StarCruises Launches New Year With Dream Sailings From Kaohsiung To Okinawa

Published on December 11, 2025

StarCruises will begin the new sailing season with the Star Navigator in the new year of 2026. Over the first few months of this season, the cruises will offer five-night voyages from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to the Islands of Okinawa in Japan. They will begin sailing in the first weeks of November, continuing through the first few weeks of January. Customers will have the chance to visit Okinawa, Japan, and some of its many culturally unique islands. These new cruises stand as a testament to the company’s commitment to travel, and with the new Asia’s Island vacations, these cruises will expand customers’ travel destination choices. Customers will now have the chance to truly discover Asia’s Island’s cultures and Customs. From previews of the cruises, StarCruises will make a terrific travel experience for its customers.

StarCruises will travel through several of Japan’s islands and Okinawa’s most treasured islands. Guests will be able to visit downtown Naha, experience, and explore Ishigaki’s many coral reefs. The sea around Ishigaki is perfect for extensive outdoor burn-offs, while many coral reef systems surround the beaches. It has a very relaxed atmosphere for those who’d like to retire to Nature and spend the day in peace. Butler Service Cruises will be sailing through Ishigaki and will offer outdoor adventure excursions.

Miyakojima has wonderful scenery, including beaches with calm, clear water, and perfect beaches and soft sand, offering a perfect mix of peace and excitement. Guests can gain a new perspective of the shaped coastline and its many hidden treasures with popular, calm, and easy bike rides. Beach sports or simply lying in the beach water and relaxing provide calm. This island is perfect for peace and relaxation.

Along with all the calm and relaxing activities, riders of the ship can take part in the many onboard experiences during the crusade. Dining is a true experience filled with a mix of different and popular meals, including well-known Japanese dishes. A variety of live performances and family-accommodating programs will guarantee entertainment for everyone.

Whale Watching Hong Kong to Okinawa

StarCruise has begun offering trips from Hong Kong to Okinawa. Sailings during this season coincide with winter whale watching trips that take place during the peak of winter. Sailings on this particular cruise will have the rare chance of watching migrating humpback whales in the waters around Okianwa. For nature lovers, this cruise offers the rare chance to escape to nature to witness whales during their migration on this cruise.

The Gateway to Okinawa

It has only been a few months since StarCruise relocated its cruises to the port of Kaohsiung. The sailings from Kaohsiung have been extremely popular with travellers over Taiwan and the surrounding regions. The cruises now running through January 2026 offer Taiwanese travellers and international guests the opportunity to access lands usually only available via a plane, all while experiencing the cruise itself.

Star Cruises now also has the opportunity to show its dedication to improving the travel experience of Asian guests. Star Cruises has also managed to improve its business position by increasing the operational scope of the cruises to meet an ever-growing demand from cruise enthusiasts.

Digging Into Tropical Getaways – Philippines Cruises

Star Navigator will complete its Okinawa itineraries and will end its Kaohsiung season too with a special five-night cruise to the Philippines. This part of the season will include a visit to the beautiful islands of Coron and Puerto Princesa and a two-night stay in Laoag.

The Philippines is a famous diving destination and is known to have some of the best diving lagoons. Guests will appreciate the opportunity to dive in the crystalline lagoons to explore the fascinating underwater world and the diverse aquatic life.

Puerto Princesa is also popular and is famous for golden sandy beaches and the underground river. This underground river is a famous world heritage site and is known to be one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world.

The beautiful and picturesque Laoag will let the travelers relax and enter the more untouched Philippines. The magnificent landscapes will make it easy to appreciate the natural beauty of the Philippines.

Conclusion

StarCruise service from Kaohsiung to Okinawa is a perfect way to start the new year, as travelers are able to experience and see the beautiful islands of Japan, plus the great activities offered onboard and the various cultures they will be exposed to. With ports in Ishigaki, Naha, and Miyakojima, travelers will have a specially curated trip and learn about Okinawa’s natural splendor and rich history.

As the season of cruising commences, StarCruise will continue the service from Kaohsiung to Okinawa. Each travel will be different, giving each passenger a travel experience they will cherish as memories from the trips will be created. Snorkeling in the beautiful Ishigaki and Naha’s culture immersion will make memories. The new sailings to Okinawa from Kaohsiung are the new service for the 2026 cruising season and will be the most interesting service offered. If you are a fan of cruising, you will love the new service offered as it lets you explore the amazing islands in the Philippines and the beautiful islands in Asia. StarCruise will be the favorite cruise line of many travelers.