8 Night Best of Japan Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Embark on the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas and prepare for eight nights of exciting sailing across the sea from Shanghai and back again!
Spending time at exotic cities such as Maizuru, Niigata, and Sakaiminato makes this trip particularly interesting. This route is an unusual one for the Spectrum of the Seas, But this is the lowest price sailing on it.
Act quickly, because the price of this sailing is on its way up! Secure your cabin before the price increases. Our price is the total you pay, no surprises at checkout.
The Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Based in Shanghai and refurbished just two years ago in 2024, over 4,200 cruisers can travel comfortably on this top-rated Quantum Ultra class vessel.
Want to enjoy the Northstar observation capsule, the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an indoor skydiving chamber, or a bar with a robotic bartender? These activities are exclusive to Royal Caribbean and are all found aboard the Spectrum of the Seas Royal Caribbean. On top of that, experience rare amenities like a bumper car track, a trampoline park, and a roller skating rink.
The Spectrum of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie theater, a solarium, a spa, a gym, a ping pong table, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This cruise spends three sea days and four days in port. High points include a long stop in Hakodate plus visits to rare ports like Maizuru, Niigata, and Sakaiminato.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11 | Shanghai, China | 4:30pm | |
| Sat, Sep 12 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Sep 13 | Sakaiminato, Japan | 9:00am | 7:00pm |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Maizuru, Japan | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Niigata, Japan | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Hakodate, Japan | 7:30am | 7:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 17 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Sep 18 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 19 | Shanghai, China | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Spectrum of the Seas sails this route two times this year. 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
The accompanying graph shows the price over time for each class of cabin. Since it was first listed on March 22nd of last year, The price of a cabin on this sailing has varied between $1,287 and $1,546 inclusive of taxes and port charges. This itinerary has just risen in price, so lock in your room now before it moves upwards even more.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 13, 2026