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MSC Explora 3: Vancouver to Tokyo25-night repositioning cruise · Saturday, September 11, 2027

MSC Explora 3
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MSC Explora 3
MSC Explora Journeys
Transpacific
VancouverCanadaTokyoJapan
Sep 11, 2027 -> Oct 6, 2027(25 nights)
From VancouverTo Tokyo
Cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo. Approximate sailing route.VancouverCanadaTokyoJapanApproximate sailing route

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Sep 11, 2027Vancouver, CanadaDepart 17:00
Day 2 · At sea · Sep 12, 2027Time at Sea
Day 3 · Port of call · Sep 13, 2027Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), United StatesArrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 4 · Port of call · Sep 14, 2027Sitka (Baranof Island), United StatesArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5 · Port of call · Sep 15, 2027Sailing the Hubbard Glacier, United StatesArrive 09:00 · Depart 13:00
Day 6 · Port of call · Sep 16, 2027Seward, United StatesArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 7 · At sea · Sep 17, 2027Time at Sea
Day 8 · At sea · Sep 18, 2027Time at Sea
Day 9 · At sea · Sep 19, 2027Time at Sea
Day 10 · At sea · Sep 20, 2027Time at Sea
Day 11 · At sea · Sep 21, 2027Time at Sea
Day 12 · At sea · Sep 22, 2027Time at Sea
Day 13 · At sea · Sep 23, 2027Time at Sea
Day 14 · Port of call · Sep 24, 2027Kushiro, JapanArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 15 · Port of call · Sep 25, 2027Aomori, JapanArrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 16 · At sea · Sep 26, 2027Time at Sea
Day 17 · Port of call · Sep 27, 2027Tokyo, JapanArrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 18 · Port of call · Sep 28, 2027Shimizu, JapanArrive 07:00 · Depart 16:30
Day 19 · Port of call · Sep 29, 2027Kobe, JapanArrive 09:30 · Depart 20:00
Day 20 · Port of call · Sep 30, 2027Kochi, JapanArrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 21 · At sea · Oct 1, 2027Time at Sea
Day 22 · Port of call · Oct 2, 2027Busan, Republic of KoreaArrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 23 · Port of call · Oct 3, 2027Nagasaki, JapanArrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 24 · Port of call · Oct 4, 2027Kagoshima, JapanArrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 25 · At sea · Oct 5, 2027Time at Sea
Day 26 · Disembark · Oct 6, 2027Tokyo, JapanArrive 08:00

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 3
Departs
Vancouver (Pacific - North America)
Arrives
Tokyo (Asia)
Length
25 nights
Month
September
Ports of call
Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), United States · Sitka (Baranof Island), United States · Sailing the Hubbard Glacier, United States · Seward, United States · Kushiro, Japan · Aomori, Japan · Tokyo, Japan · Shimizu, Japan · Kobe, Japan · Kochi, Japan · Busan, Republic of Korea · Nagasaki, Japan · Kagoshima, Japan
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About this voyage: a 25-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 3, sailing from Vancouver to Tokyo as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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Vancouver cruise port guide

Terminal and location
Canada Place is Vancouver’s cruise terminal. The port’s passenger guide explains baggage, check-in and screening; follow signs and your cruise line’s instructions on arrival.
Airport and transport
TransLink’s visitor guide explains the Canada Line connection between Vancouver International Airport and downtown. Check your final station-to-terminal connection with luggage, or arrange a direct transfer.
Before embarkation
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Explore MSC Explora 3: Vancouver to Tokyo

This 25-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Vancouver, Canada, on September 11, 2027 and arrive in Tokyo, Japan, on October 6, 2027. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

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MSC Explora 3: Vancouver to Tokyo: questions and answers

When does this MSC Explora 3 cruise sail?
The listed departure is September 11, 2027 from Vancouver. The listed arrival is October 6, 2027 in Tokyo, after 25 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Vancouver and ends in Tokyo. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
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