Saffron & Iron – Nagasaki, Busan & Tokushima

About this cruise

9 nights, 6 ports, all from Yokohama on October 19, 2026. The route visits Nagasaki, Busan, Hiroshima, Aburatsu-Nichinan, Tokushima and Shimizu and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Tokyo's neon at one port, Kyoto's temples at the next. You cover centuries in a few days. You get around 9 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. Yokohama has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Yokohama and come back with stories from Japan and South Korea.