Where does Explora III dock in Japan?

Port by port

Toba 4 calls

Berth: Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender on all 4 calls. From the berth: From the Sadahama landing: station 5–10 min, Mikimoto Pearl Island and the aquarium 10–15 min, all flat.

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Naha 1 call

Berth: 2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12). From the berth: Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district).

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Miyakojima 1 call

Berth: Hirara Port cruise berth. From the berth: Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels.

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Ishigaki 1 call

Berth: Ishigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m). From the berth: Town is 40–50 min on foot — further than the map suggests.

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Every call, in date order

Date	Port	Berth	In port	Usable*
Sat, 6 Nov 2027	Toba	Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender	08:00–17:00, 9 hours	~7 h
Thu, 11 Nov 2027	Naha	2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12)	08:00–18:00, 10 hours	~8 h
Fri, 12 Nov 2027	Miyakojima	Hirara Port cruise berth	09:00–17:00, 8 hours	~6 h
Sat, 13 Nov 2027	Ishigaki	Ishigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m)	09:00–19:00, 10 hours	~8 h
Mon, 20 Mar 2028	Toba	Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender	times not published	—
Thu, 30 Mar 2028	Toba	Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender	times not published	—
Tue, 18 Apr 2028	Toba	Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender	times not published	—

* Usable = time in port minus about half an hour to get ashore and an hour back before all-aboard (usually 30 minutes before departure). Each port's complete guide picks the day and the tours that fit.

Quick answers

Which Japanese ports does Explora III visit?

On the published schedules, Explora III has 7 calls at 4 ports between Sat, 6 Nov 2027 and Tue, 18 Apr 2028: Toba (4), Naha (1), Miyakojima (1), Ishigaki (1).

Where does Explora III dock in Toba?

Explora III is scheduled to dock at Sadahama (Toba Marine Terminal) — tender on all 4 calls in Toba (6 Nov, 20 Mar, 30 Mar, 18 Apr), according to the port's official schedule. From the Sadahama landing: station 5–10 min, Mikimoto Pearl Island and the aquarium 10–15 min, all flat. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/toba/complete-guide/

Where does Explora III dock in Naha?

Explora III is scheduled to dock at 2nd Cruise Berth (Shinko Wharf No.12) in Naha (11 Nov), according to the port's official schedule. Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district). Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/naha/complete-guide/

Where does Explora III dock in Miyakojima?

Explora III is scheduled to dock at Hirara Port cruise berth in Miyakojima (12 Nov), according to the port's official schedule. Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/miyakojima/complete-guide/

Where does Explora III dock in Ishigaki?

Explora III is scheduled to dock at Ishigaki Port cruise berth (International Wharf −10.5 m) in Ishigaki (13 Nov), according to the port's official schedule. Town is 40–50 min on foot — further than the map suggests. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/ishigaki/complete-guide/

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