March 30 - 13, 2024
Holland America Line
from Yokohama, Japan
The March 30, 2024 cruise on the MS Westerdam departs from Yokohama, Japan. On this 14 Night Japan Explorer sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Westerdam sets sail on a Saturday (March 30, 2024) and returns on a Saturday (April 13, 2024).
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | March 30, 2024 Saturday | Yokohama, Japan |
2 | March 31, 2024 Sunday | At Sea |
3 | April 1, 2024 Monday | Kobe, Japan |
4 | April 2, 2024 Tuesday | Kochi, Japan |
5 | April 3, 2024 Wednesday | Hiroshima, Japan |
6 | March 30, 2024 Saturday | CRUISE KANMON STRAITS, JAPAN |
7 | April 5, 2024 Friday | Busan, South Korea |
8 | April 6, 2024 Saturday | Sakaiminato, Japan |
9 | April 7, 2024 Sunday | Toyama, Japan |
10 | April 8, 2024 Monday | SAKATA, JAPAN |
11 | April 9, 2024 Tuesday | At Sea |
12 | April 10, 2024 Wednesday | Otaru, Japan |
13 | April 11, 2024 Thursday | Hakodate, Japan |
14 | April 12, 2024 Friday | At Sea |
15 | April 13, 2024 Saturday | Yokohama, Japan |
Holland America Line
The MS Westerdam was built in 2004 and is amoung Holland America's 11 ships in it's fleet. The MS Westerdam is included in the cruise line's Vista Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Westerdam 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 It is the site of Kanazawa Library, founded in 1275, which houses a large collection of historical documents.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!
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...