Star Collector: Sailing the Seas of East Asia36 nights, call for pricing

Itinerary

On this extended adventure, witness the juxtaposition of ancient traditions and contemporary cultures, bustling cities, and uninhabited islands across a variety of seas. Explore Osaka Castle and Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu. Respectfully remember "Never again" in Hiroshima and visit South Korea's city of Busan boasting the Gyeongju outdoor museum. Explore the small hidden harbors of Amami Island, Tomonoura, and Yakushima with its ancient forests and snow monkeys. Shimizu brings the beauty of Mount Fuji. In Tokyo, go beyond the neon lights to discover its shogun past. Sip sake in Kyoto and experience the Taiwanese food culture in the markets of Taipei and Hong Kong's famous Stanley Market and Temple Street Night Market. Swim and snorkel in Hundred Islands National Park and absorb Manila's cosmopolitan blend of cultures. Stroll in the powdery sand of Boracay's White Beach, rated one of world's best, and SCUBA among historical WWII Japanese wrecks off Busuanga Island. Float Palawan's Subterranean River, one of the 7 Wonders of Nature. Witness Komodo Dragons in Loh Liang and orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Sandakan. Take in Lombok's lovely beaches and turquoise-blue bays and Bali's calm waters and beautiful Batik arts.