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Star Collector: Alaskan Adventures & Wonders of Japan
May 25, 2028 — Jun 17, 2028
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OSAKA, KYOTO → VANCOUVER, BC
23 Nights on Star Seeker
Enjoy three incredible vacation experiences in one on this unique 34-day voyage. Cruise the scenic Inside Passage and Southeast Alaska, where the Wild West meets the Far North. Watch whales breach in front of lush green islands while bald eagles glide overhead. Stand at the rail as we nose our way into breathtaking fjords, then board a Zodiac for a closer look at sky-blue glaciers and wildlife. Explore rough-and-tumble frontier towns, meet Tlingit villagers, and enjoy wild adventures from riding a dog sled across a glacier to watching bears fish for salmon. Catch your breath on a relaxing trans-Pacific voyage before arriving in Japan and a totally different experience. Spend time in dynamic cities like Tokyo, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, shopping, dining, and visiting historic peace memorials. Then go further, to towns with hang-on-the-wall views of Mt. Fuji, bustling fish markets where the sushi is fresh from the sea, and outdoors onsen with incredible mountain views.
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Sail across the Pacific Ocean, with unhurried days at sea to work on passion projects, explore relax, and connect with fellow travelers.
Experience small-ship cruising as Windstar takes you into tucked-away harbors like Wrangell and Tomonoura, glide through narrow scenic passages such as Tracy Arm Fjord and the Seto Inland Sea.
Savor immersive moments ashore with extended time in select ports, from discovering samurai history and Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima to exploring the art and gardens of Takamatsu.
Experience a special Destination Discovery Event in Tomonoura.
Get closer with a Signature Expedition as a team of onboard experts sails with the ship for the entire voyage and leads guided Zodiac and kayak tours in the fjords.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.
Osaka is the gateway to Kyoto with great street food, bright lights and delightful night life. Its main historic landmark is the 16th century Osaka Castle surrounded by a moat and many flowering trees. Kyoto is famous for its numerous Buddhist temples, gardens, imperial Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It is also known for formal traditions like kaiseki dining (multiple courses of precise dishes) and geisha entertainers.
Seward, (Anchorage's gateway) is sandwiched between the Kenai Mountains and the Kenai Fjords National Park. It is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, with Mount Marathon rising majestically behind the town. Even though Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, it is also home to 1,500 moose, surrounded by national parks full of wildlife.
As you navigate through the park's pristine waters, you'll sail by majestic glaciers, where stunning ice formations and calving events captivate the eye. Towering cliffs frame the fjords, creating a dramatic contrast with the glacial blues. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in spotting marine life against this stunning backdrop.
Located on the Gastineau Channel in the Alaskan panhandle, Juneau sits at sea level below steep mountains between 3,500-4,000 feet high. Atop these mountains is the Juneau Icefield, a large ice mass from which about 30 glaciers flow, and two of them - Mendenhall Glacier and Lemon Creek Glacier are visible from the local road. A unique feature of Juneau is that it is the only U.S. capital that has no roads connecting it to the rest of the state.
Haines is one of the most popular Alaska cruise ports and one of the best places for hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing, especially bald eagles. Within the Haines city limits Fort William H. Seward is a nationally recognized historic landmark, with some of its structures open to the public. Other cultural offerings in Haines include the Alaska Indian Arts Center where traditional craftsmen offer demonstrations of their work, the Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center where local Tlingit people are featured, the Hammer Museum, dedicated to the history of the hammer and the Tsirku Canning Company Museum with memories of Haines' salmon canneries.
Depending on the day's conditions, you will cruise Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm. Both glacial fjords feature icebergs drifting serenely by and towering granite cliffs, carved by millennia of glacial activity. Here, you can witness impressive calving events as icebergs thunder into the water. The surrounding wilderness, with its rugged terrain, offers a pristine backdrop for spotting wildlife like seals and mountain goats.
One of the oldest towns in Alaska, Wrangell is located near the mouth of the Stikine River. Much of its history can be seen in the impressive collection of totems scattered throughout the town. Highlights here are the amazing Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park where you can find primitive rock carvings and just 30 miles away is the Anan Wildlife Observatory with the largest pink salmon runs in the Inside Passage, and a platform from which you can look for eagles, harbor seals and black bears.
Cruising Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay in Alaska offers an awe-inspiring adventure through one of nature's most pristine landscapes. Towering granite cliffs rise dramatically from mirror-like waters. The mist-shrouded environment evokes a sense of ancient mystery and tranquility, while diverse wildlife, including seals and eagles, adds to the experience. Navigating these majestic fjords provides an unforgettable glimpse into Alaska's raw, untouched beauty, where every turn reveals a new, breathtaking vista
Dubbed the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan is the southeastern-most town in Alaska and is home to the world's largest collection of standing totem poles that are found throughout the city and at four major locations: Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, and the Totem Heritage Center. Other attractions of Ketchikan are Creek Street, a boardwalk road built on pilings over Ketchikan Creek and the Waterfront Promenade that skirts the bustling shoreline with inviting whale-tail benches to take in the view.
Vancouver's location at the mouth of the Fraser River and on the waterways of the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, Burrard Inlet and all their tributaries makes this busy seaport an easy place for meeting. It is one of Canada's most populated, most ethnically diverse cities that is a popular filming location. Visit the interesting neighborhoods of Gastown, Granville Island and Chinatown. Walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge and stroll through Stanley Park. See the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Museum of Anthropology. There is an amazing variety of things to see and do here.
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| May 10 (Mon) – Jun 12 (Sat), 2027May 10 (Mon) – June 12 (Sat), 2027 | Star Seeker | ||
| Aug 19 (Sat) – Sep 22 (Fri), 2028August 19 (Sat) – September 22 (Fri), 2028 | Star Seeker |