Coral Geographer, Through Japan's Ryukyu Islands ex Fukuoka to Keelung

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16 Night Cruise sailing from Fukuoka to Keelung aboard Coral Geographer.

16 Night Cruise sailing from Fukuoka to Keelung aboard Coral Geographer.

Discover Japan’s Ryukyu Islands on a journey rich in nature, culture, and the communities of these unexplored outposts. Set sail from Fukuoka and begin your journey in Nagasaki to learn about the region’s wartime history, study internationally influenced architecture and explore the traditional Yakushima Island. Venture deep into the remote Okinawan Islands to encounter the lifestyles of those who make their living by the sea. Learn about ancient mythical legends tied to Okinoerabujima and discover the pristine marine ecosystems of the Kerama Islands.

Experience traditional island lifestyles as you journey through a region seldom visited by Western travellers.

-Be among the few overseas tourists to set foot on the remote Ryukyu Islands and learn about the -culture and tradition of these coastal communities
Walk through UNESCO listed thousand-year-old cedar forests and view a 25m tall giant cedar tree estimated to be up to 7,200 years old
-At Nakijin, Okinawa, enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage ‘Gusuku’ castle site.
-Swim, snorkel, kayak and dive to explore Japan’s diverse underwater ecosystems including at the pristine Kerama Island Group
-Venture into Okinoerabujima’s limestone caves to be surrounded by twinkling stalactites and stalagmites

Important Information: Our Japan voyages have been crafted to showcase the best of Japanese culture, cuisine and nature. To achieve this, we employ local guides and operators which work alongside our knowledgeable Expedition Team and Guest Lecturers to deliver an immersive experience to our guests.

This journey offers a unique travel experience distinct from our traditional expedition cruises. We encourage you to thoroughly review the itinerary and accompanying notes to determine if this style of travel aligns with your travel preferences.

Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling.