Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Seeker November 21-December 1 2028 Cruise & Offers

OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI

VoyageSE20281121-10D DatesNovember 21-December 1 2028 Duration10 nights ShipStar Seeker

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Star Seeker November 21-December 1 2028 route map from OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI
Star Seeker · Voyage SE20281121-10D · OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

November 21-December 1 2028 · Voyage SE20281121-10D

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.

8 destination panels · 18 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

This unforgettable voyage across East Asia promises to make your dreams come true. Unlock the secrets and ancient beauty of Kyoto with two nights at a 5-star hotel. Discover iconic landmarks, from the Golden Pavilion to the historic Gion district. Spend a day in Nara, a city rich in crafts and cuisine, and home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Todai-ji Temple, housing the world’s largest Buddha statue; view Kasuga Shrine, lined with thousands of lanterns; and stroll Nara Park, where sacred deer freely roam. Pass by Osaka Castle before you board your yacht for the sparkling Japanese islands of Amami and Okinawa. Explore Taipei’s temples and enjoy an overnight stay in Hong Kong. Visit breathtaking Halong Bay, where you can tour the captivating scenery aboard a traditional fishing junk, before heading to Hanoi, Vietnam's cultural heart.

November 21, 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO Japan · Departure 17:00 · 1 listed experience

About OSAKA, KYOTO

OSAKA, KYOTO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Unlock the secrets and ancient beauty of Kyoto with two nights at a 5-star hotel. Pass by Osaka Castle before you board your yacht for the sparkling Japanese islands of Amami and Okinawa.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Osaka, Highlights with Transfer to Kyoto Hotel (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • November 21, 2028 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
November 22, November 27 & November 30, 2028 Sea Days International waters · No separately published port call

Published sea days aboard Star Seeker

The official Windstar timetable names no port call on November 22, November 27 & November 30, 2028. 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

  • November 22, 2028 · No separately published port call
  • November 27, 2028 · No separately published port call
  • November 30, 2028 · No separately published port call
November 23, 2028 NAZE, AMAMI ISLAND Japan · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00 · 4 listed experiences

About NAZE, AMAMI ISLAND

NAZE, AMAMI ISLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Pass by Osaka Castle before you board your yacht for the sparkling Japanese islands of Amami and Okinawa. 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

  • Amami Island, Local Village and Cooking Experience — Strenuous activity
  • Amami Island, Local Experience (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Amami Island, Mangrove Forest Canoeing (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Amami Island, Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • November 23, 2028 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00
November 24, 2028 NAHA, OKINAWA Japan · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00 · 3 listed experiences

About NAHA, OKINAWA

NAHA, OKINAWA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Pass by Osaka Castle before you board your yacht for the sparkling Japanese islands of Amami and Okinawa. 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

  • Okinawa, Bingata Experience (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Okinawa, Naha Highlight Tour (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Okinawa, Okinawa War Heritage Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • November 24, 2028 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
November 25, 2028 HIRARA, MIYAKOJIMA Japan · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00 · 2 listed experiences

About HIRARA, MIYAKOJIMA

HIRARA, MIYAKOJIMA is a Windstar destination in Japan within the Asia sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Miyakojima Panoramic Drive & Relaxing Day at the Hot Springs. 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

  • Miyakojima, Miyakojima Panoramic Drive (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Miyakojima, Relaxing Day at the Hot Springs (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • November 25, 2028 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00
November 26, 2028 KEELUNG, TAIPEI Taiwan · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00 · 4 listed experiences

About KEELUNG, TAIPEI

KEELUNG, TAIPEI gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Explore Taipei’s temples and enjoy an overnight stay in Hong Kong. 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

  • Taipei, Taipei Old & New (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Taipei, Northern Coast (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Taipei, Essential Taipei (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Taipei, Taipei Lifestyle (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • November 26, 2028 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
November 28-29, 2028 HONG KONG Hong Kong · 2-day overnight call · 4 listed experiences

About HONG KONG

HONG KONG gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Explore Taipei’s temples and enjoy an overnight stay in Hong Kong. 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

  • Hong Kong, Discover Lantau Island — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Hong Kong, Treasures of Kowloon — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Hong Kong, Guided Tour of Local Markets — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong Highlights Tour — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • November 28, 2028 · Arrival 12:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • November 29, 2028 · Departure 17:00 · Overnight stay
December 1, 2028 HALONG BAY, HANOI Vietnam · Arrival 08:00

About HALONG BAY, HANOI

HALONG BAY, HANOI gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Visit breathtaking Halong Bay, where you can tour the captivating scenery aboard a traditional fishing junk, before heading to Hanoi, Vietnam's cultural heart. 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

  • December 1, 2028 · 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 HALONG BAY, HANOI aboard Star Seeker

On November 21-December 1 2028, Star Seeker sails 10 nights from OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI. The published route brings together NAZE, AMAMI ISLAND, NAHA, OKINAWA, HIRARA, MIYAKOJIMA, KEELUNG, TAIPEI, 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 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Star Seeker | Voyage SE20281121-10D | November 21-December 1, 2028 | 10 nights OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Seeker November 21-December 1 2028: is Voyage SE20281121-10D right for you?

This 10-night voyage aboard Star Seeker sails OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI, with calls including Sea Days, NAZE, NAHA, and HIRARA and 1 published sea day. Voyage SE20281121-10D 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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Why book Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage SE20281121-10D, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage SE20281121-10D?

For the November 21-December 1 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D?

For the November 21-December 1, 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI 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 SE20281121-10D?

For the November 21-December 1, 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI 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 SE20281121-10D, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the November 21-December 1, 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI 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 SE20281121-10D?

For the November 21-December 1, 2028 OSAKA, KYOTO to HALONG BAY, HANOI 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 November itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this November itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

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 SE20281121-10D 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 SE20281121-10D: 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.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D?

For flights to OSAKA, KYOTO before this Star Seeker cruise and home from HALONG BAY, HANOI after Voyage SE20281121-10D, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a MyWindstar account and connect Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D, use the email address associated with the Windstar reservation and Windstar's cruise-line confirmation details. Do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference for a Windstar credential.

  1. Step 1 — Open Booked Guests: Choose Booked Guests or My Windstar from Windstar Cruises' official website.
  2. Step 2 — Create or open the account: Sign in with the registered email and password, or choose the account-creation option and use the email associated with the reservation. Existing Yacht Club members can follow Windstar's published profile instructions for their membership number and initial PIN.
  3. Step 3 — Use password recovery when needed: If the email already belongs to an account, use Forgot Password and follow Windstar's reset instructions instead of creating a duplicate.
  4. Step 4 — Find the voyage: Look for Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D after sign-in and complete any matching or guest-information prompts Windstar displays. A current public manual booking-link field sequence has not been verified.
  5. Step 5 — Review available planning: Use My Windstar for the itinerary and released booked-guest services, including applicable shore excursions, transfers, hotels, add-ons, and other planning information.

If Star Seeker Voyage SE20281121-10D does not appear, verify that the My Windstar email matches the reservation, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can confirm the booking details with Windstar.

Portal functions and advance options vary by voyage and booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your My Windstar password private.

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