Holland America Line is offering a first-ever roundtrip sailing to Japan from Seattle, departing on September 1, 2024. The 53-day “Majestic Japan” Legendary Voyage will immerse passengers in the culture and beauty of Japan, with overnight stays in Yokohama (Tokyo) and Kobe, as well as stops in 13 other Japanese port cities.

Passengers will also have the opportunity to explore remote ports in Alaska and the Pacific Islands, and enjoy enriching onboard programs, entertainment, and dining.

Some of the highlights of the itinerary include:

• Breathtaking views of glaciers along Alaska’s Inside Passage and Stephens Passage
• Visits to Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor (through the Aleutian Islands)
• Immersions in the Japanese port cities of Kushiro, Hakodate, Yokohama (Tokyo), Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kanmon Straight, Fukuoka (Hakata), Sakaiminato, Toyama, Kanazawa, Nagasaki, Ishigaki Island, and Naha
• Scenic cruise around Iwo Jima and Midway Island
• Visits to sites important to World War II history, including the Children’s Peace Monument and Hiroshima Peace Memorial
• Extra time in Yokohama (Tokyo) and Kobe through overnight stays
• Volcano views and stops in Nawiliwili and Kauai, and an overnight in Honolulu

This cruise is a great learning opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of Japan, as well as other destinations in Alaska and the Pacific Islands.