Samurai Shrines & Volcanic Slopes – Jeju, Hakodate & Busan

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 20 nights from Tokyo on July 23, 2028, visiting Kagoshima, Jeju Island and Kochi, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 11 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 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Sapphire Princess keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. 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 Tokyo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.