Premiere route to islands in the Pacific that are blank spots on the map, even for specialists
Mysterious and remote: exotic treasures in the most beautiful colours
Far Eastern way of life: amidst boom and reflection
Contrasting landscapes: with beaches, forests and volcanoes
Diverse and modern – big-city adventures in Busan and Nagasaki
Travel information
Sun, 05.10.2025
Kanazawa/Japan, departure 21.00 hrs
Mon, 06.10.2025
Relaxation at sea
Tue, 07.10.2025
Busan/South Korea, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Wed, 08.10.2025
Jeju Island, 8.00 – 15.00 hrs
Nagasaki is a Japanese city steeped in history with an impressively diverse culture and some fascinating highlights. The Nagasaki Peace Park is a memorial to victims of the atomic bomb, while the historic Dejima district provides an insight into trade relations with the west. Glover Garden and the Nagasaki church are also worth a visit. Hashima Island, also known as ""Battleship Island"", is a fascinating remnant of Japan’s industrial history. Nagasaki offers an incomparable blend of history and culture.
Fri, 10.10.2025
Goto Islands, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Sat, 11.10.2025
Kamikoshiki-Shima
Sun, 12.10.2025
Nansei Islands: Yakushima, 7.00 – 18.00 hrs
Mon, 13.10.2025
Amami-Oshima, 7.00 – 19.00 hrs
Tue, 14.10.2025
Okinoerabu-Shima, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Wed, 15.10.2025
Daito Island
Thu, 16.10.2025
Relaxation at sea
Fri, 17.10.2025
Bonin Islands
Sat, 18.10.2025 - Mon, 20.10.2025
Relaxation at sea
Tue, 21.10.2025 - Thu, 23.10.2025
Micronesia (Yap, Ulithi Atoll , Ngulu Island )
Fri, 24.10.2025
Koror/Palau, arrival 8.00 hrs Overnight stay on board
Sat, 25.10.2025
Koror/Palau
The itinerary depends on official approval. When the ship is at anchor, the ship’s tender boats or alternatively the Zodiacs will be used. 1 See website for alternative travel package from cruise arrival point with day room.
Arrival and departure | optionally bookable
Fri, 03.10.2025
Scheduled flight from Germany to Tokyo
Sat, 04.10.2025
Tokyo Transfer to a first-class hotel Overnight stay with breakfast
Sun, 05.10.2025
Tokyo Transfer to scheduled flight to Komatsu Transfer to Kanazawa for embarkation
Sat, 25.10.2025
Koror Round trip with lunch* Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany
* Alternative departure package with day room, see website.
Sun, 26.10.2025
Arrival in Germany
Extend your trip
Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes include a wide range of excursions and are usually guided in German language and accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
Thu, 02.10.2025
- Sun, 05.10.2025
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: TOKYO – TRADITION AND MODERNITY
Mon, 29.09.2025
- Sun, 05.10.2025
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME B: IMPERIAL CITIES OF JAPAN: KYOTO, NARA AND TOKYO (SUPERIOR)
Mon, 29.09.2025
- Sun, 05.10.2025
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME C: IMPERIAL CITIES OF JAPAN: KYOTO, NARA AND TOKYO (DELUXE)
Sat, 25.10.2025
- Thu, 30.10.2025
POST-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: PALAU – ISLAND PARADISE AT THE END OF THE EARTH
Price special
Limited offer: Travel for the best price with the SILVER fare
For this cruise, offers in the SILVER fare are available. You will find these under "Prices & Booking" after selecting the respective cabin/suite.
Attractive combination discount
Extend your stay with the previous cruise SPI2518 and get a discount up to 35 % on cruise SPI2518 (applies to cruise-only, PLATINUM fare, double occupancy cat. 1-10, single occupancy cat. 1-8).
Please note: These combinations cannot be booked online, please contact our customer service by e-mail at service@hl-cruises.com or by telephone on +49 40 3070 3070 (Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.30, Sat 9.00 - 14.00) or your travel agency.
Attractive combination discount
Extend your stay with the subsequent cruise SPI2520 and save € 1,200 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare).
Included Services
Expedition and knowledge
All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
For all cases
Harbour and airport fees
Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares
Spa and fitness
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
