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Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A

directions_boatSAPPHIRE PRINCESS
card_travel2027-05-29 - 2027-06-05 (8 days)
location_onDeparture from Tokyo - Arrival at Tokyo

Departing from Tokyo, the ship stays in Toba for 9 hours, Kochi for 8 hours, Kagoshima for 9 hours, and Jeju Island for 8 hours. Consider day trips from Toba to Ise Jingu, from Kochi to Katsurahama, and from Jeju Island to Seongsan Ilchulbong. Departing Kagoshima at 7:00 p.m. allows time to view Sakurajima. The ship passes through the Kanmon Strait without going ashore, then returns to Tokyo after a sea day, on a 7-night voyage. Round-trip from Tokyo, visiting ports in two countries: Japan and South Korea. Departure: May 29, 2027; arrival in Tokyo: June 5.

Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A
Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A
Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A
Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A
Enjoy a casual short cruise on the Sapphire Princess! 8 days A

Schedule

Day 1

2027-05-29 (Sat)ARR: -DEP: 16:00
Tokyo, Japanopen_in_new

Day 2

2027-05-30 (Sun)ARR: 07:00DEP: 16:00
Toba, Japanopen_in_new

Day 3

2027-05-31 (Mon)ARR: 09:00DEP: 17:00
Kochi, Japanopen_in_new

Day 4

2027-06-01 (Tue)ARR: 08:00DEP: 10:00
Kanmon Straits, Japanopen_in_new

Day 5

2027-06-02 (Wed)ARR: 07:00DEP: 15:00
Jeju, South Koreaopen_in_new

Day 6

2027-06-03 (Thu)ARR: 10:00DEP: 19:00
Kagoshima, Japanopen_in_new

Day 7

2027-06-04 (Fri)ARR: -DEP: -
At sea

Day 8

2027-06-05 (Sat)ARR: 06:00DEP: -
Tokyo, Japanopen_in_new

Locations shown on the map are approximate.

All times are local. Itineraries may change without notice due to sea conditions or at the discretion of the cruise line.

Restaurants, Facilities, Attractions, Entertainment, and Spa

Santa Fe Dining Room
Santa Fe Dining Room
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Savoy Dining Room
Savoy Dining Room
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Pacific Moon Dining Room
Pacific Moon Dining Room
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Prego Pizzeria
Prego Pizzeria
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Horizon Court
Horizon Court
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Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
paidAdditional Charge
Alfredo's Pizzeria
Alfredo's Pizzeria
paidAdditional Charge

Specifications

Maiden Voyage
2004
Maximum Passenger Capacity
2,670
Number of Crew Members
1,100
Overall Length (meters)
290m
Gross Tonnage
115,875t

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS Reviews

*Reviews are provided by Cruise Critic and reflect ratings of the cruise ship. They are not reviews of this cruise trip, including its itinerary, route, or price.

3.8

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8 reviews

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Fall at its best

travel_exploreDestination: Canada & New England

sailingDeparture Port: Quebec City

calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-10

We took this cruise hoping to enjoy the fall colors, and Canada and the US certainly did not disappoint. Although the ship was smaller than others we’ve sailed on, it still felt wonderfully spacious. I’ve never seen so many pools, bars, and restaurants on one ship! Every staff member we met was kind, friendly, and helpful, which made our time on board even more enjoyable. We visited Makoto’s for sushi twice and chose the prix fixe meal both times. The food was delicious, and there was more than enough to enjoy. It didn’t seem to draw many guests on this sailing, but we were glad we gave it a try. We also had a great time at the shows we attended, including several comedians, the ventriloquist, and the hypnotist. Even though we didn’t officially join the trivia games, we had plenty of fun guessing the answers on our own. Sadly, a family emergency meant we had to end our trip early. We were especially grateful to Guest Services for taking care of everything and making our disembarkation easy during a difficult time.

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Princess squeezing every penny out of passengers.

travel_exploreDestination: Canada & New England

sailingDeparture Port: Quebec City

calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-10

Was our 40th cruise. 3rd time this type itinerary from Quebec on Princess. Embarcation was efficient. We had a balcony cabin, deck 10. Room nice, comfortable. We sleep in. Mornings, cabin steward kept bugging us to vacate. Even banging on the door. We're tipping $36 a day for this?

