October 13 - 27, 2024
Holland America Line
from Yokohama, Japan
The October 13, 2024 cruise on the MS Noordam departs from Yokohama, Japan. On this 14 Night Circle Japan sailing, the ship will visit a total of 13 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Noordam sets sail on a Sunday (October 13, 2024) and returns on a Sunday (October 27, 2024).
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | October 13, 2024 Sunday | Yokohama, Japan |
2 | October 14, 2024 Monday | At Sea |
3 | October 15, 2024 Tuesday | Aomori, Japan |
4 | October 16, 2024 Wednesday | Otaru, Japan |
5 | October 17, 2024 Thursday | Hakodate, Japan |
6 | October 18, 2024 Friday | AKITA, JAPAN |
7 | October 19, 2024 Saturday | At Sea |
7 | October 19, 2024 Saturday | SOKCHO, SOUTH KOREA |
9 | October 21, 2024 Monday | Sakaiminato, Japan |
10 | October 22, 2024 Tuesday | Fukuoka, Japan |
11 | October 13, 2024 Sunday | CRUISE KANMON STRAITS, JAPAN |
11 | October 23, 2024 Wednesday | Kagoshima, Japan |
12 | October 24, 2024 Thursday | Kochi, Japan |
13 | October 25, 2024 Friday | Osaka, Japan |
14 | October 26, 2024 Saturday | Shimizu, Japan |
15 | October 27, 2024 Sunday | Tokyo, Japan |
Holland America Line
The MS Noordam was built in 2006 and is amoung Holland America's 11 ships in it's fleet. The MS Noordam is included in the cruise line's Vista Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Noordam vs all other Holland America ships.
Japan's second largest city and one of its leading seaports, Yokohama belongs to the extensive urban-industrial belt around Tokyo called the Keihin Industrial Zone. The city has four universities; a variety of Christian churches, Shinto shrines, and temples; and numerous parks and gardens, notably Nogeyama Park, which was created after the earthquake of 1923. It is the site of Kanazawa Library, founded in 1275, which houses a large collection of historical documents.
Japan's second largest city and one of its leading seaports, Yokohama belongs to the extensive urban-industrial belt around Tokyo called the Keihin Industrial Zone. The city has four universities; a...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Opened to U.S. ships in 1854 and then in 1857 to general foreign trade, Hokodate was the chief port of Hokkaido until recently replaced by Sapporo. It is linked with Aomori on Honshu by the Seikan Tunnel. A commercial and industrial center, the city's main industries are fishing, shipbuilding, and food processing. Of interest is the Goryokaku, the fort where the Tokugawa shogun made his last stand.
Opened to U.S. ships in 1854 and then in 1857 to general foreign trade, Hokodate was the chief port of Hokkaido until recently replaced by Sapporo. It is linked with Aomori on Honshu by the Seikan...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
This large city is an excursion base from which to explore the wonders of Kyushu, Japan's third largest island. Mount Sakurajima, an active volcano, can be reached by ferry. To the north, Kirishima-Yaku National Park is a scenic area of smoking volcanoes, craters, and lakes. South of the city, Ibusuki, the island's most popular seaside resort, welcomes kimono-clad bathers to its sandy beaches and warm, underwater springs.
This large city is an excursion base from which to explore the wonders of Kyushu, Japan's third largest island. Mount Sakurajima, an active volcano, can be reached by ferry. To the north, Kirishima...
This large, bustling port is the starting point for tours to the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, the cultural fountainheads of classical Japan. Kyoto's Imperial Palace and the shogunal Nijo Castle remain glorious symbols of the power the city held for over 1,000 years. But you may wish to stay in Osaka itself for a few days to experience the delightful cuisine, including okinomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), tako yaki (fried octopus balls, and more.
This large, bustling port is the starting point for tours to the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, the cultural fountainheads of classical Japan. Kyoto's Imperial Palace and the shogunal Nijo Castle...
Shimizu city, a port and fishing center located in Shizuoka Prefecture, exports tea, oranges, and canned food. Shimizu also produces motorcycles, ships, and musical instruments and is home to petroleum and aluminum refineries. Nearby is Miho-no-matsubara, a breakwater famed for its beauty. Located between Tokyo and Osaka, Shimizu is conveniently located for touring central Honshu.
Shimizu city, a port and fishing center located in Shizuoka Prefecture, exports tea, oranges, and canned food. Shimizu also produces motorcycles, ships, and musical instruments and is home to...
Huge department stores brim with shoppers, neon flashes from dusk to dawn, and the entire world pays heed to the slightest fluctuation on the Nikkei Index. From the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine to the fabled Ginza district, 21st-century Tokyo is an intriguing composite of East and West. Japanese houses of wood and paper stand in the shadow of towering steel and mortar. Not far away, one of the world's most impressive sights soars 12,388 feet to its snow-clad peak: Mount Fuji, the majestic symbol of Japan.
Huge department stores brim with shoppers, neon flashes from dusk to dawn, and the entire world pays heed to the slightest fluctuation on the Nikkei Index. From the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine to...