![]() The beauty of its sea-beds and their mysterious rocky formations will delight the most experienced divers.Īfter calling at the stunning Miyako Island, you will head for Kumejima, the island that linked Okinawa to China in the past. The landscapes on the remote island of Yonagunijima, the easternmost of the Ryukyu Islands, offer a striking contrast: cliffs, windswept meadows, wild horses. This unique biodiversity is made up of many endemic species. 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. In the heart of the magnificent Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, you will be able to enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of the eponymous city or discover Kabira Bay, renowned for its idyllic scenery, combining crystal-clear turquoise water and beaches of white sand.įollowing 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. Then, you will set sail for the southern islands of Japan, including Ishigaki, the capital island of the Yaeyama Islands. Hiding behind the crowds and the neons are temples and markets, a strange mix of modernity and tradition. A former British colony, she’s unlike any other city. ![]() ![]() You will set sail from Ha Long, renowned throughout the world for its UNESCO-listed bay, then head northward to reach the “Pearl of the Orient”, Hong Kong. On this 13-day itinerary aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, from the island of Ha Long to Naha, you will discover the rich natural heritage, traditional villages and craft of the Okinawa, Yaeyama and Sakishima Islands, in the Ryukyu archipelago. ![]() PONANT is the first cruise company to take you to the heart of the sublime landscapes of the tropical islands in southern Japan during an expedition cruise. ![]()
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