28-Night Cruise on Seabourn EncoreExploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms - Weather

The Seabourn Encore sails a 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms itinerary with Seabourn Cruises, departing Hong Kong, China on February 12, 2028. It's a classic Asia cruise. Travelers sailing in February can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Hong Kong, China, Tainan, Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan, with 22 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Feb 12, 2028 — Hong Kong, China

   Hong Kong, China is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Feb 13, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 29 is a day at sea aboard Seabourn Encore, cruising between ports on the Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Feb 14, 2028 — Tainan, Taiwan

   Tainan, Taiwan is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Feb 15, 2028 — Taichung, Taiwan

   Taichung, Taiwan is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Feb 16, 2028 — Keelung, Taiwan

   Keelung, Taiwan is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Feb 17, 2028 — Ishigaki, Japan

   Ishigaki, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Feb 18, 2028 — Naha, Japan

   Naha, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Feb 19, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 29 is a day at sea aboard Seabourn Encore, cruising between ports on the Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Feb 20, 2028 — Aburatsu, Japan

   Aburatsu, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Feb 21, 2028 — Kochi, Japan

    Kochi, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Feb 22, 2028 — Kobe/Osaka, Japan

    Kobe/Osaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Feb 23, 2028 — Kobe/Osaka, Japan

    Kobe/Osaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

13. Day 13 — Thursday, Feb 24, 2028 — Shingu, Japan

    Shingu, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

14. Day 14 — Friday, Feb 25, 2028 — Shimizu, Japan

    Shimizu, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

15. Day 15 — Saturday, Feb 26, 2028 — Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

16. Day 16 — Sunday, Feb 27, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 16 of 29 is a day at sea aboard Seabourn Encore, cruising between ports on the Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms itinerary.

17. Day 17 — Monday, Feb 28, 2028 — Kobe/Osaka, Japan

    Kobe/Osaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

18. Day 18 — Tuesday, Feb 29, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 18 of 29 is a day at sea aboard Seabourn Encore, cruising between ports on the Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms itinerary.

19. Day 19 — Wednesday, Mar 1, 2028 — Busan, South Korea

    Busan, South Korea is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

20. Day 20 — Thursday, Mar 2, 2028 — Sakaiminato, Japan

    Sakaiminato, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

21. Day 21 — Friday, Mar 3, 2028 — Kanazawa, Japan

    Kanazawa, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 21 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

22. Day 22 — Saturday, Mar 4, 2028 — Kanazawa, Japan

    Kanazawa, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

23. Day 23 — Sunday, Mar 5, 2028 — Niigata, Japan

    Niigata, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 23 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

24. Day 24 — Monday, Mar 6, 2028 — Akita, Japan

    Akita, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 24 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

25. Day 25 — Tuesday, Mar 7, 2028 — Aomori, Japan

    Aomori, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 25 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

26. Day 26 — Wednesday, Mar 8, 2028 — Miyako, Japan

    Miyako, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 26 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

27. Day 27 — Thursday, Mar 9, 2028 — Sendai, Japan

    Sendai, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 27 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

28. Day 28 — Friday, Mar 10, 2028 — Hitachinaka, Japan

    Hitachinaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 28 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.

29. Day 29 — Saturday, Mar 11, 2028 — Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 29 of the 28-night Exploring Taiwan, Japan's Gems & Plum Blossoms cruise on Seabourn Encore.