Cruise itinerary
17-Night Pacific Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia
17 nights · Pacific · 9 ports of call
17-night Pacific cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Vancouver, British Columbia and calling at At Sea, Ketchikan, Alaska, Seward, Alaska, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Kushiro and Aomori and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Vancouver, British Columbia
Depart 17:00
A Pacific coast city in British Columbia and the main homeport for Alaska cruises. Ships sail from beneath the sails of Canada Place, with Stanley Park's seawall, the totem poles and the cobbled Gastown district close to the terminal.
- Stanley Park
- Gastown
- Gateway to Alaska
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A southeast Alaska town built on stilts and boardwalks along the Tongass Narrows, long a centre of the salmon trade. It is known for the world's largest collection of totem poles and the historic boardwalk over Ketchikan Creek at Creek Street.
- Creek Street
- Totem poles
- Tongass Narrows
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Seward, Alaska
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
A port on Resurrection Bay at the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park in south-central Alaska. A common start or finish for Gulf of Alaska sailings, it offers glacier and wildlife cruises, the Alaska SeaLife Center and the rail and road link to Anchorage.
- Kenai Fjords
- Exit Glacier
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Kushiro
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15
Aomori
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city in northern Honshu, Japan, on Mutsu Bay at the top of the main island. It is known for its winter snows, fresh seafood and the giant Nebuta festival floats, with the Hakkoda mountains and apple orchards in the country around it.
- Nebuta floats
- Hakkoda mountains
- Mutsu Bay seafood
- Day16
Hakodate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city on the southern tip of Hokkaido in northern Japan, one of the first to open to foreign trade. A ropeway climbs Mount Hakodate for its famed night view over the narrow neck of the city, with a morning seafood market and a star-shaped fort.
- Mount Hakodate view
- Morning market
- Goryōkaku fort
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
Upcoming departures
- 9 Sep 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Pacific Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Pacific cruise calls at Vancouver, British Columbia, At Sea, Ketchikan, Alaska, Seward, Alaska, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Kushiro, Aomori, Hakodate and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Vancouver, British Columbia and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Sep 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.