Japan Discovery – Kobe & Hakodate

About this cruise

A 11-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Yokohama on October 7, 2026 and visits Shimizu, Kobe (Osaka) and Sendai, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. Last stop: Incheon. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Bullet trains visible from the harbour, cherry blossoms, and thousands of years of history. East Asia is a lot to take in. Of the stops, Sendai tends to be the one people talk about: The City of Trees along Japan's northeast coast. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Jade keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Yokohama before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.