Best of Japan: 2024 Summer Explorer Cruise

Up to USD$75 onboard credit per cabin*
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    DURATION
    11 days, 10 nights
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    DURATION DAYS
    11 days
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    DURATION NIGHTS
    10 nights
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    DEPARTS
    25 August 2024
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    RETURNS
    4 September 2024
  • Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama)
  • Learn the history and see the sites in Hiroshima
  • I​mmerse yourself in Japan's culture & beauty

The journey is as extraordinary as the destination when you cruise Japan. From the time you step on board a this cruise, you’ll be surrounded by a wide variety of Japanese sights, sounds and flavours. Delight in the 400-year-old tradition of comic storytelling known as “rakugo.” Join in an evening of karaoke and watch folkloric dancers bring Japanese culture to life. Watch Japanese-inspired films with Movies Under the Stars. Indulge in delicious regional dishes from the Noodle Bar or freshly prepared sushi.

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Your cruise at a glance

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Your fare includes:

  • Princess Dining (breakfast, lunch & dinner), accommodation and entertainment
  • Medallion Class experience
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Casual Dining Venues
  • Beverages (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)

Upgrade to Princess Plus (for just $65 pp/day) to enjoy:

  • Wi-Fi (one device per guest)
  • Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each)
  • Unlimited juice bar
  • Premium Desserts (2 per day)
  • Fitness Classes (2 per cruise)
  • NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest
  • NEW OceanNow delivery
  • NEW Room service delivery
  • Overall savings of over 60%!

Or upgrade to Princess Premier (for an extra $95 pp/day) for even more perks:

  • Wi-Fi (up to four devices per guest)
  • Premier Beverage Package (drinks up to $30 each)
  • Unlimited juice bar
  • Premium Desserts (unlimited)
  • Fitness Classes (unlimited)
  • Photo Package (unlimited digital + 3 prints)
  • Two specialty dining meals per guest
  • Medallion Accessory
  • Reserved Seating in the Theatre (for production shows only)
  • NEW Unlimited casual dining meals per guest
  • NEW OceanNow delivery
  • NEW Room service delivery
  • Overall savings of over 70%!
Your fare excludes:
  • T​ravel insurance & airfares

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
  • Day 2 - At Sea
  • Day 3 - Kobe, Japan
  • Day 4 - Kochi, Japan
  • Day 5 - Hiroshima, Japan
  • Day 6 - Kanmon Straits, Japan
  • Day 7 - Busan, South Korea
  • Day 8 - Sasebo, Japan
  • Day 9 - At Sea
  • Day 10 - Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
  • Day 11 - Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

Dates and Prices

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Tokyo (Yokohama) roundtrip - 25 August to 4 September 2024 + USD$75 onboard credit per cabin*

  • Inside from $1,999pp twin share*
  • Oceanview from $3,058pp twin share / $5,899 pp sole use*
  • Mini Suite from $4,556pp twin share*
  • Suite from $9,056pp twin share / $17,895 pp sole use*

Book by 13 June and double the onboard credit^ when upgrading to the Princess Plus or Princess Premier fares!

C​all 1300 414 198 to secure your cabin today. We can also assist with flights. Just ask our friendly travel consultants for a quote.

*Please note: prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Accommodation

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Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess is a treasure trove of exceptional delights waiting to be discovered. Dine on freshly prepared sashimi in Kai Sushi, watch street performers in the dazzling Atrium, or take in a lavish production show in our state-of-the-art theatre. And for a unique treat visit the Izumi Japanese Bath, the largest of its kind at sea.

All staterooms include:

  • 100% cotton, high-thread-count linens
  • flat-screen TV
  • refrigerator
  • safe
  • complimentary room service

FAQs

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Cruising dress codes:

You should dress for a cruise the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort.

Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants, sundresses, will keep you feeling fresh and looking your best while at sea and ashore in hotter climates.

We recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, remember to bring a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You'll also want low-heeled, rubber soled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear when going ashore.

There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal. Cruises 7-13 Days in length will have 2 formal evenings and the remaining nights smart casual.

Smart Casual
Guest attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.

  • Skirts/dresses, slacks, blouses, and sweaters for women
  • Pants and collared or dress shirts for men

Pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps or jeans with fraying and/or holes are not welcomed in the dining room. Shoes must be worn.

Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.

  • Evening gown, cocktail dress or elegant pant suit for women
  • Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men

What is “Crew Appreciation”?

A crew appreciation is a daily amount added to your onboard account, which is shared among the many members of the crew in hotel, dining and entertainment throughout the fleet who help make your cruise experience special. The daily amount of the Crew Appreciation is based on stateroom category. To simplify the tipping process, a discretionary crew incentive of $16.50 per guest for suites, $15.50 per guest for mini-suites and $14.50 per guest (including children) in all other staterooms, per day, is automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis.

Current Health Protocols for Cruises visiting Japan

Vaccinations

  • Guests 12 years and older must have received their final dose of an authorised COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide acceptable proof at terminal check-in.
  • A booster dose is required for guests 18 years and older, when eligible.

Testing

  • At terminal check-in guests 5 years and older must attest to a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen) taken before embarkation.

Masks

  • Mask wearing is recommended in public areas indoors for guests 5 years and older.

T&Cs

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