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Japan Repositioning via Ketchikan & Kushiro

Ketchikan · Kushiro · Aomori

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

13 nights Seattle Japan 3 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

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

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 13 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Ketchikan · Kushiro · Aomori

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Route logistics

Sails from Seattle

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
Holland America

Noordam

Seattle → Ketchikan → Aomori → Tokyo

Sep 12 · 13 nights

About average

$1,384 inside · $106/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $167/night, with most departures landing in the $132-$179/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$167/night

$2,169 total

Normal range

$132-$179/night

$1,714-$2,323 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,344 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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13 nights · 3 port calls · 10 sea days · 2 countries

3 port calls across United States, Japan · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 13-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Seattle

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Ketchikan

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  3. 3

    Kushiro

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    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.