26 Nights

26-Day Taiwan & Japan's Plum Blossoms

Sail aboard Seabourn Encore

Cruise to keelung (taipei), ishigaki island, kagoshima, aburatsu, kochi, osaka, toba, shimizu, tokyo, busan (pusan), sakaiminato, kanazawa, niigata, akita, aomori, miyako, sendai and hitachinaka from hong kong

Date: 15 Feb 2027

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Featuring a row of state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical trainers at Fitness Center
Relax and enjoy the ultimate serene space at The Retreat
Add an extra layer of luxury to your voyage with a visit to Spa & Wellness
Inspired by the classic American restaurant from the 50’s and 60’s enjoy iconic dishes at dining

26 day cruise visiting keelung (taipei), ishigaki island, kagoshima, aburatsu, kochi, osaka, osaka, toba, shimizu, tokyo, osaka, busan (pusan), sakaiminato, kanazawa, kanazawa, niigata, akita, aomori, miyako, sendai and hitachinaka
Sail aboard Seabourn Seabourn Encore

A more casual, indoor/outdoor alternative, features an open kitchen, lavish buffets or table service for breakfasts and lunch, and serves regionally themed, bistro-style dinners with table service nightly. At The Colonnade, special theme nights feature Chef Keller-influenced dinners that pay homage to his American childhood.
Cost: Included

The Restaurant

Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is beautiful, the cuisine is exquisite, and the service is simultaneously flawless, friendly and fun.
Cost: Included

The Patio

Relaxed poolside dining offering luncheon buffets, salads, soups, grilled specialities and freshly baked pizza. Dinners feature a full menu in an alfresco setting. For The Patio, Chef Keller has developed exclusively for us, a signature Napa burger, as well as an artisanal hot dog dubbed the Yountwurst, named for the hometown of The French Laundry, Ad Hoc, and the original Bouchon and Bouchon Bakery.
Cost: Included

Seabourn Square

Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy your newspaper in the morning or want to socialize with your fellow passengers, Seabourn Square is what you're looking for. This inviting lounge offers plush seating, cocktail tables, a library, computer terminals, a coffee bar, and Guest Services staff.
Cost: Included

In-Suite Dining

Seabourn is pleased to offer a varied menu available around the clock for service in your suite. You may also order dinner from The Restaurant menu and have your meal served, course by course, in your suite or on your veranda.
Cost: Included

Solis Dining

The cuisine focuses on “foods of the sun,” garden produce ripened by long growing seasons & fresh seafood pulled from the sea.
Cost: Included

Dining

Dining.

Sushi

The sushi concept is a modern line that is steeped in tradition using the finest ingredients. Hamachi, tuna, shrimp and other fresh fish products will be shipped from Japan to Sushi and served à la carte for dinner.
Cost: Included

Stunning lounge with a bar and panoramic views. Enjoy Coffee and Tea served every morning, and drinks before or after dinner.
Cost: Included

The Club

The liveliest lounge on board is a popular spot for pre-dinner drinks and dancing to live music. After dinner, the dancing music continues, and later a DJ spins dance music until late at night. Another terrace of open deck aft of The Club boasts a plunge pool and two small whirlpool spas.
Cost: Included

Sky Bar

The Sky Bar is a place to enjoy a refreshing tropical beverage during the day or an evening cocktail under the stars.
Cost: Included

Patio Bar

Patio Bar.
Cost: Included

The Seabourn casino offers a handsome, well-appointed enclave for those attracted to games of chance and skill. Relax and test the odds on various mechanical games or pit your skills against personable, professional dealers at blackjack or poker tables.
Cost: Additional Fee

The Card Room is a great choice for the sea-loving cruiser who craves that languorous feeling of lazy leisure.
Cost: Included

Grand Salon

Lectures, cooking demonstrations, movies and other gatherings are held here in the daytime. In the evenings, live music for dancing before dinner gives way to vocal production shows, cabaret performances, comedy, and classical recitals, as well as more dancing later.
Cost: Included

