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Japan Repositioning via Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point & Otaru

Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Otaru · Aomori · Shimizu · Kobe

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers United States and Japan.

18 nights San Francisco Japan 6 ports 12 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

12 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, and Otaru provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

6 ports in 18 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Otaru + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from San Francisco

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Ketchikan · Expect a busy cruise port

Multiple ships and thousands of cruise passengers are common here.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Japan itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Luminosa

San Francisco → Ketchikan → Kobe → Tokyo

Sep 20 · 18 nights

About average

$1,739 inside · $97/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $112/night, with most departures landing in the $104-$128/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$112/night

$2,014 total

Normal range

$104-$128/night

$1,863-$2,303 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,649 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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18 nights · 6 port calls · 12 sea days · 2 countries

6 port calls across United States, Japan · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in San Francisco

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Ketchikan

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  3. 3

    Icy Strait Point

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  4. 4

    Otaru

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Shimizu

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Kobe

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Disembark in Tokyo

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.