Volcanic Shores – Kagoshima, Jeju & Kochi

About this cruise

You sail from Tokyo on April 28, 2028 and spend 7 nights visiting Kagoshima, Jeju Island, Kochi and Toba-Mie. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. With 4 port days and 2 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. Karaoke bars, hot springs, and temples draped in moss. East Asia does culture and chaos in equal measure. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, There are 14 restaurants on Sapphire Princess, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.