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Sapphire Princess

24-Night Grand Circle Japan With Summer Festivals & Kumano Fireworks Cruise from Tokyo

Grand Class · Sapphire Princess

Roundtrip from Tokyo

Sails Wed, Aug 4, 202724 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Tokyo, Japan · 21 ports

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$128 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $3,349Lowest tracked: $3,349

This sailing's fareLowest recorded

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22% below recent high

14-day low

$3,349

14-day high

$3,902

14-day avg

$3,679

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Day by day

Your 24-night itinerary

22 ports and 3 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Tokyo, Japan → Akita, Japan → Sakata, Japan → Kanazawa, Japan → Sakaiminato, Japan → Busan, South Korea → Nagasaki, Japan → Kagoshima, Japan → Tokyo, Japan → Nagoya, Japan

Day 11
Tokyo, JapanEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
Sailings from Tokyo
Day 22
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 33
Akita, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 11:59 PM
Cruises visiting Akita
Day 44
Sakata, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:59 PM
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Day 55
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 66
Kanazawa, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kanazawa
Day 77
Sakaiminato, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Sakaiminato
Day 88
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Busan
Day 99
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Nagasaki
Day 1010
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Day 1111
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1212
Tokyo, Japan
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 1)
Cruises visiting Tokyo
Day 1313
Nagoya, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Day 1414
Kumano, Japan
Arrives 6:00 PM · Departs 10:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kumano
Day 1515
Kobe (for Kyoto), Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kobe (for Kyoto)
Day 1616
Wakayama, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Wakayama
Day 1717
Beppu, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Beppu
Day 1818
Hiroshima, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Day 1919
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 10:00 AM
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Day 2020
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 8)
Cruises visiting Busan
Day 2121
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 9)
Cruises visiting Nagasaki
Day 2222
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 10)
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Day 2323
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kochi
Day 2424
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Arrives 1:00 PM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
Day 2525
Tokyo, JapanDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Sailings from Tokyo

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$6,480$270 / night
Best value
Inside
$3,060$128 / night
Balcony
$5,330$222 / night
Ocean View
$4,167$174 / 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, 25
Sailings from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Akita, Japan
Day 3
Cruises visiting Akita
Akita, Japan
Sakata, Japan
Day 4
Cruises visiting Sakata
Sakata, Japan
Kanazawa, Japan
Day 6
Cruises visiting Kanazawa
Kanazawa, Japan
Sakaiminato, Japan
Day 7
Cruises visiting Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Days 8, 20
Cruises visiting Busan
Busan, South Korea
Nagasaki, Japan
Days 9, 21
Cruises visiting Nagasaki
Nagasaki, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Days 10, 22
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Day 13
Cruises visiting Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
Kumano, Japan
Day 14
Cruises visiting Kumano
Kumano, Japan
Kobe (for Kyoto), Japan
Day 15
Cruises visiting Kobe (for Kyoto)
Kobe (for Kyoto), Japan
Wakayama, Japan
Day 16
Cruises visiting Wakayama
Wakayama, Japan
Beppu, Japan
Day 17
Cruises visiting Beppu
Beppu, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Day 18
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Day 19
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Kochi, Japan
Day 23
Cruises visiting Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Day 24
Cruises visiting Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), 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: 13
Beam: 205 ft (62.5 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 13
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Maiden Voyage: May, 2004
Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Number of Crew: 1,100
Number of Decks: 17
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
Swimming Pools: 5
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Last Refurbished: April, 2023
Kids Friendly: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 115,875

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.