A Special First Sunrise

During Peace Boat’s 122nd Global Voyage, a rare phenomenon occurred when the ship crossed the International Date Line from west to east in the early hours of December 31. At that moment, the date temporarily changed to January 1. This meant that we were able to witness what became the earliest first sunrise in the world, drawing many guests to the deck to enjoy this extraordinary sight. It was a truly special and mysterious experience—made possible only by a journey that follows the Earth’s rotation while crossing the International Date Line at sea.

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