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Sapphire Princess

Grand Circle Japan

Jun 27, 2027 – Jul 17, 202720 nightsRound trip from Tokyo

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Hakodate

Japan

Day
3
Date
Jun 29, 2027
Arrive
7:30 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

This important port on Japan's northern Hokkaido Island was the first to be opened to European and American trade. The result of this is a trove of Western-style buildings in the suburb of Motomachi that gives the impression of a movie set.

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
Jun 27, 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.

Sakata

Japan

Day
4
Date
Jun 30, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

The bustling seaport of Sakata sits along the northwest coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Sakata grew prosperous during the 17 th century as the main shipping hub for "Shonai rice," the high-quality grain grown in the surrounding Shonai Plain.

Kanazawa

Japan

Day
5
Date
Jul 1, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

This splendid castle town, with over 400 years of history, beckons visitors to its unique time capsule of history and culture. As the seat of the Maeda Clan during the Edo Period, it rivaled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural achievements, making it a city with a rich legacy.

Busan

South Korea

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

Nagasaki

Japan

Day
8
Date
Jul 4, 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
Jul 5, 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.

Nagoya

Japan

Day
12
Date
Jul 8, 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.

Osaka (for Kyoto)

Japan

Day
13
Date
Jul 9, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
8:00 PM

Kochi

Japan

Day
14
Date
Jul 10, 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
15
Date
Jul 11, 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.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

From $10,628 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 $5,968 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 $4,548 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.

Grand Circle Japan is a 20-night Princess Cruises cruise on Sapphire Princess, sailing Jun 27, 2027 round trip from Tokyo. It calls at Hakodate, Sakata, Kanazawa, Busan, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Nagoya and 4 more. The lowest current fare is $2,883 per person for Interior. + $316 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

Length
20 nights
Departs
Jun 27, 2027, Tokyo
Returns
Jul 17, 2027, Tokyo
Ports of call
12
Days at sea
4
Ship
Sapphire Princess

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Itinerary

TokyoHakodateSakataKanazawaBusanNagasakiKagoshimaOsaka (for Kyoto)
  1. Day 1Jun 27

    Tokyo, Japan

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Tokyo
  2. Day 2Jun 28

    At sea

  3. Day 3Jun 29

    Hakodate, Japan

    Arrive 7:30 AMDepart 5:00 PM

  4. Day 4Jun 30

    Sakata, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Sakata
  5. Day 5Jul 1

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Kanazawa
  6. Day 6Jul 2

    At sea

  7. Day 7Jul 3

    Busan, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Busan coastline with a seaside temple on the rocks
  8. Day 8Jul 4

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Nagasaki
  9. Day 9Jul 5

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Kagoshima
  10. Day 10Jul 6

    At sea

  11. Day 11Jul 7

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  12. Day 12Jul 8

    Nagoya, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

    Nagoya
  13. Day 13Jul 9

    Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 8:00 PM

    Osaka Castle among cherry trees
  14. Day 14Jul 10

    Kochi, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 3:00 PM

    Kochi
  15. Day 15Jul 11

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Hiroshima
  16. Day 16Jul 12

    Kanmon Straits (Scenic Cruising), Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 8:00 AM

    Scenic cruising

  17. Day 17Jul 13

    Busan, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  18. Day 18Jul 14

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  19. Day 19Jul 15

    At sea

  20. Day 20Jul 16

    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

  21. Day 21Jul 17

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a Princess Cruises ship built in 2004, carrying up to 2,670 guests across 18 decks. Dining includes World Fresh Marketplace, Prego Pizzeria and Trident Grill, with Swirls Ice Cream Bar and International Café for a snack. Staterooms range from Suite and Reserve Collection to Mini-Suite, Balcony and Oceanview.

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Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $4,063 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 $2,883 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.

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Dining and venues
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  • 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

    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.

    $2,883

  • 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.

    $4,063

  • 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.

    $4,548

  • 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.

    $5,968

  • 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.

    $10,628

Prices per person, double occupancy. + $316 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

Dates and prices

20 nights, Grand Circle Japan

On Sapphire Princess

Same itinerary on other ships

Questions about Grand Circle Japan on Sapphire Princess

How much does the Grand Circle Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess cost?

Fares start at $2,883 per person (Interior). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Interior $2,883, Oceanview $4,063, Balcony $4,548 and Mini-Suite $5,968. + $316 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?

Round trip from Tokyo. Ports: Hakodate, Sakata, Kanazawa, Busan, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Osaka (for Kyoto), Kochi, Hiroshima and Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji).

What is included in the fare?

+ $316 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

What is the cheapest date for this cruise?

Of 5 dates with a current fare, Jun 25, 2028 on Sapphire Princess is lowest at $2,658 per person.

How do I book this cruise?

Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.

Interior$2,883
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