Travellers can take a cruise from Vancouver to Japan departing this fall, which is 50 per cent off right now.
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a massive discount on its repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo departing on Friday, Oct. 17, that includes several stops in Alaska before arriving at the Land of the Rising Sun.
After departing from Canada Place on Friday, Oct. 17, the cruise spends one day at sea before visiting three stops in Alaska, including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, and Skagway.
The ship sails for four days across the Pacific before sailing across the international Dateline on Monday, Oct. 27.
After three more days at sea, the cruise visits Kushiro, Japan on Friday, Oct. 31 (Halloween).
On Saturday, Nov. 1, passengers can disembark in another popular Japanese destination, Hakodate.
Finally, the cruise has one more day at sea before passengers disembark in Tokyo on Monday, Nov. 3.
The ship is the four-star Norwegian Sun, which includes four pools, five hot tubs, a basketball court, a video arcade, a spa, and much more.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Fri., Oct.17 | Vancouver | 5 p.m. | |
| Sat., Oct.18 | At Sea | ||
| Sun., Oct. 19 | Ketchikan | 7 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Mon., Oct. 20 | Icy Strait Point | 9 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Tues., Oct. 21 | Skagway | 7 a.m. | 5 p.m. |
| Wed., Oct. 22 | At Sea | ||
| Thurs., Oct. 23 | At Sea | ||
| Fri., Oct. 24 | At Sea | ||
| Sat., Oct. 25 | At Sea | ||
| Mon., Oct. 27 | Int. Dateline | ||
| Tues., Oct. 28 | At Sea | ||
| Wed., Oct. 29 | At Sea | ||
| Thurs., Oct. 30 | At Sea | ||
| Fri., Oct. 31 | Kushiro | 7 a.m. | 5 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 1 | Hakodate, Japan | 8 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Sun., Nov. 2 | At Sea | ||
| Mon., Nov. 3 | Tokyo (Yokohama) | 7:30 a.m. |
Cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo
An interior cabin costs $2,525.16 or $1,262.58 per person (in Canadian funds). This is half the price of what the cruise regularly costs if it were priced in U.S. dollars. However, Norwegian is also offering a special promotion for Canadian travellers, making the Canadian dollar on par with the U.S dollar (about a 30 per cent discount) (see slides two and three).
The total cost of the cruise works out to $74.27 per person, per day.
Not only does that cost include your transportation on a beautiful five-star vessel, but it also includes meals, entertainment, snacks, and lodging.
Norwegian also highlights its "More at Sea" program, offering the following packages to help passengers save on costs that aren't included in the cruise fare. You can choose between:
- Free, unlimited open bar: Enjoy all the spirits and cocktails, wines, draft beer, juice, and pop for all guests 21 years or older.
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Free specialty dining: Enjoy meals at the specialty dining venues for free
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Free excursions: Receive US$50 for shore excursion credit per tour
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Free WIFI package: Stay connected to the internet you can use throughout the ship.
Flight home to Vancouver from Japan
Travellers must also book a one-way flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) sometime after the cruise wraps up. It's not recommended to fly home the day you disembark, simply because the voyage is long and any delays could disrupt your plans. Beyond that, the Japanese capital is one of the world's most popular travel destinations, with many things to see and do, as well as unique places to shop, eat, and stay.
A flight back to Vancouver on Japan Airlines' self-described "basic" carrier Zipair costs roughly $446 on several dates following the final day of the cruise.
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Book your cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line online.
Flight prices may change quickly based on seat availability. If you want to secure a price, book the ticket right away (some airlines and travel suppliers allow you to hold seats, although you will need to confirm). Prices shown in this travel deal were available at the time of writing and may not be available when you look for them.
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