Itinerary
Day 1 : Los Angeles
Sprawling between the mountains and the beaches, Los Angeles is quintessential California. Whether your taste runs to fashionable Beverly Hills, the mega-entertainment of the movie studios, or the sizzle of homestyle Mexican food on Olvera Street, the city of angels is worth exploring.
Day 2 : At Sea
Day 3 : San Francisco
Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco's broad bay will surely be a highlight of your cruising life. Once docked along the Embarcadero, you're just a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach and other attractions that make this one of the world's favorite cities. The scenic Napa Valley wine country is nearby, too.
Day 4 : At Sea
Day 5 : Astoria
The city of Astoria is located on the northwestern region in Oregon west of the Rockies. This historically enriched city was visit for the first time in 1792 by Captain Robert Gray and also by the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery in 1805. If you're a rest and relaxation lover you'll fall in love with the Columbia River Day Spa, which is the most popular place in Astoria. This Day Spa provides the utmost therapeutic treatment for your indulging pleasure. You have the choice of basking in a massage, body treatments, hot stones, hand and foot treatments, aromatherapy, sauna, facial treatment, and more.
Day 6 : Victoria
Prim and proper, neat and clean, friendly little Victoria island is like a breath of fresh air. Its British heritage is apparent in the double-decker buses, the Royal British Columbia Museum and High Tea at the Empress Hotel. Go out to the renowned Butchart Gardens, where sunken floral beds reflect international themes.
Day 7 : Vancouver
In Vancouver, you're never out of sight of towering peaks--or of the sea. It is a prosperous city adorned with flowers lining the streets and lush greenery like Stanley Park. Museums offer fine collections of the dramatic Northwest native arts. Vancouver's Chinatown is the second-largest in the world. The waterfront Gastown district recalls the city's colorful past as a premier Pacific port since the days of the Clipper ships.
Day 8 : At Sea
Day 9 : Ketchikan
Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world. The canneries are busy, and the stream below Creek Street's rustic boardwalk bustles with life. Visit the ancient grove of Totem Bight, the largest collection of authentic totem poles anywhere. Make a flight to nearby Misty Fjords--a breathtaking vista of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness and America's newest national monument, or, try a little salmon fishing.
Day 10 : Sitka
When Alaska belonged to Russia, Sitka was the capital and center for its fur trading empire. Today, Sitka's Russian heritage and magnificent setting make it an enchanting destination. The city features a harbor studded with islands, a backdrop of mountains, and spectacular Mt. Edgecumbe, a volcano often compared to Japan's Mt. Fuji. Sitka displays its past in such attractions as St. Michael's Cathedral with its striking onion-shaped dome, the Russian Blockhouse, and world famous New Archangel Dancers. Visit the Historic Park, with a ruined Indian fort where Tlingit Indians battled Russian settlers in 1804.
Day 11 : At Sea
Day 12 : Seward
The city of Seward is located in southern coast Alaska in Kenai Peninsula Borough at the top of the Resurrection Bay. The city of Seward was founded back in 1902 as the end of the Alaska Rail Road which was built 1915-1923. The name of Seward was derived by Abraham Lincoln's secretary of state, who arbitrated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. The city of Seward suffered from 90% of the waterfront industry due to an earthquake in 1964. Due to this earthquake, six feet of the shoreline dropped along with the harbor and fuel docks.
Day 13 : Kodiak
Day 14 : At Sea
Day 15 : Dutch Harbor
Day 16 : At Sea
Day 17 : At Sea
Day 18 : At Sea
Day 19 : At Sea
Day 20 : At Sea
Day 21 : At Sea
Day 22 : Kushiro/JAPAN
Day 23 : Hakodate/JAPAN
Day 24 : At Sea
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Day 26 : Tokyo/JAPAN
Day 27 : Tokyo/JAPAN
Day 28 : Shimizu/JAPAN
Day 29 : Kobe/JAPAN
Famous for its succulent Kobe beef and cosmopolitan flair, this booming port town sits between the Rokko Mountains and Osaka Bay. It contains a remarkable cultural mix of Swiss chalets, Moslem mosques and Russian Orthodox churches tucked between traditional Japanese buildings. A cable car ascends to the summit of Mount Rokko, a national park.
Day 30 : Kobe/JAPAN
Famous for its succulent Kobe beef and cosmopolitan flair, this booming port town sits between the Rokko Mountains and Osaka Bay. It contains a remarkable cultural mix of Swiss chalets, Moslem mosques and Russian Orthodox churches tucked between traditional Japanese buildings. A cable car ascends to the summit of Mount Rokko, a national park.
