Windstar opens 2027 Japan bookings aboard Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises has experienced an unprecedented demand for its 2026 sailings in Japan aboard its newest ship Star Seeker, which joins the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025.
In response, Windstar is now opening up spring 2027 bookings for Japan earlier than planned, and adding an extra fall date, in order to meet customers’ requests for more bookable sailings in this coveted region.
Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, Windstar’s 10-night Grand Japan itinerary packs in a variety of the country’s highlights (plus a stop in Busan, South Korea) on an intimate cruise.
About the spring 2027 sailings
Star Seeker will cross the Pacific from Alaska to Japan in early September of 2026, where Windstar will bring back its popular Grand Japan itinerary on five dates through October. The spring 2027 sailings will take place on seven dates from March through May.
Grand Japan highlights include scenic cruising the Inland Sea; sailing around the abandoned island of Hashima; visiting the Peace Memorial Parks of Nagasaki and Hiroshima; and calling on smaller ports like Takamatsu (famous for its gardens and Udon) and Karatsu, including its incredible castle.
Cruisers can extend their stay with the Kyoto & the Zen of Japan Cruise Tour, featuring inland tours to Kyoto where guests can bathe in hot springs, experience a traditional tea ceremony, and visit the Golden Pavilion. Of course spring dates mean the potential to experience Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, and Star Seeker’s accommodations are poised for ample spring season sightseeing as most have balconies and infinity windows.
Early booking offer
Along with the announcement, Windstar is offering an Early Booking Offer including a Complimentary Upgrade to All-Inclusive Fares, which include Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited select beer, wine, and cocktails, plus $200 onboard credit per stateroom. The offer expires Feb. 28, 2025.
In addition, only a 15 per cent deposit is required to book, with final payment required just 120 days before sailing.
For more information, visit windstarcruises.com.
