A Grand Journey From City Rhythms To Untamed Splendour
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A Grand Journey From City Rhythms To Untamed Splendour

16 nights · Tokyo → Vancouver · Explora III

Departure
6 May 2028
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16 nights9 portsTokyo → VancouverExplora III

The Journey

Day by Day

16 nights · 9 ports

Day 1Tokyo, Japan
Day 2At Sea
Day 3Aomori, Japan
Day 4Kushiro, Japan
Day 5At Sea
Day 6At Sea
Day 7At Sea
Day 8At Sea
Day 9Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Day 10At Sea
Day 11Seward, Alaska
Day 12Valdez, Alaska
Day 13Sailing The Hubbard Glacier
Day 14Sitka, Alaska
Day 15At Sea
Day 16Victoria, BC
Day 17Vancouver, BC
Tokyo, Japan
Day 1
Tokyo, Japan

The world’s largest city, and somehow its most orderly: sushi at dawn, neon at night, and a shrine around every corner.

Embark

At Sea
Day 2
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Aomori, Japan
Day 3
Aomori, Japan

Apple country and the Nebuta museum’s glowing festival floats.

Ashore

Kushiro, Japan
Day 4
Kushiro, Japan

Hokkaido’s east: cranes in the marshes and the freshest sea urchin in Japan.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 5
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

At Sea
Day 6
At Sea

A quiet day between ports, the deck unhurried and the water in every direction.

At Sea

At Sea
Day 7
At Sea

Time to slow down: a lounger, the observation deck, and open ocean to the rail.

At Sea

At Sea
Day 8
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Day 9
Dutch Harbor, Alaska

The Aleutians’ wind-blown crossroads, king crab capital of the world.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 10
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

Seward, Alaska
Day 11
Seward, Alaska

Glacier country: Kenai Fjords’ ice and otters at the head of Resurrection Bay.

Ashore

Valdez, Alaska
Day 12
Valdez, Alaska

Ashore

Sailing The Hubbard Glacier
Day 13
Sailing The Hubbard Glacier

Scenic cruising: the ship eases through the day’s best water with the deck rails lined.

Sailing The Hubbard Glacier

Sitka, Alaska
Day 14
Sitka, Alaska

Russian churches and raincoast wilderness on Baranof Island.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 15
At Sea

A quiet day between ports, the deck unhurried and the water in every direction.

At Sea

Victoria, BC
Day 16
Victoria, BC

Ashore

Vancouver, BC
Day 17
Vancouver, BC

Mountains meeting the Pacific: the classic transpacific bookend.

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora III

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora III
Explora III
Explora Journeys · 16 Nights · Tokyo → Vancouver

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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Sail A Grand Journey From City Rhythms To Untamed Splendour.

From $10,405 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.