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Japan's Southern Islands & Cultural Heritage Cruise

  • Departure DateFri 18th Apr 2025
  • Scenic Ocean Cruises Scenic Eclipse II
  • 16 Night Cruise From Ishigaki Island
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Itinerary

  • Ishigaki Island
  • Zamami Island, Japan
  • Naha (Okinawa Is.)
  • Kagoshima
  • Nagasaki
  • Jeju
  • Kitakyushu, Japan
  • Hiroshima
  • Matsuyama
  • Kochi, Japan
  • Shingu, Japan
  • Shimizu
  • Tokyo

What's Included

  • Discovery Yacht
  • Only 228 guests for a small-ship experience – 1 to 1 crew to guest ratio
  • Finest selection of included premium beverages, all day, everyday
  • Exclusive Savings: Save up to £200 Extra: Quote 'SAVE' - Hurry ends 31 Oct!
  • Up to 10 dining experiences from casual to fine dining
  • Spacious all-veranda 6-star luxury suite accommodation

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Day 1 - Keelung (Taipei)

Day 2 - Ishigaki Island

Arrive: Sat 19 April 2025 / Depart: Sat 19 April 2025

Day 3 - Zamami Island, Japan

Arrive: Sun 20 April 2025 / Depart: Sun 20 April 2025

Day 4 - Naha (Okinawa Is.)

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025

Day 5 - Amami Island

Day 6 - Kagoshima

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025 / Depart: Wed 23 April 2025

Day 7 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Thu 24 April 2025 / Depart: Thu 24 April 2025

Day 8 - Jeju

Arrive: Fri 25 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 25 April 2025

Day 9 - Kitakyushu, Japan

Arrive: Sat 26 April 2025 / Depart: Sat 26 April 2025

Day 10 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Sun 27 April 2025 / Depart: Sun 27 April 2025

Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event. In the park are the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero. Other prominent sites include Shukkei-en, a formal Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle, a fortress surrounded by a moat and a park.

Day 10 - Miyajima

Day 11 - Matsuyama

Arrive: Mon 28 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 28 April 2025

Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on Japan’s Shikoku Island. It’s known for its central D?go Onsen Honkan bathhouse, dating from the Meiji Period, with ornate, tiered wooden buildings. Nearby is Shiki Memorial Museum, dedicated to Masaoka Shiki’s haiku poetry. To the west is the restored, feudal-era Matsuyama Castle, with its hilltop gardens and seasonal cherry blossoms.

Day 12 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Tue 29 April 2025 / Depart: Tue 29 April 2025

Day 13 - Kobe

Day 14 - Shingu, Japan

Arrive: Thu 01 May 2025 / Depart: Thu 01 May 2025

Shing? is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1933. As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 28,749 and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 255.43 km²

Day 15 - Toba

Day 16 - Shimizu

Arrive: Sat 03 May 2025 / Depart: Sat 03 May 2025

Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties like sakura shrimp

Day 17 - Tokyo

Arrive: Sun 04 May 2025 / Depart: Sun 04 May 2025

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum)

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In 2019, the launch of Scenic Eclipse, The World's First Discovery Yachts™, set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Now, we invite you to experience a new era of expedition cruising with the highly anticipated arrival of Scenic Eclipse II. Combining innovative design and state-of-the-art technology with unrivalled discovery. Enjoy enhanced ultra-luxury spaces, new culinary experiences and unmatched exploration as you soar above by helicopter^. On the 13th April Scenic Eclipse II set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on her inaugural voyage, the 12-day Incredible Iberian Discovery cruise to Barcelona, Spain. On board for her maiden voyage the Scenic Group Chairman and founder Glen Moroney and his wife, Karen Moroney, joined our loyal guests, invited VIPs, and dedicated Scenic Eclipse crew who have played a part in the vision and delivery of this much-anticipated state-of-the-art Discovery Yacht.

