Grand Asia

Kobe to Haiphong

Coastal Cruising | 18 Nights

Top▲Highlights

Journey from Kobe to Hanoi on this 19-day voyage through Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam with a single home base: the Spirit of Oceanus. Sail a rugged shoreline along verdant mountains and pristine beaches, exploring temples, palaces, port cities and castle towns, meeting local artisans and visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. Complete your visit with land tours of Kyoto / Nara and Angkor Wat / Cambodia.

This Cruise is part of an Uncommon Journey
	Glorious Asia, Old and New Japan, China, Vietnam Join us as we sail the Sea of Japan and the Yellow and South China Seas, winding our way around islands and down a coastline that has enticed explorers, adventurers, conquerors and kings for centuries. Wander through ancient temples and pagodas. Relish the cacophony of a bustling market. Embrace the silence of a… Read More

Top▲Itinerary

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Top▲Dates & Prices

Seasonality

November to November

The cost of your cruise includes service charges for land-based personnel and $655 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees, and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single/Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Prices do not include fuel surcharges which may be added up to the time of your departure. Visas are required for travel to China and Vietnam and are not included in the cruise rates. Due to the unpredictability of international flights an add-on hotel night in Hanoi, Vietnam, is strongly advised. We recommend checking with your Travel Professional or your overseas airlines.

This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936

Top▲What's Included

Shore Excursions and Activities (Included)   Show All Details    Hide All Details

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  Day 2 - Himeji Castle (Kobe)

  Himeji (White Egret) Castle, Japan’s most beautiful stronghold.

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  Day 3 - Itsukushima Shinto shrine (Miyajima Island)

  Here we will meet a Shinto priest and enjoy a performance and personal tour of the famous Itsukushima Shinto shrine.

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  Day 3 - Tour the Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima)

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  Day 4 - Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden (Nagasaki)

  Tour the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden, an open-air museum exhibiting 19th-century Victorian mansions and gardens built by an enterprising Scotsman who helped to overthrow the shogunate.

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  Day 10 - Buddhist Nanputao Temple, Heavenly Kings Hall and Gulangyu Island (Xiamen)

  Explore the extraordinary Buddhist Nanputao Temple nestled at the foot of the massive Wulaofeng (Mountain of Five Old Men) overlooking the sea. Return the smile of a Laughing Buddha at the Heavenly Kings Hall and visit Gulangyu Island, home to 20,000 residents, renowned for its delicate natural beauty, ancient relics and colonial architecture.

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  Day 11 - Ride to Victoria Peak, Stanley Market and Man Mo Temple (Hong Kong)

  Ride to the top of Victoria Peak for a stunning panoramic view of the city. Browse the open-air Stanley Market for everything from silk garments to arts and crafts to costume jewelry. Visit the Man Mo Temple (built to honor the god of literature and the god of war) alongside students praying for good results on their exams.

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  Day 18 - Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Dinner at Co Loa Citadel (Hanoi)

  Explore Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. In the evening, toast your journey with a special farewell dinner at the imposing Co Loa Citadel, an architectural wonder and Vietnam’s first capital.

Top▲Optional Add-ons

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  Accomodations or Meals: Tokyo

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  Add Tokyo for further exploration into Japanese life and culture. When you are overcome by the bewildering array of neon signs and the press of the crowd, you can retreat to Tokyo’s quiet cobbled lanes and sculpted gardens for the harmony and tranquility that the Japanese have cherished for many centuries.

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  Accomodations or Meals: Kyoto & Nara

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  A walk through Kyoto is a walk through 11 centuries of Japan’s history. The nation’s capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto was spared from bombing during World War II. It remains today as a living museum of Japan’s artistic and cultural heritage. Nara was the capital for 74 years during which time Chinese influence helped pattern the arts, crafts, literature, religion and architecture there. Buddhism flourished, temples, shrines, pagodas and palaces grew, many of which remain today. Experience Kyoto and Nara by adding a 4-day land tour to your cruise.

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  Accomodations or Meals: Angkor Wat

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  Discover Cambodia, including the extraordinary soaring towers, elaborately carved murals and courtyards of World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat.

Top▲Vessel Information

Spirit of Oceanus

Mega Yacht | 120 Passengers | Operated by Cruise West,

Cruise West's first oceangoing vessel is also our most spacious and luxurious. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.

Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access.

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