East Asian Legends

Discover the surprising diversity of East Asian cultures as you make your way from Osaka and Kyoto's traditional Japan, full of ancient temples and tea houses, to southern Japan's Ryukyu Islands with their subtropical beaches and unique culture formed from their time as part of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent kingdom in East Asia that existed from the 15th to the 19th century, known for its trade hub and intricate castle designs. On Amami Island, instead of sake you'll find kokuto shochu made of brown sugar, and instead of brightly colored kimonos find complex patterns in earth tones made with a mud-dyed technique that's been unchanged for 1,300 years. Shop for distinctive and colorful Ryukyu glass in Okinawa, once made from the old bottles discarded by U.S. troops. Explore the historic homes in Ishigaki's Yaima Village, an open-air museum of traditional Ryukyu-style houses. Taiwan was once called Formosa, and for good reason. The word means "the beautiful," and just beyond the urban landscape lie bamboo forests, tropical jungles, simmering hot springs, and waterfalls. In the capital, Taipei, browse the National Palace Museum's massive collection of Chinese art treasures or head to the old-town market where you'll find Chinese medicine apothecaries, traditional handicrafts and more. An overnight in Hong Kong reveals a culture that blends Chinese and British colonial influences. Take a sampan to the floating city of Aberdeen past red-sailed junks. Admire the colonial architecture along Garden Road and listen for the noon-day gun, a tradition established by the British in the 1860s. It's a cultural montage that makes each of these ports unique, flavoring everything from the architecture to the delectable street food.

Leaving from: Osaka

Cruise ship: Star Seeker

Visiting: Osaka • Amami Ōshima • Okinawa • Ishigaki •

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Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small luxury cruise ships. The cruise line has six yachts - three of which are masted sailing ships - and offers laid-back luxury with a tinge of historic seafaring adventure.

Wind Star and Wind Spirit each carry 148 guests, whereas Wind Surf carries 342. 'Power yachts' Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend all carry 312 passengers. It's a unique experience, by all means!

224

Passengers

135

Crew

2026

Launched

9315t

Tonnage

131m

Length

19m

Width

12kts

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Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Osaka, Japan

Day 2

At Sea

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Day 3

Amami Ōshima, Japan

Day 4

Okinawa, Japan

Day 5

Ishigaki, Japan

Day 6

Keelung (Chilung), Taiwan

Day 7

At Sea

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Days 8 - 9

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Day 10

At Sea

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Day 11

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam