Asia: Taipei, Okinawa & Ishigaki

8 nights from £1,050pp departing Saturday 26th Apr 2025

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					Arrive	Depart
	26th26	AprApr	202525	Yokohama, Japan, embark on the Norwegian Spirit		19:00
In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial relations. The following year Perry returned and first set foot on Japanese soil at Yokohama—then a small fishing village on the mudflats of Tokyo bay. Two years later New York businessman Townsend Harris became America's first diplomatic representative to Japan. In 1858 he was finally able to negotiate a commercial treaty between the two countries; part of the deal designated four locations—one of them Yokohama—as treaty ports. In 1859 the shogunate created a special settlement in Yokohama for the growing community of merchants, traders, missionaries, and other assorted adventurers drawn to this exotic new land of opportunity. The foreigners (predominantly Chinese and British, plus a few French, Americans, and Dutch) were confined here to a guarded compound about 5 square km (2 square miles)—placed, in effect, in isolation—but not for long. Within a few short years the shogunal government collapsed, and Japan began to modernize. Western ideas were welcomed, as were Western goods, and the little treaty port became Japan's principal gateway to the outside world. In 1872 Japan's first railway was built, linking Yokohama and Tokyo. In 1889 Yokohama became a city; by then the population had grown to some 120,000. As the city prospered, so did the international community and by the early 1900s Yokohama was the busiest and most modern center of international trade in all of East Asia. Then Yokohama came tumbling down. On September 1, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated the city. The ensuing fires destroyed some 60,000 homes and took more than 40,000 lives. During the six years it took to rebuild the city, many foreign businesses took up quarters elsewhere, primarily in Kobe and Osaka, and did not return. Over the next 20 years Yokohama continued to grow as an industrial center—until May 29, 1945, when in a span of four hours, some 500 American B-29 bombers leveled nearly half the city and left more than half a million people homeless. When the war ended, what remained became—in effect—the center of the Allied occupation. General Douglas MacArthur set up headquarters here, briefly, before moving to Tokyo; the entire port facility and about a quarter of the city remained in the hands of the U.S. military throughout the 1950s. By the 1970s Yokohama was once more rising from the debris; in 1978 it surpassed Osaka as the nation's second-largest city, and the population is now inching up to the 3.5 million mark. Boosted by Japan's postwar economic miracle, Yokohama has extended its urban sprawl north to Tokyo and south to Kamakura—in the process creating a whole new subcenter around the Shinkansen Station at Shin-Yokohama. The development of air travel and the competition from other ports have changed the city's role in Japan's economy. The great liners that once docked at Yokohama's piers are now but a memory, kept alive by a museum ship and the occasional visit of a luxury vessel on a Pacific cruise. Modern Large as Yokohama is, the central area is very negotiable. As with any other port city, much of what it has to offer centers on the waterfront—in this case, on the west side of Tokyo Bay. The downtown area is called Kannai (literally, "within the checkpoint"); this is where the international community was originally confined by the shogunate. Though the center of interest has expanded to include the waterfront and Ishikawa-cho, to the south, Kannai remains the heart of town. Think of that heart as two adjacent areas. One is the old district of Kannai, bounded by Basha-michi on the northwest and Nippon-odori on the southeast, the Keihin Tohoku Line tracks on the southwest, and the waterfront on the northeast. This area contains the business offices of modern Yokohama. The other area extends southeast from Nippon-odori to the Moto-machi shopping street and the International Cemetery, bordered by Yamashita Koen and the waterfront to the northeast; in the center is Chinatown, with Ishikawa-cho Station to the southwest. This is the most interesting part of town for tourists. Whether you're coming from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kamakura, make Ishikawa-cho Station your starting point. Take the South Exit from the station and head in the direction of the waterfront.
	27th27	AprApr	202525	At Sea
	28th28	AprApr	202525	At Sea
	29th29	AprApr	202525	Keelung (Chilung), Taiwan	08:00	18:00
With the glittering lights of Taipei - a futuristic metropolis of culture and ideas - sparkling nearby, Keelung is the first calling point for many visitors arriving in Taiwan. While this port city essentially serves as Taipei's ocean gateway, you shouldn’t be too hasty in dashing off to Taipei's neon-lit magic – first it’s well worth spending some time exploring the famous glowing night market, which hums with life each evening and is famous for its local seafood.
	30th30	AprApr	202525	Ishigaki, Japan	07:00	21:00
	1st01	MayMay	202525	Miyako Islands, Japan	07:00	16:30
	2nd02	MayMay	202525	Naze, Amani Oshima, Japan	11:00	17:30
	3rd03	MayMay	202525	At Sea
	4th04	MayMay	202525	Tokyo, Japan, disembark the Norwegian Spirit	08:00
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.

