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Le Soleal, 7 Night Japanese Subtropical Islands ex Fukuoka, Japan to Keelung, Taiwan

Cruise Le Soleal, 7 Night Japanese Subtropical Islands ex Fukuoka, Japan to Keelung, Taiwan
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Asia
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Fukuoka, Japan onboard Le Soleal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Oct 2024
Cruise Description PONANT is the first cruise company to take you to the heart of the sublime landscapes of the tropical islands in southern Japan during an expedition cruise. On this 8-day itinerary aboard Le Soléal, from Fukuoka to Taïwan, you will discover the rich natural heritage, traditional villages and craft of the Okinawa and Yaeyama Islands, in the Ryukyu archipelago.

Departing from Fukuoka, you will set a southward course to reach the captivating, mountainous island of Yakushima, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Providing an unspoiled natural setting for endemic species such as the Yakushima monkey and deer, the island is home to an exceptional natural environment featuring forests of ancient cedars, bewitching waterfalls, and majestic peaks.

Le Soléal will make its way to the island of Amami Oshima, between Kyushu and Okinawa. You will fall in love with this island surrounded by stunning coral reefs, punctuated with verdant peaks, covered in primary forest and monumental mangroves, and boasting strong Okinawan influences.

Your next port of call will be Zamami, in the Kerama Islands. You will enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this pristine island, known the world over for the distinctive blue of the surrounding sea, called “Kerama blue”. The sea life in the area is also exceptionally rich and sea turtles can often be spotted swimming among the coral.

Following a port of call in the picturesque village of Taketomijima, with its traditional Okinawan dwellings and its idyllic sandy expanses, Le Soléal will sail south to Ishigaki, Ishigaki, the capital island of the Yaeyama Islands. In the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, you will be able to enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of the eponymous city or discover Kabira Bay, renowned for its idyllic scenery, combining crystal-clear turquoise water and beaches of white sand.

Next, you will set sail south to the island of Iriomotejima. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this little corner of paradise will enchant you with its authentic and preserved character, with its wild beaches lying alongside traditional villages surrounded by luxurious tropical forest: jungle, mangrove, rivers, waterfalls. This unique biodiversity is made up of many endemic species.

The landscapes on the remote island of Yonagunijima, the easternmost of the Ryukyu Islands, offer a striking contrast: cliffs, windswept meadows, wild horses. The beauty of its sea-beds and their mysterious rocky formations will delight the most experienced divers.

You will end your cruise in Keelung, the port of the Taiwanese capital Taipei.
Sailing Dates
10 Oct 2024
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $14,440 AU $7,480 AU $4,000
DEL AU $8,100 AU $8,100
PR4 AU $8,990 AU $8,990
PR5 AU $9,430 AU $9,430
PR6 AU $9,960 AU $9,960
PS5 AU $18,760 AU $18,760 AU $9,640
PS6 AU $19,740 AU $19,740 AU $10,130
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Oct 2024 Fukuoka, Japan 6:00 PM
11 Oct 2024 Yakushima, Japan
12 Oct 2024 Amami Oshima (Naze), Japan
13 Oct 2024 Zamami, Japan
14 Oct 2024 Taketomi Island, Ryukyu Islands
14 Oct 2024 Ishigaki, Japan
15 Oct 2024 Iriomote Island, Ryukyu Islands
16 Oct 2024 Yonaguni, Japan
17 Oct 2024 Keelung, Taiwan 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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