11 Night Japan Explorer aboard the Sapphire Princess
Prepare yourself for eleven nights of leisurely cruising through the sea when you reserve your cabin on the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back again.
This cruise is noteworthy because you will exclusively tour through very uncommon ports like Nagoya, Osaka, and Hiroshima. This route is an interesting one for the Sapphire, But this is the least expensive sailing.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in our price, so that you can compare trips easily. At less than $150 per day, this value is good.
The Sapphire Princess
Based in Tokyo and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, more than 2,600 people can sail on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Sapphire Princess offers guests a spa, a gym, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This cruise is made up of two days at sea and eight days in port. Major features include long stops in Osaka and Hiroshima in addition to visits to extremely rare destinations like Nagoya.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 16 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Thu, Jun 17 | Nagoya, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 18 | Osaka, Japan | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Jun 19 | Kochi, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 20 | Hiroshima, Japan | 9:00am | 9:00pm |
| Mon, Jun 21 | Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | ||
| Tue, Jun 22 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Jun 23 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 24 | Kagoshima, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 25 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sat, Jun 26 | Shimizu, Japan | 10:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 27 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Sapphire sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed four months ago, The price of this cruise has ranged between $1,607 and $1,607 for a room, including taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Today this itinerary is at its minimum price, so reserve your stateroom now before it increases.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026