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Star Collector: Alaskan Adventures & Wonders of Japan
May 10, 2027 — Jun 12, 2027
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OSAKA, KYOTO → VANCOUVER, BC
33 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.
The main gateway to Shikoku Island and an important focal point for the island's rail and road transit systems, Takamatsu, on Japan's scenic Inland Sea, has been a political and economic center since the Edo period. Among the attractions here is Ritsurin Garden, created during the Edo period, and especially popular during spring for the cherry blossoms and autumn for the fall foliage. Takamatsu Symbol tower has several observation decks providing panoramic views of the sea and landscapes.
Available Excursions
Takamatsu
Time
10:00 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Takamatsu
Time
9:45 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Takamatsu
Time
9:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Takamatsu
Time
9:15 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$229
The main gateway to Shikoku Island and an important focal point for the island's rail and road transit systems, Takamatsu, on Japan's scenic Inland Sea, has been a political and economic center since the Edo period. Among the attractions here is Ritsurin Garden, created during the Edo period, and especially popular during spring for the cherry blossoms and autumn for the fall foliage. Takamatsu Symbol tower has several observation decks providing panoramic views of the sea and landscapes.
The Inland Sea of Japan, known as the Setonaikai or Seto Inland Sea, is a beautiful National Park dotted with hundreds of islands, small coastal towns, and the occasional large modern bridge. We’ll take advantage of our small size to traverse the more narrow routes of the inland sea during the daytime, allowing guests to experience the scenic beauty of this area.
This picturesque port city is one of Windstar's iconic hidden harbors. Tomonoura is part of the Setonanikai National Park and features an endearing old-fashioned townscape. One of its thriving industries is the production of "homeishu," a medicinal liquor with 16 different herbs in it, said to promote longevity.
Fold a paper crane to leave at the Atomic Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Hiroshima Castle to see three trees that survived the bombing that destroyed the castle itself. Or head to Miyajima, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, for a look at the vermillion Itsukushima Shrine floating in the sea - yet another World Heritage Site.
Available Excursions
Hiroshima
Discover Saijo Sake Brewery Street, then take in Hiroshima views from Orizuru Tower and the A-Bomb Dome.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Hiroshima
Discover Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and serene Shukkei-en Garden on a poignant city tour.
Time
9:15 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Hiroshima
Time
7:30 AMDuration
7.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$299
Hiroshima
Discover Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine & its iconic red torii gate floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
Time
7:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Hiroshima
Reflect on Hiroshima’s history at Peace Memorial Park and the moving Peace Memorial Museum.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Located on the island of Kyushu, Karatsu is one of the closest Japanese cities to the Korean Peninsula. Karatsu Castle is the main attraction here. Built in 1608, it houses a museum of the castle's history and Karatsu ceramics. Karatsu is also known for its pottery which can be viewed at the Karatsu-yaki Pottery Gallery. Also worth visiting is the Karatsu Hikiyama Exhibition Hall which displays the 14 floats used in the annual Karatsu Kunchi Festival in November.
Available Excursions
Karatsu
Take in Karatsu’s bay views, festival floats, and elegant Takatori Residence with its Zen garden.
Time
12:30 PMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$229
Karatsu
Explore Karatsu Castle, vibrant festival floats and Mount Kagami’s sweeping views of Karatsu Bay!
Time
1:00 PMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$229
Karatsu
Discover Karatsu’s panoramic bay views, UNESCO festival floats and traditional pottery on this cultural journey.
Time
12:45 PMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$199
The second largest city in South Korea is a popular leisure destination due to the nearby hot springs. It is home to many famous beaches that lure visitors from around the world and the UNESCO site of Gyeongju an outdoor museum that was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom and holds many architectural points of interest including ornate temples. Also of interest is South Korea's largest temple, Tongdosa Temple, renowned for having no outdoor statues.
Available Excursions
Busan
Time
7:30 AMDuration
7 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$229
Busan
Time
7:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$169
Busan
Time
7:30 AMDuration
7 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$199
Busan
Time
7:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$129
Cruise around the island of Hashima, abandoned over 50 years ago when the coal mining that flourished there suddenly ran out. The mining company shut the mine down and the island has been a ghost town ever since.
Notable for the nuclear attack it suffered during WWII, Nagasaki has memorialized the event at the city's Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Memorial Park. The museum tells the story of the events leading up to the bombing and the park, located at the center of the bomb blast, houses a beautiful 30-foot tall fountain symbolizing peace. Other highlights to see are the Glover Gardens and Dejima Museum, which was originally an artificial island.
Available Excursions
Nagasaki
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$199
Nagasaki
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Nagasaki
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Nagasaki
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$229
The seaside city of Kagoshima is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano facing Kinko Bay. Take a tour to the Shiroyama Observatory or to the peaceful Edo-period Sengamen Japanese Garden. Visit the Ishibashi Park and the three Edo-period stone bridges or travel to the nearby village of Chiran to see the well-preserved Samurai Houses and the Chiran Peace Museum, exploring the background of kamikaze pilots.
Available Excursions
Kagoshima
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$219
Kagoshima
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Kagoshima
Time
8:30 AMDuration
7 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$329
Kagoshima
Time
8:30 AMDuration
7 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$349
Most notably known as the city you can see the UNESCO site of Mount Fuji from. This small port city considered one of the three most beautiful ports in Japan has many historical building like Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Sumpugo Park, and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine. The 65-foot Shiraito Waterfall, located near Mount Fuji looks like it could be silk. Enjoy tuna from Japan's largest fishery here or a cup of maccha, a Japanese green tea.
