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Odyssey in the heart of Japan’s subtropical islands

Osaka - Ishigaki

Dates:
10/04/2026
to  21/04/2026

12
days
11
nights on board
Starting from*
10,870 €
per person

PONANT is the first cruise company to take you to the heart of the sublime landscapes of the tropical islands in southern Japan during a cruise. On this 12-day itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier, from Osaka to the island of Ishigaki, you will discover the rich natural heritage, traditional villages and craft of the Okinawa, Yaeyama and Sakishima Islands, in the Ryukyu archipelago.

Leaving from Osaka, you will head towards the island of Amami Oshima, between Kyushu and Okinawa. You will fall in love with this island surrounded by stunning coral reefs, punctuated with verdant peaks, covered in primary forest and monumental mangroves, and boasting strong Okinawan influences.

After calling in at Iheyajima, the most northern island from Okinawa, Le Jacques Cartier will set sail south. In the Kerema archipelago, in Zamami, you will enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this pristine island, known the world over for the distinctive blue of the surrounding sea, called “Kerama blue”. The sea life in the area is also exceptionally rich and sea turtles can often be spotted swimming among the coral. Facing it, fellow island Kumejima invites you to spend a timeless moment. Famous for its ‘Eisa’, a form of folk dance performed to the rhythm of traditional drums, this multifaceted island will reveal itself through its natural treasures, such as the mythical Mifuga rock formation.

Following a port of call in the picturesque village of Taketomijima, with its traditional Okinawan dwellings and its idyllic sandy expanses, Le Jacques Cartier will sail south to the island of Iriomotejima. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this little corner of paradise will enchant you with its authentic and preserved character, with its wild beaches lying alongside traditional villages surrounded by luxurious tropical forest: jungle, mangrove, rivers, waterfalls. This unique biodiversity is made up of many endemic species.  

The landscapes on the remote island of Yonagunijima, the easternmost of the Ryukyu Islands, offer a striking contrast: cliffs, windswept meadows, wild horses. The beauty of its sea-beds and their mysterious rocky formations will delight the most experienced divers.

After a final port of call in at Keelung to discover Taipei and the lush island of Taiwan, you will finish this unique journey in Ishigaki, your disembarkation port and the largest island in the Yaeyama archipelago.


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Your itinerary - Odyssey in the heart of Japan’s subtropical islands

Explore the subtropical islands of southern Japan, including the natural beauty, villages and traditional crafts of the Okinawa, Yaeyama and Sakishima islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago. Spectacular tropical...


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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(19 m²)

From 10,870 € per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(19 m²)

From 11,440 € per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(19 m²)

From 11,780 € per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(19 m²)

From 12,240 € per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m²)

From 16,480 € per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Deck 5
 

(38 m²)

From 17,730 € per person

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(38 m²)

From 18,310 € per person

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m²)

Fully booked

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m²)

Fully booked

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

Fully booked

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(45 m²)

Fully booked



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For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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