--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5d581985-6481-4362-b327-c60e4ce0beb3 slug: 2321873 voyage_code: H812 cruise_line: Princess Cruises ship: Sapphire Princess departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Tokyo disembarkation_port: Tokyo starting_price_usd: bookable: true last_updated: 2026-10-19T23:54:18Z --- # Circle Japan Cherry Blossoms > Princess Cruises · Sapphire Princess · Apr 8 – 19, 2028   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Princess Cruises | | **Ship** | Sapphire Princess | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Tokyo | | **Disembarkation Port** | Tokyo | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | H812 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Tokyo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 2: Toba **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Toba, located at the northeastern end of the Shima-hanto Peninsula in Mie, flourished as the castle town of the Kuki family who ruled this region from the 16th century. It was also a landing spot for visitors on the sea route to Ise-jingu Shrine and belongs to Ise-Shima National Park. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Nagasaki **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM For most travelers, Nagasaki is a symbol of the horror and the inhumanity of war. An estimated 75,000 people perished in 1945 when the city became the second target of a nuclear attack. Today, Nagasaki's Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum draw visitors from around the world. But this beautiful city on Kyushu offers other sights. Often described as the San Francisco of Japan, the city occupies verdant hills surrounded by a deep-water bay. For three centuries, Nagasaki was Japan's sole window on... ### Day 5: Busan **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples. The city's bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling economic success often obscures one of Asia's most sophisticated and venerable cultures. Busan was the scene of bitter fighting duri... ### Day 6: Sakaiminato **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Wedged between sea, sky and mountains, this small fishing port has been esteemed for centuries for its superb seafood. Here, the Sea of Japan yields up both crab and hon-maguro, the prized Bluefin tuna esteemed by gourmets around the world. Sakaiminato is also your gateway to a very ancient region of Honshu. West of the city lies Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest and holiest shrines in Shinto. This area is dotted with burial mounds from Japan's Bronze Age. The town of Matsue boasts the celebrated ... ### Day 7: Kanazawa **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams. ### Day 8: Sakata, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Sakatais a medium-sized city in Yamagata Prefecture. Sakata is located in the fertile Shonai Plain that is known for its high-quality rice. The city grew as an important stop along the coastal shipping route that connected Hokkaido with Osaka via ports along the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea during the Edo Period. A local merchant family, the Honma clan, came to dominate trade in the city and accrued a vast fortune that made them wealthier than some of the country's feudal lords. Due to thei... ### Day 9: Hakodate **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM It took Commodore Perry and American gunboat diplomacy to open Japan to the outside world after two centuries of self-imposed isolation. In 1859, the port of Hakodate became the first Japanese city fully opened to Westerners under the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Foreigners soon flocked to Hakodate, and today visitors wandering the cobblestone streets of the city's Motomachi District can view their Western-style frame houses. Hakodate, once a fishing port famed for its high quality fish and she... ### Day 10: Miyako, Japan **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM A pretty prefecture located on the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan's main island, Miyako, Iwate, is situated along the Pacific coast surrounded by stunning scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park and a sandy coastline defined by dramatic rock formations carved by the pounding surf. This iconic landscape invokes images of the 'Pure Land,' a Buddhist concept of paradise, and is best appreciated from the deck of a cruise boat on the waters of Jodogahama. The city's natural wonders are woven with... ### Day 11: Hitachinaka (For Nikko) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Hitachinaka is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 154,663 in 64,900 households and a population density of 1547 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 26.1%. The total area of the city is 99.96 square kilometres. ### Day 12: Tokyo **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,009 | | Ocean View | $2,229 | | Balcony | $3,499 | | Suite | $3,904 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Two Lower Beds** (Code: IA) The Interior stateroom is Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities. These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hai... **Interior Two Lower Beds** (Code: ID) The Interior stateroom is Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities. These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hai... **Interior Two Lower Beds** (Code: IE) The Interior stateroom is Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities. These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hai... **Interior Two Lower Beds** (Code: IB) The Interior stateroom is Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities. These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hai... ### Outside Cabins **Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)** (Code: OY) Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view. Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room. A spacious... **Premium Oceanview Two Lower Beds** (Code: O5) Approximately 200 sq. ft., this well appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views. Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room. A spacio... ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Two Lower Beds** (Code: BD) Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and ... **Premium Balcony Two Lower Beds** (Code: B2) Approximately 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relax... **Balcony Two Lower Beds** (Code: BE) Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and ... **Premium Balcony Two Lower Beds** (Code: B4) Approximately 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relax... ### Suite Cabins **Penthouse Suite with Balcony** (Code: S3) Approximately 525 to 572 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite... **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: MB) Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower. Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly... **Penthouse Suite with Balcony** (Code: S4) Approximately 555 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Club Clas... **Premium Suite with Balcony** (Code: S5) Approximately 705 sq. ft. including balcony, the Premium Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Club Class ... **Club Class Mini-Suite** (Code: M1) Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower. Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly... **Vista Suite with Balcony** (Code: S6) Approximately 525 to 548 sq. ft. including balcony, the Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, pl... **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: MD) Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower. Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly... **Family Suite with Balcony** (Code: S8) Approximately 613 sq. ft. including balcony, the Two Bedroom Family Suite features 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 6 passengers. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collec... **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: ME) Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower. Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly... ## Ship Information ### Sapphire Princess As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,670 | | Crew | 1,100 | | Gross Tonnage | 115,875.0 | | Length | 952.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,337 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Crab Shack**: The Crab Shack is a unique pop-up dining experience with everything from clam chowder and popcorn shrimp to a steamer pot (crab legs, shrimp, clams!).... - **Vines Wines Bar**: Voted one of the “Best Wine Bars at Sea,” by  USA TODAY  and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines... - **Crooners**: Step into Crooners bar and be transported to the classic Sinatra era, made complete with a top notch pianist singing tunes and tickling the ivories. T... - **Wheelhouse Bar**: Stop by the Wheelhouse Bar for pre-dinner drinks or post-performance libations. The menu offers a wide selection of classic cocktails, beers, wines, m... - **Horizon Court**: Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in Horizon Court. Enjoy an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discrimin... ### Relaxation - **Conservatory**: A variety of ways to rejuvenate can be found at the Conservatory, an enclosed climate-controlled top-deck recreation area that features two soothing h... - **Lotus Spa® Fitness Center**: The Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes suc... - **Lotus Spa®**: Named "Best Spa on a Cruise Ship" by Spafinder Wellness 365™, the Lotus Spa® offers a variety of relaxing treatments, such as facials, aroma stone the... - **The Sanctuary**: Indulge in a private cabana at our exclusive adults-only retreat. Relax with signature beverages, light meals, and al fresco massages. Serenity Stewar... - **The Princess® Luxury Bed**: With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious n... ### Entertainment - **Skywalkers Nightclub**: Hot music and cool cocktails set to a DJ spinning popular club tunes is the ideal setting for a night of dancing. Gleaming, ultra modern and ultra coo... - **Movies Under the Stars®**: Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting... - **Princess Theater**: With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theater showcases lavish, original production... - **Pools & Hot Tubs**: Take a dip in our sparkling pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to... - **Vegas style casino**: From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or “21,” and Texas... ### Other - **Family**: Princess makes it easy to sail together in comfort. There is a wide selection of staterooms accommodating up to four guests, and you’ll enjoy substant... - **Just For Teens 13-17**: This contemporary lounge is "the place" for teens — perfect for hanging out and socializing with late-night movie viewing, hip hop dance classes, vide... - **Just For Kids 3-7**: Even the littlest guests will delight in this whimsical, forest-themed world that inspires playtime and invites exploration. Kids, ages 3 to 7, can da... - **Just For Kids 8-12**: Inspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center keeps kids busy with games, dancing and kid-sized Olympic competitions. Their minds stay busy, too, w... ## Ports of Call ### Tokyo ### Toba *Coordinates: 34.4814, 136.843* Toba, located at the northeastern end of the Shima-hanto Peninsula in Mie, flourished as the castle town of the Kuki family who ruled this region from the 16th century. It was also a landing spot for visitors on the sea route to Ise-jingu Shrine and belongs to Ise-Shima National Park. ### Nagasaki *Coordinates: 32.7503, 129.878* For most travelers, Nagasaki is a symbol of the horror and the inhumanity of war. An estimated 75,000 people perished in 1945 when the city became the second target of a nuclear attack. Today, Nagasaki's Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum draw visitors from around the world. But this beautiful city on Kyushu offers other sights. Often described as the San Francisco of Japan, the city occupies ve... ### Busan *Coordinates: 35.1579, 129.055* The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples. The city's bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling economic success often obscures one... ### Sakaiminato *Coordinates: 35.5452, 133.223* Wedged between sea, sky and mountains, this small fishing port has been esteemed for centuries for its superb seafood. Here, the Sea of Japan yields up both crab and hon-maguro, the prized Bluefin tuna esteemed by gourmets around the world. Sakaiminato is also your gateway to a very ancient region of Honshu. West of the city lies Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest and holiest shrines in Shinto. This ... ### Kanazawa *Coordinates: 36.5613, 136.656* Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams. ### Sakata, Japan *Coordinates: -21.8917, 16.8995* Sakatais a medium-sized city in Yamagata Prefecture. Sakata is located in the fertile Shonai Plain that is known for its high-quality rice. The city grew as an important stop along the coastal shipping route that connected Hokkaido with Osaka via ports along the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea during the Edo Period. A local merchant family, the Honma clan, came to dominate trade in the city and ... ### Hakodate *Coordinates: 41.7688, 140.729* It took Commodore Perry and American gunboat diplomacy to open Japan to the outside world after two centuries of self-imposed isolation. In 1859, the port of Hakodate became the first Japanese city fully opened to Westerners under the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Foreigners soon flocked to Hakodate, and today visitors wandering the cobblestone streets of the city's Motomachi District can view the... ### Miyako, Japan *Coordinates: 39.6414, 141.957* A pretty prefecture located on the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan's main island, Miyako, Iwate, is situated along the Pacific coast surrounded by stunning scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park and a sandy coastline defined by dramatic rock formations carved by the pounding surf. This iconic landscape invokes images of the 'Pure Land,' a Buddhist concept of paradise, and is best appreciated f... ### Hitachinaka (For Nikko) Hitachinaka is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 154,663 in 64,900 households and a population density of 1547 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 26.1%. The total area of the city is 99.96 square kilometres. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2321873 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2321873 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2321873.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2321873/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/sapphire-princess/other/56182.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 23:54:18 UTC