Crystal Cruises will explore history with a cruise that will visit major battlegrounds and historic sites of World War II's Pacific Theater. On Jan. 18, the Crystal Serenity will depart from Los Angeles with ports of call in Hilo, Honolulu, Guam, Okinawa, Saipan and Tokyo's port of Yokohama.
On board will be James Bradley, author of the book "Flags of Our Fathers," about the soldiers who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima. Other guest lecturers include the historian Don Farrell and Anthony Zinni, the retired Marine Corps general and former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command.
Passengers can take shore excursions to visit battlefields, memorials, museums and military bases. Highlights include: lunch in the captain's cabin of the U.S.S. Missouri, the site of the Japanese surrender that ended the war; visits to the Japanese Navy's underground headquarters and Japan's military headquarters, now a Unesco World Heritage site; and the opportunity to fly to the island of Tinian (from Saipan) to see the airbase where B-29 bombers left with the atomic bombs "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
A number of tours of Pearl Harbor are also planned.
Susan Wichmann, public relations manager for Crystal Cruises, said the idea to emphasize World War II history on the voyage came about when John Stoll, vice president of land programs, noticed that the Crystal Serenity's itinerary included so many Pacific spots that were pivotal during the war. "He studies every itinerary to come up with creative ways to showcase the ports and made the natural connection," she said. In addition, she said, "he is a big World War II buff, so it's an area of personal interest."
Until Oct. 31, fares for the 22-day cruise start at $8,110 a person. A 16-day version is available from Honolulu for $6,055.
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