18 Night Grand Japan Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess
Prepare yourself for eighteen nights of luxurious cruising through the sea when you set sail with the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back again.
This sailing is particularly interesting because you will only call on very uncommon ports like Seogwipo City, Toba, and Niigata. This route is a special one for the Sapphire, As it sails it just once.
At less than $120 a day, this value is strong. This includes all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees. No surprises at checkout!
The Sapphire Princess
Based in Tokyo and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, more than 2,600 cruisers can travel on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Sapphire Princess boasts a casino, a spa, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This cruise is made up of four days at sea and thirteen days in port. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations like Seogwipo City, Toba, and Niigata in addition to a long stop in Osaka.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 27 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Sun, May 28 | Toba, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, May 29 | Kochi, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, May 30 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Wed, May 31 | Seogwipo City, South Korea | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 1 | Kagoshima, Japan | 10:00am | 7:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 2 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sat, Jun 3 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 4 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Mon, Jun 5 | Hakodate, Japan | 7:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jun 6 | Niigata, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Wed, Jun 7 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Thu, Jun 8 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 9 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sat, Jun 10 | Kagoshima, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 11 | Kochi, Japan | 10:00am | 6:00pm |
| Mon, Jun 12 | Osaka, Japan | 7:00am | 7:00pm |
| Tue, Jun 13 | Shimizu, Japan | 1:00pm | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Jun 14 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am |
Alternate Sailings
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.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed three months ago, the price of this sailing has remained steady at $2,079. This graph displays the price over time for the different types of cabin. Right now this sailing is at an all time low, so reserve your cabin now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 18, 2026
Last Modified: Apr 14, 2026