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Star Collector: Island Jewels of Japan

This is the comprehensive Japan itinerary you've been waiting for, encompassing natural wonders, captivating history, an endless feast of mouthwatering cuisines, and surprising variations in culture. You'll visit a full dozen ports beginning in Tokyo with its neon lights, Ginza shopping, and more Michelin-starred restaurants than any city in the world. Wrap yourself in natural beauty as you gaze at the perfect symmetry of Mt. Fuji, go "sand bathing" at a hot spring, and hike UNESCO pilgrimage trails past waterfalls, shrines, and massive evergreens. Of course, you'll find echoes of the past wherever you go, from Osaka's and Kyoto's cultural and historical treasures to the peace parks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After exploring Japan's main islands, head to three enticing ports in the distinctly different Ryukyu Islands south of mainland Japan. A long history of trade as part of the Ryukyu Kingdom has infused the culture here with foreign influences. See hints of China in Okinawa's 14th-century Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and notice how everything from the cuisine to the language include Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian influences. Pine forests give way to subtropical forests and mangroves in this part of the archipelago, treating you to "Amami blue" waters and a peacock array of palm trees, unspoiled beaches, and coral reefs. Add in port calls to Busan, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Hanoi/Halong Bay, and you have the makings of a culturally enriching voyage, immersing you in the diverse and vibrant traditions of East Asian culture.

Leaving from: Tokyo

Cruise ship: Star Seeker

Visiting: Tokyo • Shimizu • Shingu • Kagoshima •

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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

Tokyo, Japan

Day 2

Shimizu, Japan

Day 3

Shingu, Japan

Day 4

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 5

Kagoshima, Japan

Day 6

Hashima, Japan

Day 6

Nagasaki, Japan

Day 7

Busan, South Korea

Day 8

Karatsu, Japan

Day 9

Hiroshima, Japan

Day 10

Takamatsu, Japan

Day 11

Osaka, Japan

Day 12

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 13

Amami Ōshima, Japan

Day 14

Okinawa, Japan

Day 15

Ishigaki, Japan

Day 16

Keelung (Chilung), Taiwan

Day 17

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 18 - 19

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Day 20

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 21

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam