9 Night Japan Explorer aboard the Diamond Princess
Join the Diamond Princess and prepare yourself for nine nights of breathtaking cruising through the sea from Tokyo to Suez Canal!
Spending time at once-in-a-lifetime ports like Nagoya, Osaka, and Hiroshima makes this sailing noteworthy. This route is a special one for the Diamond, But this is the most popular month to sail it.
This price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees!
The Diamond Princess
Based in Tokyo and refurbished only three years ago in 2023, more than 2,700 people can travel comfortably on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Diamond Princess is home to a gym, a casino, a spa, and an outdoor movie theater.
Your Itinerary
This sailing consists of six port days and two days at sea. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations like Nagoya and Hiroshima plus a long stop in Osaka.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 18 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Thu, Oct 19 | Nagoya, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Fri, Oct 20 | Osaka, Japan | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Oct 21 | Kochi, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 22 | Kagoshima, Japan | 10:00am | 7:00pm |
| Mon, Oct 23 | Nagasaki, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Tue, Oct 24 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Oct 25 | Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | ||
| Thu, Oct 26 | Hiroshima, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Oct 27 | At Sea (Cruising) |
Alternate Sailings
The Sapphire also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on April 14th of this year, the cost of this itinerary has remained stable at $1,844. This graph displays the price over time for each type of cabin. Right now this sailing is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Apr 14, 2026