| Cruise Line |
Silversea Cruises |
| Ship |
Silver Muse |
| Destination |
Asia |
| Nights |
18 |
| Departure Date |
03 May 2021 |
| Description |
18 Night cruise departing from Tokyo to Vanvouver onboard Silver Muse.
From the undefinable city of Tokyo to the placid beauty of the Canadian frontier, cross the Pacific Ocean via America’s 49th state. A visit to past and present splendours of Petropavlovsk will have you crossing Russia off your destination bucket list, before the massive glaciers of Alaska hove into view. Underpinned by endemic wildlife and days at sea, this is a journey that will thrill, chill and fill you with delight.
Highlights of this cruise:
Tokyo
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.
Muroran
Located in southwestern Hokkaido, about 130km south of Sapporo, Muroran runs along the coast and takes up most of the peninsula area. The southwest coast of the peninsula is formed of huge 100 m cliffs and faces Uchiura Bay, while southeastern coast of the peninsula meets the Pacific Ocean. The large, deep, water port dates from 1872 made the city an industrial hub and the town’s nickname “the city of steelâ€, gives you more or less a feel for what one can expect. Despite not being a tourist hotspot, visitors can expect an authentic taste of Japan that is undiluted. Natural splendour abounds, 5 km from the port will find you at the foot of Cape Chikyu. Hike the 147 metres to the observatory on to witness some stunning vistas across the arching Pacific Ocean or travel to the Jigoku-Dani Hot Springs. Known as “Hell Valley†because of the bubbling, sulphuric, waters, the 24-acre natural park is also home to the famous Jacuzzi loving snow monkeys.
Kushiro
Kushiro, known as the "town of mist", is situated in the south eastern part of Hokkaido. With about 200,000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in the region and the base for deep-sea fishing. The marine products industry of Kushiro has flourished since the early 20 th century and many streets of this port town retain features of this era. Thanks to its strategic location on Hokkaido's Eastern Pacific seaboard and the area's only ice free port, Kushiro is experiencing steady growth as an important economic, social and cultural centre. A literary atmosphere can be attributed to the poet and novelist Takuboku Ishikawa, who lived here in the early 20th century.
Petropavlovsk (Kamchatsky)
The Kamchatka Peninsula is part of the Eastern frontier of Russia. Due to its close proximity to the United States, the region has played a strategic role in the defense of Russian territory throughout modern history. As a result, the territory was closed for many years to foreigners and Russians alike. Fortunately, the region's isolated position played a significant role in preserving and protecting its unique wilderness and rich biodiversity. With few roads, most regional transportation is by plane, boat, or helicopter.
Dutch Harbour
The crumpled peaks, and tranquil scenery, of Dutch Harbor belies its history as one of the few places on American soil to have been directly attacked by the Japanese - who bombed the significant US military base here during the Second World War. Located on a string of islands, which loops down into the Pacific from Alaska, a visit to this Aleutian Island destination offers comprehensive military history, and extraordinary ocean scenery. Hike the volcanic, gloriously green landscapes, and look out for wonderful wildlife, like bald eagles, as they survey the surroundings. You can also watch on in awe, as incredible marine mammals crash through the waves just offshore.
Kodiak Island
Today, commercial fishing is king in Kodiak. Despite its small population—about 6,475 people scattered among the several islands in the Kodiak group—the city is among the busiest fishing ports in the United States. The harbor is also an important supply point for small communities on the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula.Visitors to the island tend to follow one of two agendas: either immediately fly out to a remote lodge for fishing, kayaking, or bear viewing; or stay in town and access whatever pursuits they can reach from the limited road system.
Juneau
Juneau, Alaska's capital and third-largest city, is on the North American mainland but can't be reached by road. The city owes its origins to two colorful sourdoughs (Alaskan pioneers)—Joe Juneau and Richard Harris—and to a Tlingit chief named Kowee, who led the two men to rich reserves of gold at Snow Slide Gulch, the drainage of Gold Creek around which the town was eventually built. That was in 1880, and shortly thereafter a modest stampede resulted in the formation of a mining camp, which quickly grew to become the Alaska district government capital in 1906. The city may well have continued under its original appellation—Harrisburg, after Richard Harris—were it not for Joe Juneau's political jockeying at a miner's meeting in 1881. For some 60 years after Juneau's founding gold was the mainstay of the economy. In its heyday the AJ (for Alaska Juneau) Gold Mine was the biggest low-grade ore mine in the world.
Cruise Inside Passage
If it is drama that you are after, then you certainly need look no further that the dramatic beauty of the Inside Passage. With isolated communities nestling in shoreside villages, mountains rising from the tidal waters, seals basking on ice floes and massive glaciers calving with a thunderous snap in the distance, this stretch of water is quite unique. Named after early explorers who were looking for the Northwest Passage (found much further north), cruising the Inside Passage has become a must for any sailing aficionado. Perhaps it is the massive – and advancing – glaciers that look like they have been sculpted by Mother Nature herself that is the draw; or maybe it is the calm waters that are protected from the otherwise enervated Pacific. Or it could be it is the plethora of wildlife that can be spotted above and below the water that will stay with you forever. One thing is certain; this serene stretch of water embodies the best of Alaska.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a delicious juxtaposition of urban sophistication and on-your-doorstep wilderness adventure. The mountains and seascape make the city an outdoor playground for hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and sailing—and so much more—while the cuisine and arts scenes are equally diverse, reflecting the makeup of Vancouver's ethnic (predominantly Asian) mosaic. Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world's most livable cities, and it's easy for visitors to see why. It's beautiful, it's outdoorsy, and there's a laidback West Coast vibe. On the one hand, there's easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, a fabulous variety of beaches, and amazing parks. At the same time, the city has a multicultural vitality and cosmopolitan flair. The attraction is as much in the range of food choices—the fresh seafood and local produce are some of North America's best—as it is in the museums, shopping, and nightlife. |
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| Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 1 |
03/05 |
Tokyo, Japan |
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07:00 PM |
| 2 |
04/05 |
At sea |
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| 3 |
05/05 |
Muroran, Japan |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| 4 |
06/05 |
Kushiro, Japan |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| 5 |
07/05 |
At sea |
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| 6 |
08/05 |
At sea |
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| 7 |
09/05 |
At sea |
|
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| 8 |
10/05 |
At sea |
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| 9 |
11/05 |
Petropavlovsk, Russia |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| 8 |
10/05 |
Date Line Crossing |
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| 9 |
11/05 |
At sea |
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| 10 |
12/05 |
Dutch Harbour, Unalaska, Alaska |
08:00 AM |
02:00 PM |
| 11 |
13/05 |
At sea |
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| 12 |
14/05 |
Kodiak, Alaska |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| 13 |
15/05 |
At sea |
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| 14 |
16/05 |
Sitka, Alaska |
08:00 AM |
04:00 PM |
| 15 |
17/05 |
Juneau, Alaska |
08:00 AM |
03:00 PM |
| 16 |
18/05 |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
10:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
| 17 |
19/05 |
Inside Passage, Alaska |
Cruising |
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| 18 |
20/05 |
Vancouver, BC. Canada |
08:30 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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