Explora Cruises luxury itinerary
Explora III August 31-September 26 2028 Cruise & Offers
Vancouver to Tokyo
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Explora III · August 31-September 26 2028
Ports & destination experiences
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Published journey: A Journey from Alaska’s Wild Frontiers to Japan’s Northern Shores
Aug 31, 2028 · Sep 9, 2028 Vancouver
About Vancouver
Vancouver is a published Explora Journeys destination in Canada. The official itinerary characterises the call as Vaunted Vancouver, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Vancouver has 2 published calls in Canada from Vancouver to Tokyo. The destination appears once here while every separate date and time remains listed below. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Aug 31, 2028 — Depart 17:00 · Docked · Embarkation
- Sep 9, 2028 — Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 1, 2028 · Sep 8, 2028 · Sep 10, 2028 · Sep 12, 2028 · Sep 14, 2028 · Sep 16, 2028 · Sep 17, 2028 · Sep 19, 2028 · Sep 20, 2028 · Sep 21, 2028 · Sep 25, 2028 At Sea
At sea aboard Explora III
These are published sea days rather than destination calls. Their dates and positions remain grouped in the verified route below. No port, arrival time, shore programme, onboard event, or activity is inferred. Deluxe Cruises can help place the sea days in the overall voyage plan and review current sailing details.
Sailing context: These 11 published days at sea are grouped once for the Explora III itinerary from Vancouver to Tokyo. Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.
Published schedule
- Sep 1, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 8, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 10, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 12, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 14, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 16, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 17, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 19, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 20, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 21, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
- Sep 25, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
Destination Experiences
No shore programme applies to a published sea day. Deluxe Cruises can help with the voyage, suite, and pre-cruise planning details.
Sep 2, 2028 Ward Cove (Ketchikan)
About Ward Cove (Ketchikan)
Ward Cove (Ketchikan) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Wild & Wonderful Ward Cove, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Ward Cove (Ketchikan) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows At Sea and precedes Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.
Published schedule
- Sep 2, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00 · Tender
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 3, 2028 Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
About Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) is listed by Explora Journeys as a named transit or passage, not as a conventional city call. Its position is preserved exactly within the published route. No arrival, departure, or shore programme is inferred beyond the source schedule. Travelers should use the details below and request current voyage guidance from Deluxe Cruises.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Ward Cove (Ketchikan) and precedes Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.
Published schedule
- Sep 3, 2028 — Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00 · Tender
Destination Experiences
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Sep 4, 2028 Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord
About Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord
Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) and precedes Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.
Published schedule
- Sep 4, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00 · Tender
Destination Experiences
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Sep 4, 2028 Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier)
About Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier)
Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Sailing Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord and precedes Juneau in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 4, 2028 — Arrive 14:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
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Sep 5, 2028 Juneau
About Juneau
Juneau is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Capital Call on Juneau, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Juneau has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier) and precedes Sitka (Baranof Island) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.
Published schedule
- Sep 5, 2028 — Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00 · Tender
Destination Experiences
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Sep 6, 2028 Sitka (Baranof Island)
About Sitka (Baranof Island)
Sitka (Baranof Island) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Sensational Sitka, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Sitka (Baranof Island) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Juneau and precedes Prince Rupert (Kaien Island) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 6, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
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Sep 7, 2028 Prince Rupert (Kaien Island)
About Prince Rupert (Kaien Island)
Prince Rupert (Kaien Island) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Canada. The official itinerary characterises the call as Wild History in Prince Rupert, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Prince Rupert (Kaien Island) has one published call in Canada from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Sitka (Baranof Island) and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 7, 2028 — Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
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Sep 11, 2028 Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island)
About Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island)
Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Fishing for Ketchikan, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows At Sea and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.
Published schedule
- Sep 11, 2028 — Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00 · Tender
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 13, 2028 Seward
About Seward
Seward is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Alaskan Adventures in Seward, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Seward has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows At Sea and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 13, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 15, 2028 Dutch Harbor (Unalaska)
About Dutch Harbor (Unalaska)
Dutch Harbor (Unalaska) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United States. The official itinerary characterises the call as Off the Hook in Unalaska, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Dutch Harbor (Unalaska) has one published call in United States from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows At Sea and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 15, 2028 — Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 22, 2028 Kushiro
About Kushiro
Kushiro is a published Explora Journeys destination in Japan. The official itinerary characterises the call as Kushiro: Nature’s Quiet Stage, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Kushiro has one published call in Japan from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows At Sea and precedes Aomori in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 22, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 23, 2028 Aomori
About Aomori
Aomori is a published Explora Journeys destination in Japan. The official itinerary characterises the call as Quiet Charms of Aomori, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Aomori has one published call in Japan from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Kushiro and precedes Hakodate in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 23, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 24, 2028 Hakodate
About Hakodate
Hakodate is a published Explora Journeys destination in Japan. The official itinerary characterises the call as Hakodate: Where Horizons Meet, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Hakodate has one published call in Japan from Vancouver to Tokyo. It follows Aomori and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 24, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Sep 26, 2028 Tokyo
About Tokyo
Tokyo is a published Explora Journeys destination in Japan. The official itinerary characterises the call as Timeless Tokyo, Electric Energy, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.
Sailing context: On this Explora III itinerary, Tokyo has one published call in Japan from Vancouver to Tokyo. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.
Published schedule
- Sep 26, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · Docked · Disembarkation
Destination Experiences
Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.
Schedule source status: Dates, sea days, port codes, published arrival and departure times, and dock or tender status are transcribed from the official Explora journey detail page.
A closer look at this sailing
Vancouver to Tokyo aboard Explora III
On August 31-September 26 2028, Explora III sails 26 nights from Vancouver to Tokyo. The published route brings together Ward Cove (Ketchikan), Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord, Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier), creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 27 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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