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





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Cruise Ship
Check the Deck PlanungroupSAPPHIRE PRINCESS


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
8 reviews
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.
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.
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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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at main and buffet restaurants
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Entertainment such as shows and events
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Onboard activities (games, quizzes, craft classes, etc.)
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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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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
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Spa
Princess Cruises Cancellation Policy
1,030.93-
8 days
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927.59
Port Fees
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103.34
1,030.93-
8 days
USD
927.59
Port Fees
USD
103.34