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.
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Vancouver, Canada |
Set between mountains and sea, Vancouver boasts endless cultural and natural riches. |
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Scenic Cruising: The Inside Passage |
The Inside Passage winds through a fjord-like maze of snowcapped mountains and emerald islands. |
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Ketchikan, United States |
Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles. |
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Sitka, United States |
Scenic Sitka is a fascinating mix of Tlingit and Russian culture. |
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Icy Strait Point, United States |
A former canning station, Icy Strait Point is steeped in Tlingit heritage. |
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Scenic Cruising: Yakutat Bay |
Yakutat Bay, fed by the Hubbard Glacier, is surrounded by snow-covered mountain slopes. |
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Valdez, United States |
Valdez enjoys a breathtaking setting in a deep-cut fjord in Prince William Sound. |
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Seward, United States |
Seward enjoys a scenic setting, nestled between soaring peaks on Resurrection Bay. |
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Kodiak, United States |
Kodiak, a small city on Alaska’s “Emerald Isle,” is a fascinating blend of Alutiiq and Russian heritage. |
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Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Alaska |
The Gulf of Alaska is surrounded by lush forests, soaring mountains and gleaming glaciers. |
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Dutch Harbor, United States |
Alaska’s scenic Dutch Harbor was once central to the Russian fur trade. |
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Cruise the Bering Sea |
Some 30 species of seabird skim the Bering Sea for sustenance, from the tufted puffin to the albatross. |
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Cross the International Date Line |
Crossing the International Date Line is a time-honored travel milestone long marked by ceremony. |
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Cruise the Bering Sea |
This body of water is named for Danish explorer Vitus Bering, who charted these waters in 1728 under Russian service. |
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia |
Set in scenic hills by the Sea of Okhotsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a fishing center. |
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Cruise the Sea of Okhotsk |
The Okhotsk Sea was named for the first Russian settlement in the Far East. |
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Sapporo (Otaru), Japan |
The cultural center of Hokkaidō, Sapporo is renowned for its traditional cuisine. |
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Sapporo (Otaru), Japan |
Sapporo’s lovely green spaces, shrines and markets are spread at the foot of Mt. Moiwa. |
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Scenic Cruising: Tsugaru Strait |
The Tsugaru Strait is surrounded by the green slopes of Japan’s dramatic coastal mountains. |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Lively capital of the “Land of the Rising Sun,” Tokyo is the cultural heart of Japan. |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Energetic Tokyo is a spellbinding blend of towering skyscrapers and tranquil Shinto shrines. |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Once a tiny fishing village, Tokyo’s history was shaped by emperors and shoguns. |
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Shimizu, Japan |
Watched over by Mt. Fuji’s snowy, symmetrical cone, Shimizu enjoys a dramatic setting. |
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Shimizu, Japan |
Shimizu, long a thriving harbor town, exports green tea leaves cultivated in nearby hills. |
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Osaka, Japan |
Osaka is home to ancient shrines that draw pilgrims from all over Japan. |
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Hiroshima, Japan |
Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park embodies its residents’ hopes for the future. |
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Hiroshima, Japan |
Resilient Hiroshima has been gloriously rebuilt as a modern, forward-looking city. |
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Beppu, Japan |
Renowned for its mineral-rich hot springs, Beppu is nestled on the island of Kyushu along its namesake bay. |
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Kagoshima, Japan |
Set in the shadow of a towering volcano, Kagoshima’s scenic bay is a sunken caldera. |
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Nagasaki, Japan |
East and West converge in Nagasaki, where Dutch traders resided for two centuries. |
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Cruise the East China Sea |
The East China Sea carried early traders from afar to the shores of Shanghai. |
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Taipei, China |
Taipei exudes an intriguing blend of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences. |
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Cruise the East China Sea |
The East China Sea, one of the four seas of legend, has a storied history. |
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Hong Kong, China |
Hong Kong is home to long-cherished Eastern traditions amid modern Western sensibilities. |
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Hong Kong, China |
Bustling Victoria Harbor, with its stunning vistas, is the heart of Hong Kong. |
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Hong Kong, China |
Traditional sampans and modern yachts ply the scenic waters of Hong Kong’s sheltered Victoria Harbor. |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
The South China Sea was once called the Sea of Cham after the maritime kingdom of Champa that ruled Southeast Asia before the 16th century. |
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam |
According to local lore, Ha Long Bay’s magnificent landscape was created by dragons. |
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam |
Ha Long Bay is a spellbinding canvas of towering limestone karst islands. |
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Hue (Chan May), Vietnam |
Seat of the Nguyen Dynasty for 150 years, Hue is home to the grand Imperial City, a rich repository of palaces and temples. |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
Tucked among mainland China, Vietnam and the Philippines, the South China Sea is one of the world’s most important waterways. |
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh city exudes a heady mix of French and Vietnamese cultures. |
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City’s wide boulevards, lined with architectural gems, are reminiscent of Paris. |
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City’s Old Saigon area blends French colonial and Vietnamese architecture. |
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Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Thailand |
The Gulf of Thailand, set amid mountains, is home to Irrawaddy and Chinese white dolphins. |
