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18-Night Cruise on Hanseatic Inspiration — Sapporo-Otaru to Seward (Jun 21, 2026)
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Departure
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Arrival
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Duration
18 nights
Departing from
Sapporo-Otaru, JPArriving at
Seward, USShip
Hanseatic Inspiration
Cruise Line
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Day-by-day schedule
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Otaru is a historic port town on Hokkaido's west coast, serving as one of two cruise options for the Sapporo area. Ships dock at the Otaru Cruise Terminal steps from the Otaru Canal — a photogenic stretch of gas-lamp-lit warehouses now hosting glass and music-box workshops. The Sakaimachi street of historic bank buildings fills an in-town day. Sapporo's Odori Park and Ramen Alley are about 45 minutes by train.
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Friday, July 3, 2026
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