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Japan Explorer from Tokyo, 16 June 2027

  • Departure: 16 Jun 2027

  • 11 nights

  • Cruise Only Flight not included
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Cruise Line: Princess Cruises

Ship: Sapphire Princess

What our customers say

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Departs from Tokyo / Yokohama, Kanagawa

Inside

£1,088 pp
Was £1,119 pp

Balcony

£1,554 pp
Was £1,599 pp

Outside

£1,573 pp
Was £1,619 pp

Inside

£2,173 pp
Was £2,238 pp

Suite

£2,349 pp
Was £2,419 pp

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  • Travel Requirements
  • Itinerary
  • Ship facilities
  • Cabins & prices
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What's included?

  • Spacious, en-suite cabin accommodation
  • A wide range of complimentary restaurants
  • All entertainment
  • Movies Under The Stars®
  • State-of-the-art fitness centre
  • Kids and teen clubs
What's included?
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Itinerary

  • Day
    Port
  • 1
    Cruise departs from Tokyo departs at: 3 pm
  • 2
    Nagoya arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3 pm
  • 3
    Osaka (tours to Kyoto) arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 8 pm
  • 4
    Kochi arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3 pm
  • 5
    Hiroshima arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 9 pm
  • 6
    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 9 am
  • 7
    Busan arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 4 pm
  • 8
    Nagasaki arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 4 pm
  • 9
    Kagoshima arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 4 pm
  • 10
    At Sea
  • 11
    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji) arrives at: 10 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 12
    Tokyo arrives at: 6:30 am

Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.

Itinerary

Ship facilities



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Cabins & prices

Inside Price From: £1,088 pp
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Interior Cabin


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Hairdryer
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Phone and desk
  • Private Bathroom with Shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Some cabins are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a third or fourth guest

ID
Deck 11, Deck 10, Deck 9
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IE
Deck 12, Deck 11, Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8
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IF
Deck 14, Deck 12, Deck 8, Deck 5
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IC
Deck 14, Deck 12, Deck 8, Deck 5
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IB
Deck 12, Deck 11, Deck 10, Deck 9
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IA
Deck 11, Deck 10
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Outside Price From: £1,573 pp
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Premium Oceanview


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Phone and desk
  • Picture-Window
  • Private Bathroom with Shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

O5
Deck 11, Deck 10
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Oceanview


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Phone and desk
  • Picture-Window
  • Private Bathroom with Shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Some cabins are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a third or fourth guest

OF
Deck 8, Deck 5
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OC
Deck 5
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Balcony Price From: £1,554 pp
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Balcony


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Private Bathroom with Shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Some cabins are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a third or fourth guest

BA
Deck 11
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BB
Deck 12, Deck 11
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BC
Deck 14, Deck 12
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BD
Deck 11, Deck 10
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BE
Deck 12, Deck 11, Deck 10
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BF
Deck 14, Deck 12
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Premium Balcony


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony with furniture
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Phone and desk
  • Private Bathroom with Shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Some staterooms are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a third or fourth guest

B4
Deck 12, Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8
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B2
Deck 10
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Suite Price From: £2,349 pp
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Premium Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
  • complimentary Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access on select ships
  • Complimentary Mini Bar Set-Up
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Hairdryer
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate seating area with a sofa bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Walk-in closet
  • Wet Bar

Some cabins have limited metal front balcony

S5
Deck 12, Deck 11, Deck 10
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Penthouse Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
  • complimentary Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access on select ships
  • Complimentary Mini Bar Set-Up
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Phone and desk
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate seating area with a sofa bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
  • Walk-in closet
  • Wet Bar

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

S3
Deck 11, Deck 10
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S4
Deck 10
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Grand Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
  • complimentary Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access on select ships
  • Complimentary Mini Bar Set-Up
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Personal Computer
  • Phone and desk
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Queen Size Bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate seating area with a sofa bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • Two Televisions
  • Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
  • Walk-in closet
  • Wet Bar

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

S1
Deck 11
Call us for latest availability
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Owner's Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony
  • CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
  • complimentary Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access on select ships
  • Complimentary Mini Bar Set-Up
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Phone and desk
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Sofa-Bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Walk-in closet
  • Wet Bar
S2
Deck 11
Call us for latest availability
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Vista Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
  • complimentary Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access on select ships
  • Complimentary Mini Bar Set-Up
  • Desk
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Large Living Room
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate seating area with a sofa bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
  • Walk-in closet
  • Wet Bar

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

S6
Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8
Call us for latest availability
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Two Bedroom Family Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Oversized Private Balcony
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
  • Walk-in closet

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Hot tub available in select suites

S8
Deck 9
Call us for latest availability
Image related to Two Bedroom Family Suite Image related to Two Bedroom Family Suite

Two Bedroom Family Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Large Living Room
  • Oversized Private Balcony
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Spacious closet
  • TV
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
  • Walk-in closet

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Hot tub available in select suites

S8
Deck
Call us for latest availability
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Mini-Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Glass of Champagne on Arrival
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Luxury mattress and pillows
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate seating area with a sofa bed
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Walk-in closet

Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed

Some cabins are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a fourth guest

MD
Deck 9
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MB
Deck 9
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ME
Deck 9, Deck 8
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Reserve Collection Mini-Suite


  • 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
  • Balcony
  • Complimentary 24-hours room service
  • Daily Housekeeping Service
  • Desk
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Glass of Champagne on Arrival
  • Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
  • Luxury mattress and pillows
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Private Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area with sofa
  • Sitting Area with Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Twin Bed (convertible to queen-size)
  • Two Televisions
  • Walk-in closet

Some staterooms are equipped with additional bedding to accommodate a fourth guest

M1
Deck 9
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Customer reviews for Sapphire Princess

4.4Out of 5
Cabin 5
Service 5
Excursions 4
Dining 5
Activities 4
Value for money 4
Entertainment 4
couple
Couple 16 Oct 2024

Fantastic cruise

couple
Couple 06 Jan 2024

Great holiday - so good we have booked again before we got off the ship.

couple
Couple 01 Jan 2020

It was good, the staff are good! Everything was good and we already booked our next cruise to New Zealand! And hopefully it will be the same what we are expecting.

couple
Couple 01 Jan 2020

Great ship, never disappointed with Royal Caribbean ships in comparison to others we have travelled with. Booked again for next year with Planet cruise who are a very professional and friendly company. Top marks

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Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.


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