Stopping at rare ports such as Kumano, Seogwipo City, and Wakayama makes this cruise special. This route is an unusual one for the Sapphire. In fact, it sails it only once.
With a cost of under $130 per day, this deal is strong. This includes all all taxes and fees. No surprises!
The Sapphire Princess offers guests a spa, a casino, and a gym.
This cruise consists of three sea days and fifteen days in port. High points include long stops in Kobe, Nagoya, and Hiroshima plus visits to very uncommon destinations like Kumano, Seogwipo City, and Wakayama.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 15 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Mon, Aug 16 | Nagoya, Japan | 8:00am | 9:00pm |
| Tue, Aug 17 | Kumano, Japan | 6:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 18 | Kobe, Japan | 9:00am | 11:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 19 | Wakayama, Japan | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 20 | Beppu, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Aug 21 | Hiroshima, Japan | 9:00am | 9:00pm |
| Sun, Aug 22 | Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | ||
| Mon, Aug 23 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Tue, Aug 24 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 25 | Kagoshima, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 26 | Kochi, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Shimizu, Japan | 1:00pm | 7:00pm |
| Sat, Aug 28 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Aug 29 | Toba, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Aug 30 | Kochi, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Aug 31 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Wed, Sep 1 | Seogwipo City, South Korea | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 2 | Kagoshima, Japan | 10:00am | 7:00pm |
| Fri, Sep 3 | At Sea (Cruising) |
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Since it was first listed on March 28th of this year, The cost of a room on this sailing has varied between $3,094 and $3,052 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is at an all time low, so secure your stateroom now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 11, 2026