8 Night Circle Japan Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess

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Prepare for eight nights of refreshing travel through the sea when you set sail with the Sapphire Princess from Tokyo and back.

This sailing is particularly interesting because you will exclusively stop in rare cities such as Sakaiminato and Aomori. This route is a special one for the Sapphire.

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The Sapphire Princess

Based in Tokyo and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, more than 2,600 passengers can travel on this top-rated Grand class vessel.

The Sapphire Princess wows guests with a spa, a gym, and a casino.

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

Your Itinerary

This itinerary is made up of four port days and three days at sea. Highlights include visits to extremely rare destinations 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 being listed six months ago, The cost of a suite on this itinerary has fluctuated between $2,069 and $2,287 including taxes and port charges. Today this itinerary is only $75 more than the all time low of $2,069 so secure your suite now before it goes up.

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.

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