Small Ship ASIA CRUISES

 
Experience Asia in Windstar Style.

Experience Asia in Windstar Style.

Nowhere else in the world will you find such a stunning juxtaposition of ancient traditions and contemporary cultures. Mystic temples give way to soaring skyscrapers while tranquil, timeless villages neighbor pulsating, modern cities. Windstar brings you the best of both worlds, taking you to the heart of cosmopolitan marvels like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo and the exotic shores of small villages and unspoiled islands of Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Windstar Knows the Way to Asia
The Japanese find beauty in simplicity and the everyday. The act of sharing tea becomes a performance, cuisine is as much about presentation as preparation, and even broken things become art through concepts like wabi-sabi, which honors imperfection and transience. Respect, harmony, and connection to nature are key, and you may find yourself with a renewed sense of mindfulness as you look at the world as they do: stare up at ancient, gnarled pine trees so sacred they’ve been given names, gaze across reflective waters at vermillion torii gates, and give meditation a try as you “sand bathe” in naturally heated volcanic sands while listening to the hypnotic sound of the wave.
Juxtaposition of Contrasts
Juxtaposition of Contrasts
Set course for the Seto Inland Sea, Japan’s secret Mediterranean, where rustic islands boast forgotten shrines and picturesque water towns. Let Japan’s incredible culture wash over you, igniting your senses and stirring your soul. Collect so many perfect memories. Your first glimpse of Mt. Fuji’s uncanny symmetry. The ”stairway to heaven” shrines of Shingu, set above a mist-shrouded valley and the tallest waterfall in Japan. Kagoshima castle town with its signature volcano and samurai district so meticulously preserved it’s unblemished by telephone poles or parked cars. The “ghost island” of Hashima with its haunting coal legacy, Nagasaki and Hiroshima with theirs. Fill the time in between with infinite precious moments, from biting into perfect Udon noodles or fork-tender Kobe beef to soaking in an open-air onsen.
Featured Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Featured Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during WWII, Hiroshima today is a modern city that honors its past. Fold a paper crane to leave at the Atomic Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Hiroshima Castle to see three trees that survived the bombing that destroyed the castle itself. Or head to Miyajima, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, for a look at the vermilion Itsukushima Shrine that appears to float in the sea — yet another World Heritage Site.
Shore Excursion Must-Do: Shimizu: Mount Fuji Cultural Experience
Shore Excursion Must-Do: Shimizu: Mount Fuji Cultural Experience
Cultural rituals, traditional aesthetics, and an appreciation of nature are all important facets of the Japanese experience, and today you’ll sample them all. Begin in the quaint fishing town of Yui where the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum displays more than 1,300 iconic landscape woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e, hugely popular during the Edo period. Participate in a traditional tea ceremony at Yui Honjin Park before making your way to Miho-no-Matsubara for dramatic views of Mount Fuji and a magnificently twisted 650-year-old Japanese black pine.
Authentic Japan
Authentic Japan
See what the real Japan is all about as you visit iconic cities like Hiroshima and Tokyo along with smaller, more traditional ports like Takamatsu. Experience Japanese culture firsthand – slurping ramen noodles, soaking in Japanese onsen, and participating in traditional tea ceremonies.
Get the Best of Land and Sea
Get the Best of Land and Sea
Head inland on our Kyoto & The Zen of Japan Cruise Tour to examine Kyoto’s majestic temples and storied Nijo Castle in detail as part of a 2-night inland stay, or explore the Zen temple of Tenryuji in scenic and peaceful Arashiyama, one of the most popular destinations in the city. It’s a perfect journey for those who love Japan, and adventurous travelers who want to go further inland to explore the distinctive culture and history of Kyoto.
WINDSTAR VOYAGES TO ASIA

Grand Japan

Port to port
Tokyo, Japan to Kobe, Japan
Duration
10 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$7,989
Cruise Only From?
$6,999
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Ancient Wonders Of Vietnam & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Ancient Wonders Of Vietnam & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
14 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$6,699
Cruise Only From?
$6,699
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Cambodia, Vietnam & the Heart of Hanoi Cruise Tour

Cambodia, Vietnam & the Heart of Hanoi Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
14 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$5,899
Cruise Only From?
$5,899
SPECIAL AVAILABLE East Asian Legends

East Asian Legends

Port to port
Osaka to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
10 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$4,999
Cruise Only From?
$4,999
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Heart Of Hanoi & East Asia Legends Cruise Tour

Heart Of Hanoi & East Asia Legends Cruise Tour

Port to port
Osaka to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
14 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$6,299
Cruise Only From?
$6,299
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Kyoto & East Asia Dreams Cruise Tour

Kyoto & East Asia Dreams Cruise Tour

Port to port
Osaka to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
12 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$7,099
Cruise Only From?
$7,099

Kyoto & the Zen of Japan Cruise Tour

Port to port
Tokyo, Japan to Kobe, Japan
Duration
12 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$10,189
Cruise Only From?
$9,199
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Legendary Hanoi & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Legendary Hanoi & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
18 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$7,999
Cruise Only From?
$7,999
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Legendary Temples: Chiang Mai & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Legendary Temples: Chiang Mai & Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
19 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$8,699
Cruise Only From?
$8,699

Star Collector: Alaska Discovery & Pacific Crossing

Port to port
Vancouver to Tokyo, Japan
Duration
25 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$11,874
Cruise Only From?
$9,399
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Captivating Vietnam & Thailand

Star Collector: Captivating Vietnam & Thailand

Port to port
Halong Bay (Hanoi) to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
21 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$7,599
Cruise Only From?
$7,599
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Grand Asia Explorer

Star Collector: Grand Asia Explorer

Port to port
Tokyo, Japan to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
41 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$21,658
Cruise Only From?
$17,599
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Island Jewels of Japan

Star Collector: Island Jewels of Japan

Port to port
Halong Bay (Hanoi) to Tokyo, Japan
Duration
20 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$10,399
Cruise Only From?
$10,399

Star Collector: Japan & North Pacific Crossing

Port to port
Anchorage (Seward), Alaska to Kobe, Japan
Duration
24 Days
Call for
Availability
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Japan & Vietnam In-Depth

Star Collector: Japan & Vietnam In-Depth

Port to port
Tokyo, Japan to Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand
Duration
30 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$17,369
Cruise Only From?
$14,399
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Okinawa Days & Mekong Ways

Star Collector: Okinawa Days & Mekong Ways

Port to port
Osaka to Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand
Duration
20 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$8,399
Cruise Only From?
$8,399
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Star Collector: Wonders of Southern Japan & Southeast Asia

Star Collector: Wonders of Southern Japan & Southeast Asia

Port to port
Osaka to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
31 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$12,799
Cruise Only From?
$12,799
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Tantalizing Thailand & Sparkling Singapore

Tantalizing Thailand & Sparkling Singapore

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
11 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$4,999
Cruise Only From?
$4,999
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Thailand & The Steps Of Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Thailand & The Steps Of Angkor Wat Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
15 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$7,099
Cruise Only From?
$7,099
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Treasures Of Thailand & Chiang Mai Cruise Tour

Treasures Of Thailand & Chiang Mai Cruise Tour

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Phuket, Thailand
Duration
15 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$6,599
Cruise Only From?
$6,599
SPECIAL AVAILABLE Vietnam & Cambodia Revealed

Vietnam & Cambodia Revealed

Port to port
Klong Toei (Bangkok), Thailand to Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Duration
10 Days
All-Inclusive From?
$4,599
Cruise Only From?
$4,599