Norwegian Spirit

Launch Year

1998

Refit Year

2022

Tonnage

75,904

Capacity

2,032

Cabins

1,006

Accessible

Deck 13

Deck 12

Deck 11

Deck 10

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Balcony

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BF	Balcony	£1,705	£1,705
BC	Balcony	£1,720	£1,720
BA	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,760	£1,760
BB	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,850	£1,850

With room for up to three guests, Norwegian Spirit staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Most can connect, a great option when travelling with family or friends.

Inside

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
IF	Inside	£1,050	£1,050
IB	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,075	£1,075

Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for you to cruise. With room for up to four, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more.

Penthouse with Large Balcony

Revel in spacious serenity at sea. Our amazing, imaginative and luxurious suites offer only the finest appointments throughout. Plus each can connect to a Balcony stateroom so you can spread out yet stay together.

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Henry's Pub

Going down to the pub takes on new meaning at Henry's Pub, a traditional English Pub featuring Dart Boards, large screen TV's, Fish n' Chips and the proper beer on tap.

Room Service

Available 24 hours a day, simply pick up the phone and order breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night munchies. A room service fee may apply.

Price Per Person: Room Service Fee may apply.

Teppanyaki

Sit at a lively shared table as a skilful chef perfectly prepares shrimp, steak, chicken and fried rice on a large steel grill. And you've got a front row seat to all the sizzles and surprises in our Japanese restaurant.

Price Per Person: Cover Charge Applies.

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Stardust Theatre

It's showtime! And we've got a really big show for you at the Stardust. Enjoy Broadway and Vegas-style shows with cocktails before or after dinner in a traditional European opera style auditorium reaching up two decks.

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	8 nights aboard the Norwegian Spirit
	Upgrade to More At Sea™ for £249pp and receive the benefits shown below. Book a Haven suite or suite (not Club balcony suites) and receive More At Sea™at no additional cost.
		Premium Beverages Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic branded drinks served in all bars, lounges and restaurants throughout your cruise.
		Speciality Dining Enjoy dining opportunities in selected speciality restaurants depending on number of nights and cabin type.
		Shore Excursion Credits Receive $50 shore excursion credit per stateroom per excursion.
		Wi-Fi Powered By Starlink Receive up to 150 minutes Wi-FI per person (guest 1 and 2 only)
		3rd & 4th Guest Pay Taxes Only Guests 3 and 4 in the stateroom pay only the applicable tax for the cruise. Available on select sailings only.
	Award winning onboard entertainment
	Complimentary 24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,050pp
IB	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,075pp
IF	Inside	£1,050pp
I4	Family Inside	£1,090pp
IT	Solo Inside	£1,475pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,220pp
O3	Larger Oceanview Picture Window
OA	Oceanview Picture Window	£1,265pp
OB	Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window	£1,245pp
OF	Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window	£1,220pp
O4	Family Oceanview
OT	Solo Oceanview	£1,625pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,705pp
BA	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,760pp
BB	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,850pp
BC	Balcony	£1,720pp
BF	Balcony	£1,705pp
BT	Solo Balcony	£2,145pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,050pp
IB	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,075pp
IF	Inside	£1,050pp
I4	Family Inside	£1,090pp
IT	Solo Inside	£1,475pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,220pp
O3	Larger Oceanview Picture Window
OA	Oceanview Picture Window	£1,265pp
OB	Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window	£1,245pp
OF	Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window	£1,220pp
O4	Family Oceanview
OT	Solo Oceanview	£1,625pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,705pp
BA	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,760pp
BB	Mid-Ship Balcony	£1,850pp
BC	Balcony	£1,720pp
BF	Balcony	£1,705pp
BT	Solo Balcony	£2,145pp