Shopping with Chef

Shop a bustling Sicilian market, gather spices in Istanbul or explore the local wines of Tuscany and Provence. Wherever you are in the world, you'll enjoy an insider's look at unique regional markets with an expert Seabourn chef as your guide.
Cost: Included

Shops

Whether you're buying souvenirs for your friends at home or want a memento of your vacation, Shops are the place you need. Shop for fashion and cosmetics at The Boutique, jewelry and fine watches at The Collection, or logo cruisewear at the Shop.
Cost: Additional Fee

The Retreat is located around a central whirlpool with step-up access to water maintained at an inviting temperature. Up to 28 guests can stretch out on comfortable sun loungers.
Cost: Additional Fee

Aft Pool

Aft Pool.

Sun Terrace

The Sun Terrace features double sun loungers. Slow things down and soak up the sun as you relax on a luxurious lounger.
Cost: Included

Whirlpools

A breathtaking ocean vista will dazzle your senses on the pool deck. Boasting a prime location, this picturesque area presents you with the opportunity to soak up some rays during the afternoon, or socialize in the whirlpool in the evening.
Cost: Included

Pool

Offering the perfect setting for a sunny afternoon, the swimming pool is surrounded by an expansive sundeck with chaise lounges, shaded seating, two large whirlpool spas, and is within steps of the Patio Grill.
Cost: Included

Marina Day Sailboat

One of Seabourn’s most popular guest offerings is Marina Day. Available at select destinations, this fun-filled day features watersports either from the ships’ unique, retractable Marina platform or from a beach, which is typically on the same day as when the line’s signature Caviar in the Surf and beach barbeque is offered. Guests may enjoy a wide array of watersports, including kayaks, pedal boats, donut rides, banana boats, paddleboards, waterskiing and more.
Cost: Included

Fitness Center features high-performance Technogym equipment for cardio and strength training. It also offer a series of complimentary classes including yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi.
Cost: Included

Spa and Wellness

Seabourn’s Spa & Wellness with Dr Andrew Weil is the first-ever program of its kind at sea. Seabourn has partnered with Dr Weil, a visionary pioneer in integrative medicine, whose groundbreaking research and bestselling books combine physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being.
Cost: Additional Fee

Fitness Center

Personal trainers will design a nutrition and exercise plan that will help you achieve results. Based on your body’s particular needs, this personalized session will expose you to the wellness program that works best with your body.
Cost: Included

Spa

Seabourn elevates the spa experience to an art form, combining a world of rejuvenating traditions with the latest innovations. With a wide spectrum of massages, facials and beauty treatments offered by skilled professional therapists, this floating sanctuary will truly transport you.
Cost: Additional Fee

Treatment Room

Treatment Room.
Cost: Additional Fee

Ship Class: Encore Class

Maiden Voyage: 2016

Registry: Bahamas

Gross Tonnage: 40,350

Beam: 92 ft (28 m)

Maximum Speed: 15 knots

Ship Length: 690 ft (210.3 m)

Passenger Capacity: 600

Number of Staterooms: 300

Number of Suites: 306

Dining / Restaurants: 6

Spa: Yes

Bars / Lounges: 3

Fitness Center: Yes

Luxury Cruises: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Itinerary

Day 1

hong kong, china

Depart 9:00 PM

Day 2

day at sea

Cruising

Day 3

keelung (taipei), taiwan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 4

ishigaki island, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM

Day 5

day at sea

Cruising

Day 6

kagoshima, japan

Arrive 9:00 AM Depart 9:00 PM

Day 7

aburatsu, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM

Day 8

kochi, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM

Day 9

osaka, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM

Day 10

osaka, japan

Depart 4:00 PM

Day 11

toba, japan

Arrive 10:00 AM Depart 7:00 PM

Day 12

shimizu, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 13

tokyo, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 7:00 PM

Day 14

day at sea

Cruising

Day 15

osaka, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 10:00 PM

Day 16

day at sea

Cruising

Day 17

busan (pusan), south korea

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM

Day 18

sakaiminato, japan

Arrive 9:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 19

kanazawa, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM

Day 20

kanazawa, japan

Depart 6:00 PM

Day 21

niigata, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 22

akita, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 23

aomori, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 24

miyako, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 25

sendai, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM

Day 26

hitachinaka, japan

Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM

Day 27

tokyo, japan

Arrive 8:00 AM

Staterooms

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Cabin Options

Cabin Codes

OB RB

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Decks:

