Spending time in exotic stops like Muroran, Akita, and Niigata makes this trip particularly exciting. This route is an unusual one for the Sapphire. In fact, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!
We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in this, so that you can compare cruises easily.
The Sapphire Princess offers a spa, a casino, and a gym.
This sailing is made up of seventeen days in port and five sea days. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations like Akita and Niigata in addition to long stops in Hakodate and Muroran.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8 | Tokyo, Japan | 4:00pm | |
| Fri, Apr 9 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Sat, Apr 10 | Miyako, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Apr 11 | Hakodate, Japan | 8:00am | 10:00pm |
| Mon, Apr 12 | Aomori, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Apr 13 | Akita, Japan | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Wed, Apr 14 | Niigata, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Apr 15 | Kanazawa, Japan | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Apr 16 | Sakaiminato, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Apr 17 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Apr 18 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Apr 19 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Tue, Apr 20 | Shimizu, Japan | 10:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Apr 21 | Tokyo, Japan | 6:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Apr 22 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Fri, Apr 23 | Aomori, Japan | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Apr 24 | Muroran, Japan | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Apr 25 | Hakodate, Japan | 7:30am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Apr 26 | At Sea (Cruising) | ||
| Tue, Apr 27 | Sakaiminato, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Apr 28 | Busan, South Korea | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Apr 29 | Nagasaki, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Fri, Apr 30 | Kagoshima, Japan | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sat, May 1 | At Sea (Cruising) |
The accompanying graph displays the price over time for each class of cabin. Since being listed four months ago, The cost of a cabin on this itinerary has ranged between $3,598 and $3,888 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. At only $272 higher than the all time low of $3,598 right now is a great time to reserve your room
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 13, 2026