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
Tokyo, Japan
Explore Japan’s center of education, economics and culture; see local landmarks and shrines.
3
Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait
Sail the Tsugaru Strait, surrounded by the slopes of Japan’s dramatic coastal mountains.
4
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Explore highlights, including the Hokkaidō Shrine or sample culinary specialties and sake.
5
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Sample the nation’s white-chocolate cookies, Shiroi Koibito; experience market culture.
6-7
Sail the Okhotsk Sea
Sail the waters of the Okhotsk Sea, home to one of the world’s most abundant fishing grounds.
8-10
Sail the North Pacific Ocean
Sail the mighty North Pacific Ocean, where the Pacific meets the colder climes of the Arctic.
11
Cross the International Dateline (East)
Journey into “yesterday” and raise a glass to celebrate this time-honored tradition.
12
Sail the Bering Sea
Sail the Bering Sea, named for explorer Vitus Bering, who chartered these waters in 1728.
13
Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska
Sail the Gulf of Alaska, surrounded by lush forests, mountains and gleaming glaciers.
14
Kodiak, Alaska, United States
Uncover 200-plus years of history as you stroll the city; shop for crafts at Bear Town Market.
15
Homer, Alaska, United States
Take in the charming small town atmosphere and natural splendor that Homer has to offer.
16
Seward, Alaska, United States
Browse the Alaska SeaLife Center or learn about dogsledding at this gateway to the Iditarod.
17
Valdez, Alaska, United States
Discover this small fishing town or capture views of glaciers by helicopter, boat or kayak.
18
Scenic Sailing: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
The Hubbard Glacier is one of Alaska's must-see sights; keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
19
Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay
Keep watch for icebergs and calving glaciers as you sail the striking waters of Glacier Bay.
20
Sitka, Alaska, United States
Marvel at the beauty of Mt. Edgecumbe volcano and Sitka Sound; stroll through Totem Park.
21
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:
- - History of Japan
- - Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest
- - The Vikings
- - Oceans in Context—History & Inspiration
- - Islands in History
- - History of Navigation
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