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Sihanoukville, Cambodia |
The relaxed seaside city of Sihanoukville is perched on the end of a scenic peninsula. |
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Sihanoukville, Cambodia |
With its sandy seashore and turquoise waters, Sihanoukville is a prime Cambodian resort. |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
In the gilded temples of Bangkok, spread throughout the city, Thailand’s Buddha is venerated. |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
Siam of old, Bangkok is beautifully set on the Chao Phraya River. |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
Bangkok is a repository of cherished gold, teak and jade treasures. |
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Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Thailand |
Once known as the Gulf of Siam, the Gulf of Thailand is bordered by Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. |
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Cruise the Java Sea |
The shallow Java Sea was once traversed by the Dutch East India Company. |
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
The magnificent Petronas Towers are the centerpiece of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. |
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Singapore, Singapore |
The world’s only island city-state, Singapore is a sophisticated metropolis. |
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Cruise the Java Sea |
The waters of the Java Sea played an important role in the Allies’ naval defense during World War II. |
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Jakarta, Java, Indonesia |
In Jakarta, timeless traditions including wayang kulit, Javanese shadow puppetry, endure. |
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Jakarta, Java, Indonesia |
Formerly known as Batavia, Jakarta is a rich tapestry of native and colonial traditions. |
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Semarang, Java, Indonesia |
Outside Semarang, the massive pyramidal Borobudur temple attracts countless pilgrims. |
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Surabaya, Java, Indonesia |
The capital of East Java, Surabaya is a diverse patchwork of vibrant cultures. |
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Bali, Indonesia |
A thriving arts scene complements Bali’s lush beauty and magnificent seaside vistas. |
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Bali, Indonesia |
Some of Bali’s revered temples are carved from white coral, harvested from the sea. |
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Lombok, Indonesia |
Rich in Balinese heritage, Lombok was a major outpost of the Dutch East Indies. |
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Komodo, Indonesia |
A magnificent menagerie, Komodo Island is home to its namesake dragon. |
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Cruise the Timor Sea |
The shallow Timor Sea has long been traveled by Indonesia’s indigenous people. |
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Darwin, Australia |
Hub of Australia’s Top End, Darwin is a lively center of arts and culture. |
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Darwin, Australia |
Darwin, a relaxed city, is the largest in Australia’s Northern Territory. |
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Cruise the Arafura Sea |
The Arafura’s seabed, once a dry land bridge between continents, allowed early human migrations. |
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Thursday Island, Australia |
Picturesque Thursday Island was once home to a thriving pearl fishing industry. |
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Cruise the Coral Sea |
The Coral Sea, a paradise for divers, is pure pleasure to cruise. |
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Cairns, Australia |
The seaside resort of Cairns is Australia’s gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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Townsville, Australia |
An inviting urban seaside haven, Townsville is a favorite cultural center. |
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Whitsunday Islands (Airlie Beach), Australia |
Pure-white sands meet cerulean waters in the Whitsundays, an island paradise. |
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Cruise the Coral Sea |
The Coral Sea, a paradise for divers, is pure pleasure to cruise. |
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Brisbane, Australia |
Set on scenic Moreton Bay, Brisbane is a vibrant center for Australian arts and design. |
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Cruise the Australian Coast |
From Aboriginal fishing boats to timber barges, the waters along the Australian Coast have been plied for centuries. |
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Newcastle, Australia |
Newcastle’s coast is graced with high cliffs, sweeping beaches and manmade ocean baths. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Spectacular Sydney is celebrated for its magnificent harbor and iconic Opera House. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Sydney’s The Rocks is an inviting harborside district of restaurants, galleries and shops. |
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Cruise the Gippsland Coast |
Australia’s Gippsland Coast is a picturesque shore of unspoiled landscapes. |
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Melbourne, Australia |
Capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant cultural center. |
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Scenic Cruising: Bass Strait |
The Bass Strait, between Australia and Tasmania, is dotted with more than 100 islands. |
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Tasmania, Australia |
Tasmania is known as the “Apple Isle,” as it is one of the most prominent apple-growing areas in the world. |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
The Tasman Sea was named for the Dutchman who set foot on Tasmania in the 1640s. |
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Scenic Cruising: Foveaux Strait |
The narrow Foveaux Strait separates New Zealand’s South Island and Stewart Island. |
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Dunedin, New Zealand |
Gateway to culture-rich Dunedin, Port Chalmers lies on picturesque Otago Harbor. |
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Christchurch, New Zealand |
British-flavored Christchurch fans out at the feet of the Southern Alps. |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
New Zealand’s capital of Wellington is splendidly set between mountains and sea. |
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Napier, New Zealand |
Napier is a rich cultural center and gateway to a thriving wine-growing region. |
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Rotorua, New Zealand |
Tauranga occupies a stunning setting between a sweeping bay and Mt. Maunganui. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Rich in heritage, Auckland is the cultural capital of New Zealand’s North Island. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Nestled between the Waitematā and Manukau Harbors, Auckland enjoys a rich boating culture. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
