Japan Explorer Spring Blossoms from Tokyo with 1 Night Stay, 27 March 2028 (13 nights)

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Sapphire Princess - Princess Cruises

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Osaka (tours to Kyoto)

Hiroshima

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Nagoya

Kochi

Aburatsu (tours to Miyazaki)

Obi Castle Town

Yatsushiro

Hinagu Onsen

Yatsushiro Castle Ruins

Busan

Haeundae Beach

Haedong Yonggungsa

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel

27 March 2028 · 13 nights

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour 25 March 2028 · 15 nights

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Inside from ~~Was £3,679 pp~~ £3,299 pp You save £380 pp 1 IF
Outside from ~~Was £3,999 pp~~ £3,549 pp You save £450 pp 2 OZ
Balcony from ~~Was £4,849 pp~~ £4,279 pp You save £570 pp 3 BF
Inside from ~~Was £5,549 pp~~ £4,949 pp You save £600 pp 1 IF
Suite from ~~Was £5,799 pp~~ £5,099 pp You save £700 pp 4 ME
Outside from ~~Was £6,199 pp~~ £5,499 pp You save £700 pp 2 OZ
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Suite from ~~Was £9,979 pp~~ £8,699 pp You save £1,280 pp 4 ME

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Your itinerary

Day 1-2 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flight departs
    
    27 Mar 2028
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Day 2
  - Tokyo Hotel Stay
    
    28 Mar 2028
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    What to expect We’re still finding the perfect stay for your dates. Your final hotel may vary based on availability, but it will be of a similar standard to the examples below.
    
    Hotel Century Southern Tower
    4 star hotel
    
    Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
    4 star hotel
    
    Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
    5 star hotel
    
    Park Hotel Tokyo
    4 star hotel
Day 3-13 Cruise from Tokyo and back
- Day 3
  - Cruise departs from Tokyo
    
    29 Mar 2028
    
    Departs at: 4 pm
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    
    Edo-Tokyo Museum
    
    Senso-ji Temple
    
    Experience the electrifying energy of Tokyo, where cutting-edge technology, rich history, and vibrant culture come together in one amazing city.
- Day 4
  - Nagoya
    
    30 Mar 2028
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 3 pm (8 hours in port)
    
    Nagoya Castle
    
    Osu Kannon
    
    Science Museum
    
    Home to nearly two million people, Nagoya is a bustling metropolis and the fourth largest city in Japan. A vibrant port city, there are a variety of historical and modern attractions within it. Top highlights in the city include the Nagoya Castle, Nagoya City Science Museum and the Osu Kannon Buddhist temple.
- Day 5
  - Osaka (tours to Kyoto)
    
    31 Mar 2028
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 8 pm (12 hours in port)
    
    Universal Studios
    
    Osaka Castle
    
    Osaka Aquarium
    
    From neon-lit streets to sizzling street food, Osaka is a vibrant city where history and modern energy collide.
- Day 6
  - Kochi
    
    1 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 5 pm (8 hours in port)
    
    Kochi Castle
    
    Botanical Garden
    
    Chikurin Ji Temple
    
    Situated on the southern coast, Kochi is the vibrant and picturesque capital of the Kochi Prefecture. An underrated city, it boasts a laid back vibe and an array of attractions to explore throughout your time there, including the Kochi Castle, Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden and the Chikurin Ji Temple.
- Day 7
  - Aburatsu (tours to Miyazaki)
    
    2 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Miyazaki Heiwadai Park
    
    Obi Castle Town
    
    Udo-jingu Shrine
    
    Aburatsu is a historic port town in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, that flourished during the early 20th century as a major hub for the charcoal and lumber trade. The town is famous for the Horikawa Canal, a scenic waterway lined with stone walls and red-brick warehouses that reflect its prosperous Meiji era past. Today, it serves as a popular gateway for large cruise ships, offering visitors a charming mix of retro architecture and local culture. Sports fans also know it well as the spring training base for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team, with the "Carp Road" painted in vibrant red leading from the station to the stadium.
- Day 8
  - Yatsushiro
    
    3 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Hinagu Onsen
    
    Yatsushiro Castle Ruins
    
    Gokanosho
    
    Yatsushiro is a historically significant but relatively quiet city known for its holy shrines, local ceramics, and picturesque scenery. It serves as a regional hub, with notable attractions like the old Hinagu Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Kumamoto, the Gokanosho mountains, and Yatsushiro Castle ruins.
- Day 9
  - Busan
    
    4 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 5 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Haeundae Beach
    
    Haedong Yonggungsa
    
    Diamond Tower
    
    A large port city in South Korea, Busan is a bustling city with a mixture of modern and historic landmarks. Surrounded by mountains and beaches, whether you’re looking to relax and unwind with a tranquil walk, visit an aquarium or see the city from a new perspective by venturing to the top of one of the viewpoints, the choice is yours. Top highlights in the city include Haeundae Beach, the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and the Diamond Tower.
- Day 10
  - Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits
    
    5 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 2:30 pm, Departs at: 4:30 pm (2 hours in port)
- Day 11
  - Hiroshima
    
    6 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 5 pm (10 hours in port)
    
