Stopping at rare cities such as Tsuruga, Tokushima, and Hitachinaka makes this cruise notable. This route is a rare one for the Sapphire. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
This is the total price, including all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. Offered at under $150 a day, this value is good.
The Sapphire Princess boasts a gym, a spa, and a casino.
This cruise includes three days at sea and ten port days. Major features include long stops in Osaka and Tokushima in addition to visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Tsuruga and Hitachinaka.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 12 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Sun, Aug 13 | Nagoya, Japan | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Aug 14 | Tokushima, Japan | 8:00am | 11:59pm |
| Tue, Aug 15 | Osaka, Japan | 8:00am | 11:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 16 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Thu, Aug 17 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 18 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sat, Aug 19 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sun, Aug 20 | Tsuruga, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Aug 21 | Niigata, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Tue, Aug 22 | Akita, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 23 | Hakodate, Japan | 7:30am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 24 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Inside Passage, AK (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Aug 24 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Hitachinaka, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm | |
| Thu, Aug 24 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am |
Since being listed three months ago, the cost of this itinerary has remained right at $2,064. This graph displays the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Right now this sailing is at its lowest price, so reserve your room now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026
Last Modified: Apr 14, 2026