17 Night Alaska & Japan: Skagway Ketchikan & Hakodate (Vancouver To Tokyo)
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun
October 17, 2025
17 Night Alaska & Japan: Skagway Ketchikan & Hakodate

Norwegian Sun - 10/17/2025

The October 17, 2025 cruise on the Norwegian Sun departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 17 Night Alaska & Japan: Skagway Ketchikan & Hakodate (Vancouver To Tokyo) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Sun sets sail on Friday, Oct 17th and returns on Monday, Nov 3rd.

Cruise Length
17
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
10

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Norwegian Sun - October 17, 2025 - 17 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 17thVancouver, British Columbia
2Oct 18thAt Sea
3Oct 19thKetchikan, Alaska
4Oct 20thIcy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
5Oct 21stSkagway, Alaska
6Oct 22ndAt Sea
7Oct 23rdAt Sea
8Oct 24thAt Sea
9Oct 25thAt Sea
10Oct 26thAt Sea
11Oct 17thCross International Dateline
12Oct 28thAt Sea
13Oct 29thAt Sea
14Oct 30thAt Sea
15Oct 31stKushiro, Japan
16Nov 1stHakodate, Japan
17Nov 2ndAt Sea
18Nov 3rdYokohama (tokyo), Japan
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The Norwegian Sun sails on October 17, 2025 for a 17 Night Alaska & Japan: Skagway Ketchikan & Hakodate (Vancouver To Tokyo). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Yokohama (tokyo), Japan on Nov 3rd at 6:30 AM. During the 18-day journey, the Norwegian Sun will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 10 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Sun Size Infographic

Norwegian Sun

79 k
tonnage
848 ft
length
2001
year built
968
cabins
1,936
passengers
906
crew

NORWEGIAN SUN SIZE

The Sun has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 78,309 gross tons. The ship measures 848 feet (258 meters) in length. Norwegian Sun is included in Norwegian’s Sun Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Sun holds 2,842 passengers. That includes 1,936 cruise vacationers and 906 staff members. The Sun total number of staterooms is 968.

Norwegian Sun Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:78,309 GT
  • Length:848 ft (258 m)
  • Beam:123 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001 - Present
  • Capacity:1,936
  • Crew Members:906
  • Total on Board:2,842
  • Total Staterooms:968
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:330 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Sun age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Sun Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 172025
D:5:00 PM

This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.

Day2
OCT 182025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 192025
United States
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.

Day4
OCT 202025
United States
A:9:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day5
OCT 212025
United States
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

The picturesque town of Skagway is famous for it's hospitality, sightseeing and recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Laughton glacier and Parsons Peak, or take an evening walk across the swinging foot bridge to Yakatania point, where bald eagles and harbor seals fish for supper. No matter what you decide to do, you will be amazed with the sights and activities in and around Skagway.

Day6
OCT 222025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
OCT 232025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
OCT 242025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
OCT 252025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
OCT 262025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

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Day12
OCT 282025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
OCT 292025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
OCT 302025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
OCT 312025
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day16
NOV 12025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

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.

Day17
NOV 22025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day18
NOV 32025
A:6:30 AM

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.