Cruising to the Ends of the Earth

In Alaska, the Royal Princess docks in the small city of Ketchikan, where towering evergreens meet mist-shrouded mountains. Two of the ship's crew take part in a show celebrating the traditional skills and daring feats of North America's logging heritage. In Aomori in northern Japan, guests immerse themselves in the ritual of bathing in mountain hot springs.

The Diamond Princess glides into Yokohama port, a global gateway to Tokyo, and two of the ship's British dancers experience this modern metropolis for the very first time. In the rugged wilderness of Alaska, crew members are disembarking in the state capital, Juneau, where rivers, streams and creeks provide the perfect breeding ground for Alaskan salmon.

The Diamond Princess docks in stunning Kagoshima, the home of Japan's most active volcano, Sakurajima. Three of the ship's guests are on a voyage of discovery that takes them to a sacred shrine. In the wilds of Alaska, the Discovery Princess drops anchor in the tiny city of Ketchikan, where guests are embarking on an off-road adventure through the rugged and untamed Tongass National Forest.

The Discovery Princess charts a course towards Alaska's Snow Passage, an extraordinary waterway known for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Naturalist Michael brings his wealth of experience and passion for nature to aid the excited guests in spotting whales, bald eagles and sea lions, while two of the crew search for gold in an old mine. Across the world in Japan, the joy and community spirit of the summer festival season is brought on board the top decks of the Diamond Princess as the crew to don traditional robes and perform a Japanese dance for the passengers.