Set off from cosmopolitan Vancouver to discover Ketchikan’s nature-rich creeks and indigenous totems. Next, witness Seward’s soaring icefields and native wildlife before Dutch Harbor showcases dramatic cliffs. In Kushiro, rare cranes dance over the tranquil wetlands. Aomori’s Nebuta floats and ancient sites dazzle guests before Hakodate reveals its star fort and vibrant markets. Conclude the adventure in magnificent Tokyo, where history and culture collide.


Set off from cosmopolitan Vancouver to discover Ketchikan’s nature-rich creeks and indigenous totems. Next, witness Seward’s soaring icefields and native wildlife before Dutch Harbor showcases dramatic cliffs. In Kushiro, rare cranes dance over the tranquil wetlands. Aomori’s Nebuta floats and ancient sites dazzle guests before Hakodate reveals its star fort and vibrant markets. Conclude the adventure in magnificent Tokyo, where history and culture collide.
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A sanctuary of unparalleled comfort and space, EXPLORA III embodies effortless elegance, evoking the feeling of being aboard a private yacht
Min Age Notes: Guests under 18 (21 for US guests or journeys embarking from a US port) must travel with a parent or legal guardian; minors travelling with other adults need signed parental authorisation (Booking T&C §5.4–5.5).
181+ days before departure: 0% penalty 151–180 days before departure: 15% penalty 121–150 days before departure: 25% penalty 91–120 days before departure: 50% penalty 61–90 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–60 days before departure: 100% penalty Ocean Residences follow a stricter scale: administration fee US$400 per person until 201 days before departure; 200–151 days 25%; 150–121 days 45%; 120–91 days 65%; 90–61 days 85%; 60 days or fewer 100%. Source: explorajourneys.com/int/en/legal/booking-terms-and-conditions §13 (retrieved 2026-07-17).
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