Cancellation By Guest Guests must arrive on time at the port and at their designated boarding appointment time.

Standard Staterooms: $17 USD per person, per day Suite Staterooms: $19 USD per person, per day You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways: Pre-Pay Guests may call Carnival to purchase pre-paid gratuities at the time of booking up until sail date.

Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less at time of cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.

All staterooms and suite accommodations are an entirely smoke free environment, including the outside balcony. This policy includes all forms of smoking, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes), tobacco pipes and personal vaporizers.

Carnival Luminosa

18-Night Journeys - 18-Day Alaska & Japan Transpa Cruise from San Francisco

Spirit Class · Carnival Luminosa

San Francisco, Ca, Ketchikan, Ak, and Icy Strait Point, Ak

Sails Sun, Sep 20, 202618 nightsCruiseOnly

One-waySan Francisco, CaTokyo, Japan · 10 ports

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$116 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $2,228Lowest tracked: $2,228

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12-day low

$2,228

12-day high

$2,448

12-day avg

$2,364

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Day by day

Your 18-night itinerary

10 ports and 9 sea days on this sailing.

Day 11
San Francisco, CaEmbark
Departs 6:00 PM
Port guide
Day 22
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 33
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Fun Day At Sea
Day 44
Ketchikan, Ak
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 55
Icy Strait Point, Ak
Arrives 10:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 66
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
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Day 77
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 88
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 99
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 1111
Cross International Dateline
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Day 1212
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 1313
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 1414
Otaru (Sapporo), Japan
Arrives 10:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 1515
Aomori, Japan
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Day 1616
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 1717
Shimizu (Mount Fuji), Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
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Day 1818
Kobe (Kyoto), Japan
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Day 1919
At seaSea day
Fun Day At Sea
Day 2020
Tokyo, JapanDisembark
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$8,608$478 / night
Best value
Inside
$2,079$116 / night
Balcony
$2,669$148 / night
Ocean View
$2,328$129 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Guests setting sail on Carnival Luminosa can expect hospitality and fun that's pure, unmistakable Carnival, with so many fan-favorite onboard features like the flavors of Alchemy Bar®, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse™ and RedFrog® Rum Bar; the entertainment of Playlist Productions™, Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner™ Comedy Club; plus the relaxation of Cloud 9 Spa™ and Serenity™. And when you’re indoors, you can still expect great views and lots of natural light — the ship was built with plenty of windows.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

San Francisco, Ca
Day 1
Port guide
San Francisco, Ca
Ketchikan, Ak
Day 4
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Ketchikan, Ak
Icy Strait Point, Ak
Day 5
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Icy Strait Point, Ak
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Day 6
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Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Cross International Dateline
Day 11
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Cross International Dateline
Otaru (Sapporo), Japan
Day 14
Cruises visiting Otaru (Sapporo)
Otaru (Sapporo), Japan
Aomori, Japan
Day 15
Cruises visiting Aomori
Aomori, Japan
Shimizu (Mount Fuji), Japan
Day 17
Cruises visiting Shimizu (Mount Fuji)
Shimizu (Mount Fuji), Japan
Kobe (Kyoto), Japan
Day 18
Cruises visiting Kobe (Kyoto)
Kobe (Kyoto), Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Day 20
Sailings from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities
Outdoor Activities
Kids & Teens

Extra cost

The Chef's Table — Treat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multicourse dinner
Pizza Delivery — Any time of day, or night, pick your toppings, tell where on the ship you're hanging out, and, optio
Steakhouse — Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious — book a table for an unforgettably delecta
Steakhouse Selection — You can get these signature steakhouse dishes on your plate anytime you're enjoying dinner in a live
Javablue Café — Maybe you take your coffee straight-up, or perhaps you prefer your pick-me-up with an upgrade. From
Room Services — So you're in the mood for some good eats, but you'd rather stay in your comfy, cozy stateroom? Reall
Bars & Lounges — No magic spells are required to enjoy a cocktail creation at Alchemy Bar®, the unique vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy"
Piano Bar — Play it again, Sam. Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the s

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 12
Beam: 106 ft (32.3 m)
Dining / Restaurants: 5
Elevator / Lift: 12
Gross Tonnage: 92, 720
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: September, 2022
Maiden Voyage: June, 2009
Maximum Speed: 22 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 926
Number of Decks: 12
Number of Pools: 3
Number of Staterooms: 1,130
Number of Suites: 56
Passenger Capacity: 2,260
Registry: Bahamas
Ship Class: Spirit Class
Ship Length: 964 ft (293.8 m)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.