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Sapphire Princess

11-Night Circle Japan With Hakodate Minato Festival Cruise from Tokyo

Grand Class · Sapphire Princess

Roundtrip from Tokyo

Sails Sat, Jul 24, 202711 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Tokyo, Japan · 9 ports

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$158 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $1,891Lowest tracked: $1,447

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7-day low

$1,447

7-day high

$1,961

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$1,863

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Day by day

Your 11-night itinerary

10 ports and 2 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Tokyo, Japan → Nagoya, Japan → Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan → Kochi, Japan → Hiroshima, Japan → Kanmon Straits, Japan → Busan, South Korea → Hakodate, Japan → Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Japan → Tokyo, Japan

Day 11
Tokyo, JapanEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
Sailings from Tokyo
Day 22
Nagoya, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
Cruises visiting Nagoya
Day 33
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
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Day 44
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
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Day 55
Hiroshima, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Day 66
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Arrives 5:30 AM · Departs 7:30 AM
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Day 77
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 88
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 99
Hakodate, Japan
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
Cruises visiting Hakodate
Day 1010
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1111
Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Hitachinaka (for Nikko)
Day 1212
Tokyo, JapanDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Sailings from Tokyo

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$3,028$275 / night
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Inside
$1,733$158 / night
Balcony
$2,388$217 / night
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Ocean View
$1,841$167 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®. From the moment you step aboard, it wants you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Tokyo, Japan
Days 1, 12
Sailings from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Day 2
Cruises visiting Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Day 3
Cruises visiting Osaka (for Kyoto)
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Kochi, Japan
Day 4
Cruises visiting Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Day 5
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Day 6
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Day 7
Cruises visiting Busan
Busan, South Korea
Hakodate, Japan
Day 9
Cruises visiting Hakodate
Hakodate, Japan
Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Japan
Day 11
Cruises visiting Hitachinaka (for Nikko)
Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Japan

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Dining — Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess. Every hour, the chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing
International Cafe — Open 24-hours a day, the International Cafe located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria — The Italian specialty restaurant has been voted one of the "Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants"
Sterling Steakhouse — Sterling Steakhouse serves the highest quality cuts of premium, grain-fed beef including New York st
Alfredo's Pizzeria — Named for the Master Chef Alfredo Marzi, this charming restaurant offers gourmet pizzas with an open
Dine My Way — Make reservations for the main dining room or specialty restaurants at your preferred time each day.
Bars & Lounges — Voted one of the "Best Wine Bars at Sea," by USA TODAY and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an e
Entertainment & Nightlife — Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, Top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groo

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 7
Beam: 205 ft (62.5 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 13
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 115,875
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: April, 2023
Maiden Voyage: May, 2004
Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Number of Crew: 1,100
Number of Decks: 17
Number of Pools: 5
Number of Staterooms: 1,337
Number of Suites: 214
Officer's Nationality: British / Italian
Passenger Capacity: 2,670
Registry: Bermuda
Ship Class: Grand Class
Ship Length: 952 ft (290.2 m)
Spa: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.