18 Night Grand Japan Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess
Prepare for eighteen nights of relaxing travel through the sea when you embark on the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back again.
This cruise is particularly interesting because you will exclusively experience rare destinations such as Nagoya, Sakaiminato, and Aomori. This route is a special one for the Sapphire. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so there are no surprises. Coming in at less than $150 per day, this deal is strong.
The Sapphire Princess
The Sapphire Princess, based in Tokyo and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Grand class ship that can house over 2,600 guests.
The Sapphire Princess is home to a casino, a spa, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary includes twelve port days and five sea days. Major features include visits to rare ports like Nagoya, Sakaiminato, and Aomori in addition to a long stop in Osaka.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 5 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Thu, Jul 6 | Nagoya, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Fri, Jul 7 | Osaka, Japan | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Jul 8 | Kochi, Japan | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Sun, Jul 9 | Kagoshima, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Mon, Jul 10 | Nagasaki, Japan | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jul 11 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Jul 12 | Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | ||
| Thu, Jul 13 | Hiroshima, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jul 14 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sat, Jul 15 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Jul 16 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Mon, Jul 17 | Nagasaki, Japan | 10:00am | 7:00pm |
| Tue, Jul 18 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Jul 19 | Sakaiminato, Japan | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Jul 20 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Fri, Jul 21 | Aomori, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Jul 22 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sun, Jul 23 | Tokyo, Japan | 9:00am |
Alternate Sailings
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
The accompanying graph displays the cost over time for the various types of cabin. Since it was first listed on April 14th of this year, The price of this sailing has fluctuated between $2,589 and $2,639 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees. At only $50 higher than the all time low of $2,589 now is a great time to reserve your room
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 19, 2026