8 Night Circle Japan Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess

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Prepare for eight nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea when you join the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back again.

This cruise is particularly interesting because you will exclusively call on rare ports like Sakaiminato and Aomori. This route is an interesting one for the Sapphire.

This is the total price for a balcony cabin, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes.


The Sapphire Princess

The Sapphire Princess, based in Tokyo and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Grand class vessel that can carry over 2,600 people.

The Sapphire Princess is home to a casino, a spa, and a gym.

Ship class
Grand
Built
2004
Refurbished
2025
Guests
2,678
Crew
1,100
Length
951 ft
Sapphire Princess
Gym

Your Itinerary

This itinerary spends three sea days and four port days. High points include visits to very uncommon ports like Sakaiminato and Aomori.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat15July 15thSaturday
4:00pm
Sun16July 16thSunday
At Sea
Mon17July 17thMonday
10:00am – 7:00pm
10:00am – 7:00pm
Tue18July 18thTuesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Wed19July 19thWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu20July 20thThursday
At Sea
Fri21July 21stFriday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat22July 22ndSaturday
At Sea
Sun23July 23rdSunday
6:00am
6:00am
Day 4Busan
Day 5Sakaiminato
Day 7Aomori

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on April 14th of this year, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,519 and $1,692 for a balcony room, inclusive of taxes and port fees. At only $120 more than the all time low of $1,519 today is a great time to secure your balcony stateroom

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The same itinerary is also sailed by the Diamond.

The same route on other Princess ships

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