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28-Day Japan's Plum & Cherry Blossoms Exploration

Feb 26, 2028 – Mar 25, 202828 nightsRound trip from Tokyo

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Osaka

Japan

Day
3
Date
Feb 28, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Japan's second-largest city is famous for its imposing, photogenic Osaka Castle, set in a park with decorative fruit trees that provide extravagant blooms in the spring. It has always been a merchant city, and the business sections are busy and crowded.

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Tokyo

Japan

Day
1
Date
Feb 26, 2028
Depart
7:00 PM

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

Busan (Pusan)

South Korea

Day
5
Date
Mar 1, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Home to approximately 3.4 million people, Busan is a fast-moving coastal metropolis that guarantees you'll never have the same experience twice.

Sakaiminato

Japan

Day
6
Date
Mar 2, 2028
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Renowned for its bounty of fresh seafood, Sakaiminato is a fishing town backed by mountains in the Honshu region. Izumo Grand Shrine is one of Japan's most important Shinto temples, and the six-story, black Matsue Castle is one of the oldest surviving Tokugawa Samurai castles.

Kanazawa

Japan

Day
7
Date
Mar 3, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM

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.

Niigata

Japan

Day
9
Date
Mar 5, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Nestled along the captivating shores of the Sea of Japan, Niigata awaits to envelop you in the crimson and golden hues of Japan's fall foliage walking through Yahiko Park, Akasakayama Park, or visit the grounds of the Kimura Tea Ceremony Museum or Saito Villa for beautiful fall scenery as well as Confidential cultural...

Akita

Japan

Day
10
Date
Mar 6, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

The vibrant heart of the expansive Akita Prefecture in northern Tohoku stands out as a unique destination where modernity entwines with tradition.

Aomori

Japan

Day
11
Date
Mar 7, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Celebration is a way of life in this iconic city, brilliantly showcased during the menagerie and elaborate annual festivals that honor every aspect of the life and nature that flow through the streets.

Miyako

Japan

Day
12
Date
Mar 8, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Set along the east coast of the Iwate Prefecture, Miyako was Japan's main seaport for hundreds of years before a series of tsunamis took their toll. Yet what the city lacks in historical buildings, it more than makes up for in natural attractions such as Sanriku Fukkō National Park.

Sendai

Japan

Day
13
Date
Mar 9, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Renowned for its exquisite festivals, diverse dining experiences, and warm hospitality, Sendai is a city where visitors make lasting memories and genuine connections.

Hitachinaka

Japan

Day
14
Date
Mar 10, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Get a glimpse of bygone Japan in the port city of Hitachinaka, located around 100 miles northeast of Tokyo on Honshu.

Matsuyama

Japan

Day
17
Date
Mar 13, 2028
Arrive
10:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Welcome to Matsuyama, Japan, the largest city on Shikoku island, and a peaceful haven featuring many cultural delights. From the healing waters of hot springs, culinary temptations, to the many ways to discover the area's rich literary tradition, there is so much to explore.

Hiroshima

Japan

Day
18
Date
Mar 14, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 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.

Fukuoka (Hakata)

Japan

Day
19
Date
Mar 15, 2028
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Located on the northern tip of Japan's Kyushu Island, Hakata harbor's location close to the Asian mainland made it an important port from very ancient times, serving the early administrative center at Dazaifu near by.

Yeosu

South Korea

Day
20
Date
Mar 16, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

We take you to unique ports of call and seldom-seen gems on board perfectly sized ships that get closer to it all. Explore like a local across iconic cities and enchanting villages. Deepen your understanding of the people and places you visit with exclusive Exploration Central programs.

Nagasaki

Japan

Day
21
Date
Mar 17, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 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.

Length
28 nights
Departs
Feb 26, 2028, Tokyo
Returns
Mar 25, 2028, Tokyo
Ports of call
19
Days at sea
4
Ship
Seabourn Encore

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Offers on this sailing

  • Seabourn Combo Savings
  • Explore Beyond Event

Highlights

  • Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Feb 26

    Tokyo, Japan

    Depart 7:00 PM

    Embark

    Tokyo
  2. Day 2Feb 27

    At sea

  3. Day 3Feb 28

    Osaka, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

  4. Day 4Feb 29

    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5Mar 1

    Busan (Pusan), South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Busan (Pusan)
  6. Day 6Mar 2

    Sakaiminato, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Sakaiminato
  7. Day 7Mar 3

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Overnight

    Kanazawa
  8. Day 8Mar 4

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Depart 6:00 PM

    Overnight

  9. Day 9Mar 5

    Niigata, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Niigata
  10. Day 10Mar 6

    Akita, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Akita
  11. Day 11Mar 7

    Aomori, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Aomori
  12. Day 12Mar 8

    Miyako, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Miyako
  13. Day 13Mar 9

    Sendai, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Sendai
  14. Day 14Mar 10

    Hitachinaka, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Hitachinaka
  15. Day 15Mar 11

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

  16. Day 16Mar 12

    At sea

  17. Day 17Mar 13

    Matsuyama, Japan

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Matsuyama
  18. Day 18Mar 14

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Hiroshima
  19. Day 18Mar 14

    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

    Scenic cruising

  20. Day 19Mar 15

    Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Fukuoka (Hakata)
  21. Day 20Mar 16

    Yeosu, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Yeosu
  22. Day 21Mar 17

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Nagasaki
  23. Day 22Mar 18

    Yatsushiro, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Yatsushiro
  24. Day 23Mar 19

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Kagoshima
  25. Day 24Mar 20

    At sea

  26. Day 25Mar 21

    Osaka, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Overnight

  27. Day 26Mar 22

    Osaka, Japan

    Depart 7:00 PM

    Overnight

  28. Day 27Mar 23

    At sea

  29. Day 28Mar 24

    Shimizu, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Shimizu
  30. Day 29Mar 25

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Disembark

Seabourn Encore

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Veranda Suite

From $21,298 per person

All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower..

Penthouse Suite

From $46,798 per person

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Penthouse Spa Suite

From $51,008 per person

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Owner's Suite and Above

From $55,798 per person

Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Guests
600
Dining and venues
  • Fitness Center
  • Seabourn Square
  • The Spa at Seabourn
  • The Retreat
  • Sun Terrace

Videos

  • Caviar in the Surf

  • Ship tour: Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation

All Seabourn Encore sailings

Deck plans

Open Ovation 110124 plan (PDF)

Ovation 110124
Seabourn Encore, Ovation 110124 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Veranda Suite

    Veranda Suite

    All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower..

    $21,298

  • Penthouse Suite

    Penthouse Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

    $46,798

  • Penthouse Spa Suite

    Penthouse Spa Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

    $51,008

  • Owner's Suite and Above

    Owner's Suite and Above

    Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

    $55,798

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

28 nights, 28-Day Japan's Plum & Cherry Blossoms Exploration

On Seabourn Encore

Veranda Suite$21,298
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