Veranda Suite

V1 V2 V3 V4

Size: 246 to 302 sq. ft.; Veranda: 68 to 83 sq. ft. Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guest. All Veranda Suites feature: A full-length window, Glass door to private veranda, Comfortable living area, Queen-size bed or two twin beds, Dining table for two, Walk-in closet, Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, Fully stocked bar and refrigerator, Makeup vanity, Spacious bathroom with shower. For Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation Veranda Suite (V1) bathroom is shower only.

Decks: 13401, 13397, 13398, 13399, 13400, 13395, 13396

Decks:

Cabin Options

Cabin Codes

Decks:

Size: 450 sq. ft.; Veranda: 103 sq. ft. All Penthouse Suite feature dining table for two to four and separate bedroom. Glass door to veranda, two flat-screen TVs, fully stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity.

Decks: 13395, 13396

Size: 639 to 677 sq. ft.; Veranda: 254 to 288 sq.ft. All Penthouse Suite feature dining table for two to four and separate bedroom. Glass door to veranda, two flat-screen TVs, fully stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity.

Decks: 13395

O2 O1

Size: 576 to 597 sq. ft.; Veranda: 142 to 778. Owner’s Suites feature expansive ocean views, forward-facing windows, dining for four to six, bathroom with whirlpool bathtub, guest bath, pantry with wet bar, and two flat-screen TVs. Wheelchair accessible suites are roll-in shower only.

Decks: 13397, 13398, 13399, 13396

Size: 977 sq. ft.; Veranda: 960 sq. Signature Suites feature expansive ocean views, forward-facing windows, dining for four to six, bathroom with whirlpool bathtub, guest bath, pantry with wet bar, and two flat-screen TVs.

Decks: 13398

GRSS

Decks: 13398

Size: 989 sq. ft.; Veranda: 197 sq. ft. Wintergarden Suites feature: Large Windows, dining for four to six, bathroom with whirlpool bathtub, guest bath, Convertible sofa bed for one, pantry with wet bar, Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed, Two closets, two flat-screen TVs.

Decks: 13398

Size: 1,292 sq. ft. Veranda: 244 sq. ft. When combining the following suites, their suite numbers change as follows: suites 846 and 848 become Grand Wintergarden Suite 8468; suites 849 and 851 become Grand Wintergarden Suite 8491. Description: Grand Wintergarden Suites feature large windows, dining for six, Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed, Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms (one whirlpool), Convertible sofa bed for one, Pantry with wet bar, Two flat-screen TVs.

Decks: 13398

Legend

Third Guest Capacity Suite
Obstructed port side view with larger veranda overlooking the center pool
Shower only
Elevator
Connecting Suites
Suites 700 and 701 are subject to noise when anchoring and have all metal veranda railings, limiting the view when seated
This Suite has smaller veranda
The veranda railings in this suite is part metal and part glass from floor to teak rail
Partially Obstructed View
Self Service Launderette
Suite 830 Third Guest capacity for Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Quest only
Wheelchair Accessible Suites

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Seabourn

In 1987, Seabourn created a new style of cruising, dedicated to delivering the highest levels of personalized service to an exclusive group of guests aboard intimate, elegant ships that could visit the most enticing destinations worldwide. Best Small Ship Cruise Line.

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of the small ship cruises.

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Seabourn does not have on board its cruise ships the specialized facilities and/or treatment required for childbirth, prenatal and early infant care. Those facilities may also not be obtainable ashore in ports we call on. Accordingly Seabourn cannot accept a booking or carry any guest who will be 24 completed weeks or more pregnant on the last day of the intended cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel, and that the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD).

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26-Day Taiwan & Japan's Plum Blossoms

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