Deal Description
Pricing based on departure date 22 September 2024
Selected departure dates in September 2024 and March 2025
Journey through Taiwan and Japan on Norwegian Spirit. Start your time in Japan on the remote island of Ishigaki, surrounded by lush mountains, beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Then pick up the pace a little and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Nagoya, where you can explore the bustling entertainment district, museums and a castle. With 9 stops in Japan, you'll get an in-depth experience of the country from coastal towns to big cities.
Itinerary Highlights
Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan
The capital of this fascinating island, once known as Formosa ("beautiful island" in Portuguese), has a rich aboriginal, colonial and political history. Snap a selfie at the ornate, dragon-adorned Mengjia Longshang Temple or photograph the changing of the guard at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, a must-see site. Experience 360-degree views of the city from the 91st floor observation deck of Taipei 101. Selfies and panaromic pics done, head off to shop for Taiwanese lacquerware, silk and fine art.
Naha (Okinawa), Japan
Enjoy the scenic countryside, WWII memorials, magnificent limestone caves and a reconstructed Ryukyu village where the island's heritage and crafts are on display. Take home exquisite Bingata fabric, handmade paper, colourful tsuboya-yaki pottery and other craft items. You'll also find foods to suit any palate, but traditional Okinawan cuisine blends influences from Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines.
Kyoto (Osaka), Japan
Cradled by rolling hills on three sides, Kyoto is considered the historical and cultural epicenter of the country. The city was Japan's capital for more than 1,000 years (794 - 1868) and approximately 1,600 Buddhist temples and more than 400 Shintō shrines are peppered throughout the city. From numerous historic sites and tranquil gardens to delicious local cuisine and boutique shopping, Kyoto offers you a window into the heart of Japan's traditions and culture.
Mount Fuji (Shimizu), Japan
In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Shimizu is one of the most beautiful ports in Japan. Walk through the pine groves of Miho, home to a 650-year-old Japanese black pine, or enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the lush, forested hill of Nihondaira. Take in the seascapes on a bay cruise, or learn of undersea delights at Japan's first sushi museum, and get a glimpse at feudal life in Japan in 200 BC at the archaeological site of Toro. Shop for traditional Japanese wooden handcrafts and fabrics unique to the region, and sample some yokan, a sweet jellied confection.
Experience Norwegian Spirit
Welcome aboard your best holiday yet.
75,904 Gross Register | Tonnage2,032 Guest Capacity | 904 Ship Crew
Get ready to experience laid-back luxury as you set sail on the all-new Norwegian Spirit, modernized from bow-to-stern with the adult cruiser in mind. Our most extensive ship renovation ever, harmonized to offer the best of Norwegian Cruise Line's exceptional fleet. Every stateroom modernized. Every bar and lounge redesigned. Every dining experience elevated, featuring our new fine Italian restaurant Onda by Scarpetta. And starting December 2022, Norwegian Spirit will be cruising Australia and New Zealand for the very first time.
Please note, Norwegian Spirit does not offer Youth Programmes.
Taipei (Keelung), Hualien, Ishigaki, Naha (Okinawa), Kochi, Himeji, Kyoto (Osaka), Mount Fuji (Shimizu), Tokyo (Yokohama)