Tailored especial for cruising in Japan, Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe from May 2021 to April 2022 on 48 itineraries visiting 44 destinations in four countries, with voyages ranging in length from four-19 nights.
The 2,670-guest ship offers a wide range of authentic onboard experiences including sushi dining, folkloric performances and origami classes.
It also boasts the largest Izumi Japanese bath of its kind at sea – a traditional onsen that’s both indoors and outdoors.
Says Tony Roberts, Princess Cruises’ vice president UK and Europe: “Whether looking to view colourful spring flowers or fall foliage, witness famous festivals and fireworks or cross off bucket list destinations with a visit to one of ten UNESCO World Heritage sites, guests sailing Japan with Princess will be spoilt for choice.”
The Izumi Spa, above and below, on Diamond Princess, top of page, is the largest Japanese bath of its kind at sea
Highlights of the Princess Cruises’ longest ever Japan season include:
- Visits to 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites including Mount Fuji, ancient Kyoto, the shrines and temples of Nikko, Buddhist monuments of the Horyu-ji area and the Hiroshima peace memorial
- Eight festivals across six voyages including the introduction of the Osaka Danjiri festival on a Japan Explorer sailing and the return of the popular Northern Japan cruise with Nebuta festival
- The renowned cherry blossoms on five Spring Flowers voyages and the fall foliage on a number of itineraries including Shikoku, Kyushu and Sea of Japan sailings
- Five maiden ports of call – Ube, Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Shimoneseki, Omaezaki and Jeju
- More time ashore with late night departures of 9pm or later in nine ports – Akita, Aomori, Busan, Hakodate, Hong Kong, Kobe, Kochi, Osaka, Tokushima and Wakayama
- 29 new Local Connections shore excursions in 19 ports, offering guests authentic local experiences including food and beverage, arts, culture and history
Highlights of Japan cruisetour available on select voyages at an extra cost, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the main sights in Kyoto and Tokyo before or after their cruise
2021 voyages include:
- 9-night Shikoku Spring Flowers cruise sailing roundtrip from Tokyo, calling at Toba, Kochi, Matsuyama, Busan, Sasebo and Shimizu (for Mt Fuji). Departs 24 March with prices from £1,334pp cruise only.
- 10-night Circle Japan with Nebuta and Summer festivals cruise sailing roundtrip from Tokyo, calling at Akita (for Kanto festival), Aomori (for Nebuta festival), Busan, Kanmon Straits (scenic cruising), Kochi (for Yosakoi festival) and Tokushima (for Awa Odori festival). Departs 4 August with prices from £1,679pp cruise only.
- 9-night Kyushu Fall Foliage cruise sailing roundtrip from Tokyo, calling at Beppu, Miyazaki (Abaratsu), Nagasaki, Hakata (Fukuoka), Busan and Kagoshima. Departs 5 December with prices from £1,264pp cruise only.
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