Carnival Luminosa itinerary map for September 20, 2026
Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Luminosa
September 20, 2026
18 Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific

Carnival Luminosa September 20, 2026

The Carnival Luminosa September 20, 2026 cruise departs from San Francisco, California. On this 18 Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific (San Francisco To Yokohama) sailing, the Carnival Luminosa will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Sep 20th and returns on Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026.

Cruise Length
18
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Francisco
California
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
10
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Carnival Luminosa · September 20, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Luminosa cruise ship departing September 20, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,741 ($97 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,775 ($99 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.

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Carnival Luminosa · September 20, 2026

The Carnival Luminosa sails on September 20, 2026 for a 18 Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific (San Francisco To Yokohama). The ship will depart the port of San Francisco, California at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Tokyo, Japan on Oct 8th at 8:00 AM. During the 20-day journey, the Carnival Luminosa will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 10 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

18 Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific (San Francisco To Yokohama)

  • SEP20
    San Francisco, California
    San Francisco, California
    A: — - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP21
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP23
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP24
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • SEP20
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP20
    Cross International Dateline
    Cross International Dateline
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT03
    Otaru (sapporo), Japan
    Otaru (sapporo), Japan
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT04
    Aomori, Japan
    Aomori, Japan
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • OCT05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT06
    Shimizu, Japan
    Shimizu, Japan
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • OCT07
    Kyoto Kobe Japan
    Kyoto Kobe Japan
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • OCT08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT09
    Tokyo, Japan
    Tokyo, Japan
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

September 20, 2026 · 18 Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific (San Francisco To Yokohama)

San Francisco, California
Day 1•Sunday, Sep 20

San Francisco, California

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

San Francisco, California, offers docking at Pier 27. Travelers explore Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Excursions visit Napa Valley wineries. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic bridges and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes cioppino, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like cable car crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ohlone history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Francisco’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic bays, making San Francisco an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 2•Monday, Sep 21

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Tuesday, Sep 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4•Wednesday, Sep 23

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

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Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Day 5•Thursday, Sep 24

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

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Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Day 6•Sunday, Sep 20

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 7•Saturday, Sep 26

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 8•Sunday, Sep 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 9•Monday, Sep 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 10•Tuesday, Sep 29

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cross International Dateline
Day 11•Sunday, Sep 20

Cross International Dateline

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cross International Date Line offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers experience the time shift at sea, gaining or losing a day. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season varies by itinerary, typically warm for Pacific crossings. Photography captures vast ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history and navigation. Light clothing suits the variable climate, while comfortable shoes enhance deck walks. Crossing the Date Line offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of educational briefings and open-sea relaxation, making the Date Line an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 12•Thursday, Oct 1

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 13•Friday, Oct 2

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Otaru (sapporo), Japan
Day 14•Saturday, Oct 3

Otaru (sapporo), Japan

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Otaru (Sapporo), Japan, offers docking at Otaru Port with excursions to Sapporo. Travelers explore Sapporo’s Odori Park and Snow Festival sites. Excursions visit Otaru’s historic canals. Local markets sell miso ramen. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures urban parks and Hokkaido’s coastlines. Dining onboard includes jingisukan, a Hokkaido lamb dish. Souvenirs, like Sapporo beer glasses, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hokkaido’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Otaru’s access to Sapporo offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of urban culture, historic canals, and Hokkaido’s culinary delights, making Otaru an engaging gateway to Japan’s northern island.

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Aomori, Japan
Day 15•Sunday, Oct 4

Aomori, Japan

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Aomori, Japan, docks at Aomori Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute transfers. The city, population 280,000, features the Nebuta Museum, showcasing colorful floats from the August Nebuta Festival. Travelers visit Sannai-Maruyama, a 5-minute drive, for Jomon-era village reconstructions from 3900 BC. Hirosaki Castle, 45 minutes by train, offers cherry blossoms in April. Local markets sell apples and sake. Excursions to Lake Towada, 90 minutes south, include boat rides through volcanic scenery. Peak season April to October; taxis 800-1200 JPY. Dining features scallop miso soup at harbor cafes. Souvenirs include kokeshi dolls.

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At Sea
Day 16•Monday, Oct 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Shimizu, Japan
Day 17•Tuesday, Oct 6

Shimizu, Japan

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Shimizu, Japan, offers docking at Shimizu Port. Travelers explore Mount Fuji viewpoints and Nihondaira’s tea gardens. Excursions visit Shizuoka’s Toro Ruins. Local markets sell wasabi. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Fuji’s slopes and Suruga Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes unagi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Shizuoka history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance garden walks. Shimizu’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making Shimizu an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Fuji region.

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Kyoto Kobe Japan
Day 18•Wednesday, Oct 7

Kyoto Kobe Japan

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Kyoto, Japan, offers a cruise excursion from Kobe Port. Travelers explore Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Excursions visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Local markets sell kaiseki. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures golden pavilions and torii gates. Dining onboard includes sushi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like kimono crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Heian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance shrine walks. Kyoto’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and scenic groves, making Kyoto an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 19•Thursday, Oct 8

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Tokyo, Japan
Day 20•Friday, Oct 9

Tokyo, Japan

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Tolanaro (Fort Dauphin), Madagascar, offers docking at Tolanaro Port. Travelers explore Nahampoana Reserve and Libanona Beach. Excursions include lemur-watching at Berenty Reserve. Local markets sell zebu curry. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Indian Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes romazava, a Malagasy favorite. Souvenirs, like raffia crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsitongambarika history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance reserve walks. Tolanaro’s natural allure offers a vibrant Malagasy stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique wildlife and scenic beaches, making Tolanaro an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

Carnival Luminosa - September 20, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

San Francisco, California

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September

Typical Weather

102°F

Average High

49°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.00in

Daily average

0.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
87 / 100
safer than 87% of all cruises
87
7
/ 10
San Francisco, California
San Francisco
Travelers in San Francisco should stay vigilant and secure belongings, especially in areas like the Tenderloin, to enhance safety.
8
/ 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.
9
/ 10
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Icy Strait
Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.
10
/ 10
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier
Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.
9
/ 10
Cross International Dateline
Int'l Dateline
The Cross International Dateline port is generally safe for cruise travelers, primarily involving a secure open ocean crossing.
9
/ 10
Otaru (sapporo), Japan
Otaru
Otaru is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and reliable infrastructure for a worry-free experience.
9
/ 10
Aomori, Japan
Aomori
Aomori offers a safe environment for travelers, featuring low crime rates and efficient tourist facilities for a secure experience.
9
/ 10
Shimizu, Japan
Shimizu
Shimizu, Japan, offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and well-maintained facilities, ensuring a secure visit.
9
/ 10
Kyoto Kobe Japan
Kyoto Kobe
Kyoto and Kobe, Japan, provide a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and strong infrastructure supporting tourism safety.
9
/ 10
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo
Tokyo is exceptionally safe for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and strong security measures despite urban traffic challenges.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Luminosa

⚓ Tonnage

92,720

vs avg 121,145

🛠️ Year Built

2,009

vs avg 2,009

📏 Length (ft)

963

vs avg 992

👥 Passenger Count

2,826

vs avg 4,158

The Luminosa has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 92,720 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet in length. Carnival Luminosa is included in Carnival’s Spirit class. At full capacity, the Carnival Luminosa holds 2,826 passengers. That includes 1,776 cruise vacationers and 1,050 staff members. The Luminosa total number of staterooms is 1,128.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Carnival Luminosa sailing on September 20, 2026?

This is a 18-night cruise itinerary departing from San Francisco, California.

What ports does the Carnival Luminosa visit on the September 20, 2026 cruise?

This route includes san-francisco-california, ketchikan-alaska, icy-strait-point-alaska, cruise-hubbard-glacier, cross-international-dateline, otaru-sapporo-japan, aomori-japan, shimizu-japan, kyoto-kobe-japan, tokyo-japan.

How many sea days are included on this Carnival Luminosa September 20, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 10 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Carnival Luminosa sailing on September 20, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Carnival Luminosa itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.