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Ocean Voyage: Guam - Osaka6 days

from$ 1710 AUD

Departs from 2020-04-16

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Guam to Osaka

Between two seas or between two continents, our ships invite you on board for their Sea Voyages several times a year. Sea lovers, dreamers, keen observers of the endless horizon are invited to these non-stop trips, which allow you to enjoy the convenience of ships and share the lives of crews.

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The Best of Japan (Le Soleal)9 days

from

Departs from 2022-04-30

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Maizuru to Osaka

Discover the Land of the Rising Sun, where the history of the samurai and the daintiness of the geishas exist side by side. In Maizuru, you will board the Le Soléal for a 9-day cruise to the heart of Japan. When your ship calls at Sakaiminato, you will set off to discover medieval Japan and...

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Japanese Shores with Ponant aboard Le Soleal12 days

from

Departs from 2022-04-04

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Otaru to Kobe

PONANT takes you to the heart of the Land of the Rising Sun to discover its many traditions and emblematic sites. In Otaru, you will board for a 12-day cruise that promises exceptional discoveries as you visit places such as Hiroshima and our new port of call in Ogi. First of all, you will dis...

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From Japan to China (Le Laperouse)8 days

from$ 6660 AUD

Departs from 2020-10-21

Ship
Le Laperouse

City
Osaka to Shanghai

In partnership with the Guimet Museum, the French national museum for Asiatic arts. Set off to encounter age-old civilisations during an all-new 8-day cruise in Asia aboard Le Lapérouse. Following this itinerary, PONANT invites you to discover the Land of the Rising Sun and China, countries that...

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Japanese Subtropical Islands (Le Laperouse)10 days

from$ 6990 AUD

Departs from 2021-06-28

Ship
Le Laperouse

City
Osaka to Manila

In partnership with GEO. PONANT is the first cruise company to take you to the heart of the sublime landscapes of the tropical islands in southern Japan during an expedition cruise. On this all-new 10-day itinerary aboard Le Lapérouse, from Osaka to Manila, you will discover the rich natural heri...

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Japan & Her Islands15 days

from$ 13672 AUD

Departs from 2020-03-14

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Caledonian Sky

City
Taipei to Kobe

Join the MS Caledonian Sky for this unusual voyage which focuses on the small islands and ports of southern Japan. However, before our exploration of Japan begins, we spend some time in Taiwan. Sitting between China and Japan it is a surprisingly beautiful island about half the size of Scotland. Chi...

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Ancestral Japan (Le Laperouse)13 days

from$ 7850 AUD

Departs from 2020-09-23

Ship
Le Laperouse

City
Manila to Osaka

PONANT takes you to the crossroads of three cultures and religions during an exceptional sea voyage between the Philippines, Taïwan and Japan. Aboard Le Lapérouse from Manila to Osaka, this 13-day cruise will have you discovering stunning scenery, places which have significant history as well as...

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From Kanazawa to Hong Kong (Sea Dream Innovation)12 days

from$ 12462 AUD

Departs from 2022-09-21

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Sea Dream Innovation

City
Kanazawa to Hong Kong

SeaDream Innovation voyages are curated to sail to the world’s most magnificent regions. A Truly Luxurious Voyage From the moment you set foot aboard one of our inclusive cruises, our crew is there to support you and provide for your every need. With near 1:1 ratio, we are able to start and end...

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Apra to Kobe: Asia Expedition Cruise12 days

from$ 10676 AUD

Departs from 2020-05-27

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Silver Explorer

City
Apra to Kobe

Starting in Guam, Silver Explorer will sail through the Northern Marianas and Japan’s southern islands to finally reach Kobe. This nature-laden voyage will lead you from active volcanoes to tranquil gardens, and will also shed light on the history of the final stages of World War II in the Pacific....

