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Pregnant women are not allowed to sail if they are entering the 24th week of their pregnancy by the last day of the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk.

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Age requirements: Passengers under the age of 21 years must travel in a stateroom with a passenger 21 years or older who shall assume responsibility for their care during the cruise.

Keeping the comfort of their guests a priority, and in consideration of consumer studies which show smokers are a small minority of guests, Princess has implemented the following smoking policy: Designated Smoking Areas Clearly marked “Designated Smoking Areas” are available onboard and include a sufficie…

Sapphire Princess

20-Night Grand Circle Japan Cruise from Tokyo

Grand Class · Sapphire Princess

Roundtrip from Tokyo

Sails Sun, Jun 25, 202820 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Tokyo, Japan · 17 ports

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$3,399pp

$170 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Day by day

Your 20-night itinerary

18 ports and 3 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Tokyo, Japan → Hakodate, Japan → Niigata, Japan → Busan, South Korea → Nagasaki, Japan → Kagoshima, Japan → Kochi, Japan → Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), 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
Hakodate, Japan
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 44
Niigata, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 55
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 66
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 77
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 88
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 99
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1010
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Arrives 1:00 PM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 1111
Tokyo, Japan
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 1)
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Day 1212
Nagoya, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
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Day 1313
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
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Day 1414
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 9)
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Day 1515
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 8)
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Day 1616
Nagasaki, Japan
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 7)
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Day 1717
Busan, South Korea
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 6)
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Day 1818
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Arrives 1:30 PM · Departs 3:30 PM
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Day 1919
Hiroshima, Japan
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 2020
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 2121
Tokyo, JapanDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Sailings from Tokyo

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$6,759$338 / night
Best value
Inside
$3,399$170 / night
Balcony
$5,049$252 / night
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Ocean View
$3,829$191 / 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, 11, 21
Sailings from Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Hakodate, Japan
Day 3
Cruises visiting Hakodate
Hakodate, Japan
Niigata, Japan
Day 4
Cruises visiting Niigata
Niigata, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Days 6, 17
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Busan, South Korea
Nagasaki, Japan
Days 7, 16
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Nagasaki, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Days 8, 15
Cruises visiting Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Japan
Kochi, Japan
Days 9, 14
Cruises visiting Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Day 10
Cruises visiting Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Day 12
Cruises visiting Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Day 13
Cruises visiting Osaka (for Kyoto)
Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Day 18
Cruises visiting Kanmon Straits
Kanmon Straits, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Day 19
Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Hiroshima, 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.