Dined in International room with same passengers every night. Food was mediocre. Waiter and assistant were excellent.

Missed PEI and prepaid shore excursion due to weather.

Everything on board has an added 18% service charge. Most food & bars closed at 10:00pm. Those who bought inclusive drink packages had minimal time to use them at night. Unless they visited the casino bar.

International Cafe open till 12:00 with sweets and sandwiches. Huge bread, tiny fillings.

All specialty dining had surcharges for anything beyond standard offering + 18% surcharge.

Tours packed. Not enough time, we were always rushing.

Princess?? No, Never again.

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Terrible cruise

travel_exploreDestination: Canada & New England

sailingDeparture Port: Boston

calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-09

we have cruised over 30 times, this was the worst experience we have had. The ship is in poor condition. The bathrooms are barely usable the quality of the food was terrible !! I seemed they were trying to serve very poor quality food. We could not close some of the drawers in our cabin. There was a problem with our bathroom sink. The buffet was very small and crowded. That may be why so many got sick on this cruise. On the way from the ship to the airport many many people were coughing. several in our party were also sick. This ship should not be used in its current condition. It needs a huge refurbish and much better food. We will not cruise with princess again. To be fair, the employs were some of the best we have every had. Very professional and helpful. Many were absolutely excellent.

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What is included in the cruise fare

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    Accommodation fee

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    Transportation cost

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    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at main and buffet restaurants

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    Entertainment such as shows and events

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    Facility usage fees onboard (fitness center, pool, jacuzzi, club lounge, library, etc.)

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    Onboard activities (games, quizzes, craft classes, etc.)

What is not included in the cruise fare

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    Transportation from your home to the port

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    Transportation at each port of call

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    Shore Excursion Tour Fee

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    Personal expenses onboard, such as drink charges, casino, shops, Wi-Fi, spa treatments, and laundry

    When booking with Princess Plus or Princess Premier, drink charges are included.

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    Overseas Travel Insurance

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    Luggage Delivery Service

Additional Costs

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    Service charge (onboard gratuities)

    A daily service charge will be automatically added to your onboard account at the following rates per person per night: USD 19 for Suite staterooms, USD 18 for Reserve Collection Mini-Suite and Mini-Suite staterooms, and USD 17 for all other staterooms. When booking with Princess Plus or Princess Premier, gratuities are included.

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    International Tourist Tax: 3,000 yen per person (exempt for children under 2) ※Applicable only for departures from Japan

Packages Available for Pre-Booking

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    Drink packages

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    Wi-Fi

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    Shore excursions

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    Spa

Princess Cruises Cancellation Policy

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Japan Round-trip Cruise

  • Until 90 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : Free
  • From 89 to 57 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 20% of the cruise fare
  • From 56 to 29 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 50% of the cruise fare
  • From 28 to 15 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 75% of the cruise fare
  • After 14 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 100% of the cruise fare

*The above cruise fare refers to the price of each respective fare plan.

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Non-Japan Round-trip Cruises

All cruises of 6 nights or fewer

  • Until 60 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : Free
  • From 59 to 45 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 20% of the cruise fare
  • From 44 to 15 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 50% of the cruise fare
  • From 14 to 8 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 75% of the cruise fare
  • After 7 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 100% of the cruise fare

All cruises of 7 nights or more

  • Until 90 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : Free
  • From 89 to 60 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 20% of the cruise fare
  • From 59 to 29 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 50% of the cruise fare
  • From 28 to 15 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 75% of the cruise fare
  • After 14 days before the departure date (counting from the day before departure) : 100% of the cruise fare

*The applicable date for the above cancellation fees is the earlier of the cruise embarkation date or the cruise tour start date.

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All pre- and post-cruise hotel packages

  • 57 days or more before the holiday departure date (counting from the day before) : Free
  • From 56 to 29 days before the holiday departure date (counting from the day before) : 50% of the cruise fare
  • From 28 to 15 days before the holiday departure date (counting from the day before) : 75% of the cruise fare
  • 14 days or less before the holiday departure date (counting from the day before) : 100% of the cruise fare

* A holiday departure refers to the earliest start date of the cruise, cruise tour, or hotel package.

Price for One Adult