Jewels of Taiwan & Japan cruise with Seabourn

DAY 1 – HONG KONG, CHINA

Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands. One hundred sixty-four square miles of dense real estate dominate Hong Kong Island, including enormous skyscrapers with futuristic architecture, opulent hotels, residential compounds on Victoria Peak, and some of the oldest Chinese communities in the region. All these elements create one of the most exotic and exciting ports of call in the world; one that is universally loved by tourists and its own enterprising citizens.

DAY 2 – DAY AT SEA

Unwind with a spa treatment or enjoy leisure activities onboard, from cafes to the card room.

DAY 3 – KEELUNG (TAIPEI), TAIWAN

Keelung is the second largest port in Taiwan, and a booming trade industry has turned it into a very prosperous city and international seaport. However, the main reason for calling here is to travel inland to visit the contemporary metropolis of Taipei. Not long ago, the scenic valley of the Tanshui River was home to rice and vegetable farmers, but today it is the site of Taiwan’s bustling center of culture, commerce and government.

DAY 4 – ISHIGAKI ISLAND, JAPAN

Closer to Taiwan than to Japan’s main islands, the Yaeyama group is a volcanic archipelago known (though not widely) for its coral reefs and clear waters. Ishigaki is the main hub, and attracts mostly Japanese visitors with inside information about the Caribbean-like appeal of the place. A part of the Okinawa Prefecture, the island is ringed by beaches that vary from sandy expanses to whole strands made up entirely of broken, bleached and tumbled coral. The land itself is mostly given over to palm forests and pineapple plantations. Capes such as Hirakubozaki on the west side, or Uganzaki at the northern tip, are marked by lighthouses and offer nice views. At Kabira Bay no swimming is allowed, due to culture of black pearls, but glass-bottom boats offer views of the colorful sea life. Other beaches welcome snorkelers, swimmers and windsurfers.

DAY 5 – DAY AT SEA

Unwind with a spa treatment or enjoy leisure activities onboard, from cafes to the card room.

DAY 6 – KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN

Tucked into a deep-cut bay at the southern end of Kyushu Island, this port has been compared to Naples in Italy, because it is also dominated by views of an active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Enjoy its magnificence from the Shiroyama Observatory, or from the tranquil Edo-period Senganen Japanese Garden. Ishibashi Park has three Edo-era stone bridges, of five originally built at the end of the 19th century. Near the port is the impressive Kagoshima Aquarium, with seven floors of displays including the massive Kuroshio Tank maintaining a current that sustains large specimens including a whale shark.

DAY 7 – ABURATSU, JAPAN

Aburatsu is a charming port town in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming atmosphere. Indulge in local culinary delights, from fresh seafood to exquisite sake, crafted with centuries-old techniques. Explore the historic Nichinan Coast, dotted with ancient shrines and lush greenery, providing a glimpse into Japan’s storied past. Don’t miss the Udo Shrine, a stunning cliffside sanctuary dedicated to the Shinto deity Ugayafukiaezu, and the Obijyo Castle Ruins, which offer a fascinating look into Japan’s feudal history.

DAY 8 – KOCHI, JAPAN

Japan’s Shikoku island is a popular place of pilgrimage among Japanese Buddhists. Kochi has three of the 88 temples on the route. Chikurinji Temple, with its five-story pagoda, is one of them. Located on Mount Godaisan, it also features an adjacent botanical garden. The town is most famous for its castle, originally built in the early 17th century, but largely rebuilt following a fire in the mid-18th century. It is one of only 12 existing feudal-period castles in Japan. South of the town, Katsurahama beach is a popular destination, although swimming is not allowed due to strong currents. A picturesque shrine located on a high point overlooking the sea is the perfect postcard image of rural Japan. The beach is also a good spot to enjoy Katsuo no Tataki, the traditional local dish of lightly grilled and seasoned bonito tuna.

DAY 9 & 10 – OSAKA, JAPAN

Japan’s second-largest city is famous for its imposing, photogenic Osaka Castle, set in a park with decorative fruit trees that provide extravagant blooms in the spring. It has always been a merchant city, and the business sections are busy and crowded. For visitors, the city holds numerous shrines and temples, including the Shitenno-ji, Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple from 526 AD, and the Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in the country, from 211 AD. The Peace Pagoda, built in 1963, continues a common Japanese theme. For museum lovers, the city has a National Museum of Modern Art, focused on postwar art, and a five-story Science Museum, as well as a unique Oriental Ceramics Museum with over 2,000 items from Japan, Koreas and China.

DAY 11 – TOBA, JAPAN

Tender required.

