Strait of Shinto – Busan & Osaka

About this cruise

It's the kind of trip that's easy to say yes to. 2 nights from Busan on September 12, 2026, visiting Kobe (Osaka). You get off in Kobe (Osaka), which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. No ports on this one. It's 1 days of open ocean, the ship, and nothing else. That's the whole point. Karaoke bars, hot springs, and temples draped in moss. East Asia does culture and chaos in equal measure. As for the ship itself, Costa Serena: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 2 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.