This cruise sails from Vancouver, Canada, through the awe-inspiring Seymour Narrows before stopping in the historic Alaskan towns of Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Skagway, set amid the natural splendor of mountains and glaciers. At Icy Strait Point, soar over dense coastal forest on the world's largest ZipRider, before sailing past the spectacular Hubbard Glacier to reach the charming coastal town of Seward. The fishing harbor of Homer is next, followed by rugged Kodiak Island, a wilderness patrolled by bears, wolves, and moose. Now we have some time at sea to make the most of Crystal Serenity's onboard offerings as we cross the International Date Line, bound for Japan. We arrive in Kushiro, home to wetlands beloved by birds � including the rare red-crowned crane. Over in Hakodate, relax in steaming onsen; in Aomori, admire the apple and cherry orchards set against the Hakkoda Mountains; and in Sendai, discover the remains of a 17th-century castle. Our final stop is Hitachinaka, renowned for its blossom-filled oceanfront park, before we disembark in dynamic Tokyo.