--- title: "Great Arc Crossing – Tokyo, Kobe & Busan" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/great-arc-crossing-tokyo-kobe-busan~HAL-NOORDAM-20270912-28 description: "28-night Holland America Line cruise on Noordam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c0e9436cc54b529c.jpg --- # Great Arc Crossing – Tokyo, Kobe & Busan ![Route map: 28 nights one way from Seattle on Noordam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c0e9436cc54b529c.jpg) A 28-night cruise from Seattle to Tokyo, sailing on the evening of 12 September. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Ketchikan, Kushiro City and Aomori. The stops are in the United States, Japan and South Korea, and calls last 9 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Ketchikan to 28°C in Hiroshima (61 to 82°F). The cruise ends in Tokyo on the morning of 10 October. Noordam (2006) carries up to 1,972 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Noordam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/noordam.md) - **Duration:** 28 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-12 - **Return:** 2027-10-10 - **From:** [Seattle, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) - **To:** [Tokyo, Japan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) | US | | 17:00 | 13–22°C | | 3 | [Ketchikan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/ketchikan.md) | US | 07:00 | 16:00 | 11–16°C | | 12 | [Kushiro City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kushiro-city.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 15–20°C | | 13 | [Aomori](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 17–24°C | | 15 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | 08:00 | 19:00 | 22–27°C | | 16 | [Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu.md) | JP | 07:00 | 16:00 | 22–27°C | | 17 | [Kobe (Osaka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka.md) | JP | 11:00 | 23:59 | 23–28°C | | 19 | [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md) | JP | 08:00 | 23:59 | 22–28°C | | 21 | [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) | KR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–21°C | | 22 | [Sakaiminato (Matsue)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakaiminato-matsue.md) | JP | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17–21°C | | 23 | [Maizuru](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/maizuru.md) | JP | 08:00 | 21:00 | 16–21°C | | 24 | [Kanazawa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kanazawa.md) | JP | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–20°C | | 26 | [Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–16°C | | 27 | [Miyako-Iwate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/miyako-iwate.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 14–18°C | | 28 | [Hitachinaka](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hitachinaka.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–21°C | | 29 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | 08:00 | | 22–27°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €7,418 | €3,709 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20270912-28.md?pid=6fcb2baa-71b6-4c31-aa42-6e7bd5391444) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,058 | €4,029 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20270912-28.md?pid=08ae0a63-f583-4b5b-a2ed-767ccea03e3f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,118 | €5,559 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20270912-28.md?pid=db099802-1589-4f21-84f8-2010627e1826) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €15,538 | €7,769 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20270912-28.md?pid=850daada-afca-429b-94d2-197f080c685e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | €14,538 | | 2026-09-12 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | €14,538 | | 2026-09-13 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | €14,538 | | 2026-09-14 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | €14,538 | | 2026-09-15 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | – | | 2026-09-16 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €10,978 | €15,538 | | 2026-09-17 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | €15,538 | | 2026-09-18 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-19 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-20 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-21 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-22 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-23 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-24 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-25 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-26 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-27 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-28 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-29 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-09-30 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-10-01 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-10-02 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | – | | 2026-10-03 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | €15,538 | | 2026-10-04 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | €15,538 | | 2026-10-05 | €7,418 | €8,058 | €11,118 | €15,538 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2006 - **Passengers:** 1,972 - **Crew:** 820 - **Gross Tonnage:** 82,897 GT - **Decks:** 11 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 7 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 2 ## Port Details ### [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) *United States* > Pike Place, tech, and mountain views Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 13–22°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles ### [Ketchikan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/ketchikan.md) *United States* > Totem poles, rain, and wild salmon Avg dock time: 7.8h · Weather: 11–16°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Sitka ### [Kushiro City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kushiro-city.md) *Japan* > Red-crowned cranes and Pacific fog over Hokkaido's eastern wetlands Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 15–20°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Aomori](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori.md) *Japan* > Gateway to Japan's northern festival of fire Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) *Japan* > Tradition and future in seamless collision Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 22–27°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu.md) *Japan* > Mount Fuji's closest port with tea plantation views Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 22–27°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Kobe (Osaka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka.md) *Japan* > Where Wagyu beef meets harbour-side elegance Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 23–28°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md) *Japan* > A city of peace, resilience, and hope Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) *South Korea* > Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 16–21°C - Currency: South Korean Won - Languages: ko - Timezone: Asia/Seoul ### [Sakaiminato (Matsue)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakaiminato-matsue.md) *Japan* > Japan's manga-lined GeGeGe fishing port Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 17–21°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Maizuru](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/maizuru.md) *Japan* > Kyoto's hidden naval port on the Sea of Japan Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 16–21°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Kanazawa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kanazawa.md) *Japan* > Samurai gardens and gold-leaf artistry Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate.md) *Japan* > Hokkaido's star-shaped fortress and million-dollar night view Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 12–16°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Miyako-Iwate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/miyako-iwate.md) *Japan* > Jodogahama's white cliffs and the Blue Cave of Tohoku Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 14–18°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Hitachinaka](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hitachinaka.md) *Japan* > Gateway to the blue nemophila hills of Hitachi Seaside Park Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 16–21°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Icy Symphony Expedition – Juneau, Sitka & Victoria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/icy-symphony-expedition-juneau-sitka-victoria~HAL-NOORDAM-20270905-7.md) | 2027-09-05 | 2027-09-12 | 7 | €1,239 | | Next | [Samurai Shrines – Osaka, Hakodate & Yeosu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-osaka-hakodate-yeosu~HAL-NOORDAM-20271010-14.md) | 2027-10-10 | 2027-10-24 | 14 | €2,209 | ## Browse - 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