Ports of call
Explore ports on our current and upcoming voyages, with thoughtfully curated shore experiences led by local experts.
Every port we sail to
Browse every port on one of our voyages. Ports with the most sailings appear first.
Just 30 minutes from Tokyo by train, Yokohama is Japan's great harbor city — think Newark sitting beside Manhattan, but with a skyline all its own. Explore the contemporary Minato Mirai waterfront alongside historic neighborhoods and gardens.
Jeju is a volcanic island of dramatic coastal scenery and UNESCO-listed landscapes, with traditions that include its haenyeo community of women divers.
Tokyo's cruise terminal opens onto one of the world's great cities, where historic districts, gardens, food culture, and a constantly changing skyline can be explored in many different ways.
Beppu is a welcoming coastal city in southern Japan's Kyushu region, famous for its remarkable hot-spring landscape. The city is one of the world's leading geothermal destinations, offering thousands of steaming vents and natural thermal pools. A highlight is the "Jigoku Meguri," or Hell Tour, where visitors can see colorful and powerful hot springs, including bright blue ponds, bubbling mud, and dramatic geyser rising from the ground. Beppu's seaside setting also provides fresh seafood, while the area's volcanic soil produces unique local ingredients.
Busan is the second-largest city in South Korea and is located on the southeastern coast of the country. It is an important economic, cultural, and transportation center, especially known for its beautiful beaches, seafood markets, and busy seaport. From temples with a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere to lively local markets, Busan offers a variety of attractions as well as local specialties such as fresh seafood, spicy pork soup with rice, and Korean fish cakes.
A cosmopolitan harbor known for Kobe beef, the Nada sake district, and neighborhoods shaped by centuries of international exchange. Kobe is also a convenient gateway to Kyoto and the wider Kansai region.
Koshikijima is a remote island group known for dramatic cliffs, clear coastal water, and fishing communities that offer a quieter view of southern Japan.
Sasebo opens the door to Hirado, a historic port where Portuguese traders, Dutch merchants, and Korean artisans once shaped Japan's connection to the wider world. Hilltop castle views, centuries-old Catholic churches built by communities who kept their faith alive through periods of persecution, and nearby Arita — birthplace of the porcelain that 18th-century Europe knew and coveted as "Imari ware" — make this one of the voyage's most layered and memorable calls.
Surrounded by the Pacific, the Kii Mountains, and the Kumano River, Shingu is a gateway to the sacred Kumano pilgrimage landscape and a region rich in seafood and local mountain dishes.
Ancient cedar forests, steep mountains, and exceptional rainfall shape Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage island whose landscape feels primeval.
Fukuoka's historic port district pairs temples and long-standing festivals with energetic shopping streets, waterfront life, and the city's celebrated ramen and yatai food stalls.
Red-brick warehouses, a lively morning market, and the view from Mount Hakodate give this Hokkaido port its distinctive character.
Nagoya brings together castle-town history, major traditions of craft and industry, and regional flavors including hitsumabushi grilled eel.
Shimizu combines a working harbor and celebrated seafood with classic views toward Mount Fuji and access to the pine-lined shore of Miho no Matsubara.
Once a prosperous tide-waiting port, Tomonoura preserves Edo-period streets, its landmark stone lantern, and island-dotted views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Japan's largest coastal sand dunes meet the rugged Sea of Japan shoreline in Tottori, a landscape that feels unlike almost anywhere else in the country.
Akita is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. It sits along the coast and is known for its natural beauty, traditional culture, and relaxed lifestyle. A major highlight is the Akita Kanto Festival in August, where performers balance towering bamboo poles with glowing lanterns, creating a breathtaking night display and showcasing strong local craftsmanship. Akita is also known for excellent rice, high-quality sake, and regional dishes like Inaniwa-udon noodle or kiritanpo.
Aokata is a gateway to the Goto Islands, where a deeply indented coastline, remote island communities, and the region's Christian heritage reveal a less familiar side of Nagasaki Prefecture.
Futami Port is the gateway to Chichijima in the remote Ogasawara Islands, a UNESCO-listed subtropical archipelago known for clear “Bonin Blue” waters, endemic wildlife, and whale and dolphin watching.
Hiroshima pairs the solemn history of Peace Memorial Park with the beauty of the wider Seto Inland Sea and access to Miyajima.
Visit the seaside Oomi-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, where sacred straw ropes face the sea to ward off evil spirits. Venture to Hyuga Cape and Umagase, a breathtaking natural wonder featuring towering cliffs and hexagonal rock formations. The panoramic views from the Skelutcha Viewing Deck offer a thrilling perspective of the Pacific, making it a must-see for nature lovers and photographers alike.
Ibusuki is known for geothermal sand bathing and a volcanic landscape opening onto Kagoshima Bay, a restorative stop shaped by the natural forces of southern Kyushu.
Centuries of overseas exchange have given Nagasaki a layered identity visible in its historic districts, gardens, churches, and harbor.
On the Noto Peninsula, Nanao offers access to Wakura Onsen, sheltered bay scenery, and a region long known for craft, seafood, and coastal traditions.
A rugged peninsula of cliffs, fishing communities, and sweeping Sea of Japan views, Oga is also closely associated with Akita's namahage folklore.
Otaru's canal, stone warehouses, glassmaking traditions, and seafood markets preserve the atmosphere of a Hokkaido trading port.
Japan's first major olive-growing island also offers the Kankakei Gorge ropeway, the nostalgic Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village, and wide views across the Seto Inland Sea.
Tanegashima connects samurai-era history with modern science: the island is known both for the 16th-century arrival of firearms in Japan and for its major space center.
At the southern end of the Amakusa Islands, Ushibuka is a fishing port surrounded by island-dotted seas and a culture shaped by maritime trade.
Yatsushiro opens onto southern Kumamoto, with access to the Kuma River, castle-town history, and the agricultural and coastal landscapes of western Kyushu.
