East Asia Expedition: From the Wild North to Hiroshima's Heritage

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£7,869pp
Voyage Code: SWANM1127100210
moon 10 nights
anchorSH Minerva
calendar 2 Oct '27

Cruise overview

Otaru
Hakodate
Sakata
Sado
Wajima
Maizuru
Sakaiminato
Busan
Shimonoseki
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Hiroshima

Itinerary

Day 1

Otaru


Otaru is a small harbor city west of Sapporo. Famous for its many hills and a nearby ski resort, the town has been an important trade and herring fishing center. A wide canal that led from the port to the old town’s warehouses has been maintained for touristic purposes and the old stone or brick-built warehouses have been beautifully converted to restaurants and boutiques

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Day 2

Hakodate

Day 3

Sakata

Day 4

Sado

Day 5

Wajima

Day 6

Maizuru

Day 7

Sakaiminato

Day 8

Busan

Day 9

Shimonoseki

Day 10

Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita

Day 11

Hiroshima

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Balconyfrom£8,999pp
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Premium Suitefrom£15,719pp

Oceanview

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Comfortable and light-filled, these rooms offer panoramic views and thoughtful design.

Amenities

  • Double or twin configuration
  • Lounge area
  • Shower room
  • Safe
  • Climate control
  • Minibar

Ship features

SH Minerva blends elegance and expeditionary strength, offering comfort, enrichment, and adventure across the world’s remote frontiers.

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Families
  • All-balcony or ocean-view staterooms for 152 guests
  • Hybrid propulsion and low-emission design
  • Three restaurants serving international cuisine
  • Expedition lab and citizen-science programme
  • Outdoor heated pool and hot tub
  • Observation Lounge with 270-degree views
  • Spa, sauna, and fitness centre
  • Fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for exploration
  • Onboard lectures by scientists and historians
  • Itineraries spanning Antarctica, the Arctic & South America