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Sapphire Princess

21-Night Grand Circle Japan Cruise from Tokyo

Grand Class · Sapphire Princess

Roundtrip from Tokyo

Sails Wed, Jun 14, 202821 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Tokyo, Japan · 17 ports

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Today: $3,402Lowest tracked: $2,518

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4-day low

$2,518

4-day high

$3,402

4-day avg

$3,131

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Day by day

Your 21-night itinerary

18 ports and 4 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Tokyo, Japan → Toba, Japan → Kochi, Japan → Kagoshima, Japan → Yatsushiro, Japan → Busan, South Korea → Kanmon Straits, Japan → Hiroshima, Japan → Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan → Tokyo, Japan

Day 11
Tokyo, JapanEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
Sailings from Tokyo
Day 22
Toba, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Toba
Day 33
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kochi
Day 44
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Day 55
Yatsushiro, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Yatsushiro
Day 66
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Busan
Day 77
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 10:00 AM
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Day 88
Hiroshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Day 99
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1010
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
Cruises visiting Osaka (for Kyoto)
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
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1414
Hakodate, Japan
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Hakodate
Day 1515
Niigata, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Niigata
Day 1616
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1717
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 6)
Cruises visiting Busan
Day 1818
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Nagasaki
Day 1919
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 4)
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Day 2020
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 3)
Cruises visiting Kochi
Day 2121
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Arrives 1:00 PM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
Day 2222
Tokyo, JapanDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Sailings from Tokyo

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$6,873$327 / night
Best value
Inside
$3,143$150 / night
Balcony
$5,183$247 / night
Ocean View
$3,813$182 / 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, 22
Sailings from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Toba, Japan
Day 2
Cruises visiting Toba
Toba, Japan
Kochi, Japan
Days 3, 20
Cruises visiting Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Days 4, 19
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Japan
Yatsushiro, Japan
Day 5
Cruises visiting Yatsushiro
Yatsushiro, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Days 6, 17
Cruises visiting Busan
Busan, South Korea
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Day 7
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Day 8
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Day 10
Cruises visiting Osaka (for Kyoto)
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Hakodate, Japan
Day 14
Cruises visiting Hakodate
Hakodate, Japan
Niigata, Japan
Day 15
Cruises visiting Niigata
Niigata, Japan
Nagasaki, Japan
Day 18
Cruises visiting Nagasaki
Nagasaki, Japan
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Day 21
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
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 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

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.