Q – I am a retired Officer who would love to visit some of the sites of the Second World War Pacific Theater with my wife. I have the time and the means to do it right and was wondering if there is a cruise that might make us happy in terms of a focus on the major battlegrounds like Pearl Harbor and Okinawa?
A – Yes Sir – there is one cruise that would be the best for your needs. But we must advise you that it is heavily booked. Crystal Cruises will be sailing from Los Angeles in mid-January on a 22-Day sailing on the Serenity that will call at Hilo and Honolulu, Guam, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Okinawa, and the port of Yokohama. Crystal has invited an impressive group of guest lecturers including four-star generals and historians like James Bradley, author of “Flags of Our Fathers.” Work with someone on booking this who you feel has the clout to move you up on a VIP Wait-List.
There are all sorts of ways to visit WW ll sites in Europe, particularly the Normandy Battlefields. But the War in the Pacific was much more spread out and land tours are difficult. This Crystal itinerary is the best we’ve seen in recent years. Best of luck – and thank you so much for your service.
