Cherry Blossom Trail – Nagasaki & Kagoshima
About this cruise
5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Shanghai on March 24, 2027 visits Nagasaki and Kagoshima and you'll feel it from day one. You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. Tokyo's neon at one port, Kyoto's temples at the next. You cover centuries in a few days. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Spectrum Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Shanghai has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 5-night sailing is a strong place to start.