8 nights. South Korea, Japan

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

busan, south korea

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 4

sasebo, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 5

Yatsushiro

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 6

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 7

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 8

At sea

Day 9

shanghai, china

Arrival: 08:00

Day 1

seoul (incheon),south korea

Departure: 23:30

Incheon is an historically and economically significant place for Koreans. During the Korean War[2], the city was the site of the Incheon Landing[3] by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city with the population of about 2.8 million, politically independent from Seoul. Also, the city serves as a transportation hub by air and sea, with a massive harbor and the world best international airport[4]. Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, are also within city limits. The status of the area is set to increase as various national projects are in development in Incheon. The New Songdo City plan, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, will be finished in 2015. One of the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon tower[5], is under early construction and Korea's current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, is already finished. Incheon is planning to launch further independent mini-cities for shopping, housing, and education. Added to this real estate development, Incheon will also invite a large number of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Despite these developments, the Songdo area of Incheon is currently unfinished and largely uninhabited, not yet a viable destination for tourists. Travelers are more likely to enjoy the bustling eastern side of Incheon which blurs into the vast expanse of Seoul.

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Day 3

busan, south korea

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Busan is the second largest city of South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Busan tourism is increasing very fast in the last years and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex zone equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants which allow you to try different foods, and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition center. Another big tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center that is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil is possible to do a beautiful tour of 3 hours. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs which look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running through from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

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Day 4

sasebo, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Sasebo (佐世保市, Sasebo-shi) is a core city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is also the second largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, after its capital, Nagasaki. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 247,739 and a population density of 581 persons per km2 (1,505 persons per square mile). The total area is 426.06 km2 (165 sq mi). The city includes a part of Saikai National Park. Located in the southern part of the city is the Dutch-styled theme park Huis Ten Bosch. Ukushima island is also administered as part of Sasebo city.

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Day 5

Yatsushiro

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Yatsushiro is a city located in Kyushu, at Kumamoto Prefecture. It is the second biggest city of the prefecture. It is a popular destination for gastronomic tourism, with several products and dishes popular for the region or country, and also for the Yatsushiro Castle, included on the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan.

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Day 6

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

Kagoshima is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture on the island of Kyushu. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location (Aira Caldera) and its hot climate. There are infinite ways to enjoy Kagoshima: the grand natural landscape of the active volcano Sakurajima, the rich history of men who contributed to the modernisation of Japan, the liberating zoo and aquarium, bubbling hot springs, Kinko Bay cruising. Islands belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture include about 30 islands far to the south, among which is Yakushima Island, an island registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tokara Islands, a chain of twelve islands of varying in size and stretching over a distance of 162 km, and Amami Oshima, the second largest isolated in Japan.

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Day 7

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 20:00

Nagasaki is the capital of Nagasaki prefecture on the island of Kyushu. On the west side of Shimabara Castle, the samurai residences have been carefully preserved, complete with clear spring water flowing in canals down the center of the streets. The Nagasaki Peace Park is a commemorating site to the atomic bombing and the Glover Garden is an open air park exhibiting Western mansions, and the Confucian Shrine is dedicated to Confucius.

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Day 9

shanghai, china

Arrival: 08:00

Shanghai is modern city located just south of the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River and split in two by the Huangpu River. It is one of China's largest metropolis and it is considered the most cosmopolitan, sophisticated and progressive city in mainland China. Shanghai is a good place to visit if you want to catch a glimpse of the future of China. A whole new city of skyscrapers has been built in its Pudong district, including the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has become one of the city’s landmarks and is one of the tallest structures in Asia and the Shanghai World Financial Center, the third largest building in Asia and the world. At the west side of the Yangzi River is Puxi area, the older central part of the city. Puxi has very rich history and is here where you will encounter many of the city’s old buildings and attractions, such as the French Concession, the Bund, the Yuyuan Garden, the Jiu Qu Bridge, the Huxin Pavilion and the Temple. Shanghai is China’s cosmopolitan hub of finance and culture. Shanghai has a special oriental charm and a fresh western style that appeal to everyone. And it is also a good base to explore the more rural and classical sights of nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

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Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

What’s included?

Full board in the main restaurants and buffet, with meal choices for special diets (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian). Drinks are only included in the All-Inclusive rate and are not included in the MyCruise rate or the offer/basic categories IV, EV, BV, IN1, IN2, IN3, ET1, ET2, BA1, BA2, BA3, MS. If you book one of these rates, you can add one of the drink packages available from the company.
Actividades Sports activities with free access to a gym equipped with Technogym, fitness classes, outdoor pools and hot tubs, a sports field, and an outdoor jogging track. com acesso gratuito a um ginásio equipado com Technogym, aulas de fitness, piscinas exteriores e banheiras de hidromassagem, um campo desportivo e uma pista de jogging exterior.
Accommodation in the selected cabin type, equipped with all amenities: bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, background music, satellite TV, and safe. Daily cleaning included.
Free entry to the theater to watch our shows and performances featuring different international artists every night.
Service fee (gratuities) included in the MyCruise, All-Inclusive, and Super All-Inclusive rates. Excluded from this offer are cabins in promotional categories Basic IV, EV, BV, IN1, IN2, IN3, ET1, ET2, BA1, BA2, BA3, MS or similar, as well as on World Cruises or corresponding segments.
Entertainment and activities in the Miniclub and dedicated areas of the ship for children and youth up to 17 years old.

What’s NOT included?

Restaurantes temáticos ou de especialidades.
Consumos a bordo e em terra como: restaurantes de especialidades, apostas nos casinos, compras em lojas, serviços de Spa e Beleza, serviços de lavandaria, telefonemas, serviços médicos e medicamentos, acesso a internet, etc.
Gorjetas não estão incluídas nos camarotes Promo Basic (IV, EV, BV), para este tipo de camarote, a taxa de serviço deve ser paga a bordo, o valor é estabelecido em função da data do cruzeiro e do destino do mesmo
Gorjestas não incluídas nos cruzeiros Volta ao Mundo.

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