Cobalt Tides – Jeju, Sasebo & Fukuoka

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from Shanghai on September 20, 2026, visiting Jeju Island, Sasebo, Busan and Hakata (Fukuoka). There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Karaoke bars, hot springs, and temples draped in moss. East Asia does culture and chaos in equal measure. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Bellissima has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. 10 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 10 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.