Bering Sea Cruise Guide
Bering Sea cruises sail between Vancouver and Tokyo and bring you right across the northernmost expanse of the Pacific on a journey full of adventure and luxury. This voyage combines the wilds of Alaska with long, relaxing days at sea, and incredible stops throughout Japan, where you’ll be immersed in a completely different culture and a landscape of intricate temples, exquisitely manicured gardens, and in Tokyo, the pulse of big city life.
On a Bering Sea cruise, you’ll get the chance to enjoy the cosmopolitan Canadian city of Vancouver, as well as quaint Ketchikan, Alaska’s salmon capital, famous for its unmatched collection of indigenous totems. In Japan, take in the breathtaking views of Mount Hakodate during a stop in Sapporo. Watch a traditional geisha performance in Tokyo, and walk through the sacred Sannai-Maruyama ruins in Aomori. There’s no limit to the adventures you can experience on a Bering Sea cruise with Celebrity.
Bering Sea Cruise Highlights
Alaskan Indigenous Heritage
During your stop in Ketchikan, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and explore the rich heritage of Alaska’s indigenous people. Visit the Totem Heritage Center to see one of the world’s largest collections of totem poles and walk through the forested Path of the Totems to see over 30 that have been restored to their original condition. Take a guided canoe tour through Tongass National Forest, where you can learn about the plants and wildlife that make this temperate rainforest so unique.
Japanese Culture
Your Bering Sea cruise will give you the opportunity to discover some of the rich culture that makes Japan so special. Visit Mt. Fuji, considered by practitioners of Shinto to be sacred, and stroll through the exquisitely manicured gardens of the Kawasaki Daishi temple complex. In Aomori, listen to an evocative koto performance, which is a string-based instrument that has been played in Japan for over a thousand years.
Tokyo City Life
In Tokyo, you will find an urban setting like no other with an intricate, layered history of both traditional and dazzlingly contemporary architecture. See famous landmarks such as the Ginza District, Tokyo Tower, and Meiji Shrine. Enjoy the city’s contrasts, from the bustle of the famous Shibuya Crossing to the tranquil Imperial Palace East Gardens. Explore the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum to learn about traditional Japanese buildings.
Bering Sea Cruise Ports
Bering Sea Cruise Itineraries
Sail across the Bering Sea, the northernmost section of the Pacific, on a 14-night cruise with Celebrity Cruises. You’ll sail between Vancouver and Tokyo, visiting Ketchikan in Alaska as well as the Japanese ports of Sapporo (Muroran) and Aomori. You’ll spend a total of 11 days at sea during this itinerary.
Itineraries
Why Cruise to the Bering Sea With Celebrity Cruises
While crossing the Pacific on a Bering Sea cruise, you’ll have 11 blissful days at sea to discover the finest that Celebrity has to offer. Sip a glass of your favorite wine at Cellar Masters before heading to the Rooftop Terrace for sunset. Enjoy a suite as part of The Retreat, and dine at Luminae. Visit the Fitness Center to burn off some calories, and have a relaxing swim at the adults-only Solarium.
On a Bering Sea cruise, you’ll visit cultural heritage sites in both Alaska and Japan. Shop for local art at the galleries on Ketchikan’s colorful Creek Street. Enjoy the views of the city skyline, mountains, and sea from Vancouver’s Stanley Park. Stroll through Aomari’s Shinsen Ichiba seafood market and Tokyo’s bustling Akihabara district. Bering Sea cruises offer an unforgettable way to explore some of the Pacific's best, and Celebrity brings it to you with award-winning service.
