Cruise the Small Islands of Japan & The Philippines
Join us on our inaugural expeditions to the small islands of Japan and The Philippines. Trace history as we explore sites that lie in the wake of war, from Tinian and Torishima to Iwo Jima. Sail to the small islands of the Japanese Ryukyu, Ogasawara and Izu archipelagos, most of which remain untouched by Western travellers. Discover remote island life at traditional fishing villages and experience authentic encounters with local people, culture and nature.
This is Japan and The Philippines most visitors have never seen
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Join the first expedition ship to discover Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and experience the nature, culture and communities of these unexplored outposts. Begin in Fukuoka and venture to the remote Okinawan Islands to encounter lifestyles of these seaside dwellers. Witness traditional lifestyles in a region seldom visited by travellers.
$1,000pp travel credit* in 2023
Departs October 2023 & 2024
Discover the small islands of The Philippines shaped by Spanish colonial heritage and World War II history. Share in traditional practices, witness ancient customs and immerse in the environment of these secluded islands. Beachcomb on the Philippines’ idyllic beaches and snorkel and dive on the vibrant Catanduanes and Cuatro Islas.
$1,000pp travel credit* in 2023
Departs October 2023 & 2024
Explore the remote islands and atolls of Micronesia and track eastwards from Manila through The Philippines and the islands of Micronesia. Share in the spirit of local islanders and partake in centuries-old cultural traditions such as dancing, weaving and carving while visiting more recent historical artefacts from World War II.
$1,000pp travel credit* in 2023
Departs 9 November 2023
Experience Japan’s vibrant cities and quiet coastal island villages. Witness traditional Japanese culture at remote Shimizu and continue to Kobe port to explore Osaka or Kyoto. Visit Jeju Island in South Korea to view the UNESCO listed Manjanggul lava tubes and discover the little-known Goto Islands.
Departs September 2023 & 2024
Track northward from Australia to explore the Spice Islands and the fabled islands of Raja Ampat, through the Republic of Palau and the remote small islands of Micronesia before concluding in Yap. This journey offers spectacular combinations of remote island cultures, marine life and history that can only be experienced by expedition ship.
Departs 21 August 2024
Join us on an adventure combining the striking biodiversity of Micronesia’s remote coral atolls and Japan’s ancient culture and traditions. Venture north through the Western Pacific from the rarely visited Federated States of Micronesia towards the unique islands of Japan.
Departs 6 September 2024
Coral Expedition Explores Japan
With fewer than 120 guests, Coral Adventurer and Coral Geographer are perfectly positioned for expedition cruising around the Small Islands of Japan & The Philippines, designed to venture where few other cruise ships can go. The ship’s lightweight dual Xplorer expedition tenders allow for deeper exploration, on shore excursions and an easy, step-on embarkation from the ship’s main deck making it ideal for remote seaside villages and beaches in Japan and the Philippines.
History and Natural Beauty
This is Japan and The Philippines but not as you know it. Enjoy the ancient warrior traditional welcome of the kora kora canoes in Banda Niera and cruise the pristine landscape of Kitikita Waterfalls. Swim, snorkel and dive the aquamarine waters of the Northern Mariana Islands and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites. Experience Awa or “fool’s dance” which dates back 400 years at Tokujima and visit Osaka, the food capital of Japan. Be among the first overseas tourists to set foot on the remote Ryukyu Island and view a 25m tall giant cedar tree estimated to be up to 7,200 years old. Witness the natural beauty of Palaui Island National Park and its historic Cabo Engano lighthouse and cruise the Loboc River with traditional song and dance entertainment.
The Small Islands of Japan and The Philippines by Sea
Discover Japan’s Untouched Ryukyu Islands
