Honfleur's most luxurious hotel. - 180
Day 180 ·London (Tilbury), England
1 Jul 2029 - 181
Day 181 ·Bruges
2 Jul 2029In Bruges you can lose yourself in another time, wandering the maze of winding lanes or drifting along the canals of its medieval core, the whole of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also have a wonderful time discovering the fascinating stories behind the products for which Belgium is famous, in an unexpected array of museums. For sparkle visit the Diamond Museum, and for exquisite artistry the Lace Center. At Choco-Story, learn all about chocolate’s origins and production. And for lots of fun and more tempting tastes, don’t miss the Frietmuseum, dedicated to Belgian Fries, and presented with no doubt as to who actually invented this universally adored snack. - 182
Day 182 ·Amsterdam (Ijmuiden)
3 Jul 2029Amsterdam has a personality all its own, including a long time reputation for tolerance. You'll be thinking of tulips and wooden shoes, perhaps Heineken beer, and some of the city's past inhabitants: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank, who wrote her famous diary hidden in a canal-side house. But do you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (connecting a jigsaw puzzle of 90 islands), joined by some 1280 bridges (many illuminated by fairy lights at night)? Or that it boasts the oldest stock exchange in the world? - 183
Day 183 ·Kiel Canal
4 Jul 2029 - 184
Day 184 ·Berlin (Warnemunde)
5 Jul 2029Warnemunde is a seaside resort neighboring the red brick 800-year-old Hanseatic city of Rostock. From here it is possible to spend the day in Berlin, capital city of a reunited Germany. Its historical core, home to important monuments like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, is part of a revitalized city center, with cafes, restaurants, museums, and galleries. Layered over the Prussian past are WWII, recognized in a Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe; and Cold War relics, including a surviving section of the Berlin Wall and the infamous Checkpoint Charlie. - 185
Day 185 ·Ronne, Bornholm
6 Jul 2029The island of Bornholm is a far-flung bit of Denmark that appears to have gotten lost in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland. It boasts numerous picturesque fishing villages and 15 medieval churches, some of which are 12th century round structures with unique artwork and architecture. Take a stroll down quiet cobbled lanes in the old part of the capital, Ronne, a garden town, where backyard plots produce flowers and fruit, though they may not be easy to spot behind the fine half-timbered houses. Wednesday is market day on the main square of St. Tory, a great opportunity to chat up the locals, and see what’s on offer at their stalls. - 186
Day 186 ·Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland
7 Jul 2029Gdańsk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto, “the Tricity”. Home to the Westerplatte, where World War II broke out in 1939, Gdańsk was mostly destroyed during the war, but there are still many impressive sights. Wander through cobblestone streets and mazes of red-brick buildings to discover the Upland Gate, St. Mary’s Church, the medieval Gdańsk Crane or the stunning façade of the Great Arsenal. Explore treasures of “Baltic Gold” at the Amber Museum or collections of paintings, fabrics, and furniture at the National Museum, housed in a former Franciscan monastery. Relax at a beer garden or restaurant and take in the beautiful coastline. Make your way to Gdynia, home of the Polish navy, to feast on seafood or a visit to a floating museum in the form of two ships—Dar Pomorza and Blyskawica. - 187
Day 187 ·Visby
8 Jul 2029Visby boasts a rich history with tales of the Viking Age when it was a stronghold and trading post, a flourishing medieval period, and its membership in the powerful Hanseatic League. Today Visby is best known as the Town of Roses and Ruins; you can stop and smell the blooms in all their glory in the Botanical Garden, and visit an array of impressive ruined medieval churches. Wander a maze of cobbled streets in the old walled city, bicycle through beguiling countryside and dramatic coastal scenery, cast a line on a fishing expedition, or take a few swings at one of the seven excellent golf courses. - 188
Day 188 ·Stockholm
9 Jul 2029Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there's Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs, specialty shops and boutiques. Stieg Larson fans hang out here, as it is the area of the city where most action in the Millennium novels takes place. - 189
Day 189 ·Tallinn
10 Jul 2029Despite occupation at one time or another by each of its near neighbors, Tallinn is independent-minded and has creative ways of showing it - consider the Singing Revolution of 1988, the massive musical demonstration against Soviet rule that set Estonia on the path to independence. Visit St Olav's Church, once the tallest building in the world, at least until 1625. Then pull up a chair at one of the cafés in the charming town square, heart of the city for 800 years. After your coffee, explore St. Catherine's Passage, a quaint old lane, home to a collection of craft workshops, and check out the secret 17th C. tunnel system. - 190
Day 190 ·Helsinki
11 Jul 2029Helsinki is a successful blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature, and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches - such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite, and a venue that is a unique combination of café, restaurant, bar, laundromat, and sauna. Classic Russian onion-domed churches share the stage with Nordic minimalism, and a large concentration of Art Nouveau buildings. Prominent globally in the fields of technology (think Nokia) and design (Marimekko and Aero), Finland has also recently topped the charts as having the world's best educational system. - 191
Day 191 ·At Sea
12 Jul 2029 - 192
Day 192 ·Riga
13 Jul 2029Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its winding, wobbly lanes are beautiful to wander through. But the most outstanding are the avenues of art nouveau buildings some, with their adornments of femmes fatales and fiendish gargoyles, are so amazing you can’t pass without stopping. - 193
Day 193 ·Klaipeda, Lithuania
14 Jul 2029Walk the cobblestoned Old Town in Klaipėda and you’ll see its German heritage in the half-timbered architecture, beginning at Theatre Square where Hitler once spoke. The old warehouses by the Dane River are now pubs and restaurants - try a traditional Lithuanian lunch of fish stew with warm black bread. There’s a museum in the remnants of Memelburg Castle with fascinating photos from WWII, the Blacksmith Museum with intriguing iron works, and the Clock Museum with, well, clocks. - 194
Day 194 ·Karlskrona
15 Jul 2029 - 195
Day 195 ·Copenhagen, Denmark
16 Jul 2029Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry. - 196
Day 196 ·Copenhagen, DenmarkDisembark
17 Jul 2029Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry.
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