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San Francisco

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Golden Gate Bridge

4.8 (85,552)

Iconic red-orange suspension bridge offering breathtaking views from viewpoints or a walk across. Cruise passengers can drive or bike across for photos. Best experienced on clear days with Alcatraz in sight.

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Alcatraz Island

4.7 (44,122)

Former federal prison with audio tours revealing infamous escape stories. Ferries depart frequently from Pier 33, fitting port schedules. Cells and gardens provide chilling history lessons.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Bustling waterfront with sea lions at Pier 39, clam chowder in sourdough bowls, and street performers. Easy walking distance from cruise terminals. Marks, chocolates, and souvenirs abound.

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Coit Tower

4.6 (15,532)

Art Deco tower with murals depicting 1930s California life and panoramic city views. Elevator to the top is quick for cruise hop-on-hop-off tours. Pioneer Park surroundings add charm.

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Ketchikan

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Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show

4.7 (3,993)

High-energy log rolling, axe throwing, and chainsaw feats. Evening show. Thrilling entertainment.

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Creek Street

4.8 (99)

Historic red-light district turned shops and boardwalk over creek. Salmon run views. Quaint and fun.

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Totem Heritage Center

4.6 (1,031)

Authentic totem poles and carving demos. Cultural education. Respectful Tlingit history.

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Ketchikan Walking Tour

5.0 (567)

Guide-led history of cannery row and gold rush. Downtown stroll. Informative intro.

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Icy Strait Point

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Chilkoot Cultural Center

4.5 (4,226)

Tlingit clan house dances, carving demos, and salmon bake. Native immersion dockside.

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Icy Strait Point ZipRider

4.5 (4,226)

World's longest zip line at 5,330 ft over rainforest to Hoonah beach. Thrilling 6-min ride.

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Whale Watching Tours

4.7 (21)

Spot humpbacks bubble-net feeding in Chatham Strait waters. 4-hour high success.

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Hoonah Village Walk

4.5 (4,226)

Historic Tlingit fishing town with Russian Orthodox church and canneries. Self-guided.

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Hubbard Glacier

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Hubbard Glacier Viewing

4.9 (139)

Cruise close to 30-story ice face calving. From deck or bow. Majestic scenic sail-by.

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Helicopter Landing

5.0 (1,891)

Touch down on glacier for hikes. Weather perm. Aerial thrill.

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Glacier Kayaking

4.9 (139)

Paddle amid icebergs, zodiac support. Intimate ice. Active immersion.

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Photography Sessions

4.9 (139)

Guided tips for calving shots. Pro help. Capture moment.

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Otaru

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Otaru Music Box Museum

4.2 (13,168)

World's largest collection of music boxes in a historic building. Hands-on displays and customization shops. Charming for all ages on short port calls.

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Otaru Canal

4.4 (5,981)

Picture-perfect canal lined with warehouses, lit up in winter. Stroll or take a cruise boat for romantic views. Top photo op for cruise visitors.

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Herring Mansion

4.1 (1,347)

Restored 19th-century home of herring baron with period furnishings. Insights into fishing boom history. Quick cultural dive.

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Sakaimachi Street

4.4 (321)

Preserved street of Meiji-Taisho era buildings with glassworks and cafes. Shop for Otaru glass souvenirs. Quintessential canal town vibe.

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Aomori

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Nebuta Museum WARASSE

4.3 (9,571)

Interactive museum of massive Nebuta festival floats. Light shows and drums. Summer festival vibe year-round.

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Sannai-Maruyama Site

4.3 (4,930)

UNESCO Jomon ruins—largest archaeological site. Reconstructed villages. Ancient Japan portal.

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Aomori Bay Cruise

4.2 (118)

Harbor boat for cityscape and fresh breeze. Possible dolphin sightings. Relaxed port view.

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Aomori Prefectural Folk Art Museum

4.3 (4,476)

Tsugaru lacquer and embroidery displays. Craft demos. Regional pride.

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Mount Fuji

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Miho no Matsubara Pine Grove

4.2 (9,029)

UNESCO pines framing Fuji, 7km beach walk. Haiku poets' muse. Pine pathway.

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Mount Fuji Views from Port

4.2 (700)

Iconic snow-capped Fuji across Suruga Bay, clear day postcard. Ship arrivals best. Natural wonder.

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Shiraito Falls

4.4 (15,621)

'White thread' waterfall near Fuji, misty spray. Short bus. Cascading beauty.

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Shimizu S-Pulse Dream Plaza

3.8 (6,315)

Eel pizza, Fuji observation deck, aquarium. Fun shopping. Local quirky.

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Kobe

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Meriken Park & Harborland

4.3 (11,920)

Vibrant seaside park with memorials, sculptures, and adjacent Harborland shopping/entertainment complex for souvenirs and dining. Enjoy ocean breezes and people-watching steps from your ship. Includes the Kobe Maritime Museum.

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Kobe Port Tower

4.2 (11,041)

Iconic red lattice tower offering panoramic 360-degree views of Kobe's harbor and city skyline from its observation deck. A quick elevator ride makes it perfect for cruise passengers seeking photos and orientation. Located right at the port.

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Kitano-cho Historic District

4.1 (5,423)

Charming hillside neighborhood with preserved Meiji-era Western-style residences (Ijinkan) showcasing Kobe's international past. Stroll cobblestone streets and tour opulent interiors. Short taxi ride uphill from the port.

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Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

4.5 (6,189)

World's longest span ropeway ascends to lush gardens with 75,000 herbs, waterfalls, and cafe views. Relax amid flowers or hike light trails—ideal half-day escape. Herb-focused souvenirs available.

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