    Memorial Museum
    
    Shukkeien Garden
    
    Hiroshima Castle
    
    Visit the historical sites of Hiroshima, including the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, where the city’s story of peace and recovery comes to life.
- Day 12
  - At Sea
    
    7 Apr 2028
- Day 13
  - Tokyo
    
    8 Apr 2028
    
    Arrives at: 6 am
    
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    
    Edo-Tokyo Museum
    
    Senso-ji Temple
    
    Experience the electrifying energy of Tokyo, where cutting-edge technology, rich history, and vibrant culture come together in one amazing city.
DAY 13-14 Flight 8-9 Apr 2028
Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
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- Arrives TBC TBC
Transfers to Airport Included

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you have three options. You can pay-as-go, buy a Wi-Fi package (see below) or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares where a Wi-Fi package is included.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you have three options. You can buy drinks at the bar. You can buy a drinks package (see below). Or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares. They include a drinks package plus other packages for less than the cost of the drinks package on its own.

Premier drinks package $84.99 Per passenger, per day
Plus drinks package $64.99 Per passenger, per day
Zero Alcohol Package $29.99 Per passenger, per day
Classic Soda Package $14.99 Per passenger, per day

Tips

If you choose the Princess Standard fare, a daily service charge of $16 - $18 per person, depending on your cabin, is added to your account at the end of the cruise. If you choose the Princess Plus or Premium fare this already covered in the cost of your cruise.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Specialty Dining

Eating at the specialty dining restaurants is extra. You can pay for meals in those restaurants onboard. Or you get unlimited specialty dining meals included with the Princess Premier fare.

Car parking

Car parking at the port or airport is not included in the cost of your cruise, and this cannot currently be booked through Iglu Cruise. However, please contact us after you have made your booking if you would like to add this to your package, so we can discuss options. An approximate cost for parking during a cruise is around £12 to £20 per car per day. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your cruise package. However, Iglu Cruise has partnered with Holiday Extras to provide this service. With flexible policies and cruise-specific cover, you can rest assured that you’re completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras travel insurance quote right here.

Visa

Visas are not included with your cruise fare and are not provided by Iglu Cruise. Important visas and travel documents must be obtained by the individual guest prior to embarkation. To help, Iglu Cruise has partnered with The Travel Visa Company for professional assistance with all your travel documentation and visa needs.

Ship Facilities

Sapphire Princess - By Princess Cruises

Family friendly Good for couples Over 50s Formal Informal Large Ship

Year: 2004 · Refurbished: 2018 · 13 Decks · Max capacity: 3500 people

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Cabins on Sapphire Princess

Outside from £3,799
Oceanview £3,799 pp
Premium Oceanview £4,149 pp
Suite from £5,099
Mini-Suite £5,099 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £5,549 pp
Vista Suite £7,249 pp
Premium Suite £7,599 pp
Penthouse Suite £7,679 pp
Grand Suite £8,499 pp
Balcony from £4,279
Balcony £4,279 pp
Premium Balcony £4,679 pp
Inside from £3,299
Interior Cabin £3,299 pp

Outside from £3,799
Oceanview £3,799 pp
Premium Oceanview £4,149 pp
Suite from £5,099
Mini-Suite £5,099 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £5,549 pp
Vista Suite £7,249 pp
Premium Suite £7,599 pp
Penthouse Suite £7,679 pp
Grand Suite £8,499 pp
Balcony from £4,279
Balcony £4,279 pp
Premium Balcony £4,679 pp
Inside from £3,299
Interior Cabin £3,299 pp

Outside from £3,799
Oceanview £3,799 pp
Premium Oceanview £4,149 pp
Suite from £5,099
Mini-Suite £5,099 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £5,549 pp
Vista Suite £7,249 pp
Premium Suite £7,599 pp
Penthouse Suite £7,679 pp
Grand Suite £8,499 pp
Balcony from £4,279
Balcony £4,279 pp
Premium Balcony £4,679 pp
Inside from £3,299
Interior Cabin £3,299 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Sapphire Princess

4.2

Based on 101 reviews

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Great ship

couple

10+ cruises

10 Mar 2026

We really love this ship. It has a good friendly vibe about it. The food was really good both in the dining rooms and the buffet. There was plenty of entitlement in the evenings throughout the ship. Staff were friendly and helpful.

couple

6-10 cruises

10 Mar 2026

Just returned from our South America passage from Buenos Aires to Barcelona (18 nights) What a trip!!! IGLU are fantastic at tailor making. Starting from the flights to the transfers to the hotel. The Savoy hotel in Buenos Aires was fantastic. Great location in the City. And the cruise on Sapphire Princess. Wonderful ship, great size, delicious food, very attentive service!!!! Didn’t want to come home 😀

couple

10+ cruises

4 Mar 2026

Food wasn't great, poor variety and quality. Have been on many Princess cruises and this was the worst for food. The itinerary included too many industrial Ports, with limited access to the local area. Main theatre entertainment was poor, with mind readers, jugglers, sand dancers, magicians. Really, thought we'd gladly left all that behind in the 1970's & 80's. To be fair, individual entertainment around the ship was often very good.

couple

10+ cruises

22 Dec 2025

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All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.