Abercrombie & Kent Revives Voyages to Japan

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is reviving its cruises to Japan – and Geoffrey Kent, A&K founder, chairman and CEO, is signing on as the first guest. Next spring, Abercrombie & Kent and Geoffrey Kent will take guests on a 12-night journey on ‘Clipper Odyssey’: Wonders of Japan (May 24-June 7, 2013) stopping at remote islands and little-known sites in Japan and Korea in the company of A&K expedition staff, natural experts and cultural specialists.

This itinerary, designed around the capabilities of the, 118-passenger Clipper Odyssey, balances ancient castles and opulent temples with Japan's lovely natural landscapes and meticulously-tended gardens (late-May/early-June is the ideal time to see the gardens in full bloom).

Clipper Odyssey’s small size makes it possible to visit remote islands and ports, many of which are not accessible by land or larger cruise ships, such as the island of Miyajima, home to the Sacred Shinto Shrine and the Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, a World Heritage Site dedicated to three sea goddesses.

Explore Kyoto, Yufuin, Kyongju, Hiroshima and Nagasaki alongside experts that share their insights on shore and back on board, conduct lectures and recap the day’s discoveries in get-togethers. 

On board, guests enjoy the atmosphere, attention and service made possible with a crew to guest ratio of better than 1:2. All staterooms have an ocean view, a private well-appointed bathroom and sitting area with sofa. Public areas include an open-seating, window-lined dining room featuring international cuisine, a lounge, library, gym, outdoor pool and masseuse.

For more information, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.