Celebrity Solstice
March 28, 2028

Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan, offers docking at Yokohama Port with excursions to Tokyo. Travelers explore Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing. Excursions visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Local markets sell yakitori. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures neon streets and Tokyo Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes sushi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like ukiyo-e prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Edo history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Yokohama’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and modern cityscapes, making Yokohama an engaging destination.

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.

Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, has docking at Yatsushiro Port. Travelers explore Kumamoto Castle’s samurai history. Excursions visit Suizenji Garden’s landscapes. Local markets sell horse sashimi. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms. Photography captures castle towers and gardens. Dining onboard includes tonkotsu ramen, a Kyushu favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover samurai history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance castle tours. Kumamoto’s historic allure offers a vibrant Japanese stop, blending heritage with scenic beauty.

Busan, South Korea, in the southeast, sits on the Korea Strait, facing the Sea of Japan. The port is near Jagalchi Fish Market, where fresh seafood is sold daily. Haeundae Beach offers urban waterfront access, while Beomeosa Temple, in the forested hills, provides cultural history. The Gamcheon Culture Village, with colorful houses, draws visitors for its art and narrow alleys. Busan’s port history as a trading hub is evident in its maritime museum. The nearby Nakdong River Estuary is a birdwatching site, and the city’s coastal cliffs offer walking trails with ocean views.

Fukuoka, Japan, offers docking at Hakata Port. Travelers explore Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine’s historic gardens. Excursions visit Canal City’s vibrant shopping complex. Local markets sell hakata ramen. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures shrine architecture and modern cityscapes. Dining onboard includes tonkotsu ramen, a local specialty. Souvenirs, like furoshiki cloths, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover Kyushu’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance shrine visits. Fukuoka’s blend of ancient shrines and modern vibrancy provides a dynamic Japanese stop, immersing travelers in its rich cultural heritage and lively urban energy.

Oknha Tey Village, Cambodia, has docking at a Mekong River port. Travelers explore silk-weaving workshops and local pagodas. Excursions visit Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace. Local markets sell fish amok. The peak season, November to March, brings dry weather for village tours. Photography captures riverside life and traditional crafts. Dining onboard includes lok lak, a Cambodian dish. Souvenirs, like silk scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Khmer culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Oknha Tey’s artisanal charm offers a serene Cambodian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of traditional crafts, cultural heritage, and Mekong scenery, making Oknha Tey an engaging destination for exploring Cambodia’s rural life and artistry.

Kobe, Japan, has docking at Kobe Port with excursions to Kyoto. Travelers explore Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Excursions visit Arashiyama’s bamboo forest. Local markets sell matcha sweets. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms. Photography captures temples and gardens. Dining onboard includes kaiseki, a Japanese multi-course meal. Souvenirs, like sensu fans, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kyoto’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance temple tours. Kobe’s access to Kyoto offers a profound Japanese stop, blending heritage with cultural richness.

Returning to Kobe (kyoto) — see Day 10 above for port info.

Returning to Yokohama (tokyo) — see Day 1 above for port info.