12 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Itinerary
Yokohama
Japan
Day 1In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial relations. The following year Perry returned and first set foot on Japanese soil at Yokohama—then a small fishing village on the mudflats of Tokyo bay. Two years later New York businessman Townsend Harris became America's first diplomatic representative to Japan. In 1858 he was finally able to negotiate a commercial treaty between the two countries; part of the deal designated four locations—one of them Yokohama—as treaty ports. In 1859 the shogunate created a special settlement in Yokohama for the growing community of merchants, traders, missionaries, and other assorted adventurers drawn to this exotic new land of opportunity. The foreigners (predominantly Chinese and British, plus a few French, Americans, and Dutch) were confined here to a guarded compound about 5 square km (2 square miles)—placed, in effect, in isolation—but not for long. Within a few short years the shogunal government collapsed, and Japan began to modernize. Western ideas were welcomed, as were Western goods, and the little treaty port became Japan's principal gateway to the outside world. In 1872 Japan's first railway was built, linking Yokohama and Tokyo. In 1889 Yokohama became a city; by then the population had grown to some 120,000. As the city prospered, so did the international community and by the early 1900s Yokohama was the busiest and most modern center of international trade in all of East Asia. Then Yokohama came tumbling down. On September 1, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated the city. The ensuing fires destroyed some 60,000 homes and took more than 40,000 lives. During the six years it took to rebuild the city, many foreign businesses took up quarters elsewhere, primarily in Kobe and Osaka, and did not return. Over the next 20 years Yokohama continued to grow as an industrial center—until May 29, 1945, when in a span of four hours, some 500 American B-29 bombers leveled nearly half the city and left more than half a million people homeless. When the war ended, what remained became—in effect—the center of the Allied occupation. General Douglas MacArthur set up headquarters here, briefly, before moving to Tokyo; the entire port facility and about a quarter of the city remained in the hands of the U.S. military throughout the 1950s. By the 1970s Yokohama was once more rising from the debris; in 1978 it surpassed Osaka as the nation's second-largest city, and the population is now inching up to the 3.5 million mark. Boosted by Japan's postwar economic miracle, Yokohama has extended its urban sprawl north to Tokyo and south to Kamakura—in the process creating a whole new subcenter around the Shinkansen Station at Shin-Yokohama. The development of air travel and the competition from other ports have changed the city's role in Japan's economy. The great liners that once docked at Yokohama's piers are now but a memory, kept alive by a museum ship and the occasional visit of a luxury vessel on a Pacific cruise. Modern Large as Yokohama is, the central area is very negotiable. As with any other port city, much of what it has to offer centers on the waterfront—in this case, on the west side of Tokyo Bay. The downtown area is called Kannai (literally, "within the checkpoint"); this is where the international community was originally confined by the shogunate. Though the center of interest has expanded to include the waterfront and Ishikawa-cho, to the south, Kannai remains the heart of town. Think of that heart as two adjacent areas. One is the old district of Kannai, bounded by Basha-michi on the northwest and Nippon-odori on the southeast, the Keihin Tohoku Line tracks on the southwest, and the waterfront on the northeast. This area contains the business offices of modern Yokohama. The other area extends southeast from Nippon-odori to the Moto-machi shopping street and the International Cemetery, bordered by Yamashita Koen and the waterfront to the northeast; in the center is Chinatown, with Ishikawa-cho Station to the southwest. This is the most interesting part of town for tourists. Whether you're coming from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kamakura, make Ishikawa-cho Station your starting point. Take the South Exit from the station and head in the direction of the waterfront.
About this cruise
Celebrity Millennium® is making even more waves in the cruise world with its breathtaking upgrades, and now as one of the first cruise ships in the world to receive a Four-Star Rating by Forbes Travel Guide. From adding brand new staterooms and elevating design concepts and technology across the ship to adding The Retreat®, an exclusive experience including The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge, the change is phenomenal. These new venues combined with our award-winning Luminae are sure to please. Slip into new eXhale® bedding featuring Cashmere™ Mattresses that will surround you in luxury—literally. Marvel at completely new bathroom modernizations. Wine and dine in reimagined restaurants and lounges, including the main dining room, Oceanview Café, Sunset Bar, and Rendezvous Lounge. Surrender your senses in the newly redesigned spa. Shop in new retail boutiques. Change the way you experience the world aboard Celebrity Millennium.
Celebrity Millennium is sailing with Starlink - the world’s most advanced broadband satellite internet - to bring you high-speed connectivity for a better onboard experience.
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- InsideFROM£1,490 pp
- OceanviewFROM£1,612 pp
- BalconyFROM£2,635 pp
- SuiteFROM£4,974 pp
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Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Main Restaurant
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We're proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Tuscan Grille
A celebration of big, bold flavours
An Italian ristorante and enoteca with a contemporary twist.
Rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, serving iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu features authentic Italian cocktails and beers.
Inside Tuscan
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Traditional Italian with a Twist
A friendly waitstaff ensures table-side service that's both personal and professional. And the food? Take iconic Italian classics, add contemporary influences, and serve in abundance. It's all part of the rustic, yet modern, style of the Tuscan Grille.
From Our Kitchen
Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, contemporary and sophisticated iconic Italian accents in ambiance, service and fresh original menu which features 100% homemade pastas, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu is accented by authentic Italian cocktails and beers, as well as our house made Limoncello.
Tuscan Grille
A celebration of big, bold flavours
An Italian ristorante and enoteca with a contemporary twist.
Rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, serving iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu features authentic Italian cocktails and beers.
Inside Tuscan
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Traditional Italian with a Twist
A friendly waitstaff ensures table-side service that's both personal and professional. And the food? Take iconic Italian classics, add contemporary influences, and serve in abundance. It's all part of the rustic, yet modern, style of the Tuscan Grille.
From Our Kitchen
Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, contemporary and sophisticated iconic Italian accents in ambiance, service and fresh original menu which features 100% homemade pastas, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu is accented by authentic Italian cocktails and beers, as well as our house made Limoncello.
Celebrity Millennium
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£1,490 pp
- What's included?
- The below amenities and services are included in your selected cruise fare. By choosing a promotion during the booking process you may be entitled to additional amenities or services, depending on the particular offer.
Included
- *Complimentary dining at Main Dining restaurants, Grand Plaza Cafe, Oceanview Cafe, The Spa Cafe & Juice Bar, Mast Grill and Eden Cafe. A supplementary fee is payable at other dining venues. Room service charges apply from 11pm-6am. Charges apply to some fitness classes.
You can also upgrade to 'All-Included' to get:
Suite Guests get 'The Retreat' package:
- *The Classic and Premium Beverage Package is available for selected drinks only, does not include room service, in-stateroom purchases, mini bar items or souvenir glasses. Optional gratuities may apply to certain on-board purchases (such as spa, speciality dining and drinks above the package amount -see below) and are not included in the Gratuities Included offer.
- *The Premium Beverage Package includes All Carbonated Drinks, Premium Bottled Water, Freshly Squeezed and Bottled/Canned Juices, San Pellegrino, Red Bull, Vitaminwater, Honest Iced Teas and Premium Coffees and Teas as well as beer, spirits, cocktails and wines by the glass up to $15 per serving. Bottles of wine are not included.
Galapagos Xpedition Class Fare includes:
Not included
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