Ship Size: Heritage Adventurer can accommodate up to 125 guests from all co-sponspors
Price: Starting from $9,990 per person double occupancy, $11,990 single occupancy
Co-sponsored with: Carlton Alumni Adventures, Cornell’s Adult University, MIT Alumni Travel, National Trust Tours, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, UChicago Alumni Travel, and Yale Alumni Academy
Trip Overview
Experience dramatic coastlines, sacred temples, celebrated gardens, and cutting-edge art and architecture during an eight-night cruise through the Sea of Japan and the Inland Sea aboard the 140-passenger Heritage Adventurer. After two exciting days in Tokyo, venture beyond the bustle of Japan’s capital city to the tranquil historic and artistic quarters of Kanazawa and the idyllic island worlds of Miyajima, Sado, and Naoshima.
Schedule by Day
Pricing
| Category | Double Occupancy (Per Person) | Single Occupancy |
| Category 1, Deck 3, Standard Cabin | $9,990 | $11,990 |
| Category 2, Deck 4, Superior Cabin | $11,990 | $14,490 |
| Category 3, Deck 5, Superior Cabin | $12,990 | $15,490 |
| Category 4, Deck 6, Superior Cabin | $14,490 | Inquire |
| Category 5, Deck 6, Heritage Suite | $18,990 | Inquire |
Accommodations
- 2 nights at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo
- 8 nights aboard Heritage Adventurer
Optional Extensions
Pre-Trip Extension to Kamakura and Hakone with a two-night stay at a luxury Ryokan
- May 9–13, 2026
- Rates: $2,550 per person, sharing / $2,990 single occupancy:
- The rate includes one night at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyoand two nights at Hokone Kowakiem Ten-Yu; 3B/3L/2D
- 12 to 30 guests.
Post-Trip Extension to Kyoto and Nara
- May 23–26, 2026
- Rates: $2,690 per person, sharing / $3,440 single occupancy:
- The rate includes three nights at Westin Miyako Kyoto; 3B/2L/2D
- 12 to 30 guests.
What to Expect
To make the most of what each locale has to offer, our daily program will be active, and passengers will often spend the entire day away from the hotel or ship. There will be some coach travel, mostly around 30 minutes at a time between sites, plus 30-75 minutes each way between the hotel or ship and the general areas visited each day. There will be considerable walking each day, and tours can last up to three hours, including periodic stops. Much of the walking will take place either in older quarters, where streets can be cobblestoned and uneven, or in historic temple and garden complexes, where paths are over somewhat uneven terrain.
Please note that many historic buildings and temples do not have elevators, and many monuments have several steps without handrails. The visit inside Matsue Castle involves climbing several steep staircases between floors; guides will give commentary outside the castle so it’s optional to explore the inside floors. There will be several occasions when guests will have to remove shoes to enter temples and othersites.
Meals on board the ship feature a variety of American and European dishes in the main dining room, and some menus with a regional flair in the smaller Bistro dining room. There will be a few meals ashore.
On board the ship, participants should be capable of navigating hallways and stairs on rolling seas. There is elevator service to all decks except for the Observation Deck. On some days, Zodiacs will be used to get from the anchored ship to shore, so participants need to be able to get in and out of Zodiacs (staff and crew members will be on hand to assist).
Anyone with a serious medical problem, whose medical situation might be adversely affected by active travel, or who might have difficulty walking, should not consider this program.
This promises to be a memorable journey, but as with all travel, a flexible attitude, a spirit of adventure, and a willingness to explore new areas will enhance your enjoyment of this program. You do not have to participate in all the scheduled activities, except when traveling to the next destination. We are sure you will be pleased with the exciting educational program provided, but we want you to be aware of the pace and activity level.
