Depart the USA.

Arrive in Shanghai, China, and make your way to the port to board the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas.

At Sea

Perched on a hill sloping down to the sea, Kobe is a maritime gateway to one of Japan’s most metropolitan cities. Mount Rokko dominates the skyline—from the summit, you’ll glimpse one of the best views in all of Japan.

Easily accessible by train from Osaka, Kyoto was Japan’s ancient capital city. Today, it remains the country’s unofficial capital of culture, history, and cuisine. Explore the centuries-old Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple, perched atop a hill surrounded by cherry trees. Center yourself at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shinto shrine, with its long, meditative rows of red torii gates. Cruise to Osaka and stroll through the mysterious gardens of raked gravel at Ryōan-ji temple, or roam through a bamboo forest at Arashiyama, called the Philosopher’s Path, for its peaceful, reflective vibe. Then, see the bustling side of Kyoto at the Higashiyama District, where narrow streets lined with shops and restaurants wind up the side of picturesque Mount Otowa.

Yokohama is the central gateway to exploring Tokyo, a once humble fishing village that is now one of the world’s biggest, most densely populated cities. You’ll find an eclectic mix of traditional shrines and soaring skyscrapers lining these neon-lit streets.

At Sea

Disembark in Shanghai and return to the USA.