Cobalt Tides – Aomori, Busan & Kobe from Yokohama

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 11 nights from Yokohama on August 5, 2026, visiting Aomori, Sakaiminato (Matsue) and Busan, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Street food that'll ruin you for takeaway back home, ancient shrines, and cities that run like clockwork. Aomori stands out. It's Gateway to Japan's northern festival of fire. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Diamond Princess keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in Yokohama before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.