Available Excursions
Shimizu
Capture breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, then ride the ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine!
Time
9:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$199
Shimizu
Explore sacred Sengen Shrine, Hiroshige’s art, and Miho-no-Matsubara’s pines with views of majestic Mount Fuji.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
6.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$299
Shimizu
Explore Yui’s Hiroshige Art Museum, savor a tea ceremony, and admire Mt. Fuji views at Miho-no-Matsubara.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Shimizu
Discover Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Miho’s pine grove and Mount Fuji views, then savor fresh sashimi at Shimizu Fish Market.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$279
There are as many Tokyos to discover as there are interests. Cuisine? It has more Michelin stars than any other city. Culture? Kabuki theater and sumo wrestling are just the beginning. Shopping? The posh boutiques of Ginza lie on one end of the spectrum, workshops that hand-craft samurai swords at the other
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.
Available Excursions
Kenai Fjords National Park
Time
8:00 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
Kenai Fjords National Park
Time
8:00 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Kenai Fjords National Park
Time
8:00 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Kenai Fjords National Park
Time
8:00 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
Sitka is one of the oldest and most culturally significant communities in Alaska, filled with rich Tlingit, Russian, and early American settler history. Sitka is famous for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, the copper-domed St. Michael's Cathedral, the Pioneer Home and the Russian Bishop's House. It contains 22 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is where the contract of sale was signed transferring Alaska from Russia to the United States.
Available Excursions
Sitka
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$219
Sitka
Bike & hike through Sitka — explore Silver Bay, Thimbleberry Lake, waterfalls & coastal rainforest trails.
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$159
Sitka
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$369
Sitka
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$129
Sitka
Taste Sitka’s local flavors on a guided food walk, featuring fresh Alaskan bites, craft brews and coastal culture.
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$149
Privately owned Icy Strait Point is a tourist destination and the only privately owned cruise destination in Alaska. It is the property of 1,350 Alaskan natives with aboriginal ties to Hoonah and the Glacier Bay area. Visitors here enjoy an educational experience learning about Alaska's native cultures, and the natural history of the region. There is much to do here including a brown bear search, tram excursion, flightseeing over Glacier Bay and the biggest zipline in the United States.
Available Excursions
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Drive a Jeep through wild Chichagof Island, spot bears and eagles & enjoy breathtaking mountain and forest views.
Time
10:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Cruise to Point Adolphus for incredible whale watching — spot sea lions, seals, eagles, and bears along Alaska’s coast!
Time
10:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$259
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Walk the Spasski River Valley, learn Tlingit culture & search for bears, deer and bald eagles in the wild.
Time
10:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$169
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Soar above Hoonah and Icy Strait Point on the world’s longest ZipRider, flying over rainforest to the beach below!
Time
10:30 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$269
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Discover Hoonah’s Tlingit heritage, see totems, hear native stories & enjoy vibrant song and dance performances.
Time
10:30 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$119
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Cast for Pacific halibut in Icy Strait, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy Alaska’s spectacular coastal scenery.
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$459
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.
Available Excursions
Juneau
Time
10:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$279
Juneau
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$659
Juneau
Time
10:30 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$249
Juneau
Time
10:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$179
Juneau
Time
10:30 AMDuration
2.25 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$229
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.
Available Excursions
Haines
Time
9:00 AMDuration
2.75 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$189
Haines
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$249
Haines
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$159
Haines
Ride ATVs through Haines wilderness, Chilkat Preserve & river valleys — spot wildlife and enjoy epic mountain views!
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$229
Haines
Cruise Alaska’s Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve for moose, bears & wilderness river views.
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.25 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$239
Haines
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$199
Haines
Time
8:00 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$209
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.
Available Excursions
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
Time
11:00 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
Time
8:15 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
Time
11:00 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
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.
Available Excursions
Wrangell
Time
9:30 AMDuration
2.75 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$119
Wrangell
Time
9:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$449
Wrangell
Explore Wrangell’s Tlingit heritage at Chief Shakes House, Petroglyph Beach & Museum on a guided cultural Alaska tour.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$169
Wrangell
Time
9:30 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$59
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
Available Excursions
Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay
Time
11:00 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay
Cruise Misty Fjords National Monument by Zodiac — see waterfalls, towering cliffs, eagles & possible bears.
Time
9:30 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay
Time
9:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$289
Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay
Cruise Misty Fjords National Monument by Zodiac — see waterfalls, towering cliffs, eagles & possible bears.
Time
11:00 AMDuration
1.25 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$369
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.
Available Excursions
Ketchikan
Cheer the Lumberjack Show, savor Alaskan flavors at Cape Fox Lodge & stroll historic Creek Street with stunning harbor views.
Time
7:00 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$179
Ketchikan
Time
7:00 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$79
Ketchikan
Time
7:00 AMDuration
1.5 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$59
Ketchikan
Cruise Ketchikan’s scenic waterways, spot whales & bald eagles, and discover Alaska’s rich maritime and Indigenous heritage.
Time
7:00 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$199
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 25 (Thu) – Jun 17 (Sat), 2028May 25 (Thu) – June 17 (Sat), 2028 | Star Seeker | ||
| Aug 19 (Sat) – Sep 22 (Fri), 2028August 19 (Sat) – September 22 (Fri), 2028 | Star Seeker |