Day 31 : Hiroshima/JAPAN
Set on a bay in the Inland Sea, Hiroshima was the infamous site of the first atomic bomb explosion of August, 1945. But perhaps the best reason to visit Hiroshima is the enchanting island of Miyajima with its famous Itsukushima Shinto shrine, considered one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. Its famous torii stands just offshore, a tall, vermilion-colored symbol of Japan, which appears to float during high tide.
Day 32 : Miyazaki /JAPAN
Day 33 : At Sea
Day 34 : Ishigaki Isl./JAPAN
Day 35 : Taipei/TAIWAN
Across the Formosa Strait from mainland China is the bustling port of Keelung, on the island of Taiwan. Just 20 miles inland is Taipei, the national capital, one of the most prosperous cities in Asia. Marvel at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, and the National Palace Museum, with its art treasures from Beijing''s Forbidden City.
Day 36 : At Sea
Day 37 : Hong Kong/CHINA
Hong Kong is the cosmopolitan hub of the Far East. This former British colony reverted to Chinese control in 1997, yet the culture-rich atmosphere remains. See the Wong Tai Sin Temple, tour local markets and the floating village of Aberdeen. Take the Tram to the top of Victoria Peak for one of the world''s most exciting views, or cross the harbor aboard one of the famous Star Ferries. After shopping and exploring, enjoy high tea at the favored retreat of many world travelers-the Peninsula Hotel.
Day 38 : At Sea
Day 39 : Nha Trang/VIETNAM
If you were traveling by plane to Nha Trang, this city would give the illusion that it is engulfed by beautiful elevated mountains glazed of green grass with this ideal relaxing city in between. Most of the Vietnamese come to Nha Trang to escape the hectic ways of Ho Chi Minh City. This ideal paradise island is known for its beautiful beaches with the atmosphere of warm temperature all year round. A couple of Nha Trang's famous islands include Hon Tre, Hon Yen, Hon Rua, and Spratly islands.
The city of Nha Trang contains the most beautiful beaches. Once of which is Cana beach which is a stretch of what sands and a couple restaurants that allure travelers. The Natives and visitors make a habit of indulging in the beach atmosphere mainly during the times of 5am - 8am when weather is cool instead of steaming hot. One of its extraordinary features would be the Thanh Long (Green Dragon fruit) orchards. These orchards only grow along the highway to Nha Trang and have grown quite popular.
Day 40 : Ho Chi Minh/VIETNAM
Unfortunately Saigon was unable to escape war since the beginning. Saigon suffered a disturbing record in terms of damages due to the war. The southern area of Saigon was appointed districts and government during 1698 by Mr. Nguyen Huu Canh under the order of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu. Also in 1698, the city of Saigon was officially named. In the year 1772, the city of Saigon began to form starting with the streets being converted from canals.
The city of Saigon is equipped with plenty of sites to allure its visitors as well as its life long natives. The former American Embassy lands right at the top of the list of interest of tourists, in actuality the History Museum should be on the top of the list. This History Museum contains a collation of artifacts dating back 2,000 years in Vietnam's history.
Along with the History Museum, Saigon also features the Unification Place, which was once the Presidential Palace that was utilized by Nguyen Van Thieu for nine years. Many visitors only venture as far as the front gate to take pictures, but those who wonder inside are bound explore floors upon floors of rooms. Saigon entails other accommodations and attractions, but we will leave that discovery for your visit.
Day 41 : Ho Chi Minh/VIETNAM
Unfortunately Saigon was unable to escape war since the beginning. Saigon suffered a disturbing record in terms of damages due to the war. The southern area of Saigon was appointed districts and government during 1698 by Mr. Nguyen Huu Canh under the order of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu. Also in 1698, the city of Saigon was officially named. In the year 1772, the city of Saigon began to form starting with the streets being converted from canals.
The city of Saigon is equipped with plenty of sites to allure its visitors as well as its life long natives. The former American Embassy lands right at the top of the list of interest of tourists, in actuality the History Museum should be on the top of the list. This History Museum contains a collation of artifacts dating back 2,000 years in Vietnam's history.
Along with the History Museum, Saigon also features the Unification Place, which was once the Presidential Palace that was utilized by Nguyen Van Thieu for nine years. Many visitors only venture as far as the front gate to take pictures, but those who wonder inside are bound explore floors upon floors of rooms. Saigon entails other accommodations and attractions, but we will leave that discovery for your visit.
Day 42 : At Sea
Day 43 : Singapore
One of Asia's great success stories, this island republic has merged diverse cultures into a dynamic and thriving nation. Clean, modern and full of green gardens, its neighborhoods reflect the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and European backgrounds of its past. After sampling the legendary shopping, retire to Raffles Hotel's famous bar and toast Maugham, Kipling and Noel Coward with a Singapore Sling.
