Set sail with the Sapphire Princess and prepare for twelve nights of relaxing sailing through the sea from Tokyo and back!
This cruise is notable because you'll exclusively spend time in once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Tokushima, Nagoya, and Beppu. This route is a rare one for the Sapphire. As a matter of fact, it sails it just once.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. At less than $180 per day, this bargain is.
The Sapphire Princess, based in Tokyo and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Grand class ship that can house comfortably over 2,600 people.
The Sapphire Princess has a gym, a casino, and a spa.
This cruise is made up of three sea days and eight days in port. Highlights include visits to extremely rare ports like Tokushima, Nagoya, and Beppu.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 17 | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Thu, Mar 18 | Nagoya, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 19 | Kobe, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Mar 20 | Tokushima, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Mar 21 | Kochi, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Mar 22 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Mar 23 | Nagasaki, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 24 | Busan, South Korea | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 25 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Mar 25 | Hiroshima, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Beppu, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Mar 27 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Mar 28 | Tokyo, Japan | 9:00am |
The Sapphire sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph shows the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on August 20th of last year, The cost of this cruise has ranged between $2,129 and $2,323 for a cabin, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is at its lowest price, so reserve your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 24, 2026