Cruise Collection 2018 Brochure

Hokkaido: Japan’s Wild Island ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY On this wonderfully varied expedition cruise around the island of Hokkaido, you’ll wander through vast fields of wildflowers on Rebun Island, the “Floating Island of Flowers,” and explore spectacular Shikotsu-Toya National Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark noted for its two namesake caldera lakes, as well as hot springs and extensive hiking trails. You’ll also visit the small settlement of Korsakov in Russia and have fantastic bird- watching opportunities all along the way.

Hong Kong to Nagasaki ABOARD THE SILVER DISCOVERER

The colonial past of the Philippines, the delicate scent of cherry blossoms, coral reefs full of colorful fish and turtles, the UNESCO World Heritage cedar forests of Yakusugi

JAPAN

DAYS 1-7 TOKYO TO REBUN ISLAND From Tokyo, take the train to Niigata and embark. Explore Sapporo or go birding in the foothills. Teuri Island is the seasonal home to millions of migratory seabirds and nearby Rishiri Island offers a variety of hiking opportunities. Your visit to Rebun Island is timed to enjoy the lovely alpine blooms of spring.

Nagasaki

RUSSIA

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Miyanoura

Korsakov

PACIFIC OCEAN

Amami Oshima

Teuri Is. Rishiri Is. Rebun Is.

CHINA

East China Sea

Abashiri

Naha

Miyako-jima

Sapporo HOKKAIDO

Otaru

Ishigaki

Muroran

Kushiro

Hong Kong

SEA OF JAPAN

Hakodate

Sabtang

200 mi

Aparri

Akita

200 km

PACIFIC OCEAN

Vigan/ Salomague Port

JAPAN

PHILIPPINES

Niigata

200 mi

200 km

Tokyo

Land on Yakushima Island, the startling red of the torii gate floating in between two mysterious worlds—they’re all part of this fascinating expedition cruise, a wonderful combination of modern bustle and ancient traditions. DAYS 1-5 THE PHILIPPINES Embark in Hong Kong and sail across the South China Sea to the Philippines. Landing on Luzon, head to Vigan and its historical district of Spanish-colonial houses, and enjoy excursions including swimming, exploring waterfalls, and an island hike. On Sabtang Island, enjoy cultural encounters and a nature walk. DAYS 6-11 ISLANDS OF JAPAN Cruising the Japanese islands of the East China Sea, you’ll meet villagers whose way of life is changed little from bygone times, see historical relics including Shuri Castle at Okinawa, the residence of the Ryukyu royal family for over 400 years, swim at beautiful white-sand beaches, and enjoy nature walks on Yakushima, whose forest park is a World Heritage site. Disembark in Nagasaki.

DAYS 8-16 SAKHALIN ISLAND TO TOKYO Explore Sakhalin’s capital city, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, or enjoy a day of birding. Search for minke, orca, and sperm whales while transiting the Nemuro Channel. Explore Shikotsu-Toya National Park, then visit Senshu Park, built from the ruins of Kubota Castle, a former samurai fortress. Disembark in Niigata, return to Tokyo, and depart.

DATES May 19-Jun 3, 2018

TRIP COST From $13,980

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DATES Mar 15-25, 2018

TRIP COST From $8,150 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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