Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Seeker September 26-October 6 2026 Cruise & Offers
KOBE / KYOTO to YOKOHAMA, TOKYO
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September 26-October 6 2026 ยท Voyage SE20260926-10D
Ports & shore experiences
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12 destination panels · 27 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 5 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.
September 26, 2026 KOBE / KYOTO
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 · Embarkation · Departure 22:30
September 27-28, 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, Garden & Green Tea (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Takamatsu, Takamatsu - A Journey Through Bonsai & Ritsurin Garden — Moderate activity
- Takamatsu, Udon Noodle Making Experience & Garden (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 27, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- September 28, 2026 · Departure 05:00 · Overnight stay
September 28, 2026 TOMONOURA
About TOMONOURA
Tomonoura is a historic harbor town on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, once an important stopping point for ships waiting on tides. Edo-period houses, temples, stone lanes, and a compact waterfront preserve its maritime character. The calm bay and island views create a quieter alternative to Japan’s large cities.
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 28, 2026 · Arrival 10:30 · Departure 17:00
September 29, 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
- September 29, 2026 · Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
September 30, 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, Tea Ceremony (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
- Busan, Busan City Highlights (Moderate) — 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 30, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 1, 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 1, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 07:30
October 1, 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, Scenery of Nagasaki — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Best of Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Panoramic Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Nagasaki, The Pottery Town Arita & Nagasaki (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 1, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 19:00
October 2, 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, 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
- October 2, 2026 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 18:00
October 3, 2026 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Seeker
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on October 3, 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 3, 2026 · No separately published port call
October 4, 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 4, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 5, 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, Sacred Toshogu and Nihondaira Ropeway (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Highlight - Full Day Tour — Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Cultural Experience (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Miho No Matsubara with Fresh Sashimi Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 5, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
October 6, 2026 YOKOHAMA, TOKYO
About YOKOHAMA, TOKYO
YOKOHAMA, TOKYO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Admire Tokyo’s sparkling skyline bathed in glowing pastel neon lights. This context places the destination within the Asia route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.
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 6, 2026 · Arrival 07:30 · 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
KOBE / KYOTO to YOKOHAMA, TOKYO aboard Star Seeker
On September 26-October 6 2026, Star Seeker sails 10 nights from KOBE / KYOTO to YOKOHAMA, TOKYO. The published route brings together TAKAMATSU, TOMONOURA, KARATSU, 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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