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ARCT I C CRU I S E S & EXP ED I T I ONS 93 92 RE ST OF THE WOR LD CRU I S E S & EXP ED I T I ONS FROM MANI LA TO KOBE Experience the fascinating Philippines, Amami Islands and Japan with passionate experts, cruising on your luxurious boutique ship. In the 7,641 tropical islands that make the Philippines such a vibrant cultural melting pot, palm-lined beaches meet sprawling cityscapes. Enjoy a warm welcome before sailing to Japan, where the ancient exists alongside the ultra-modern. You’ll be staggered by both the country’s beauty and its hospitality, rooted in centuries of tradition. Sailing on 10th May 2022 Duration 12 days Sailing from Manila, Philippines Sailing to Kobe, Japan Ship SH Minerva Far East Discovery: Philippines, Amami Islands & Japan Day Visiting • 1 Manila • 2 Hundred Islands (Sual) • 3 Vigan, Salomague Port • 4 Batan Island • 5 At sea • 6 Naha, Okinawa • 7 Amami Oshima • 8 At sea • 9 Miyajima & Hiroshima • 10 Takamatsu • 11 Himeji • 12 Kobe Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change. Discover the hidden treasures of East Asia, by taking the path less trodden, through ports including Manila, Naha, Hiroshima, Takamatsu and Kobe. Himeji Castle, Himeji Amami Oshima, Amami Islans Manila, Philippines JAPAN Kobe PHILIPPINE SEA CHINA Hiroshima Himeji Okayama Takamatsu Amami Oshima Naha, Okinawa Batan Island Vigan Hundred Islands (Sual) Manila VIGAN Established in the 16th century, UNESCO-listed Vigan is the best- preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. HIROSHIMA A must-visit, UNESCO World Heritage Site Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum has become an international symbol for peace. NAHA This seaside city is home to the impressive Shuri Castle, Naminouegu shrine, and the lively shopping district of Kokusai-dori.