---
title: "Whale’s Lament – Pacific’s Hidden Fjords"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-s-lament-pacific-s-hidden-fjords~PCL-DI-20280430-16
description: "16-night Princess Cruises cruise on Diamond Princess"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6c1a70ba494cc01c.jpg
---

# Whale’s Lament – Pacific’s Hidden Fjords

![Route map: 16 nights round trip from Tokyo on Diamond Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6c1a70ba494cc01c.jpg)

A 16-night round trip from Tokyo, sailing on the afternoon of 30 April. It makes 11 port calls, starting with Nagasaki, Busan and Kochi. The stops are in Japan and South Korea, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Tokyo to 24°C in Kagoshima (64 to 75°F). You're back in Tokyo at 06:00 on 16 May. Diamond Princess (2004) carries up to 2,706 guests on 16 decks and has 12 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Diamond Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/diamond-princess.md)
- **Duration:** 16 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-04-30
- **Return:** 2028-05-16
- **From:** [Tokyo, Japan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md)
- **Status:** Sold out

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP |  | 15:00 | 11–18°C |
| 3 | [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md) | JP | 10:00 | 19:00 | 17–21°C |
| 4 | [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) | KR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 15–20°C |
| 6 | [Kochi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kochi.md) | JP | 07:00 | 15:00 | 15–23°C |
| 7 | [Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu.md) | JP | 10:00 | 18:00 | 15–22°C |
| 8 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | 06:00 | 16:00 | 11–18°C |
| 9 | [Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu.md) | JP | 07:00 | 14:00 | 15–22°C |
| 10 | [Kochi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kochi.md) | JP | 09:00 | 17:00 | 15–23°C |
| 11 | [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md) | JP | 11:00 | 21:00 | 15–23°C |
| 13 | [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) | KR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 15–20°C |
| 14 | [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md) | JP | 07:00 | 16:00 | 17–21°C |
| 15 | [Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kagoshima.md) | JP | 07:00 | 16:00 | 17–24°C |
| 17 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | 06:00 |  | 11–18°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-04-15 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-16 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-17 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-18 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-19 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-20 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-21 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-22 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-23 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-24 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-25 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-26 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-27 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-28 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-29 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-04-30 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-01 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-02 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-03 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-04 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-05 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-06 | $4,238 | $5,118 | $7,298 | $9,518 |
| 2026-05-07 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-08 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-09 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-10 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-11 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-12 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-13 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-14 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-15 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-16 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-17 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-18 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-19 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-20 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-21 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-22 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-23 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-24 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-25 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-26 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-27 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-28 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-29 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-30 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-05-31 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-06-01 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-06-02 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-06-03 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-06-04 | $4,310 | $5,164 | $7,270 | $9,416 |
| 2026-06-05 | $4,260 | $5,114 | $7,220 | $9,366 |
| 2026-06-06 | $4,260 | $5,114 | $7,220 | $9,366 |
| 2026-06-07 | $4,260 | $5,114 | $7,220 | $9,366 |
| 2026-06-08 | $4,410 | $5,264 | $7,470 | $9,716 |
| 2026-06-09 | $4,410 | $5,264 | $7,470 | $9,716 |
| 2026-06-10 | $4,410 | $5,264 | $7,470 | $9,716 |
| 2026-06-11 | $4,410 | $5,264 | $7,470 | $9,716 |
| 2026-06-12 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-13 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-14 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-15 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-16 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-17 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-18 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-19 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-20 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-21 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-22 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-23 | $4,526 | $5,400 | $7,644 | $9,930 |
| 2026-06-24 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-25 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-26 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-27 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-28 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-29 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-06-30 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-01 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-02 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-03 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-04 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-05 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-06 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-07 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-08 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-09 | $4,576 | $5,450 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-10 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-11 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-12 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-13 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-14 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-15 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-16 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-17 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-18 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-19 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-20 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-21 | $4,576 | $5,650 | $7,844 | $10,130 |
| 2026-07-22 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-23 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-24 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-25 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-26 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-27 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-28 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-29 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-30 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-07-31 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-01 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-02 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-03 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-04 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-05 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-06 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-07 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-08 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-09 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-10 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-11 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-12 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-13 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-14 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-15 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-16 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-17 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-18 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-19 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-20 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-21 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-22 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-23 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-26 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-27 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-28 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-29 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-30 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-01 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-02 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-03 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-04 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-05 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-07 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-08 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-10 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-11 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |
| 2026-09-13 | $4,416 | $5,490 | $7,684 | $9,970 |

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-07-27 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-07-28 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-07-29 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-07-30 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-07-31 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-01 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-02 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-03 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-04 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-05 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-06 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-07 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-08 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-09 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-10 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-11 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-12 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-13 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-14 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-15 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-16 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-17 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-18 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-19 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-20 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-21 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-22 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-23 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-24 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-25 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-26 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-27 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-28 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-29 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-30 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-08-31 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-01 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-02 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-03 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-04 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-05 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-06 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-07 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-08 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-09 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-10 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-11 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,722 | €4,612 | €6,466 | €8,384 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2004
- **Passengers:** 2,706
- **Crew:** 1,100
- **Gross Tonnage:** 115,875 GT
- **Decks:** 16
- **Length:** 290.2m
- **Beam:** 37.5m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 7
- **Dining (surcharge):** 5

## Port Details

### [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md)

*Japan*

> Tradition and future in seamless collision

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 11–18°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

### [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md)

*Japan*

> A city of peace, bridges, and lantern festivals

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 17–21°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

### [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md)

*South Korea*

> Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: South Korean Won
- Languages: ko
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul

### [Kochi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kochi.md)

*Japan*

> Japan's castle town on the Shikoku coast

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 15–23°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

### [Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu.md)

*Japan*

> Mount Fuji's closest port with tea plantation views

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 15–22°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

### [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md)

*Japan*

> A city of peace, resilience, and hope

Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 15–23°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

### [Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kagoshima.md)

*Japan*

> Japan's Naples, in the shadow of Sakurajima

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 17–24°C

- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Languages: ja
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Tsunami Tides – Japan’s Inland Sea](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tsunami-tides-japan-s-inland-sea~PCL-DI-20280406-24.md) | 2028-04-06 | 2028-04-30 | 24 | €4,057 / $4,828 |
| Next | [Shrine & Shogun Trail – Busan, Niigata & Kochi](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shrine-shogun-trail-busan-niigata-kochi~PCL-DI-20280516-10.md) | 2028-05-16 | 2028-05-26 | 10 | €1,301 / $1,549 |

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