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The 2026 schedule, decoded

Cruises to Shimizu — the Mt. Fuji port

71 cruise calls are on the official 2026 schedule (Jan–Sep 2026). Here is every ship, its season, and — because this is what we actually do —what to do with your hours once you are there.

According to the official schedule published by Shimizu Port Cruise Promotion Committee (as of July 28, 2026), Shimizu has 71 cruise calls scheduled for 2026 (Jan–Sep 2026) — 64 by international ships and 7 by Japanese-operated ships. Compiled by Port of Japan, verified August 26, 2026.

Celebrity Millennium×17Mar–Sep
Diamond Princess×13Feb–Sep
Asuka III×4Jan, Apr, Jul–Aug
Mitsui Ocean Fuji×3May, Jul–Aug
Crystal Symphony×2Apr–May
Viking Venus×2May, Sep
Azamara Pursuit×2May, Sep
Seven Seas Explorer×2Mar–Apr
Seabourn Encore×2Mar–Apr
Island Sky×2May
Luminara×2Mar–Apr

19 more ships call once — including Westerdam, Ovation of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Coral Princess, Silver Nova, Volendam, Mein Schiff 6, Star Navigator and National Geographic Resolution.

Note: Oct–Dec sailings are published about one month ahead — this list grows.

Source, honestly. Counted line by line from the official schedule of Shimizu Port Cruise Promotion Committee (as of July 28, 2026). Schedules shift — ships cancel for weather, ports add late calls — so treat this as the season's shape, and your cruise line's documents as the letter. Ship names link to our guides decoding every Japanese port each ship visits.

The Shimizu guideBerth, shuttle, and what honestly fits your hours ashoreTimed shore plans2–3h / 4–6h / 8h+ — printable, measured from the gangwayShip guidesYour ship's whole Japan itinerary, decoded port by portWill you see Mt. Fuji?The 35-year visibility record, month by month — before you book
Which cruises go to Mt. Fuji?

Mt. Fuji has no cruise pier — ships "visit Mt. Fuji" by calling at Shimizu, the port beneath it. In 2026 that means Celebrity Millennium (×17), Diamond Princess (×13), and around 30 other ships. One honest warning from the 35-year visibility record: the mountain shows fully on only ~1 day in 3 across the year, best in winter mornings — see our data article before you book a viewing excursion.

Which cruise ships go to Shimizu in 2026?

Celebrity Millennium (×17), Diamond Princess (×13), Asuka III (×4), Mitsui Ocean Fuji (×3), Crystal Symphony (×2), Viking Venus (×2) lead the 71-call schedule, with more ships calling less often. The busiest names hold their own guides on this site, each decoding every Japanese port they visit.

How many cruise ships visit Shimizu?

71 calls are on the official Shimizu Port Cruise Promotion Committee schedule for Jan–Sep 2026 (oct–dec sailings are published about one month ahead — this list grows) — 64 international and 7 Japanese-operated.

What do you do at Shimizu on a cruise call?

That is this site's whole specialty: our Shimizu guide carries timed shore plans for 2–3h, 4–6h and 8h+ calls, measured from the gangway with a 60-minute safety margin — plus the exact bus, tram or shuttle from the berth. Start at https://port-of-japan.com/shimizu/