DAY 12 – SHIMIZU, JAPAN

A busy port located on the Suruga Bay, Shimizu is renowned for the surrounding views of Mt. Fuji. One of the most famous is from Miho no Matsubara, a shoreline lined with groves of lovely pine trees that is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. One tree, said to be over 650 years old, plays a part in a popular folkloric myth. On clear days, the snow-capped cone can also be viewed from the heights of the Nihondaira Plateau overlooking the city and the bay. Near the port, the four-story S Pulse Dream Plaza shopping mall boasts a museum dedicated to sushi!

DAY 13 – TOKYO, JAPAN

Welcome to Japan’s cutting-edge capital, the world’s largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense. Get a glimpse into Tokyo’s glorious past while strolling the Imperial Palace gardens, or take a rickshaw ride through the Asakusa district with its ancient Sensoji Temple and colorful atmosphere that echoes Old Edo.

Wander the Tsukiji Market — aka, “Tokyo’s Kitchen” — the world’s largest fish and seafood market, and raise a glass of rice lager at the Philippe Starck-designed Asahi Beer Hall located near the 2,080-foot-high Skytree, the world’s tallest tower. You can shop for fashion-forward trends in Shibuya before heading to the rooftop garden that crowns Shibuya Scramble Square for outstanding views of Mount Fuji. If you think Tokyo buzzes by day, wait until you see it at night — so take advantage of a late-evening departure to soak in all of Shinjuku’s razzle dazzle, explore Akihabara’s gadget shops and gaming arcades, or join in Japan’s favorite pastime at one of Roppongi’s karaoke bars.

• A full-length window
• Glass door to private verandah
• Comfortable living area
• Queen-size bed or two twin beds
• Dining table for two
• Walk-in closet
• Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies
• Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
• Makeup vanity
• Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower
  *Wheelchair accessible suites are roll-in shower only.

All Verandah Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private verandah, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

Penthouse Suite

• Glass door to private verandah
• Comfortable living area
• Separate bedroom
• Queen-size bed or two twin beds
• Dining table for two to four
• Walk-in closet
• Two flat-screen TVs
• Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
• Makeup vanity
• Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower
  *Wheelchair accessible suites are roll-in shower only.

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private verandah, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Penthouse Spa Suite

• Glass door to private verandah
• Comfortable living area
• Separate bedroom
• Dining table for two to four
• Walk-in closet
• Two flat-screen TVs
• Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
• Makeup vanity
• Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub
  *Wheelchair accessible suites are roll-in shower only.

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private verandah, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Owner’s Suite and Above

• Expansive ocean views
• Forward-facing windows
• Comfortable living area
• Separate bedroom
• Queen-size bed or two twin beds
• Dining for four
• Walk-in closet
• Pantry with wet bar
  Two flat-screen TVs
• Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service.
• Guest bath
• Makeup vanity
• Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub
  *Wheelchair accessible suites are roll-in shower only.

Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private verandah, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

The Colonnade

A more casual, indoor/outdoor alternative for breakfasts and lunch, and regionally-themed dinners with table service nightly.

The Patio

Offering luncheon buffets, salads, soups and freshly baked pizza. Dinners feature a full menu in an al fresco setting.

The Restaurant

Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The cuisine is exquisite and the service is flawless.

Seabourn Square

A place to enjoy your newspaper or to socialize with your fellow passengers, Seabourn Square is what you’re looking for.

Sky Bar

The Sky Bar on our expedition ships is a place to enjoy a refreshing tropical beverage during the day, or an evening cocktail under the stars. Two small whirlpool spas bracket the open terrace.

Solis

Offering light, modern Mediterranean cuisine bursting with color and character, prepared fresh and entirely from scratch.​

Solis will showcase a vibrant, chic atmosphere with feel-good background music and a menu reminiscent of our favorite travel memories.​ Solis was developed in collaboration with longtime Seabourn partners, Master Chef and Culinary Partner Chef Anton Egger, and Senior Corporate Chef Franck Salein.

Spa and Wellness

Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most up-to-date techniques. Seabourn’s spas are suitable for guests wishing to maintain a personal fitness regime or discover a new one. A well-equipped ocean-view gym and Motion Studio is staffed by professional fitness trainers, and a full-service salon for men and women complement the spas.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Center features high performance Technogym equipment for cardio and strength training. We also offer a series of complimentary classes including yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. Or, if personal attention is preferred, our personal trainers will design a nutrition and exercise plan that will help you achieve results. Based on your body’s particular needs, this personalized session will expose you to the wellness program that works best with your body. Aboard Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest you may try the Kinesis System. Using a tri-dimensional pulley system, our personal trainers will guide you through a series of exercises designed to improve balance, flexibility and strength.