Heritage Expeditions – Explore Amazing Asia
Islands of Japan
With the world’s sixth longest coastline, more than 6,800 islands and islets, Japan and its seamless blend of ancient customs, ultramodern living, neon-lit cities, temples, rich culture and wildlife-filled national parks is perfect for exploring by expedition ship.
Surrounded by the Sea of Okhotsk, the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and the East China Sea, Japan’s archipelago of volcanic islands stretches along a northeast/southwest axis located on the Pacific Ring of Fire resulting in a dramatic landscape best explored by sea.
Our Japan cruises offer the ultimate way of both exploring and experiencing the best Japan has to offer as we sail from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands. Carefully curated, our voyages are designed to showcase contemporary cities, modern museums and art galleries alongside medieval castles, shrines and temples to world famous gardens, samurai legacy, hot springs, incredible cuisine, sake, art and more.
Highlights on our Japans National Parks, Art & Culture, Discover the Islands of Japan and Eternally scared Japan & South Korea include the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Uwajima’s pearl precinct, the five-storey Pagoda of Miyajima, Mastue Castle, Japan’s leading bonsai Centre, Kanazawa’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, Matsue and Hagi’s ancient castles and temples including the famed ‘Ninja Temple’, South Korea’s ‘museum without walls’ Gyeongju, rarely visited and otherworldly Dogojima Island, Noshiro’s national treasure Juniko (12 Lakes), Japan’s sacred Red-crowned Cranes (tancho) in Kushiro, the remote islands of Rebun and Rishiri, Hakodate’s island-dotted lakes and Fort Goryokaku, remote Sado Island widely considered a perfect miniature version of Japan, Karatsu’s medieval heritage, Ube and Uwajima’s incredible gardens and shrines, Hiroshima and the famous Shinto Shrine and Torii Gate on Miyajima Island, Takamatsu’s proud bonsai history, the eco-paradise of Yakushima Island, the white sand beaches and coral gardens of Amami Oshima, Okinawa Island – the Hawaii of Japan, Hualien’s world-famous Taroko National Park and Marble Gorge, Batan Island’s harrowing WWII history, Vigan’s fascinating architecture, the idyllic isles of Hundred Islands National Park, myriad wildlife and more.
Indonesian Explorer
Explore the turquoise waters and rainbow corals of Raja Ampat as we traverse powdery white sand beaches and untamed jungles. During our voyage from Bali to Port Moresby we have the opportunity to see Birds-of-paradise and many more endemic species, World War II relics and visit remote tribes.
A true expedition voyage in every sense, our journey will explore Indonesia’s rarely visited and little known biodiverse-rich jungle-capped islands scattered across pristine pellucid waters well beyond traditional tourist routes. Join us and discover a true paradise where untouched dense jungles home to some of the rarest flora and fauna on the planet meet crystalline tropical waters teeming with exotic marine life and some of the world’s best coral reefs all wrapped in a land steeped in history and rich in culture and tradition.
| Date | Cruise | Nights | Superior Deck 4 | Superior Deck 5 | Worsley Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 *New* | Discover The Islands Of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $14950 Your Price $7152 | Standard $15970 Your Price $7601 | Standard $20750 Your Price $9704 |
| Itinerary: | Osaka (overnight), Koraku-en & Kurashiki, Uwajima, Yakushima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Ulsan, Hagi, Matsue, Tokyo, Kanazawa. | ||||
| 04 May *New* | Discover The Islands Of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $14950 Your Price $7152 | Standard $15970 Your Price $7601 | Standard $20750 Your Price $9704 |
| Itinerary: | Tokyo (overnight), Kanazawa, Matsue, Hagi, Ulsan, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Yakushima, Uwajima, Koraku-en & Kurashiki, Osaka. | ||||
| 14 May 25 *New* | Japan's National Parks, Art & Culture: A Circumnavigation of Honshu, Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea Click here for more details | 16 | Standard $19945 Your Price $13670 | Standard $21295 Your Price $14561 | Standard $27675 Your Price $18772 |
| Itinerary: | Osaka, Ise-Shima National Park, Izu Oshima Island, Ishinomaki, Hachinohe & Lake Towada, Muroran, Akita, Niigata, Kanazawa, Matsue, Ulsan, Shimonoseki, Hiroshima & Miyajima Island, Takamatsu, Osaka | ||||
| 28 May 25 *New* | Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: 11-day Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, Including South Korea Click here for more details | 11 | Standard $13695 Your Price $6554 | Standard $14640 Your Price $6970 | Standard $18995 Your Price $8886 |
| Itinerary: | Osaka (overnight), Takamatsu, Hiroshima & Miyajima, Uwajima, Shimonoseki, Hagi, Ulsan, Matsue, Kanazawa, Tokyo | ||||
| 09 Jun 25 *New* | Asian Island Odyssey: Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin Click here for more details | 19 | Standard $23685 Your Price $16233 | Standard $25285 Your Price $17289 | Standard $32865 Your Price $22292 |
| Itinerary: | Taipei, Keelung, Hualien, Calayan Island, Divilacan Bay, Polilo Island, Caramoan Peninsula National Park, Samar Island, Bohol Island, Bucas Grande Island, day at Sea, Bitung, Gorontalo, Seho & Taliabu Islands, Buru Islands, Banda Neira, Kei Kecil Island, Day at Sea, Darwin | ||||
| 29 Sep 25 *New* | Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea Click here for more details | 18 | Standard $21450 Your Price $14553 | Standard $22735 Your Price $15401 | Standard $29350 Your Price $19767 |
| Itinerary: | Bali, Denpasar, Sumbawa Island, Komodo National Park, Wakatobi, National Park, Buru Island, Seram, Misool Island, Raja Ampat (2 days,Manokwari & Arfak Mountains, Cenderawash Marine Park, Biak & Rusbasbedas Island, Liki Island, Jayapura, Sepik River, Madang to Cairns. | ||||
Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the ‘Grande Dame of Expedition Cruising’ due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland’s Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions signature experiential expedition travel.
Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalised expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.
Accommodation Details –
Superior Cabins on Deck 4 and 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Located on Deck 6, Worsley Suites are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable chaise-style lounge suite, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, Heritage Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen
Price Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise bullet train transfer and post cruise transfer, one night hotel accommodation equivalent to your on board accommodation (incl.
dinner/breakfast), all on board ship accommodation with meals, house beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and all shore excursions and activities. Programme of lectures by noted naturalists.
Single & Triple Supplement cabins available-Contact us for pricing
Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars and include all port charges and taxes and are subject to limited availability.
These are based on lead available staterooms at time of publication.
A booking fee of $100 per person will apply.
Eligibility: Travel Industry Club members
Please Note: Prices are an indication only, subject to availability, eligibility and change without notice. Terms and conditions apply to upgrades.
