Onboard the Expedition Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise, which combines luxury and adventure with the spirit of discovery, sail to Japan’s undiscovered coasts.
A PONANT Expedition Cruise is much more than just an opportunity to vacation aboard a plush ship. Imagine a journey to explore remote regions of the planet while being supported by professionals and first-rate services. Now that Japan has just reopened to tourism after almost two and a half years, PONANT is prepared to transport passengers there.
Trip to Japan
Nine special adventures have been created by Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise. Either Le Soléal or Le Jacques-Cartier will carry passengers. The visitors have a rare opportunity to see the Land of the Rising Sun in a completely new way since PONANT Zodiac inflatable boats are the only ones permitted to reach some of Japan’s most inaccessible spots due to the exclusivity of the tour.
“Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise is able to provide the right environment for visitors to approach protected habitats with the utmost respect for the places and cultures thanks to its tiny ships. According to Ryo Ijichi, the expedition leader from Japan and local specialist for PONANT, “It is a new era in terms of discovery, experience, and for Japanese tourism.
The rich and diverse destinations on Ijichi’s exploration tours, which depend on his knowledge and months of location scouting, include UNESCO World Heritage sites, national parks, natural preserves, and picturesque beaches. These broadcasts feature interactions with local populations as well as the discovery of ancestral and undiscovered cultures.
The Ryukyu Islands, for example, where little fishing communities have been spared the nation’s hyper-modernization, are some ports of call that are like time capsules and off the beaten path, according to the expert.
The wild, undeveloped island of Iriomote, 90% of which is covered in dense semitropical jungle and encircled by a magnificent coral reef, is one of the destinations for travellers who embark from Ha Long to Naha on the Orient’s frontier. Another option is Okinawa, where a visit to a traditional village and local distillery ends with an Eisa folk dance performance. The renowned Kitamae, where travellers may retrace the posts on this maritime commercial route, is another location where Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise guarantees the same exclusivity. New ports of call include Wajima, Shimonoseki, Uradome Coast, Miyazu, and Tottori, a historic walled city that is home to the biggest sand dunes in Japan. The Straits of Kanmon and Kurushima, two landmarks along the Kitamae route, will then come into view for travellers.
While Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise offers a variety of adventures to see Japan, “Kyushu’s secret islands and ancestral heritage” and “Odyssey in the heart of Japan’s subtropical islands” stand out as two of the most unusual. The former is all about learning about the captivating natural beauty of the nation and the Christian legacy at the nexus of Western and Japanese customs. The ship will go south to the mountainous island of Yakushima, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, starting from the bustling metropolis of Kagoshima, which is surrounded by stunning volcanoes and old forests. Ancient cedar woods, waterfalls, and indigenous species like the Yaku monkey and Yakushima deer may all be found on this well-protected island. New ports of call along the route include Koshikishima, Kamigoto, Iki, Jeju, and the Amakusa group of islands.
However, on the 13-day voyage “Odyssey in the heart of Japan’s subtropical islands,” passengers will set sail from Ha Long in Naha and discover the magnificent subtropical islands of southern Japan. A group of naturalist advisors will accompany visitors as they explore the abundance of natural features, communities, and customs, as well as the islands of Okinawa Yaeyama and Sakishima in the Ryukyu archipelago. Additionally, PONANT was the first cruise line to discover the mysteries of southern Japan.
Le Jacques-Cartier is a contemporary ship with slim, tapered lines, new technology, and is ecologically friendly, all in keeping with the Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise ethos. It is also well designed, and the light colours and open layout that faces the sea let in gentle light and brightness throughout the day. The ethnic and fashionable ambiance of the ship pays tribute to the places visitors will visit. Blue Eye, the first multisensorial lounge below the waterline that offers the chance to experience underwater sights and the sounds of the aquatic environment, is one of Japan luxury tour PONANT Cruise other offerings.
