Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Seeker September 14-October 5 2027 Cruise & Offers
SAPPORO / OTARU, HOKKAIDO to TOKYO
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September 14-October 5 2027 ยท Voyage SE20270914-21D
Ports & shore experiences
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24 destination panels · 27 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 17 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
Step aboard Star Seeker for a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines the thrill of the unknown with the joy of discovery. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. Will it be a fishing village tucked along rugged coastlines, a hidden cultural gem, or a new-to-Windstar harbor? After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island. You’ll even cross into South Korea for a stop in Busan.
September 14, 2027 SAPPORO / OTARU, HOKKAIDO
About SAPPORO / OTARU, HOKKAIDO
Sapporo and Otaru offer contrasting introductions to Hokkaido. Sapporo is a spacious modern city known for parks, food, and winter culture, while Otaru preserves a canal lined with stone warehouses and merchant buildings. Together they connect urban Hokkaido with the island’s maritime history and northern landscapes.
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 14, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
September 15, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 1
About MYSTERY PORT 1
MYSTERY PORT 1 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. 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
- September 15, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 16, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 2
About MYSTERY PORT 2
MYSTERY PORT 2 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. 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
- September 16, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 17, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 3
About MYSTERY PORT 3
The identity of Mystery Port 3 is intentionally withheld in Windstar’s current published program. Its location will be revealed according to the cruise line’s mystery-voyage schedule, so no city landmarks, geography, or shore activities are inferred here. The panel preserves only the exact date and timing currently attached to this call.
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 17, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 18, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 4
About MYSTERY PORT 4
MYSTERY PORT 4 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. 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
- September 18, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 19, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 5
About MYSTERY PORT 5
MYSTERY PORT 5 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. 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
- September 19, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 20, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 6
About MYSTERY PORT 6
The identity of Mystery Port 6 is intentionally withheld in Windstar’s current published program. Its location will be revealed according to the cruise line’s mystery-voyage schedule, so no city landmarks, geography, or shore activities are inferred here. The panel preserves only the exact date and timing currently attached to this call.
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 20, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 21, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 7
About MYSTERY PORT 7
MYSTERY PORT 7 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your voyage begins in northern Japan with 10 days of mystery, each port revealed just 36 hours before arrival. 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
- September 21, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 22, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 8
About MYSTERY PORT 8
The identity of Mystery Port 8 is intentionally withheld in Windstar’s current published program. Its location will be revealed according to the cruise line’s mystery-voyage schedule, so no city landmarks, geography, or shore activities are inferred here. The panel preserves only the exact date and timing currently attached to this call.
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 22, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 23, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 9
About MYSTERY PORT 9
The identity of Mystery Port 9 is intentionally withheld in Windstar’s current published program. Its location will be revealed according to the cruise line’s mystery-voyage schedule, so no city landmarks, geography, or shore activities are inferred here. The panel preserves only the exact date and timing currently attached to this call.
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 23, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 24, 2027 MYSTERY PORT 10
About MYSTERY PORT 10
The identity of Mystery Port 10 is intentionally withheld in Windstar’s current published program. Its location will be revealed according to the cruise line’s mystery-voyage schedule, so no city landmarks, geography, or shore activities are inferred here. The panel preserves only the exact date and timing currently attached to this call.
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 24, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
September 25, 2027 OSAKA, KYOTO
About OSAKA, KYOTO
OSAKA, KYOTO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
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 25, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:00
September 26-27, 2027 TAKAMATSU
About TAKAMATSU
TAKAMATSU gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
Shore experiences currently listed
- 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
- Takamatsu, Shikokumura Museum & Yashima View Point — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 26, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- September 27, 2027 · Departure 06:00 · Overnight stay
September 27, 2027 SCENIC CRUISING SETO INLAND SEA
About SCENIC CRUISING SETO INLAND SEA
SCENIC CRUISING SETO INLAND SEA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
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 27, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 10:30
September 27, 2027 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 27, 2027 · Arrival 11:30 · Departure 17:00
September 28, 2027 HIROSHIMA
About HIROSHIMA
HIROSHIMA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Hiroshima, Sake Brewery Hopping & Orizuru Tower — Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Hiroshima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Panoramic Hiroshima (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Hiroshima, Hiroshima & Miyajima Full Day (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Hiroshima, Miyajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 28, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
September 29, 2027 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, 2027 · Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
September 30, 2027 BUSAN
About BUSAN
BUSAN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. You’ll even cross into South Korea for a stop in Busan. 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
- 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 30, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 1, 2027 SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND
About SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND
SCENIC CRUISING HASHIMA ISLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
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, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 07:30
October 1, 2027 NAGASAKI
About NAGASAKI
NAGASAKI gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. After this intiail intrigue, the curtain rises to reveal an unforgettable lineup of destinations: Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and more — plus scenic cruising through the Seto Inland Sea and past haunting Hashima Island.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Nagasaki, Panoramic Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Nagasaki, Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Nagasaki, Best of Nagasaki Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- October 1, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00
October 2, 2027 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, Chiran & Kagoshima (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Sakurajima Highlight Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Senganen Gardens & Shoko Shuseikan Museum (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Kagoshima, Private Vehicle with Spanish Speaking Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- October 2, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
October 3, 2027 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Seeker
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on October 3, 2027. 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, 2027 · No separately published port call
October 4, 2027 SHIMIZU
About SHIMIZU
SHIMIZU is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia 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, Miho No Matsubara with Fresh Sashimi Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Cultural Experience (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Mt. Fuji Highlight - Full Day Tour — Moderate activity
- Shimizu, Sacred Toshogu and Nihondaira Ropeway (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- October 4, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
October 5, 2027 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 5, 2027 · 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
SAPPORO / OTARU, HOKKAIDO to TOKYO aboard Star Seeker
On September 14-October 5 2027, Star Seeker sails 21 nights from SAPPORO / OTARU, HOKKAIDO to TOKYO. The published route brings together MYSTERY PORT 1, MYSTERY PORT 2, MYSTERY PORT 3, MYSTERY PORT 4, 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 24 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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