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Japanese Subtropical Islands - Ponant
Validity Dates 13 Mar 2024 to 30 Jun 2024
Start Price AU $7,480 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 7 Night Japanese Subtropical Islands ex Fukuoka, Japan to Keelung, Taiwan
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Asia
Brief Description Cruise 7 nights with Ponant aboard Le Soleal, on an expedition cruise around Japan.
Type of Special 8 day Cruise Only
Departure Date 10 Oct 2024
Inclusions Highlights:
- A unique expedition cruise to discover the sublime landscapes of the subtropical islands of southern Japan.
- UNESCO sites: the islands of Yakushima and Iriomote, nature sanctuaries with a biodiversity unlike any other in the world.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Varied landscapes: white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, tropical forest, mangroves, rivers, cliffs, caves, waterfalls.
- Local distillery visit and opportunity to taste the local cuisine of Okinawa.
- Explore the culture of Okinawa: visit to a traditional village in the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, traditional Eisa drumming show (Iheya Island).
- The island of Yakushima, its forests of ancient cedars and its majestic waterfalls.
- The discovery of the second largest mangrove in Japan, on the island of Amami Oshima.
- Opportunity to snorkel around the renowned coral reefs of Zamami Island.
- Gain an insight into the history, culture and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team.
- Possibility of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team.
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Japanese Subtropical Islands cruise package includes:
- 7 night Japan expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Fukuoka to Keelung (Taipei)
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard
- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team
- Zodiac excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (13Mar24) based on current Ponant bonus discount of 25% where applicable which can and does change without prior notice. Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers mentioned are only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Any hotels, transfers and airline carriers listed are at the discretion of Ponant. Programme and flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
Sailing Dates
  • 10 Oct 2024
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom AU $7,480 Request Price
Prestige Deck 4 AU $8,990 Request Price
Prestige Deck 5 AU $9,430 Request Price
Prestige Deck 6 AU $9,960 Request Price
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $18,760 Request Price
Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU $19,740 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 10/10 Fukuoka, Japan 6:00 PM
2 11/10 Yakushima, Japan
3 12/10 Amami Oshima (Naze), Japan
4 13/10 Zamami, Japan
5 14/10 Taketomi Island, Ryukyu Islands
5 14/10 Ishigaki, Japan
6 15/10 Iriomote Island, Ryukyu Islands
7 16/10 Yonaguni, Japan
8 17/10 Keelung, Taiwan 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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