Cannery building in Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Icy Strait Point

Carnival Journeys

18-Day Alaska & Japan Transpacific from San Francisco, CA

Carnival Luminosa
Start: San Francisco > Ketchikan >Icy Strait Point >Cruise Hubbard Glacier >Cross International Date Line >Otaru (Sapporo) >Aomori >Shimizu (Mt. Fuji) >Kobe (Kyoto) >End: Yokohama (Tokyo)

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Carnival Journeys

Some take vacations… and some take their vacation further. Carnival Journeys is a limited series of special sailings that’s made to amaze, starting with great destinations and less-traveled routes to get you there. Board a Carnival Journeys cruise and you’re on course for enriching experiences aboard, amazing destinations ashore, classic cruising flair and more.

golden gate bridge in san francisco, california

Day 1: San Francisco

Departs at 6:00 PM
Seaports have always been important throughout history… it’s about more than just the cargo, but the import and export of ideas. You could say that a city’s seaside status almost necessarily creates ...
Lost at the sea

Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
House boats in Ketchikan Alaska

Day 4: Ketchikan

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For more than 100 years, Ketchikan, Alaska has been the gateway to the North. Ketchikan cruises dock along the famed historic waterfront. Check out the flourishing art scene and spectacular totem poles...
Cannery building in Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Day 5: Icy Strait Point

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Icy Strait Point is a sight, alright, for eyes that hunger for the greens of the dense Tongass Forest, the azure waters of Port Frederick, and the spot where these come together. Make landfall here and...
A view of snow capped mountains by Hubbard Glacier

Day 6: Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Cruises to Hubbard Glacier let you to take in one of North America’s largest. At a full 76 miles long and six miles wide, Hubbard Glacier — known as a surge glacier or “galloping glacier” — is definitely...
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Day 7, 8 & 9: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Carnival Splendor at sea

Day 11: Cross International Date Line

Can you time-travel on a cruise? We would have to answer... "Not really, but also kind of yes!" That's because when you cross the International Date Line — located at the Pacific Ocean's own longitude...
Guests dancing to the tune of the band playing onboard a carnival cruise

Day 12 & 13: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
sapporo tv tower overlooking Odori Park

Day 14: Otaru (Sapporo)

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Herring fishing! Coal mining! And would you believe… even music box manufacturing? Otaru, located on the island of Hokkaido, has certainly had a history of boom cycles, but the herring era, when its waters...
lovely view of pink cherry blossom trees in full bloom in aomori, japan

Day 15: Aomori

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Today, many of the best sights to see in Aomori are the natural kind, as much of the man-made history was lost to various 20th Century misfortunes. Yet no one seems to have told the cherry blossoms, apple...
guest toasting with their wine glasses in the dinning room onboard a carnival cruise

Day 16: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
panoramic view of the city of shimizu and mt fiji

Day 17: Shimizu (Mt. Fuji)

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The snowcapped Mount Fuji may just be the single most iconic image of Japan, a breathtaking symbol that towers over the landscape at over 12,000 feet. The active volcano inspires just about everyone who’s...
view of the historic district and skyline in kobe japan

Day 18: Kobe (Kyoto)

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Even if you’ve never been, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kobe — this is the place where the internationally-prized beef is made under famously strict standards. But before Kobe became associated...
guests enjoying a drink while relaxing onboard a carnival cruise

Day 19: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
beautiful view of a lake and a volcano in yokohama, japan

Day 20: Yokohama (Tokyo)

Arrives at 8:00 AM
Yokohama is your gateway to Tokyo, the capital of Japan, considered by many to be one of the greatest cities in the world. Here, visitors will discover an extraordinary mix of modern culture and ancient...
carnival luminosa sets sail at sea

Get to Know Carnival Luminosa

Carnival Luminosa® is new to the Carnival fleet… and we’d say this ship is all set to make a first impression.

Guests setting sail on Carnival Luminosa can expect hospitality and fun that's pure, unmistakable Carnival, with so many fan-favorite onboard features like the flavors of Alchemy Bar®, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and RedFrog® Rum Bar; the entertainment of Playlist Productions, Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club; plus the relaxation of Cloud 9 Spa and Serenity. And when you’re indoors, you can still expect great views and lots of natural light — the ship was built with plenty of windows.

So when you choose to sail on Carnival Luminosa, can we just say… great choice! There’s just one more decision to make: is Australia or Alaska more your cruising style? We ask because this world-traveling ship will kick things off sailings from Australia in the summer months with plenty of itinerary options… before heading to Seattle for a summer of Alaska cruises. And when the ship’s heading from one region to the other, we take the opportunity to sail unique Transpacific itineraries that stop in spots like Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan and more. So, what we’re saying is… with scenery like this, you’re gonna put those windows to good use!