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Japan Explorer

May 18, 2027 – May 29, 202711 nightsRound trip from Tokyo

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Nagoya

Japan

Day
2
Date
May 19, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
3:00 PM

Fast-paced Nagoya offers outstanding food, shopping and entertainment. Feast on misokatsu (pork cutlets). Shop for electronics, manga and anime treasures. Tour Nogoya Castle's Honmaru Palace, the first castle to be designated a national treasure.

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Tokyo

Japan

Day
1
Date
May 18, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.

Osaka (for Kyoto)

Japan

Day
3
Date
May 20, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
8:00 PM

Kochi

Japan

Day
4
Date
May 21, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
3:00 PM

Japan's Shikoku island is a popular place of pilgrimage among Japanese Buddhists. Kochi has three of the 88 temples on the route. Chikurinji Temple, with its five-story pagoda, is one of them. Located on Mount Godaisan, it also features an adjacent botanical garden.

Hiroshima

Japan

Day
5
Date
May 22, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Hiroshima means "wide island" in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan's largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle.

Busan

South Korea

Day
7
Date
May 24, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Nagasaki

Japan

Day
8
Date
May 25, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Nagasaki's fine natural harbor on Kyushu island was mostly of local interest until Portuguese explorers landed there in 1543. It quickly flourished as a trading center for European and Asian merchants, which continued throughout its history. It also developed into an important industrial center.

Kagoshima

Japan

Day
9
Date
May 26, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Tucked into a deep-cut bay at the southern end of Kyushu Island, this port has been compared to Naples in Italy, because it is also dominated by views of an active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Enjoy its magnificence from the Shiroyama Observatory, or from the tranquil Edo-period Senganen Japanese Garden.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

From $7,579 per person

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

From $5,094 per person

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

From $4,716 per person

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $3,824 per person

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $2,457 per person

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Wheelchair-Accessible

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Length
11 nights
Departs
May 18, 2027, Tokyo
Returns
May 29, 2027, Tokyo
Ports of call
9
Days at sea
1
Ship
Sapphire Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1May 18

    Tokyo, Japan

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Tokyo
  2. Day 2May 19

    Nagoya, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

  3. Day 3May 20

    Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 8:00 PM

    Osaka Castle among cherry trees
  4. Day 4May 21

    Kochi, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

    Kochi
  5. Day 5May 22

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Hiroshima
  6. Day 6May 23

    Kanmon Straits (Scenic Cruising), Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 9:00 AM

    Scenic cruising

  7. Day 7May 24

    Busan, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Busan coastline with a seaside temple on the rocks
  8. Day 8May 25

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Nagasaki
  9. Day 9May 26

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Kagoshima
  10. Day 10May 27

    At sea

  11. Day 11May 28

    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

  12. Day 12May 29

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Dining and venues
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  • Cruise on Sapphire Princess
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Trident Grill
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • Swirls Ice Cream Bar
  • International Café
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Makoto Ocean
  • Churrascaria Brazilian Grill
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table Experience
  • Crab Shack
  • Ultimate balcony dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wines Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

All Sapphire Princess sailings

Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Sapphire Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Sapphire Princess

    Interior

    Interior (158–162 sq ft)

    These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

    $2,457$3,074

  • Oceanview, Sapphire Princess

    Oceanview

    Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

    Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

    $3,824$4,904

  • Balcony, Sapphire Princess

    Balcony

    Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

    This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

    $4,716$5,319

  • Mini-Suite, Sapphire Princess

    Mini-Suite

    Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

    Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

    $5,094$6,414

  • Suite, Sapphire Princess

    Suite

    Suite (460–932 sq ft)

    Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

    $7,579$12,964

Plus $173 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

11 nights, Japan Explorer

On Sapphire Princess

Same itinerary on other ships

Interior$2,457
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