World Cruise: Jewels Of Japan

A cruise to Hong Kong offers a captivating glimpse into one of Asia’s most dynamic destinations.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn is an invitation to unwind, explore, and indulge at your own pace. Whether you prefer quiet moments of reflection or lively social gatherings, every hour offers something to savour. Begin your morning with a leisurely breakfast served on your private veranda, watching the horizon shift and shimmer in the early light. Then, perhaps join a fitness class, browse the latest novels in Seabourn Square, or attend an engaging lecture from one of the ship’s guest experts. As the day unfolds, you might treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience or simply bask by the pool, cooled by a gentle sea breeze and attended to by Seabourn’s intuitive crew. Lunchtime brings the flavours of the world to your table — whether it’s a relaxed meal at The Colonnade or a casual bite by the pool at The Patio. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a wine tasting, a game of bridge, or quiet time with a good book and a cappuccino crafted by Seabourn’s skilled baristas. As evening draws in, the ship transforms with a sense of understated glamour. Sip Champagne while the sun sets over the ocean, before dressing for dinner and enjoying an exceptional meal paired with fine wines. Afterwards, live music drifts through the lounges, the Grand Salon hosts an elegant performance, and The Club comes alive with dancing late into the night. A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn captures the essence of small-ship luxury — relaxed, refined, and effortlessly memorable, where every moment is designed to be savoured.

Visit the Dutch colonial Old City of Zuoying, or enjoy the scenic seafront at Sizihwan and see the pesky Formosan rock macaques at the Shoushan Monkey Mountain nature park.

Located on the Pacific coast of Taiwan island, where the Hualien River enters the sea, Hualien is a gateway to the island’s most spectacular natural splendors. It was here that Portuguese sailors in the 16th century caught a first glimpse of the grandeur and named the island Formosa. For a first visit nothing could beat a tour to the Taroko National Park, a swathe of mountain peaks, deep-cut canyons, rivers and waterfalls that is simply breathtaking. The rivers here have carved deep gorges into the marble cliffs, and attractions such as the Tunnel of Nine Turns make it even more dramatic. This path leads through marble-walled tunnels, interrupted by natural windows that let the light stream down from above, culminating in a rushing waterfall.

Ishigaki Island, located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, is a stunning tropical destination known for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and lush landscapes.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn is an invitation to unwind, explore, and indulge at your own pace. Whether you prefer quiet moments of reflection or lively social gatherings, every hour offers something to savour. Begin your morning with a leisurely breakfast served on your private veranda, watching the horizon shift and shimmer in the early light. Then, perhaps join a fitness class, browse the latest novels in Seabourn Square, or attend an engaging lecture from one of the ship’s guest experts. As the day unfolds, you might treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience or simply bask by the pool, cooled by a gentle sea breeze and attended to by Seabourn’s intuitive crew. Lunchtime brings the flavours of the world to your table — whether it’s a relaxed meal at The Colonnade or a casual bite by the pool at The Patio. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a wine tasting, a game of bridge, or quiet time with a good book and a cappuccino crafted by Seabourn’s skilled baristas. As evening draws in, the ship transforms with a sense of understated glamour. Sip Champagne while the sun sets over the ocean, before dressing for dinner and enjoying an exceptional meal paired with fine wines. Afterwards, live music drifts through the lounges, the Grand Salon hosts an elegant performance, and The Club comes alive with dancing late into the night. A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn captures the essence of small-ship luxury — relaxed, refined, and effortlessly memorable, where every moment is designed to be savoured.

The Amami Islands is an archipelago in the Satsunan Islands, which is part of the Ryukyu Islands, and is southwest of Kyushu. Administratively, the group belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Takamatsu is located on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, in the Kagawa Prefecture on the Seto Inland Sea. During the Edo period, it was famous for its seaside castle, one of the few with a moat utilizing seawater. The castle was destroyed during the Meiji period, and today the so-called Sunport waterfront project has substituted the Symbol Tower, Takamatsu’s tallest building, for the castle tower that once graced its flag. Long an important port for Japan, Takamatsu was nearly destroyed in 1945 by Allied incendiary bombing. A portion of the famous castle, including foundations and part of the wall, still strand on the city-center park, and there are plans to reconstruct more of it. The Ritsurin Koen garden, first built in the Edo period, survives, and makes a welcome oasis in the city, with a folk museum, rest houses and a tranquil tearoom among lakes, hills and groves of cherry trees that bloom in the spring and flame into color in the autumn. The Shikoku Mura is an open-air museum with traditional buildings gathered from all over Shikoku on display. The Yashima area boasts an Isamu Noguchi Museum dedicated to the late designer, artist and sculptor, with several traditional buildings he relocated and used as work spaces and galleries, along with many finished and unfinished sculptures. There is also a lovely Yashima Temple halfway up the mountain, and at the top, an observation deck with breathtaking views of the city and port.

Beppu, located on Japan’s Kyushu Island, is a charming city renowned for its abundant hot springs, or onsen.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn is an invitation to unwind, explore, and indulge at your own pace. Whether you prefer quiet moments of reflection or lively social gatherings, every hour offers something to savour. Begin your morning with a leisurely breakfast served on your private veranda, watching the horizon shift and shimmer in the early light. Then, perhaps join a fitness class, browse the latest novels in Seabourn Square, or attend an engaging lecture from one of the ship’s guest experts. As the day unfolds, you might treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience or simply bask by the pool, cooled by a gentle sea breeze and attended to by Seabourn’s intuitive crew. Lunchtime brings the flavours of the world to your table — whether it’s a relaxed meal at The Colonnade or a casual bite by the pool at The Patio. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a wine tasting, a game of bridge, or quiet time with a good book and a cappuccino crafted by Seabourn’s skilled baristas. As evening draws in, the ship transforms with a sense of understated glamour. Sip Champagne while the sun sets over the ocean, before dressing for dinner and enjoying an exceptional meal paired with fine wines. Afterwards, live music drifts through the lounges, the Grand Salon hosts an elegant performance, and The Club comes alive with dancing late into the night. A day at sea aboard Seabourn Sojourn captures the essence of small-ship luxury — relaxed, refined, and effortlessly memorable, where every moment is designed to be savoured.

Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, and the country's seaside connection to Japan and the West. Lovely urban scenery, the Pusan International Film Festival, and near-by hot springs has made Busan a popular leisure destination. Busan has the sophistication of a major city, as well as famous beaches that lure visitors from all over the world. The city is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose economic success often obscures, to Westerners, one of Asia's most sophisticated and venerable cultures.