The first port in South Korea – Busan. Another day exploring on my own as the shore excursion I was interested in was cancelled. The highlights of the day was Haedongyonggungsa Temple and the Gamcheon Cultural Village. I also stopped at the local market on the way back to the ship.
Category: 2023 Trips
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 7 [Sea Day]
Normally a relaxing day at sea was a busy day sitting in presentations for the upcoming ports
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 6 [Hakodate, Japan]
A visit to Hokkaido island including a fort based on a western design and a gondola ride to the top of a mountain.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 5 [Aomori, Japan]
A wonderful visit to Hiroaki Park and castle as well as the Nebuta Wrasse museum in Aomari.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 4 [Sea Day]
A busy day at sea learning about the next two destinations and some Japanese.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 3 [Yokohama, Japan – Cruise Embarkation]
I used the free morning to explore Yokohama on foot. I walked through Chinatown and a few parks. I got to see the massive robot at the Gundam factory from a distance. I walked through the historical western styled houses used by foreigners before returning to the hotel and boarding the ship. Luckily the ship fit under the Yokohama Bay Bridge and we were on our way to hopefully see cherry blossoms.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 2 [Arrival in Yokohama, Japan]
Planes, Trains and (no) Automobiles. I arrived in Japan today (by plane) then took the train to Yokohama (Narita Express). I explored Yokohama in the afternoon and enjoyed the sunset at Osanbashi Pier.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 1 [Flight to Japan]
Flying on my [sarcasm] favorite [/sarcasm] airline to Japan.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises – Day 0 [Check In]
Checked in for the flight to Japan, packed, and completed the required COVID testing.
2023 Diamond Princess Asia Cruises [Japan, South Korea, Taiwan]
Starting the year off by booking 3 cruises in Japan to South Korea and Taiwan.