The Art of Japan With Orion

Orion Expedition Cruises has released details of an exclusive eight-night Art of Japan voyage featuring visits to some of the most culturally significant high points around the Inland Sea of Japan.

Departing Busan, South Korea, on April 19, the itinerary has been tailored especially for art lovers and those with a curiosity about Japanese art seeking to better understand and experience the breadth of the country's art culture, including some fine collections of Western art.                         

Developed in conjunction with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, this tour embraces ancient Shinto shrines, exquisite formal gardens, art complexes and museums, samurai culture, medieval castles and contemporary architecture. From the floating red shrine of Itsukushima to collections of Claude Monet, the formal gardens of Korakuen and the contemporary art of Tatsuo Miyajima, this Art of Japan voyage onboard Orion II promises to be an artistic revelation.

The voyage visits Sakai Ko, Honshu Island; Hagi, Honshu Island; Hiroshima; Miyajima, Inland Sea; Uno Ko, Honshu Island; Naoshima, Honshu Island; and Takamatsu, Shikoku Island; before arriving at Kobe, Japan. Prices start from £3,825 per person (a saving of £670) including eight nights onboard, all meals, entertainment and educational programmes, use of the ship’s sporting equipment and facilities, Zodiac excursions, port and handling charges, tender transfers and government fees and taxes.

For booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's luxury adventure cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

Head to the Far East with Silversea Cruises

Join Silversea Cruises for a 10-day voyage in the Far East from just £4,698 per person, on an all-inclusive basis. Departing April 27 from Tokyo, Silver Shadow (above) calls at Hiroshima, Busan (South Korea), Jeju (South Korea), Tianjin and Beijing (China) for an overnight stay onboard, before arriving at Shanghai.

All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Vista Suite and include free Economy Class Air, port charges, government fees and taxes. $1,000 onboard spending credit is also offered per suite, for use towards additional benefits such as shore excursions, the spa, boutiques or wine restaurant.

For more information or to book a Silversea cruise, call 0844 770 9030 or visit http://www.silversea.com/ or check with the luxury cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd.