Princess Cruises to Deploy Record Number of 2027 Japan Itineraries, Departures

Image: Diamond and Sapphire Princess. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Image: Diamond and Sapphire Princess. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Thu August 7, 2025

Princess Cruises is set to break records for its 2027 Japan season, with Diamond and Sapphire Princess operating on 50 one-of-a-kind itineraries featuring 78 departures from the Tokyo region.

Bookings for the cruises, which will operate from March to December 2027, open on August 20, 2025.

Itineraries include nine- to 24-day “Cherry Blossom” sailings, visiting Japan’s four main islands; eight- to 24-day “Festival” cruises, exploring such summer festivals as Aomori Nebuta, Tokushima Awa Odori and Kochi Yosakoi; nine- to 28-day “Circle and Grand Japan” sailings, with calls at Osaka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and array of other destinations; nine- to 18-day “Okinawa & Taiwan” cruises, visiting Okinawa and Taiwan’s Taipei and Hualien; and nine- to 13-day “Japan Explorer” voyages, with calls at Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Kobe (for Kyoto) and Kagoshima. “

"This upcoming 2027 season is more than an expansion – it’s a homecoming,” Princess Cruises President Gus Antorcha.

“Our story in Japan has deepened over time and experience, and in 2027, we return promising unforgettable experiences, including the renowned Cherry Blossoms, seven spectacular festivals and journeys that immerse you in the awe and wonder of this destination.”

Captain Circle Savings of $200 per stateroom are available for bookings made by August 27, 2025.


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