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Timed perfectly to coincide with springtime in Japan, delight in the natural beauty of the region as you glide through the Pacific Ocean and stand before Mount Fuji’s elusive peak.
Your exploration commences in Tokyo, where two nights offer ample opportunities to explore one of the most world’s alluring capitals. Stroll neon-lit streets peppered with centuries-old temples and sip matcha in serene gardens. The pinnacle of your escape is a Mount Fuji tour, where the Fujisan World Heritage Centre reveals its spiritual significance and the Owakudani Valley showcases dramatic volcanic activity.
As the perfect complement, embark on an 11-night voyage on board Sapphire Princess®. Journey through Japan’s northern ports and historic cities, from Aomori, Muroran and Hakodate to Sakaiminato, Nagasaki and Kagoshima, including a fascinating crossing to Busan, where enduring traditions coexist with a refined modern sensibility.
Timed perfectly to coincide with springtime in Japan, delight in the natural beauty of the region as you glide through the Pacific Ocean and stand before Mount Fuji’s elusive peak.
Your exploration commences in Tokyo, where two nights offer ample opportunities to explore one of the most world’s alluring capitals. Stroll neon-lit streets peppered with centuries-old temples and sip matcha in serene gardens. The pinnacle of your escape is a Mount Fuji tour, where the Fujisan World Heritage Centre reveals its spiritual significance and the Owakudani Valley showcases dramatic volcanic activity.
As the perfect complement, embark on an 11-night voyage on board Sapphire Princess®. Journey through Japan’s northern ports and historic cities, from Aomori, Muroran and Hakodate to Sakaiminato, Nagasaki and Kagoshima, including a fascinating crossing to Busan, where enduring traditions coexist with a refined modern sensibility.
Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.
Arriving in Tokyo, lose yourself in the upmarket boutiques, lavish cocktail bars, and traditional sushi restaurants. Drink in the views from Roppongi Hills and discover the cutting-edge street fashion of Harajuku.
Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Today, you’ll visit the towering Mount Fuji. Learn the history of the famed peak at the Fujisan World Heritage Centre and travel to the Owakudani Valley area to investigate the region’s geothermal activity.
Meals Included: Lunch
Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
With an array of entertainment, great dining options, and fantastic activity programmes, it’s no wonder Sapphire Princess® is considered such a gem. The elegant lounges, beautifully designed public spaces, and spacious pool areas provide the perfect atmosphere.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Aomori is famous for its natural beauty and cultural traditions. Surrounded by mountains and coastline, Aomori offers stunning landscapes, including Lake Towada. It is also famous for its apple production, with the prefecture supplying much of Japan’s apples.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Muroran delivers a striking first impression as your cruise glides into one of Japan’s most naturally protected harbours. Encircled by rugged cliffs and the open Pacific, this port city pairs raw coastal beauty with a powerful industrial legacy.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Hakodate is renowned for its history, culture, and natural beauty. Wander through the historic Motomachi district, where Western-style architecture tells tales of the city’s international past, or explore the bustling morning market, offering fresh seafood and local delicacies.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
In Sakaiminato local culture, culinary heritage, and maritime traditions converge. Celebrated as the birthplace of acclaimed manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, the city expresses its cultural identity through thoughtfully placed yokai sculptures along Mizuki Shigeru Road.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Discover the seamless fusion of old and new in Busan, a city where unforgettable experiences await. Indulge in tantalising cuisine and lose yourself in South Korea’s rich and dynamic culture as you wander the streets and admire the surroundings.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Uncover the enchanting soul of Nagasaki, a city that rose from the ashes with an unwavering spirit. From its rich history to its radiant culture, it’s a testament to the triumph of human resilience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Japan’s volcanic wonder. Witness majestic Sakurajima, indulge in hot springs, and savour Southern charm. Let this city’s blend of nature and culture ignite your spirit of exploration.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choosing Sapphire Princess® for your cruise means being able to enjoy a wealth of entertainment options and leisure facilities, not to mention a variety of dining options to suit every taste and preference.
Offering a variety of accommodation options, including Oceanview staterooms, Sapphire Princess® provides the ultimate means by which to travel with ease and comfort across the ocean. Your appetite will most certainly be satisfied, too, as this Gem-class ship offers a variety of restaurants and bars to indulge in on your cruise.
This is without even considering the breadth of entertainment Sapphire Princess® has to offer, including live music and theatre shows, all of which will give you a spectacular experience on board before you have even reached your first destination.
There are so many places to unwind on board Sapphire Princess®, from its range of swimming pools and hot tubs to the peaceful spa. With 18 decks to explore on board this wondrous ship, your voyage will be filled with enchantment and excitement.
To say you will be spoilt for choice for high-class restaurants, bars, and eateries during your time on board Sapphire Princess®, would be quite the understatement. Whether you are most in the mood at any one time for a quick bite to eat or a formal dinner, you will be splendidly catered-for.
Restaurants:
Bars:
Sapphire Princess® offers extensive facilities to help bring even greater pleasure, ease, and convenience to your trip – including:
You won’t lack for entertainment options on board Sapphire Princess®, with all of the below being possibilities during your cruise:
Offering a variety of accommodation options, including Oceanview staterooms, Sapphire Princess® provides the ultimate means by which to travel with ease and comfort across the ocean. Your appetite will most certainly be satisfied, too, as this Gem-class ship offers a variety of restaurants and bars to indulge in on your cruise.
This is without even considering the breadth of entertainment Sapphire Princess® has to offer, including live music and theatre shows, all of which will give you a spectacular experience on board before you have even reached your first destination.
There are so many places to unwind on board Sapphire Princess®, from its range of swimming pools and hot tubs to the peaceful spa. With 18 decks to explore on board this wondrous ship, your voyage will be filled with enchantment and excitement.
To say you will be spoilt for choice for high-class restaurants, bars, and eateries during your time on board Sapphire Princess®, would be quite the understatement. Whether you are most in the mood at any one time for a quick bite to eat or a formal dinner, you will be splendidly catered-for.
Restaurants:
Bars:
Sapphire Princess® offers extensive facilities to help bring even greater pleasure, ease, and convenience to your trip – including:
You won’t lack for entertainment options on board Sapphire Princess®, with all of the below being possibilities during your cruise:
Sapphire Princess® offers such a breadth and depth of high-class accommodation options, that you really can be sure of finding the perfect room for you and any fellow travellers.
Interior cabins are sleek in their aesthetic, formidably equipped, and utterly comfortable… while still being the most affordable accommodation option on board Sapphire Princess®. That’s quite the combination.
An Oceanview cabin could be the ideal stateroom for you, particularly thanks to the natural light and inspiring views of the sea that it provides through a picture window or porthole.
Sapphire Princess®’ Balcony staterooms offer outdoor space and views of the ocean that will inspire you for the duration of your cruise.
Choosing this stateroom means benefitting from a:
Substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom, a Mini-Suite offers everything that the traveller would be able to expect from the aforementioned type of cabin, and a lot more.
The benefits of a Mini-Suite on board Sapphire Princess® include:
*Some suites have windows rather than balconies (labelled Mini-Suite No Balcony)
Situated on Tokyo’s scenic waterfront, the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba offers a peaceful and sophisticated retreat to return to after thrilling days exploring Tokyo. This hotel satiates all your dining desires with nine charming restaurants to choose from, including Teppanyaki Icho, which serves expertly crafted Japanese cuisine prepared from authentic seasonal ingredients. You can also enjoy a serene swim in the tranquil rooftop swimming pool, followed by a return to your elegant room boasting some of the best panoramic views of the city.
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