14-Day ~ China and Japan Knitting Cruise (Jan 2022)
Holland America Line
China Explorer
Start Date:
January 31, 2022
End Date:
February 14, 2022

China Explorer ~ Itinerary
Hong Kong, China
Arrival Date:
January 31, 2022
Departure Date: January 31, 2022
Departure Time:
09:00 PM
This is Hong Kong - have you rested? City-state, deep-water harbor, darling of empires, engine of global finance, shopper's paradise, cinematic trend-setter, world's most vertical city.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
February 1, 2022
Departure Date: February 1, 2022
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
February 2, 2022
Departure Date: February 2, 2022
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Shanghai, China
Arrival Date:
February 3, 2022
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: February 4, 2022
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Shanghai is spectacular and alive and any trip to this region would not be complete without a stop here. Take a ferry ride and see the spectacular lights, shop for yarn, get a foot massage, have a drink atop the highest hotel in the world, The Grand Hyatt in Pudong or walk the Bund and help some local Chinese tourists practice their English. Everyone here is very friendly and happy to share their culture with you.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
February 5, 2022
Departure Date: February 5, 2022
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Qingdao, China
Arrival Date:
February 6, 2022
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: February 6, 2022
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Qingdao is a beautiful city with so much to offer everyone who visits. With an impressive skyline standing behind the sandy, crescent-shaped harbor, this destination in China has many attractions and is a great port of call for cruise ships.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
February 7, 2022
Departure Date: February 7, 2022
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Beijing, China
Arrival Date:
February 8, 2022
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: February 9, 2022
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
As one of the largest cities in the world, Beijing is also one of the oldest with a vast history. Beijing is the capital of the most populous country in the world, making it a very important and complex city. This city is known for, more recently, the 2008 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics to be held in the country of China ever.
Dalian, China
Arrival Date:
February 10, 2022
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: February 10, 2022
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Dalian is most known as China's most popular seaside resort. With deep-blue water and lively beaches. This coastal city is wonderful for walking and dining at legendary seafood restaurants.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
February 11, 2022
Departure Date: February 11, 2022
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrival Date:
February 12, 2022
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: February 12, 2022
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Nagasaki was for centuries Japan's chief point of contact with the rest of the world. It was founded by the Portuguese. It became a national center of European scholarship. It was a center of Japan's heavy industry.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
February 13, 2022
Departure Date: February 13, 2022
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Arrival Date:
February 14, 2022
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: February 14, 2022
Tokyo a city everyone should visit. It is considered to be the most stunning city on earth. Visiting Tokyo with experienced travelers sharing a common interest guarantees you'll have a great time with memorable experiences every step of the way.