Cherry Blossom Quest – Fukuoka & Kumamoto

About this cruise

5 nights from Shanghai, visiting Hakata (Fukuoka) and Yatsushiro (Kumamoto). It sails February 14, 2027 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. Bullet trains visible from the harbour, cherry blossoms, and thousands of years of history. East Asia is a lot to take in. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Hakata (Fukuoka), Tonkotsu ramen capital of Kyushu. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Spectrum Of The Seas has 13 dining spots on board, most of them included. A February sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.