14-Day ~ Japan & China Knitting Cruise (March 2010)
Princess Cruise Line
China & Japan Explorer
Start Date:
March 6, 2010
End Date:
March 20, 2010
China & Japan Explorer ~ Itinerary
Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Arrival Date:
March 6, 2010
Departure Date: March 6, 2010
Departure Time:
10:00 PM
Tokyo a city everyone should visit. It is considered to be the most stunning city on earth. Visiting Tokyo with experienced travelers sharing a common interest guarantees you'll have a great time with memorable experiences every step of the way.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 7, 2010
Departure Date: March 7, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Osaka, Japan
Arrival Date:
March 8, 2010
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: March 8, 2010
Departure Time:
08:00 PM
Osaka is a mix of old and new. Incredible views, historic sites and a modern flare make Osaka a must see. Known as the "kitchen of Japan" there are thousands of restaurants to tempt your taste buds.
Hiroshima, Japan
Arrival Date:
March 9, 2010
Arrival Time:
09:00 AM
Departure Date: March 9, 2010
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Hiroshima is best known as the target for the first U.S. atom bomb, dropped near the end of World War II. Miyajima Island offers one of the country's most alluring and oldest Buddhist and Shinto shrines. The orange-red Ohtorii is one of Japan's most photographed treasures.
Hakata, Japan
Arrival Date:
March 10, 2010
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: March 10, 2010
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Hakata Bay is a fun port of call on any Japanese itinerary. This port refers to a bay adjacent to Fukuoka City on the Japanese Island of Kyushu. There is much to see and do here so be prepared for a full day ashore.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 11, 2010
Departure Date: March 11, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Vladivostok, Russia
Arrival Date:
March 12, 2010
Arrival Time:
05:30 AM
Departure Date: March 12, 2010
Departure Time:
07:30 PM
Vladivostok is a historical strategic base that has grown into a fair sized city with a large merchant harbor and is a center for whaling and fishing fleets.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 13, 2010
Departure Date: March 13, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 14, 2010
Departure Date: March 14, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Seoul (Incheon), Korea
Arrival Date:
March 15, 2010
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: March 15, 2010
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Incheon is the gateway to Seoul with its 5,000 year history, ancient palaces and traditional pagodas.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 16, 2010
Departure Date: March 16, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Beijing, China
Arrival Date:
March 17, 2010
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: March 17, 2010
Departure Time:
08:00 PM
Beijing is the capital of China and is its most vibrant city. While Shanghai may be compared to New York Beijing is compared to Washington DC. Beijing is not a cruise port since it sits inland 90 miles but in a day you can certainly experience much of what this city has to offer.
Dalian, China
Arrival Date:
March 18, 2010
Arrival Time:
11:00 AM
Departure Date: March 18, 2010
Departure Time:
07:00 PM
Dalian is China's largest port and is an area rich in history and scenic beauty. With both Japanese and Russian influences you will gain a new perspective Chinese Culture.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
March 19, 2010
Departure Date: March 19, 2010
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Shanghai, China
Arrival Date:
March 20, 2010
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: March 20, 2010
Shanghai is spectacular and alive and any trip to this region would not be complete without a stop here. Take a ferry ride and see the spectacular lights, shop for yarn, get a foot massage, have a drink atop the highest hotel in the world, The Grand Hyatt in Pudong or walk the Bund and help some local Chinese tourists practice their English. Everyone here is very friendly and happy to share their culture with you.