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 Oct 2025
Kanazawa/Japan, departure 21.00 hrs
Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Relaxation at sea
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Busan/South Korea, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Wed, 08 Oct 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 Oct 2025
Goto Islands, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
Kamikoshiki-Shima
Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Nansei Islands: Yakushima, 7.00 – 18.00 hrs
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Amami-Oshima, 7.00 – 19.00 hrs
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Okinoerabu-Shima, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Daito Island
Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Relaxation at sea
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Bonin Islands
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 - Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Relaxation at sea
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 - Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Micronesia (Yap, Ulithi Atoll , Ngulu Island )
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Koror/Palau, arrival 8.00 hrs Overnight stay on board
Sat, 25 Oct 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.
Price special
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)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
For all cases
Harbour and airport fees
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)
