Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
1
Hong Kong, China
See highlights from Victoria Peak to Victoria Harbour; go shopping in Stanley Market.
2
Hong Kong, China
View sampansand modern yachts as they ply the scenic waters of Hong Kong’s sheltered harbor.
3
Sail the East China Sea
Sail the East China Sea, a historic waterway linking China, Japan and South Korea.
4
Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China
Experience this cosmopolitan city, visiting the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101.
5
Sail the East China Sea
Sail the East China Sea, an established trade route connecting Shanghai to Europe and beyond.
6
Nagasaki, Japan
Discover this inspirational city, viewing statues in Nagasaki Peace Park; sample local cuisine.
7
Kagoshima, Japan
Enjoy views of this bayside city including the Sakyrajima volcano; learn about bathing rituals.
8
Beppu, Japan
Experience the beauty of Yabakei Gorge or relax in one of the region’s famous hot springs.
9
Hiroshima, Japan
Learn about the city’s decades-long restoration and visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
10
Hiroshima, Japan
Explore resilient Hiroshima, gloriously rebuilt as a modern, forward-looking city.
11
Osaka, Japan
Witness Osaka’s ancient shrines and imperial history or venture to fascinating Kyoto.
12
Shimizu, Japan
Admire the scenic beauty and stunning vistas of Mt. Udo, Mt. Fuji and the Miho Peninsula.
13
Shimizu, Japan
Witness lush hillside tea plantations; admire Shiraito Falls in the foothills of Mt. Fuji.
14
Tokyo, Japan
Explore Japan’s center of education, economics and culture; see local landmarks and shrines.
16
Tokyo, Japan
Learn more about Tokyo’s history, or stroll the serene pathways of Kiyosumi Gardens.
17
Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait
Sail the Tsugaru Strait, surrounded by the slopes of Japan’s dramatic coastal mountains.
18
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Explore highlights, including the Hokkaidō Shrine or sample culinary specialties and sake.
19
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Sample the nation’s white-chocolate cookies, Shiroi Koibito; experience market culture.
20-21
Sail the Okhotsk Sea
Sail the waters of the Okhotsk Sea, home to one of the world’s most abundant fishing grounds.
22-24
Sail the North Pacific Ocean
Sail the mighty North Pacific Ocean, where the Pacific meets the colder climes of the Arctic.
25
Cross the International Dateline (East)
Journey into “yesterday” and raise a glass to celebrate this time-honored tradition.
26
Sail the Bering Sea
Sail the Bering Sea, named for explorer Vitus Bering, who chartered these waters in 1728.
27
Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska
Sail the Gulf of Alaska, surrounded by lush forests, mountains and gleaming glaciers.
28
Kodiak, Alaska, United States
Uncover 200-plus years of history as you stroll the city; shop for crafts at Bear Town Market.
29
Homer, Alaska, United States
Take in the charming small town atmosphere and natural splendor that Homer has to offer.
30
Seward, Alaska, United States
Browse the Alaska SeaLife Center or learn about dogsledding at this gateway to the Iditarod.
31
Valdez, Alaska, United States
Discover this small fishing town or capture views of glaciers by helicopter, boat or kayak.
32
Scenic Sailing: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
The Hubbard Glacier is one of Alaska's must-see sights; keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
33
Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay
Keep watch for icebergs and calving glaciers as you sail the striking waters of Glacier Bay.
34
Sitka, Alaska, United States
Marvel at the beauty of Mt. Edgecumbe volcano and Sitka Sound; stroll through Totem Park.
35
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Learn about the native craft and legends of totem poles or venture to Alaska’s misty fjords.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre and post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
On this itinerary, your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - Early History of China
- - Later History of China
- - History of Southern China
- - History of Japan
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