Ship Cabins

2-Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Owner’s Penthouse Suites are the ultimate indulgence. Located on Deck 9 and elegantly appointed with spacious curved terraces featuring a private Jacuzzi and the best views on board, you will never want to leave. Combine our Owner’s Penthouse Suite with a Spa Suite to create a magnificent Two-bedroom Penthouse Suite. Spacious outdoor terrace with lounge area, sun loungers and private Jacuzzi Bedroom suite with luxury king size Slumber Bed, reading alcove, desk and 60” HDTV His and hers walk-in-robe Bathroom featuring dual steam shower with light therapy plus spacious dual his and hers vanity including VIP amenities Therapeutic spa bath Spa Day Bed - transforming for in-suite private spa experience One-hour complimentary in-suite spa treatment per guest Spacious lounge and dining area with cinema surround and 70” HDTV Dining table with seating up to eight guests Library including Kindle e-books Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service including packing and unpacking of luggage In-suite beverage, dining & early morning tea/coffee service Canapés and petite fours delivered to your suite Personalised wine bar and mini bar stocked with your preferences (restocked daily) Personalised butler bar featuring Illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) Guest powder room Bose sound system Unlimited complimentary laundry service (limited in Polar Regions due to environmental regulations) Guaranteed dining in specialty restaurants Guaranteed preferred choice of shore excursions and discovery experiences including zodiacs, kayaks, e-bikes and much more VIP booking for spa treatments, helicopter, submarine and scuba experiences – additional charges apply VIP embarkation and disembarkation

Deluxe Verandah Suite

Private Verandah Luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone Separate lounge area En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity Luxury bathroom amenities Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Shoeshine service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite beverage service In-suite dining service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system

Deluxe Verandah Suite

Private Verandah Luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone with ottoman Separate lounge area En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity Luxury bathroom amenities Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Shoeshine service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite beverage service In-suite dining service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system

Grand Panorama Suite

Located at the front of the yacht on Deck 6 these opulent suites feature curved terraces and spacious interiors with additional services and more. Curved outdoor terrace with sun lounges Bedroom suite with luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed, reading alcove, desk and a HDTV Walk-in-robe Bathroom featuring full size bath, steam shower with light therapy and spacious dual vanity including luxury VIP bathroom amenities Spacious lounge and dining area with cinema surround and a HDTV Dining table seating up to four guests Library including Kindle e-books Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Canapés and petite fours delivered to your suite Full premium mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) Bose sound system One-hour complimentary spa treatment per suite Complimentary laundry service (limited per day) Priority dining in specialty restaurants Priority choice of shore excursions and discovery experiences including zodiacs, kayaks, e-bikes and more Priority booking for spa treatments, helicopter and submarine experiences – additional charges apply VIP embarkation and disembarkation

Owner's Penthouse Suite

Owner’s Penthouse Suites are the ultimate indulgence. Located on Deck 9 and elegantly appointed with spacious curved terraces featuring a private Jacuzzi and the best views on board, you will never want to leave.

Panorama Suite

Located at the front of the yacht on Deck 8 these opulent suites feature spacious curved terraces, additional features, services, and much more. Spacious outdoor terrace with sun lounges Bedroom suite with luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed, reading alcove, desk and a HDTV Walk-in-robe Bathroom featuring full size bath, steam shower with light therapy and spacious dual vanity including luxury VIP bathroom amenities Spacious lounge and dining area with cinema surround and a HDTV Dining table seating up to four guests Library including Kindle e-books Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service In-suite beverage, dining & early morning tea/coffee service Full premium mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) Bose sound system One-hour complimentary spa treatment per suite Complimentary laundry service (limited per day and limited in Polar and remote regions) Priority dining in specialty restaurants Priority choice of shore excursions and discovery experiences including zodiacs, kayaks, e-bikes and more Priority booking for spa treatments, helicopter and submarine experiences – additional charges apply VIP embarkation and disembarkation

Spa Suite

Located on the higher decks, our luxurious Spa Suites include additional features and services that will enhance the luxury of your time on board. Private Verandah Luxury king size four poster Scenic Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone with ottoman Walk-in robe Double size Philippe Starck designed spa bath Steam shower with oversized head and light therapy Dual vanity basins Separate toilet Luxury bathroom amenities Separate lounge area including reading chair Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite dining & beverage service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system One-hour complimentary spa treatment per suite Complimentary laundry service (limited per day and limited in Polar and remote regions)

Verandah Suite

Verandah Suites provide a spacious and comfortable introduction to ocean cruising with the finest appointments and amenities. Private Verandah Luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed Separate sleep zone Separate lounge area En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity Luxury bathroom amenities Hypoallergenic air purification system Butler service Shoeshine service Early morning tea/coffee service In-suite beverage service In-suite dining service Full mini bar re-stocked daily Personalised butler bar featuring illy coffee and specialty teas (replenished daily) HDTV and Bose sound system
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