- Expedition / Adventure
Explore Japan and the Seto Inland Sea by Catamaran
- Full board
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Departure Seto Sea / Uno Port (Japan)
In the heart of the Seto Sea, treat yourself to an extraordinary cruise in Japan. Located between the islands of Honshū, Shikoku and Kyushu, discover an exotic landscape full of history, at the crossroads of Eastern cultures. Discover Japan aboard a Bali 4.0 and surrunder yourself to the rhythm of the Japanese way of life. The ideal time for a cruise here is between May and October.
Cruise Highlights
- The Kabuki shows
- The road of the angels of Shodoshima
- Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin in Naoshima
Your Boat
- Bali 4.0
- 3 total cabins
- 6 people max
- 2 crew members
The BALI 4.0 is characterized by a large cockpit/ saloon area, totally open and accessible by a large folding glass door, allowing you to easily switch from cosy to lounging mode with panoramic views of the sea! In place of the traditional trampoline lies a cockpit with a dining area and a large sunbathing area of 18 m².
The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance
Your Cabin
Aboard this catamaran, you can enjoy a double cabin offering all the comforts of a room. Each cabin has its own bathroom. This boat has 3 double cabins and a maximum capacity of 6 passengers.
Itinerary of your cruise
Discover the Seto Sea by catamaran. Enjoy a getaway thought to make you visit Japan. Eight days of total immersion from the port of Uno, your cruise will be organized between visits to cultural monuments and discovery activities of Japanese traditions.
Uno port Ushimado Bôzejima Shôdoshima Megijima Honjima Kujirajima Naoshima Uno port
The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions
Contact us to receive the availabilities and prices for this offer
Frequently asked questions
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What happens if I need to cancel my cruise?
If you wish to make a cancellation, you should contact your GlobeSailor advisor as soon as possible. Whatever the circumstances, you will be charged the following cancellation fees, depending on when the cancellation is made: up to 90 days before departure = 25%; 89 to 60 days before departure = 50%; 59 to 30 days before departure = 75%; 29 days or less before departure = 100% of the total cost of your booking. We recommend that you sign up for cancellation insurance with your personal insurance provider. -
What does a skipper do? And what about a hostess?
All the skippers which we offer are qualified, have the necessary professional licenses and speak fluent English. If you have any particular demands regarding a skipper make sure to let us know.
The skipper is in charge of navigation and your safety on board. Feel free to try out some of the manoeuvres with him; he will be happy to teach you the basics of sailing.
Regarding sleeping arrangements, the skipper will sleep on board, either in a cabin or in the common area (saloon).
The skipper is not in charge of cooking or washing up. A hostess (or cook) will prepare your meals, clean the saloon area and the cabins and make sure the boat is kept tidy. -
What payments must I make in order to confirm my booking?
To confirm your booking you should inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will put an option (hold) on the cabin for a certain time until we receive your down payment.
The booking will only be considered final once we have received your down payment (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card) which is 50% of the total amount. A 100% down payment is required for any booking made less than one month before departure.
The balance should be paid to GlobeSailor no later than one month before boarding. Mandatory extras and options will be payable locally. Be sure to check with your advisor prior to departure. -
What is the time difference in Japan?
Japan is +9 hours ahead of the UK (GMT). -
What documents are needed to travel to Japan?
A visa is obligatory for a stay of more than 3 months. The presentation of a valid passport valid until the date of return) is mandatory to enter the area. Foreign nationals entering Japanese territory are required to take biometric data. At the time of admission formalities, Japanese immigration proceeds to take fingerprints and a photographic portrait (front only). -
What are the Japanese ways and customs?
Strongly Westernized, Japan has abandoned in everyday life many rites commonly accepted before the war. Nevertheless, you should still to take off your shoes in temples and at people's houses and use chopsticks at meals. It is recommended to observe a reserved and respectful behavior in public and when communicating with locals and other tourists. Your hostess and skipper will be interpreters and ambassadors of Japanese culture, and will be happy to guide you in understanding the Japanese customs. -
What is the weather in Japan?
Hiroshima has a warm, humid subtropical climate with no dry season (Cfa) according to the Köppen-Geiger classification. Hiroshima is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest months there is a lot of rain. The average annual temperature is 15.8 ° C in Hiroshima, and the average rainfall is 1579.2 mm.