Star Collector: Island Jewels of Japan
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20 nights
Star Seeker
26 Oct '26Cruise overview
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.
Itinerary
Tokyo
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.
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Shimizu
Shingu
At sea
Kagoshima
Nagasaki
Busan
Karatsu
Hiroshima
Takamatsu
Osaka
At sea
Amami Ōshima
Okinawa
Ishigaki
Keelung (Chilung)
At sea
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
At sea
Ha Long Bay
Horizon Owners Suite
The Horizon Owner’s Suite represents the pinnacle of Windstar luxury. Featuring a private veranda, separate living and dining areas, and panoramic ocean views, it combines space, elegance and exclusivity. Refined furnishings and attentive service create a serene, residential-style retreat designed for exceptional comfort and indulgence at sea.
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Dining Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
Ship features
Star Seeker combines elegant yacht-style design with new innovations, offering Windstar’s most advanced ship to date.
- All-suite accommodation for 224 guests
- New suite categories, including Horizon Owner’s, Infinity, and Vista Suites
- Four restaurants, including a new speciality dining venue
- Infinity pool and spacious sun deck
- World Spa by Windstar with ocean-view treatment rooms
- Water sports marina with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards
- State-of-the-art sustainability technology and water filtration systems
- Ice-strengthened hull for polar itineraries
- Hybrid-ready propulsion and ship-to-shore connectivity
- Friendly, inclusive atmosphere and open-seating dining
