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Far East Expedition Cruises
Discover the Orient's ancient trading ports and transforming coastlines on these enticing voyages around Japan, South Korea, China and Vietnam on the luxurious small expedition vessel, the Spirit of Oceanus. The Spirit of Oceanus is Cruise West's flagship vessel and the most luxurious in the fleet. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus carries just 120 guests in spacious outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies. Other cabin features include a walk-in wardrobe, large marble bathroom and a lounge area. Facilites on board include two spacious lounges, a restarant and bar, library, games room, gym and hot tub.
Hidden Treasures of Japan
13 Days / 11 Nights from £3,995 per person The island nation of Japan has a strong maritime heritage and the port cities have long been the heartlands of Samurai, Clan Chieftans and the great Fuedal Lords. This journey aboard the Spirit of Oceanus explores the Inland Sea, often compared to the Aegean in its beauty, dotted with more than 3,000 islands. Visits are made on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku to discover castles, gardens and temples in some of Japan's most historic towns and cities including Kurashiki, Hiroshima and Hagi. Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Osaka with JAL. 2 Transfer to Kobe and stay overnight at the Kobe Okura Hotel. 3 FD tour of Kobe and Himeji Castle. 4 Visit the famous garden of Korakuen in Okayama and the ancient warehouse village of Kurashiki. 5 Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and
Pagoda, Miyajima Island
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Treasures of The Orient
20 Days / 17 Nights from £4,995 per person An epic voyage combining some of the Far East's most famous and romantic destinations. The journey starts from Japan's Inland Sea, with excursions to Himeji Castle, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Next is the South Korea's tropical island of Jeju, with its stunning geological formations and delightful coastline. Voyage across the Yellow Sea to Shanghai, China's most important trading port and now one of the world's leading financial centres. Visit the nearby water town of Suzhou the historic harbour city of Xiamen on China's east coast and the colonial island of Gulangyu before docking in Hong Kong for a brief stay to marvel at the Harbour and explore local markets. Set sail for the South China Sea and Danang in central Vietnam. See the ancient port of Hoi An and the Imperial capital Hue. Finish the cruise in the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay and stay in Vietnam's delightful capital Hanoi. Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Tokyo. 2 Transfer to the Kobe Okura in Kobe for 1 night. 3 Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of Himeji Castle before boarding
Spirit of Oceanus
the Spirit of Oceanus. 4 Visit Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima Island and Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum. 5 Visit Nagasaki including the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden. 6 Tour of Jeju Island, home to South Korea's highest peak. Explore Sankumbrui Crater and visit Jeju Folk Village Museum. 7 Set sail across the Yellow Sea towards China. Arrive in Shanghai. 8 Tour of Shanghai and Suzhou 9. Relax on board as the boat cruises down China's east coast. 10 At sea. 11 Visit the historic harbour city of Xiamen and the colonial island of Gulangyu to see the European and Japanese colonial mansions. 12 Full day tour of Hong Kong including Victoria Peak and Stanley Market. 13 Set sail across the South China Sea for Vietnam. 14 Dock at Danang and tour Hoi An. 15 Dock at Chan May and tour Hue. 16 Cruise around the iconic scenery of Halong Bay's 1,600 uninhabited islands and islets. 17 Disembark and transfer to Hanoi. Stay 2 nights at the Sofitel Metropole 18 Full day tour of Hanoi. Evening farewell dinner. 19 Transfer to the airport and fly to the UK. 20 Arrive. 2008 Departure dates Out Rtn Out 09 Nov 28 Nov 23 Nov *(Hanoi to Tokyo)
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Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum. 6 Day at sea cruising through Saikai National Park. 7 Nature walks on Yakushima Island, Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with some 1,900 species and subspecies. 8 Visit to Kagoshima, Kyushu's southernmost city. 9 Tour of Nagasaki including the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden. 10 Visit the ruins of Kyongju from Korea's Shilla dynasty. 11 Tour of Hagi, the last Samurai stronghold. 12 Morning visit to the Ritsurin gardens of Takamatsu. 13 Disembark in Kobe. Transfer to Osaka airport and fly to the UK.
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