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title: "Sasebo Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sasebo
description: "Japan's naval city at the gateway to Kujukushima's 99 islands"
---

# Sasebo

🇯🇵 · Japan · Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan

> "Japan's naval city at the gateway to Kujukushima's 99 islands"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.9h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 24
- **Cruise Lines:** 5

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Feb (12 sailings), Mar (3 sailings), Apr (3 sailings)

## About Sasebo

Sasebo is a port city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The city has a naval history going back to the late 1800s, and the US Navy still maintains a base here. The harbour is deep and sheltered, and ships dock close to the town. The waterfront arcade shopping streets have a local feel.

The Kujukushima Islands (99 Islands) are an archipelago of over 200 small islets visible from several observation decks, including Tenkaiho. A sightseeing boat cruise weaves through the islands. Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed park about 20 minutes away, has canals, windmills, and gardens modelled on a 17th-century Dutch town. The Sasebo Burger is the local speciality: a thick, American-style burger that came from the US naval presence. Fresh seafood is excellent in the surrounding area. The Japanese Yen is the currency.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen)
- **Language:** Japanese
- **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude

## Location

Coordinates: 33.1621, 129.7244

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Sasebo/@33.16206,129.72437,13z)
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## Nearby Ports

- [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md): 26 nm
- [Hakata (Fukuoka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakata-fukuoka.md): 43 nm
- [Yatsushiro (Kumamoto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/yatsushiro-kumamoto.md): 57 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)
- [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/celadon-horizons-jeju-busan-sasebo~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270224-5.md)**

- **Price:** €564 per person (€1,128 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Bellissima](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-bellissima.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-02-24
- **Itinerary:** Celadon Horizons – Jeju, Busan & Sasebo

## Featured Cruises from Sasebo

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [East Sea Currents – Jeju, Busan & Sasebo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/east-sea-currents-jeju-busan-sasebo~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20270215-5.md) | MSC Bellissima | MSC Cruises | 2027-02-15 | 5 | €604 |
| [Gilded Shogun Circuit – Hakodate, Busan & Kobe](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-shogun-circuit-hakodate-busan-kobe~PCL-SA-20270509-20.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-05-09 | 20 | €3,462 |

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