Gems of Japan from Shanghai with Stay , 4 August 2026 (13 nights)

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Osaka Castle

Tokyo

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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Nagoya Castle

Osu Kannon

Osaka Aquarium

Senso-ji Temple

Science Museum

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4 August 2026 · 13 nights
London Heathrow Change flight
2 Adults

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Your itinerary

Day 1-4 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flying from London Heathrow to Pu Dong
    
    4 Aug 2026
    Departs 4 Aug 2026 12:20 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Cathay Pacific
    
    1 stop
    
    Arrives at 5 Aug 2026 12:05 (local time) Pu Dong Airport - Cathay Pacific
- Day 2-4
  - Shanghai Hotel Stay
    
    5-7 Aug 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    5 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The Kunlun Jing An
    
    The Kunlun Jing An epitomizes hospitality in the heart of Shanghai's business and entertainment district, just steps from Jing'an Temple, West Nanjing Road, and Huaihai Road. Conveniently located near the Yan'an Elevated Line, the hotel is a 25-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport and 50 minutes from Pudong Airport. Public transport is easily accessible, with Jing'an Temple subway station (Line 2) an 8-minute walk away, and Lines 1 and 7 also nearby. This hotel boasts a fitness room, pool, extensive meeting and event spaces, unparalleled city views, tennis and squash courts, and seven restaurants and bars, including People on the Water, specializing in fresh seafood. Enjoy easy access to Shanghai Disneyland Park, a 50-minute drive away.
Day 5-13 Cruise from Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan) and back
- Day 5
  - Cruise departs from Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan)
    
    8 Aug 2026
    
    Departs at: 4:30 pm
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    A city where tradition meets the future, from the Bund’s skyline to hidden temples and street markets.
- Day 6
  - At Sea
    
    9 Aug 2026
- Day 7
  - Osaka - Overnight onboard
    
    10 Aug 2026
    
    Arrives at: 2:30 pm, Departs at: 4 pm (25 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 9
  - Nagoya
    
    12 Aug 2026
    
    Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 7:30 pm (10 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 10
  - Tokyo
    
    13 Aug 2026
    
    Arrives at: 11 am, Departs at: 10 pm (11 hours in port)
    
    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 11
  - At Sea
    
    14 Aug 2026
- Day 13
  - Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan)
    
    16 Aug 2026
    
    Arrives at: 6:30 am
    
    A city where tradition meets the future, from the Bund’s skyline to hidden temples and street markets.
DAY 13-14 Flying from Pu Dong to London Heathrow 16-17 Aug 2026
- Departs 16 Aug 2026 19:05 (local time) Pu Dong Airport - Cathay Pacific
- 1 stop
- Arrives at 17 Aug 2026 06:15 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Cathay Pacific
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.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

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'll have to buy a Wi-Fi package. Royal Caribbean have a range of packages which start at approx $20 per day. If you want the best deal it is best to pre-book one of these before you sail. You don't need a package to use the Royal Caribbean app on-board.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you can buy drinks individually at the bar or you can buy a drinks package (see below) on your pre-cruise planner after you've booked your cruise.

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Refreshment Package
Classic Soda Package

Tips

When you take a Royal Caribbean cruise, as well as your cruise fare, you’ll be expected to pay a little extra to the crew members. A daily service charge of $18 - $20 per person, per day (depending on your cabin) is applied to each guest's SeaPass account. This can be paid before or after 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.

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

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Spectrum of the Seas - By Royal Caribbean

Family friendly Good for couples Informal Large Ship

Year: 2019 · Refurbished: 2019 · 16 Decks · Max capacity: 5622 people

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Cruises on Spectrum of the Seas

Cabins on Spectrum of the Seas

Outside from £2,699
Ocean View £2,699 pp
Balcony from £2,899
Balcony Guarantee £2,899 pp
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony £2,899 pp
Ocean View Balcony £2,999 pp
Ocean View with Large Balcony £3,079 pp
Studio Ocean View Balcony £4,099 pp
Inside from £2,579
Interior Stateroom £2,579 pp
Interior-Connecting Optional £2,579 pp
Studio Interior £3,299 pp

Outside from £2,699
Ocean View £2,699 pp
Balcony from £2,899
Balcony Guarantee £2,899 pp
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony £2,899 pp
Ocean View Balcony £2,999 pp
Ocean View with Large Balcony £3,079 pp
Studio Ocean View Balcony £4,099 pp
Inside from £2,579
Interior Stateroom £2,579 pp
Interior-Connecting Optional £2,579 pp
Studio Interior £3,299 pp

Outside from £2,699
Ocean View £2,699 pp
Balcony from £2,899
Balcony Guarantee £2,899 pp
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony £2,899 pp
Ocean View Balcony £2,999 pp
Ocean View with Large Balcony £3,079 pp
Studio Ocean View Balcony £4,099 pp
Inside from £2,579
Interior Stateroom £2,579 pp
Interior-Connecting Optional £2,579 pp
Studio Interior £3,299 pp

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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Spectrum of the Seas

4.3

Based on 39 reviews

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Our first cruise on one of the "big" ships. We were apprehensive at first but it turned out brilliant, the Cabin was bigger than we expected, very clean. The staff were amazing . All in all a very positive experience. Would definitely cruise with RC in the future. Only negatives were the Windjammer market place, it was always full and difficult to find a seat, but the food was excellent. Drinks were very expensive.

couple

6-10 cruises

7 Nov 2025

Overall, the cruise was a mixed experience. It didn’t seem to fully cater for the range of nationalities onboard, which made some of the activities and announcements feel limited in appeal. The entertainment was average at best, although the Silk Road show was a definite highlight and stood out for its quality and creativity. The cruise director was noticeably absent compared to other cruises I’ve been on, where they usually play a more visible and engaging role. Excursions were also quite disappointing, overpriced for what was offered and not really worth the cost considering what we actually saw. The saving grace of the trip was the incredible staff. They were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and looked after. Their professionalism and warmth truly made the difference.

family

2-5 cruises

6 Nov 2025

After all the problems we had trying to get a visa for China and we can say it's still a very grey area. We paid £450 at the end of the day a 242 hour visa with the help from RCCL you do not need to waste your money. The Spectrum of the Seas is very nice indeed, the staff are absolutely wonderful. The food and drink was excellent too. The cabin was very nice and was kept very clean. The first stop in Japan was a complete waste of time in our opinion! We stopped at Maizuru and had to pay $50 for the both of us for a shuttle bus, the ride took around ten minutes each way. There was absolutely nothing to do or see in the town, most of the shops were shut too. Niigata was a lot busier and had lots of shops to look around and the shuttle bus was a little cheaper! Hakodate was so much more interesting, shops and the view from off the top of mount Hakodate was brilliant and this tim the shuttle bus was free.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Nov 2025

Although the cruise itself was pleasant enough, I found all the added expenses far too excessive.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Nov 2025

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