Day 44 : At Sea
Day 45 : Jakarta/INDONESIA
The Dutch colonial influence is still found in the harbor area of Indonesia's capital. But Jakarta's present-day personality is formed by the millions of Indonesians from distant islands who have sought big-city life, creating a third-world metropolis. You can experience their varied cultures at Taman Mini, "Indonesia in Miniature," a fascinating open-air parkland where tribal houses are built to scale. Then journey back to ancient times at the National Museum, which houses the skull of primitive Java Man.
Day 46 : At Sea
Day 47 : Benoa/denpasar/INDONESIA
Known as the "Island of the Gods," Bali is famous for its shimmering beauty and fascinating culture. Hundreds of Hindu temples, towering mountains and verdant rice terraces form a spectacular backdrop to the charm of the Balinese people. Here are mysterious volcanic lakes and jungle-shrouded volcanoes, wondrous ancient temples, fabulously creative painters and wood-carvers, and the legendary dancers who
Day 48 : Benoa/denpasar/INDONESIA
Known as the "Island of the Gods," Bali is famous for its shimmering beauty and fascinating culture. Hundreds of Hindu temples, towering mountains and verdant rice terraces form a spectacular backdrop to the charm of the Balinese people. Here are mysterious volcanic lakes and jungle-shrouded volcanoes, wondrous ancient temples, fabulously creative painters and wood-carvers, and the legendary dancers who
Day 49 : At Sea
Day 50 : At Sea
Day 51 : Darwin
Named after evolutionist Charles Darwin, this tropical city on the top end of Australia is a former frontier town with a rough-and-tumble past. Darwin's growth was achieved back in 1871 with the discovery of gold at Pine Creek, and today a number of historic buildings from that era remain. Darwin is also the center of the aboriginal community, the world's oldest culture. From here, you can visit Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned not only for its Australian wildlife but Aboriginal rock art.
Day 52 : At Sea
Day 53 : At Sea
Day 54 : Port Moresby/PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Day 55 : Alotau/PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Day 56 : At Sea
Day 57 : Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef city of Cairns is the northernmost city of Queensland and is located amidst endless stretches of white sandy beach, attracting visitors from around the world. Although Cairns is the scuba-diving capital of the Great Barrier Reef, you can also wander along the Esplanade, with its remarkable views over Trinity Bay, or explore the Heritage Walk with its fascinating insights into the city's history.
Day 58 : Townsville
Day 59 : At Sea
Day 60 : At Sea
Day 61 : Sydney
Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.
Day 62 : Sydney
Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.
Day 63 : At Sea
Day 64 : At Sea
Day 65 : Bay Of Islands
Day 66 : Auckland
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
Day 67 : Auckland
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
Day 68 : Rotorua
Day 69 : Napier
Day 70 : Picton
Day 71 : Lyttelton
New Zealand is such a diverse and dynamic country that you must visit a variety of regions to truly get a taste of the wonder that awaits.Christchurch is a glorious location, full of great restaurants, beautiful beaches, and outstanding museums.The gardens and cultural centers are fantastic, and the greater Christchurch area stretches from the Southern Alps all the way to the Pacific Ocean.The wide array of outdoor activities is one of the best features of Christchurch, and from kayaking to golf, and from sailing to mountain biking, The Mainland has it all.
Day 72 : Dunedin
Dunedin is actually a collection of small towns, great sights, and enjoyable atmospheres.The flora and wildlife are plentiful, and Dunedin is loaded with wonderful historic buildings and fabulous architecture.
Day 73 : At Sea
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Day 77 : Melbourne
Australia's "Garden City" rejoices in its greenery, from the Fitzroy Gardens to the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Hiding behind the sky-scrapers along the Yarra River are the graceful 19th-century mansions of the city's Gold Rush years. Sample one of the sixty different international cuisines, which make Melbourne the food capital of Australia.
Day 78 : Melbourne
Australia's "Garden City" rejoices in its greenery, from the Fitzroy Gardens to the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Hiding behind the sky-scrapers along the Yarra River are the graceful 19th-century mansions of the city's Gold Rush years. Sample one of the sixty different international cuisines, which make Melbourne the food capital of Australia.
Day 79 : Burnie
Declared a city in 1988, this major deepwater port has an interesting past of ups and downs. Originally established in 1827 as a town to provide service to local farm areas, it remained small until tin was discovered in the 1880s. This lead up to the laying of the Emu Bay Railway which linked Burnie to the west coast mining towns of Zeehan and Rosebery. The mining eventually slowed down, but the town of Burnie continued on with the building of a major paper mil in 1938, which has scaled back its operations since then.
Day 80 : At Sea
Day 81 : Sydney
Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.