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Star Seeker September 2-26 2026 Cruise & Offers

SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO

VoyageSE20260902-23D DatesSeptember 2-26 2026 Duration24 nights ShipStar Seeker

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Star Seeker September 2-26 2026 route map from SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO
Star Seeker · Voyage SE20260902-23D · SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

September 2-26 2026 ยท Voyage SE20260902-23D

Ports & shore experiences

Each destination is shown once. Select a destination to reveal every published call date and time, its voyage-specific overview, and exact shore experiences currently listed for this departure.

13 destination panels · 32 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 5 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Ancient temples and modern marvels await you throughout your transpacific crossing from Alaska to Japan and South Korea. Relax and rejuvenate with extended spa days, onboard entertainment, and award-winning culinary indulgences during your ocean voyage from Anchorage to Tokyo. Stand at the edge of Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing or join the flow of humanity. Pause with pilgrims at the Kumano-Nachi Taisha, a Shinto shrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site, then rest in the shade of a 850-year-old camphor tree planted by a 12th century samurai. Imagine the perils encountered by Japan's warrior class amid gardens and narrow lanes in the Chiran Samurai District near Kagoshima. Master the art of udon noodle making in Takamatsu, the birthplace of delicious udon delights. Dine on fresh fish and tangy seafood delicacies at the Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan — South Korea's largest seafood market.

September 2, 2026 SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA United States · Departure 17:00

About SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Seward occupies a dramatic position between Resurrection Bay and the mountains of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. It is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and a rail and road link toward Anchorage. Glaciers, marine wildlife, forested slopes, and frontier history give this embarkation or disembarkation point a powerful natural setting.

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

  • September 2, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
14 sea days · September 3-September 19, 2026 Sea Days International waters · No separately published port call

Published sea days aboard Star Seeker

The official Windstar timetable names no port call on 14 sea days · September 3-September 19, 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

  • September 3, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 4, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 5, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 6, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 7, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 8, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 9, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 10, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 11, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 12, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 13, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 14, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 15, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • September 19, 2026 · No separately published port call
September 16, 2026 TOKYO Japan · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:00

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

  • September 16, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:00
September 17, 2026 SHIMIZU Japan · Arrival 08:30 · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About SHIMIZU

SHIMIZU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Transoceanic sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Mt. Fuji Highlight - Full Day Tour, Mt. Fuji Cultural Experience & Miho No Matsubara with Fresh Sashimi Lunch. 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

  • Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Highlight - Full Day Tour — Moderate activity
  • Shimizu, Miho No Matsubara with Fresh Sashimi Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Cultural Experience (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Shimizu, Sacred Toshogu and Nihondaira Ropeway (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 17, 2026 · Arrival 08:30 · Departure 17:00
September 18, 2026 SHINGU Japan · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 3 listed experiences

About SHINGU

SHINGU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Transoceanic 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 Hongu Taisha & Hayatama Taisha (Moderate)
  • Shingu, Kumano Kodo Hiking Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Shingu, Oniga-jo Rocks & Shrines (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 18, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
September 20, 2026 KAGOSHIMA Japan · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About KAGOSHIMA

KAGOSHIMA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Imagine the perils encountered by Japan's warrior class amid gardens and narrow lanes in the Chiran Samurai District near Kagoshima. This context places the destination within the Transoceanic route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Kagoshima, Sakurajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • 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

Published call times

  • September 20, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
September 21, 2026 SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND Japan · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 07:30

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 Transoceanic 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

  • September 21, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 07:30
September 21, 2026 NAGASAKI Japan · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 22:00 · 5 listed experiences

About NAGASAKI

NAGASAKI is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Transoceanic 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, The Pottery Town Arita & Nagasaki (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nagasaki, Best of Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nagasaki, Scenery of Nagasaki — Moderate activity
  • Nagasaki, Panoramic Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nagasaki, Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 21, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 22:00
September 22, 2026 BUSAN South Korea · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 21:00 · 4 listed experiences

About BUSAN

BUSAN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Dine on fresh fish and tangy seafood delicacies at the Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan — South Korea's largest seafood market. This context places the destination within the Transoceanic route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Busan, Busan City Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Busan, Tea Ceremony (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
  • Busan, Journey Back in Time, Gyeongju (Moderate-Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Busan, Sea Breeze of Busan (Moderate-Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 22, 2026 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 21:00
September 23, 2026 KARATSU Japan · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 3 listed experiences

About KARATSU

KARATSU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Transoceanic 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, Highlights (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Karatsu, Highlights with Castle (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Karatsu, Culture & Panorama (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 23, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
September 24, 2026 HIROSHIMA Japan · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 19:00 · 5 listed experiences

About HIROSHIMA

HIROSHIMA is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Transoceanic 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, Panoramic Hiroshima (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Hiroshima, Miyajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Hiroshima, Sake Brewery Hopping & Orizuru Tower — Moderate activity
  • Hiroshima, Hiroshima & Miyajima Full Day (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Hiroshima, Hiroshima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 24, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 19:00
September 25, 2026 TAKAMATSU Japan · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About TAKAMATSU

TAKAMATSU gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Master the art of udon noodle making in Takamatsu, the birthplace of delicious udon delights. This context places the destination within the Transoceanic route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Takamatsu, Garden & Green Tea (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Takamatsu, Takamatsu - A Journey Through Bonsai & Ritsurin Garden — Moderate activity
  • Takamatsu, Shikokumura Museum & Yashima View Point — Moderate activity
  • Takamatsu, Udon Noodle Making Experience & Garden (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 25, 2026 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
September 26, 2026 KOBE / KYOTO Japan · Arrival 00:30

About KOBE / KYOTO

Kobe is a cosmopolitan Japanese port framed by Rokko Mountain and Osaka Bay, with waterfront districts, gardens, and a celebrated food culture. It also provides access to Kyoto, where temples, shrines, traditional neighborhoods, and carefully composed gardens preserve centuries of imperial and artistic history. The pairing offers two contrasting urban experiences.

