Connect: Travel with Your Fellow Hawks

The SJU Alumni Travel Program offers a wide variety of trips available to Hawks and their family. If you’re interested in traveling with SJU, you can see full details here for all the trips we have planned for 2025. See below for a breakdown of each trip.

Should you have any questions, please contact Lynn Langnas at llangnas@sju.edu  or 610-660-3467.

Tokyo to Tokyo  •  12 nights | Riviera

Let the harmony of Japanese culture surround you as you immerse yourself in this majestic island’s deeply-rooted customs and traditions on a 12-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera.

Date: April 13-25, 2025, | Oceania Cruises, Riviera

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From the simplest pleasures of a tea ceremony to the excitement of sumo spectating, this voyage offers a unique insight into the Japanese way of life. Begin your journey in metropolitan Tokyo and set sail for Nagoya. Explore the industrial side of Japan as you take in the newly reconstructed palace and visit the many museums of Nagoya before heading to the surfer’s paradise—quaint Kochi. Here, visit traditional markets, peruse Kochi castle, and take in the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. 

Enjoy Nagasaki’s volcanoes and offshore islands and see the flourishing art scene, renowned Buddha statues, and beautiful beaches of Busan. Sail down the Kanmon Strait to Hiroshima and stroll through the beautifully landscaped Hiroshima Gardens or visit Hiroshima Castle. Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation amidst the soothing embrace of Beppu’s renowned hot springs. 

Spend a few days in Kyoto, where awe-inspiring temples await, and with a touch of luck, witness the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms painting the city in delicate hues. End your trip with the views of the majestic Mount Fuji from the seaport in Shimizu.

Seattle to Seattle  •  10 nights | Riviera

Explore the “Last Frontier” on this riveting 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. Revel in the scenery of steep forested mountain slopes and pristine waters while cruising the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier.

Date:  July 29 - August 8, 2025 | Oceania Riviera

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Explore the “Last Frontier” on this riveting 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. Revel in the scenery of steep forested mountain slopes and pristine waters while cruising the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier.

Begin your journey in Seattle and set sail for the Inside Passage. Catch a crab feast or enjoy fresh salmon in the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan, where they pull each day’s dinner fresh from the water. Witness nature’s masterpiece, the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, and let the sight of towering ice formations and sparkling blue hues leave you speechless. Feel the excitement of the gold rush in Skagway, a scenic valley town rooted in history and nestled amidst rugged, snow-capped mountains.

 Catch your breath in Icy Strait Point as majestic whales breach and spout in the distance. Get the local experience in Sitka by testing your luck on a thrilling salmon sport-fishing excursion. Before your journey comes to an end in Seattle, make a memorable stop in Victoria, British Columbia, to seek out craft breweries, vibrant gardens, and bountiful local seafood specialties

Rome to Barcelona  •  10 nights | Nautica

Take in art, architecture, history, and romance on this 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Begin in timeless Rome and set sail along the sunny Mediterranean.

Date: Oct 29-Nov 8, 2025 | Oceania Cruises, Nautica

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