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Exploring Ogasawara Islands (Le Soleal)10 days

from$ 8040 AUD

Departs from 2021-11-14

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Osaka to Guam

PONANT proposes a 10-day all-new expedition cruise aboard Le Soléal from Osaka to Guam, discovering Japan’s wildest archipelago, the Ogasawara Islands. You’ll embark in Osaka, Japan’s second city, which is home to a fortress dating back to the 16th century, before setting sail towards the island...

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Hokkaido: Northern Sea Circuit13 days

from

Departs from 2022-06-03

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Heritage Adventurer

City
Niigata to Otaru

Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invite you to join them on the ultimate exploration of Japan’s last frontier – Hokkaido. Translating in English to ‘Northern Sea Circuit’, Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost and least developed island, and a world away from th...

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Autumn Colours of Northern Japan17 days

from$ 15783 AUD

Departs from 2021-10-04

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Island Sky

City
London to Tokyo

Following on from many successful spring seasons in Japan, we are delighted to be returning to the country for autumn 2021, a magical time of year when the landscapes burst into colour with the arrival of the autumn leaves. Our unique voyage aboard the all-suite MS Island Sky focuses on the island o...

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Autumn Colours of Northern Japan17 days

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Departs from 2021-10-04

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Island Sky

City
Tokyo to Tokyo

Following on from many successful spring seasons in Japan, we are delighted to be returning to the country for autumn 2021, a magical time of year when the landscapes burst into colour with the arrival of the autumn leaves. Our unique voyage aboard the all-suite MS Island Sky focuses on the island o...

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Eternal Japan (Caledonian Sky)15 days

from$ 16518 AUD

Departs from 2020-05-09

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Caledonian Sky

City
Kobe to Tokyo

Japan is a fascinating balance of unique heritage and culture contrasting with the sprawling metropolises of the world’s most advanced technological civilisation. Made up of 6,852 islands, the perfect way to explore the Land of the Rising Sun is by sea. During our voyage aboard the all-suite MS C...

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Circumnavigation of Hokkaido18 days

from

Departs from 2021-10-16

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Island Sky

City
Tokyo to Tokyo

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost and least developed island is often considered by the Japanese to be the country’s last frontier and is a world away from the traditional view of Japan. Only colonised by Japan in the past 150 years, we won’t find a land of ancient temples and shrines or developed citi...

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An Immersion in Japanese Culture9 days

from$ 9640 AUD

Departs from 2020-05-30

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Osaka to Maizuru

Japan is a country pulled in two radically different directions. It deeply honors its past but rushes headlong into the future. Hyper-modernity exists side by side with the quiet serenity of ancient shrines and gardens. On this voyage we discover both of these aspects. The traditional aesthetic is...

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The Best of Japan (Le Laperouse)9 days

from$ 9640 AUD

Departs from 2021-05-12

Ship
Le Laperouse

City
Osaka to Maizuru

Through this exceptional itinerary, we invite you to discover the Land of the Rising Sun, where the history of the samurai and the daintiness of the geishas exist side by side. In Osaka, you will board the Le Lapérouse for a 9-day cruise to the heart of Japan. At the start of your trip, you...

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Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys8 days

from

Departs from 2022-04-15

Ship
Le Soleal

City
Kobe to Osaka

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transf...

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Russia's Ring of Fire aboard Heritage Adventurer14 days

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Departs from 2022-06-15

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Heritage Adventurer

City
Otary to Petropavlovsk - Kamchatskiy

The Pacific Ring of Fire manifests itself in numerous places on the rim of the Pacific Ocean – but nowhere more dramatically and spectacularly than in the Russian Far East. Here the Pacific plate subducts under the North American plate and the resulting volcanic and geothermal activity has built a u...

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South Pacific: Western Pacific Odyssey31 days

from$ 13452 AUD

Departs from 2021-04-01

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Spirit of Enderby

City
Tauranga to Yokohama

Known in birding circles as the ‘WPO', this expedition incorporates many key birding areas in the West Pacific. First offered in 2007, it is now considered one of the ‘must do' expeditions for any birder because of opportunities to see some of the rarest pelagic seabirds in the world plus many islan...

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