11 Night Japan Explorer aboard the Sapphire Princess

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Prepare for eleven nights of exciting sailing through the sea when you step aboard the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back.

This trip is notable because you'll only tour through extremely rare stops like Yatsushiro, Toba, and Hiroshima. This route is a rare one for the Sapphire, As it sails it just once.

Our price is the total price for a suite, including all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees.


The Sapphire Princess

Based in Tokyo and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, more than 2,600 people can travel on this highly-rated Grand class ship.

The Sapphire Princess has a spa, a casino, and a gym.

Ship class
Grand
Built
2004
Refurbished
2025
Guests
2,678
Crew
1,100
Length
951 ft
Sapphire Princess
Gym

Your Itinerary

This itinerary includes seven port days and three days at sea. Major features include visits to very uncommon destinations like Yatsushiro and Toba in addition to long stops in Osaka and Hiroshima.

Map of this cruise's route
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Wed14June 14thWednesday
4:00pm
Thu15June 15thThursday
7:00am – 4:00pm
7:00am – 4:00pm
Fri16June 16thFriday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Sat17June 17thSaturday
9:00am – 6:00pm
9:00am – 6:00pm
Sun18June 18thSunday
7:00am – 4:00pm
7:00am – 4:00pm
Mon19June 19thMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue20June 20thTuesday
Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising)
Wed21June 21stWednesday
7:00am – 9:00pm
7:00am – 9:00pm
Thu22June 22ndThursday
At Sea
Fri23June 23rdFriday
7:00am – 11:00pm
7:00am – 11:00pm
Sat24June 24thSaturday
At Sea
Sun25June 25thSunday
6:00am
6:00am
Day 3Kochi
Day 6Busan
Day 10Osaka

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on April 14th of this year, The price of this itinerary has varied between $3,204 and $3,329 for a suite, including taxes and port fees. Now this itinerary is at its minimum price, so secure your suite now before it increases.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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