21 Night Grand Circle Japan Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess
Embark on the Sapphire Princess and get ready for twenty-one nights of relaxing sailing across the sea from Tokyo and back!
This cruise is special because you will exclusively spend time in rare cities such as Yatsushiro, Toba, and Niigata. This route is an interesting one for the Sapphire. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
With a cost of under $125 a day, this is a solid bargain. The price includes all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees!
The Sapphire Princess
Over 2,600 people can comfortably travel on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Tokyo and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025.
The Sapphire Princess is home to a gym, a spa, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This sailing is made up of fifteen port days and five days at sea. Highlights include long stops in Osaka and Hiroshima in addition to visits to extremely rare cities like Yatsushiro, Toba, and Niigata.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 14 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Thu, Jun 15 | Toba, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 16 | Kochi, Japan | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sat, Jun 17 | Kagoshima, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 18 | Yatsushiro, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Jun 19 | Busan, South Korea | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jun 20 | Kanmon Straits, Japan (Cruising) | ||
| Wed, Jun 21 | Hiroshima, Japan | 7:00am | 9:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 22 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Fri, Jun 23 | Osaka, Japan | 7:00am | 11:00pm |
| Sat, Jun 24 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sun, Jun 25 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Jun 26 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Tue, Jun 27 | Hakodate, Japan | 7:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jun 28 | Niigata, Japan | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 29 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Fri, Jun 30 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sat, Jul 1 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Jul 2 | Kagoshima, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Jul 3 | Kochi, Japan | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jul 4 | Shimizu, Japan | 1:00pm | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Jul 5 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am |
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
Since being listed three months ago, the cost of this itinerary has remained right at $2,589. This graph indicates the price over time for the different types of cabin. Now this sailing is at its lowest price, so secure your room now before it increases.
Last Updated: Jul 18, 2026
Last Modified: Apr 14, 2026