Neon & Jade – Keelung & Ishigaki from Tokyo

About this cruise

By June 21, 2028 you'll be ready for this. 9 nights out of Tokyo, visiting Keelung, Hualien, Ishigaki and Naha, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Tokyo's neon at one port, Kyoto's temples at the next. You cover centuries in a few days. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Diamond Princess takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Tokyo has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.