Enjoy the ever-changing colors of the sky and sea and the elegant profiles of islands from every part of the ship. This route di ers from others in not setting an advance schedule for o -ship activities, instead curating a journey to encounter special delights on each particular day. This four-day itinerary was created as a one-of-a-kind journey that distills the essence of guntû’s style of drifting across Setouchi.

Guntû weaves slowly between islands as it navigates through narrow straits. Unlike other routes, this voyage does not feature any off-ship activities, but we will invite you to enjoy scenic highlights at the right moments. The essence of guntû has been distilled into a voyage unlike any other.

Stretching from Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture to Kaminoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, this 4-day cruise is a chance to enjoy the best of the western Seto Inland Sea. After leaving Bella Vista Marina, pass through the Onomichi Strait, still a busy and important waterway today. Sailing westward, guntû anchors on the first night off the shore of Miyajima. On the second day, the voyage continues to the southwest, through the famed currents of the Obatake Strait, and offers a glimpse of quiet island life. The third day's route passes through the Kutsuna Islands and Kurushima Strait before arriving at Omishima, an island of deities. This route allows you to enjoy Setouchi's timeless scenery and the beauty of its countless islands.

Departing from Onomichi, this route navigates through numerous "seto" the narrow straits from which the Seto Inland Sea derives its name, before arriving at an anchorage alongside Miyajima. On the second day, guntû sails south towards Matsuyama and weaves among the Kutsuna Islands. Encounter local spiritual traditions and history and enjoy the beauty of island-studded seascapes on this journey through "seto" straits.

We have prepared one additional route to enjoy western Setouchi. After departing home port at Bella Vista Marina, guntû sails westward to its first anchorage at Miyajima. The second day's route explores the Aki Sea and the islands of the Tobishima Kaido before heading to the city of Takehara, known for its atmospheric historical cityscape. This is a journey to savor the beauty of island-studded seascapes while experiencing the timeless wonders that tie together more than a millennium of Setouchi history.

The Shimanami Kaido crosses over the Geiyo Islands, whose complex topography and proximity make it a challenging area for navigators. This three-day voyage explores history as guntû visits areas connected to the Murakami Suigun pirates, who ensured safe passage, maintained order, and facilitated trade through these waters.

This three-day voyage travels as far as Omishima in Ehime Prefecture in the west, and the Shiwaku Islands in Kagawa Prefecture in the east, offering views of the stunning scenery in areas in both directions from Onomichi.

From home port in Onomichi, this four-day voyage travels as far as Shodoshima on a route featuring the best of eastern Setouchi. Discover islands' history and traditional industries, including a quarry on Kitagishima, fames for the quality of its granite; Shodoshima, the second-largest island in the Inland Sea; up-and-coming art islands Ogijima and Megijima; and Honjima, home to a traditional townscape constructed by Shiwaku carpenters.

After departing Bella Vista Marina and passing through the Onomichi Strait, this route turns east to anchor off the coast of Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. On the second day, visit the rich industries of Shodoshima and enjoy the nature and bold scenery of the Bisan Islands and the Great Seto Bridge.

Two days during this journey are spent experiencing Setouchi's traditional culture and craftsmanship. After departure from Bella Vista Marina, guntû passes by the glowing lights of the Mizushima industrial complex before anchoring off the shore of Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. The Next day includes an experience of traditional arts such as bonsai or lacquerware in Takamatsu, and the third day explores an Osafune swordsmith and Sabukaze-sueki pottery in Okayama Prefecture. Soak in the view of the sunset and the Great Seto Bridge before heading to Tomonoura to spend a final night aboard guntû.

This voyage devotes two days to visiting world-famous art islands. After departing Bella Vista Marina, pass beneath the Great Seto Bridge at night before anchoring off Tamano in Okayama, Prefecture. On the second and third days, hop between art islands such as Naoshima and Teshima using guntû's speedboats. Appreciate art at sites including the Chichu Art Museum, Art House Project on Naoshima, the Teshima Art Museum, the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum and Inujima Art House Project on Inujima.