Mar 16th - Apr 13th
Holland America Cruise Line
from Tokyo, Japan
The March 16, 2025 cruise on the MS Noordam departs from Tokyo, Japan. On this 28 Night South Korea & Circle Japan Collector (Yokohama Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 29 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Noordam sets sail on Sunday, Mar 16th and returns on Sunday, Apr 13th.
MS Noordam - March 16, 2025 - 28 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Mar 16th | Tokyo, Japan |
2 | Mar 17th | At Sea |
3 | Mar 18th | Kagoshima, Japan |
4 | Mar 19th | Nagasaki, Japan |
5 | Mar 20th | Busan (Pusan), South Korea |
6 | Mar 21st | Jeju City, Jeju-Do, (cheju-Do), South Korea |
7 | Mar 22nd | Incheon (seoul). South Korea |
8 | Mar 23rd | At Sea |
9 | Mar 16th | Cruise Kanmon Straits, Japan |
10 | Mar 25th | Hiroshima, Japan |
11 | Mar 26th | Kochi, Japan |
12 | Mar 27th | Kobe (kyoto), Japan |
13 | Mar 28th | At Sea |
14 | Mar 29th | Shimizu, Japan |
15 | Mar 30th | Yokohama (tokyo), Japan |
16 | Mar 31st | At Sea |
17 | Apr 1st | Kochi, Japan |
18 | Apr 2nd | Kagoshima, Japan |
19 | Apr 3rd | Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan |
20 | Apr 4th | Busan (Pusan), South Korea |
21 | Apr 5th | At Sea |
22 | Apr 6th | Kanazawa, Japan |
23 | Apr 7th | At Sea |
24 | Apr 8th | Akita, Japan |
25 | Apr 9th | Otaru (sapporo), Japan |
26 | Apr 10th | Aomori, Japan |
27 | Apr 11th | Hakodate, Japan |
28 | Apr 12th | At Sea |
29 | Apr 13th | Yokohama (tokyo), Japan |
Holland America Cruise Line
The MS Noordam was built in 2006 and is amoung Holland America's 22 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.
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.
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.
One of Japan's most historic cities, Nagasaki was a major port, trading with the Portuguese and Dutch in the 16th century. On a hill overlooking the bay, beautiful Glover Mansion, the setting of Madame Butterfly, is typical of the fine homes built by wealthy foreign residents. But a famous Chinese temple and numerous fine Korean and Chinese restaurants reveal Nagasaki's ancient ties with Korea and China.
Pusan is South Korea's second largest city and largest port, handling most of the nation's foreign trade. Lying at the head of the Naktong River basin, it has served as a main southern gateway to Korea from Japan. Historic landmarks include the Kyongbok Palace, built in 1394 by the first monarch of the Yi dynasty; the Changdok Palace, containing many valuable relics; and the Toksu Palace, which houses the National Museum and Art Gallery.
Korea's largest island, Cheju is of volcanic origin and rises to c.6,400 ft in Halla-san, an extinct volcano. The island was often used as a place of exile. After the Korean War it became a haven for refugees. It is currently an important resort and honeymoon destination, maintaining several air connections and ferry links with Japan.
Seoul is mega-modern and appealingly ancient. Flattened in the Korean War, most of the city has been rebuilt since the 1950s. Peeking out from among the 12-lane freeways, overshadowed by high-rises, Seoul has a hidden history of centuries-old temples, palaces, pagodas and pleasure gardens. It also has cheap accommodation, excellent public transport and cultural experiences aplenty, and that's why most visitors to South Korea never get past its city limits.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Set on a bay on the Inland Sea, Hiroshima was the infamous site of the first atomic bomb explosion of August, 1945. But perhaps the best reason to visit Hiroshima is the enchanting island of Miyajima with its famous Itsukushima Shinto shrine, considered one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. Its famous torii stands just offshore--a tall, vermilion-colored symbol of Japan that appears to float during high tide.
Famous for its succulent Kobe beef and cosmopolitan flair, this booming port town sits between the Rokko Mountains and Osaka Bay. Home to many foreigners, this commercial center is the most international in western Japan, containing a remarkable architectural mix of Swiss chalets, Muslim mosques, and Russian Orthodox churches, tucked between traditional Japanese buildings.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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.
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.
Pusan is South Korea's second largest city and largest port, handling most of the nation's foreign trade. Lying at the head of the Naktong River basin, it has served as a main southern gateway to Korea from Japan. Historic landmarks include the Kyongbok Palace, built in 1394 by the first monarch of the Yi dynasty; the Changdok Palace, containing many valuable relics; and the Toksu Palace, which houses the National Museum and Art Gallery.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.