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

  • September 26, 2026 · Arrival 00:30 · 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

SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO aboard Star Seeker

On September 2-26 2026, Star Seeker sails 24 nights from SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO. The published route brings together TOKYO, SHIMIZU, SHINGU, KAGOSHIMA, 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 12 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Seeker September 2-26 2026: is Voyage SE20260902-23D right for you?

This 24-night voyage aboard Star Seeker sails SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO, with calls including Sea Days, TOKYO, SHIMIZU, and SHINGU and 1 published sea day. Voyage SE20260902-23D matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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What is included and not included on Star Seeker Voyage SE20260902-23D?

For the September 2-26, 2026 SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO sailing aboard Star Seeker: Cruise-only fares publish accommodation, onboard meals and entertainment, including specialty dining, 24-hour room service, the signature barbecue and welcome champagne. Wi-Fi, selected beer, wine and cocktails and gratuities are included only with an All-Inclusive fare or package or a qualifying promotion, not with every cruise-only booking. Spa, shore excursions and personal services can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Star Seeker Voyage SE20260902-23D?

For the September 2-26, 2026 SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO sailing aboard Star Seeker: Selected Star Class suites publish third-guest capacity, but the current verified guide does not name the sleeping surface. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact suite number and will not assume a sofa bed, rollaway, Pullman or berth. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Star Seeker Voyage SE20260902-23D, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 2-26, 2026 SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO sailing aboard Star Seeker: Windstar shore excursions are optional and charged separately unless the exact booking states otherwise. Watersports-platform access and the Open Bridge are conditional onboard features, not shore-excursion inclusions. Each tour and booking term must be checked. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Star Seeker for Voyage SE20260902-23D?

For the September 2-26, 2026 SEWARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA to KOBE / KYOTO sailing aboard Star Seeker: Wi-Fi is included only with an All-Inclusive fare or package or a qualifying promotion, not every cruise-only fare. The published package permits up to two connected devices; coverage, speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Star Seeker's verified headline statistics?
224Guests
131Crew
6Guest decks
432 ftLength
9,923 GRTGross tonnage
What clothes should I bring for this September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September cool-weather itinerary

  • Pack breathable layers, a warm mid-layer, and a wind- and water-resistant jacket for changing temperatures ashore and on deck.
  • Bring supportive non-slip walking shoes for piers, uneven paths, and longer touring days, plus a compact day bag and rain protection.
  • Add sun protection and binoculars where scenery or wildlife viewing is central; use the final forecast and operator documents to refine the list.

Windstar Cruises dress guidance

  • Windstar has no formal nights. Daytime dress is relaxed resort wear, while dinner in the main evening restaurants calls for casually elegant clothing.
  • Published evening examples include slacks or non-distressed jeans with a collared, button-down or polo shirt, or a blouse, skirt, casual dress or sundress. Reserve shorts, T-shirts, hats and flip-flops for daytime.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Star Seeker?
  • Published fleet experiences include open-seating dining, lounges, 24-hour room service from a limited menu, World Spa by Windstar, pools or whirlpools and an Open Bridge when operational.
  • Dining venues, watersports platforms, pools, spa spaces, entertainment and included services differ between Wind Class sailing yachts, Star Plus all-suite yachts and the newer Star Class yachts.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Star Seeker have?
  • Watersports-platform access, swimming and paddle activities depend on sea state, weather, anchorage, local rules and the captain's approval.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Star Seeker guests expect?
  • Wind Class sailing yachts publish ocean-view staterooms and suites without a fleetwide private-veranda promise. Star Plus yachts are all-suite, while Star Seeker and Star Explorer publish suites with private verandas or infinity windows among their categories.
  • Room size, window or veranda, bed arrangement, bath, accessibility and amenities differ by yacht, category and room number; use the exact deck plan before reserving.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage SE20260902-23D before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Star Seeker?
  • Windstar cannot accommodate children under eight years old. A guest under 21 must be accompanied in the room by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 21.
  • Windstar does not publish a fleetwide supervised children's program or babysitting service. Shore operators can impose separate age and participation limits, and minors require direct adult supervision.
  • A guest may not board if she will have entered the 24th week of pregnancy when travel with Windstar begins. Notify Windstar early and confirm current documentation requirements.

For Voyage SE20260902-23D: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Star Seeker handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Windstar at booking and complete its Guest Accommodation Request Form. Current guidance requests advance notice for interpreters, equipment, oxygen, dialysis supplies and other services, with timing depending on the request.
  • Guests normally bring an approved wheelchair or scooter; size, weight and storage can prevent acceptance, and crew cannot lift guests or heavy devices. Standard rooms are not barrier-free.
  • Modified suites are published on Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend, but features are limited. Gangways, tenders, stairs, ports and shore transport can restrict access, and personal daily care is not provided.
  • Windstar states that its yachts do not have full medical services. Serious emergencies are referred ashore, and evacuation at sea or from a tender or remote port may be delayed or infeasible.
  • Carry a medical summary and adequate medication, and arrange oxygen, dialysis supplies, sharps or refrigerated medication in advance through the accessibility process. Not every request can be accommodated.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Star Seeker?
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited in every stateroom, suite and indoor public space, including restaurants and corridors. They are permitted only in designated outside-deck smoking areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

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