Windstar opens bookings for 2027 Japan sailings

Saturday, 12 Dec, 2024 0

Windstar Cruises has experienced an unprecedented demand for its 2026 sailings in Japan aboard newest ship Star Seeker.

The ship joins the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025, and Windstar is now opening up spring 2027 bookings for Japan earlier than planned.

It is adding an extra autumn date, in order to meet demand.

Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, Windstar’s 10-night Grand Japan itinerary features a variety of the country’s highlights as well as a stop in Busan, South Korea.

“Just months after announcing our 2026 plans in Japan, we’re nearly sold out,” said Windstar Cruises’ Chief Commercial Officer Janet Bava.

“The combination of our return to Asia for the first time since 2023, along with the anticipation of a new ship, has created an excitement for this region that we have not seen before.”

Star Seeker will cross the Pacific from Alaska to Japan in early September 2026, where Windstar will bring back its popular Grand Japan itinerary on five dates through October.

The spring 2027 sailings will take place on seven dates from March through May.

Grand Japan highlights include scenic cruising the Inland Sea; sailing around the abandoned island of Hashima; visiting the Peace Memorial Parks of Nagasaki and Hiroshima; and calling on smaller ports like Takamatsu (famous for its gardens and Udon) and Karatsu.

Cruisers can extend their stay with the Kyoto & the Zen of Japan Cruise Tour, featuring inland tours to Kyoto where for hot springs, a traditional tea ceremony, and visit the Golden Pavilion.

The accompany the announcement, Windstar has an early booking offer of a complimentary upgrade to all-inclusive fares, which include Wi-Fi, gratuities and unlimited select beer, wine and cocktails, plus $200 onboard credit per stateroom.

The offer expires 28^th February 2025.

Learn more about : Windstar Cruises ( Asia Pecific )

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