Japan's Southern Islands With Diamond Princess | Day 5: Ishigaki
We continue our journey through the Southern Islands with a stop in Ishigaki - the main island of the Yaeyama Island Group.
Diamond Princess has brought us to sunny Ishigaki! PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY
We continue our journey through the Southern Islands with a stop in Ishigaki! Located around 1,043 nautical miles (1,932 km / 1,200 mi) south-west of Yokohama, Ishigaki-jima is the main island of the Yaeyama Island Group, and serves as a hub for the other islands within the island chain.
Unlike the rest of Japan’s main islands, the climate here is relatively humid, with long summers and mild winters.
Our itinerary for the next 8 days. PHOTO: PRINCESS CRUISES
Getting Off The Ship
Guests are reminded to carry the following documents with them, before stepping off the ship. Unlike Naha, guests must carry their physical passport with them, as the next port-of-call will be in another country. Do take note of the All-Aboard timings too!
Ishigaki is a beach destination. and beach towels are available for loan, should guests need them.
With the formalities out of the way, we are all ready to disembark!
Shuttle Buses To The Ferry Terminal
From the cruise ship pier, Princess Cruises has a shuttle service to the Ishigaki Ferry Terminal, where guests can hop onto local ferries going to the other islands.
Take note of the departure timing for the last bus!
Getting To Taketomi Island
We picked up our ferry tickets, and hopped onto a ferry to Taketomi Island.
There are also electric scooters for rent.
Before long, it was time to get on the ferry.
Heading to the ferry.
Passing by the Diamond Princess.
The island charges an entrance fee, and guests can pay for admission at the pier.
What’s There To Do?
Cycling
Plenty of trees, so there’s always places to take shade from the sun.
Lunch at a local cafe.
Diamond Princess in the distance!
Enjoying the beach
A Japanese Summertime staple: Kaki-gōri or Shaved Ice, usually flavoured with a variety of flavoured syrups.
Gift shop with local crafts.
Back Aboard Diamond Princess
Day well-spent, we returned to the Diamond Princess, where the crew were waiting to welcome us home with refreshments!
Customs And Immigration Upon Boarding
As our next port will be in a different country, we went through Customs & Immigration when boarding the ship.
Our next port will be in Taiwan.
Dedicated lines for domestic Japanese guests and international guests.
Sail-Away from Ishigaki
Tugboat Ayahashi gives Diamond Princess a helping tug in the unberthing process.
Our next port-of-call will be Keelung, Taiwan!
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JAPAN'S SOUTHERN ISLANDS WITH DIAMOND PRINCESS | Day 5: ISHIGAKI, OKINAWA Day 5 of our 8-Day Cruise to Japan's Southern...
Posted by Singapore Cruise Society on Monday, 26 June 2023
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DIAMOND PRINCESS 8-Day Southern Islands Cruise (Yokohama round-trip)
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