Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Seeker October 16-26 2026 Cruise & Offers
OSAKA, KYOTO to TOKYO
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October 16-26 2026 ยท Voyage SE20261016-10D
Ports & shore experiences
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12 destination panels · 34 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 3 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
Immerse yourself in Japan’s unique culture — celebrate a respect of order, harmony, and self-development as you embrace new technologies and celebrate ancient traditions. Admire Tokyo’s sparkling skyline bathed in glowing pastel neon lights. Indulge in Takamatsu’s tiny restaurants and generous portions of sizzling chicken, steaming noodle bowls and mysterious seafood pieces shrouded in delectable fried batter. Experience the beauty of Japan’s Inland Sea and join a jostling crowd in an aromatic Shimizu seafood market. This voyage remains one of the most highly personalized and authentic explorations of Japan’s iconic islands at the edge of the Far East.
October 16, 2026 OSAKA, KYOTO
About OSAKA, KYOTO
OSAKA, KYOTO is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Highlights with Transfer to Kyoto Hotel & Highlights with Transfer to Kansai Intl Airport. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Osaka, Highlights with Transfer to Kansai Intl Airport (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Osaka, Highlights with Transfer to Kyoto Hotel (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 16, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 23:00
October 17, 2026 TAKAMATSU
About TAKAMATSU
TAKAMATSU gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Indulge in Takamatsu’s tiny restaurants and generous portions of sizzling chicken, steaming noodle bowls and mysterious seafood pieces shrouded in delectable fried batter. This context places the destination within the Asia route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Takamatsu, Shikokumura Museum & Yashima View Point — Moderate activity
- Takamatsu, Takamatsu - A Journey Through Bonsai & Ritsurin Garden — Moderate activity
- Takamatsu, Garden & Green Tea (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Takamatsu, Udon Noodle Making Experience & Garden (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 17, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 19:00
October 18, 2026 HIROSHIMA
About HIROSHIMA
HIROSHIMA is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Miyajima Highlight Tour, Hiroshima Highlight Tour & Panoramic Hiroshima. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Hiroshima, Miyajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Panoramic Hiroshima (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Hiroshima & Miyajima Full Day (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Hiroshima, Hiroshima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Sake Brewery Hopping & Orizuru Tower — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 18, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
October 19, 2026 KARATSU
About KARATSU
KARATSU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Highlights, Culture & Panorama & Highlights with Castle. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Karatsu, Culture & Panorama (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Karatsu, Highlights with Castle (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Karatsu, Highlights (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 19, 2026 · Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
October 20, 2026 BUSAN
About BUSAN
BUSAN is a Windstar destination in South Korea within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Busan City Highlights, Tea Ceremony & Sea Breeze of Busan. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Busan, Sea Breeze of Busan (Moderate-Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Busan, Journey Back in Time, Gyeongju (Moderate-Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Busan, Busan City Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Busan, Tea Ceremony (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 20, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 21, 2026 SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND
About SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND
SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND is a published scenic navigation or transit call rather than a conventional shore visit. The passage forms part of this Asia route, with the surrounding waterway or coastline providing the principal view from aboard Star Seeker. Exact dates and times are retained below; no unlisted stop or activity has been inferred.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore experience is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- October 21, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 07:30
October 21, 2026 NAGASAKI
About NAGASAKI
NAGASAKI is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Best of Nagasaki Tour, Panoramic Nagasaki Tour & Peace Memorial Park & Museum. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Nagasaki, Panoramic Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Scenery of Nagasaki — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, The Pottery Town Arita & Nagasaki (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Best of Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- October 21, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 19:00
October 22, 2026 KAGOSHIMA
About KAGOSHIMA
KAGOSHIMA is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Chiran & Kagoshima, Sakurajima Highlight Tour & Senganen Gardens & Shoko Shuseikan Museum. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Kagoshima, Kagoshima Highlight Tour (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Chiran & Kagoshima (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Senganen Gardens & Shoko Shuseikan Museum (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Sakurajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 22, 2026 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 18:00
October 23, 2026 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Seeker
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on October 23, 2026. These dates are grouped once as Sea Days; no onboard activity, route detail, or shore program has been inferred.
Shore planning
No shore experience applies to these Sea Days. Windstar's daily onboard program is confirmed aboard and is not estimated on this page.
Published call times
- October 23, 2026 · No separately published port call
October 24, 2026 SHINGU
About SHINGU
SHINGU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Kumano Kodo Hiking Tour, Oniga-jo Rocks & Shrines & Kumano Hongu Taisha & Hayatama Taisha. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Shingu, Kumano Kodo Hiking Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Shingu, Kumano Hongu Taisha & Hayatama Taisha (Moderate)
- Shingu, Oniga-jo Rocks & Shrines (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 24, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 25, 2026 SHIMIZU
About SHIMIZU
SHIMIZU gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Experience the beauty of Japan’s Inland Sea and join a jostling crowd in an aromatic Shimizu seafood market. This context places the destination within the Asia route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Cultural Experience (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Miho No Matsubara with Fresh Sashimi Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Sacred Toshogu and Nihondaira Ropeway (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Highlight - Full Day Tour — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 25, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
October 26, 2026 TOKYO
About TOKYO
Tokyo brings together historic temples, neighborhood shopping streets, major museums, food markets, and one of the world’s most extensive modern skylines. Distinct districts offer very different experiences, from traditional Asakusa to contemporary Shibuya and Ginza. Tokyo Bay links this vast capital directly with the yacht’s route.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Windstar data for this exact call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the confirmed program closer to departure.
Published call times
- October 26, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Disembarkation
Published timetable status: Official Windstar itinerary entries and voyage-specific shore experiences are combined without estimating destinations, call times, experience names, or activity levels. Synthetic midnight continuation placeholders from the source are suppressed.
Please note: Shore-experience names, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change before departure. Confirm the final program with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.
A closer look at this sailing
OSAKA, KYOTO to TOKYO aboard Star Seeker
On October 16-26 2026, Star Seeker sails 10 nights from OSAKA, KYOTO to TOKYO. The published route brings together TAKAMATSU, HIROSHIMA, KARATSU, BUSAN, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 11 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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