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Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura

Japan’s own luxury ships — omotenashi at sea

8 Japanese portsYear-round; Sakura joined in September 2026One guide each

Ship by ship: Mitsui Ocean Fuji · Mitsui Ocean Sakura

Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen / CC BY-SA 4.0

Calls from the port authorities' schedules · checked · Takumi Yamada

Berths, decoded

Where does Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura dock in Japan?

The berth decides your day. Port by port, with the one guided day that fits the call most ships make there.

From the berth into town, every port

Japan's own small luxury line: two 458-guest ships, voyages from one night to seven weeks, and — yes — bookable from outside Japan through named agents.

The ships
Fuji & Sakura
Former Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn, 458 guests each
Flags
Bahamas & Japan
Every Fuji cruise calls abroad; Sakura can sail Japan-only
Voyages
1 night to 7 weeks
Mostly 2–7 nights; a 47-day South Seas voyage in 2027
Booking abroad
Named agents
USA/Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong
From the operator's own pages · checked 26 Sept 2026

Can you book it from outside Japan? Yes — here is how

The operator's booking guide has a section for guests outside Japan and names these agents. The main site, mitsuioceancruises.com, is in Japanese only.

Where you liveBook throughPhone
USA & CanadaDistinct Cruises International (DCI)English site, prices in US dollars — sells a selection of sailings+1-866-338-9579
TaiwanLuxe Travel+886 2 2506-2677
AustraliaCruise Traveller+61 7 5575 8094
New ZealandCruise World+64 9 917 4440
Hong KongMiramar Express+852 3960 0385
Anywhere elseAny travel agent, or the Japanese site and Cruise Desk (in Japanese)—

Fuji or Sakura: the difference that matters

Mitsui Ocean FujiMitsui Ocean Sakura
FlagBahamasJapan (registered in Tokyo)
What that meansEvery cruise calls at least one port outside Japan — Busan, Jeju, Keelung and others. Bring your passport.Can sail Japan-only, including one-night hops between Japanese ports.
FormerlySeabourn OdysseySeabourn Sojourn (first Mitsui sailing 19 Sept 2026)
Size32,477 GT · 229 suites · 458 guests34,138 GT · 229 suites · 458 guests
Language on boardJapanese, with English supportJapanese is the official onboard language
Fares from¥201,000 per person¥69,000 per person

Fares are the operator's Japanese list prices per person, two sharing, lowest suite category. The fare includes meals, over 200 drinks including alcohol, Wi-Fi for one device, entertainment and gratuities, and a half-day shore tour at some ports. Not included: Japan's ¥3,000 departure tax on international cruises, terminal fees (¥200–1,400), spa and paid drinks. The North American agent quotes in US dollars and its inclusions differ slightly — check the booking agent's terms.

Mitsui Ocean Sakura: every voyage on sale

76 voyages from 7 Nov 2026 to 29 Sept 2027. Port names link to our guide when we have one; titles are our translations.

DatesRoute and ports of callFrom
7 Nov – 11 Nov4 nights · 2026Tokyo → TokyoCalls: Hidaka (Wakayama), ShimizuAutumn Scenery: Dojoji Temple & Miho no Matsubara (Tokyo round trip)¥316,000
11 Nov – 13 Nov2 nights · 2026Tokyo → TokyoCalls: TobaAutumn Ise Grand Shrine Cruise (Tokyo round trip)¥154,000
14 Nov – 19 Nov5 nights · 2026Tokyo → TokyoCalls: Hososhima (Hyuga), Shodoshima, GamagoriAutumn Scenery: Takachiho Gorge, Kankakei & Korankei (Tokyo round trip)¥353,000
19 Nov – 23 Nov4 nights · 2026Tokyo → TokyoCalls: Komatsushima (Tokushima), Hamajima (Shima)Autumn Cruise: Komatsushima & Hamajima (Tokyo round trip)¥320,000
28 Nov – 2 Dec4 nights · 2026Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Ofunato, Sendai–ShiogamaOfunato & Matsushima (Yokohama round trip)¥316,000
2 Dec – 5 Dec3 nights · 2026Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Shingu, ItoChristmas Cruise I: Shingu & Ito¥235,000
5 Dec – 7 Dec2 nights · 2026Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Izu Islands (scenic cruising)Christmas Cruise II: Izu Islands Scenic Cruise¥162,000
7 Dec – 8 Dec1 night · 2026Yokohama → NagoyaSanta Cruise Yokohama to Nagoya (1 night)¥69,000
8 Dec – 13 Dec5 nights · 2026Nagoya → NagoyaCalls: Busan, Matsuyama, KochiChristmas Cruise I from Nagoya: Matsuyama & Kochi (with Busan)¥353,000
13 Dec – 16 Dec3 nights · 2026Nagoya → NagoyaCalls: Komatsushima (Tokushima), ShodoshimaChristmas Cruise II from Nagoya: Komatsushima & Shodoshima¥235,000
66 more Mitsui Ocean Sakura voyages
16 Dec – 18 Dec2 nights · 2026Nagoya → HiroshimaSanta Cruise Nagoya to Hiroshima¥139,000
18 Dec – 21 Dec3 nights · 2026Hiroshima → HiroshimaCalls: Beppu, SukumoChristmas Cruise from Hiroshima: Beppu & Sukumo¥218,000
21 Dec – 23 Dec2 nights · 2026Hiroshima → KobeCalls: SaikiSanta Cruise Hiroshima to Kobe via Saiki¥169,000
23 Dec – 26 Dec3 nights · 2026Kobe → KobeCalls: Kitsuki, Setoda (Ikuchijima)Christmas Cruise from Kobe: Kitsuki & Setoda¥282,000
26 Dec – 3 Jan8 nights · 2026Kobe → KobeCalls: Ishigaki, Keelung (Taipei), Keelung (Taipei)New Year Southwest Islands & Taiwan (Kobe round trip)¥631,000
3 Jan – 5 Jan2 nights · 2027Kobe → KobeNew Year Seto Inland Sea (Kobe round trip)¥194,000
5 Jan – 8 Jan3 nights · 2027Kobe → YokohamaCalls: ShimizuNew Year Suruga Bay (Kobe to Yokohama)¥260,000
8 Jan – 10 Jan2 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: TobaNew Year Ise Grand Shrine First-Visit Cruise¥182,000
10 Jan – 14 Jan4 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Tomonoura, ShinguEarly-Spring Treasure Ship Cruise: Shingu & Tomonoura¥355,000
14 Jan – 16 Jan2 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaIzu Islands Scenic Cruise¥161,000
16 Jan – 17 Jan1 night · 2027Yokohama → NagoyaWeekend One-Way Yokohama to Nagoya¥74,000
17 Jan – 20 Jan3 nights · 2027Nagoya → NagoyaCalls: Awaji Island, KochiAwaji, Island of Myths, & Kochi (Nagoya round trip)¥240,000
20 Jan – 24 Jan4 nights · 2027Nagoya → NahaCalls: Amami Oshima (Naze), Motobu (Okinawa)World Heritage Amami Oshima & Motobu (Nagoya to Naha)¥272,000
24 Jan – 27 Jan3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Kumejima, IriomoteFly & Cruise Okinawa A: Kumejima & Iriomote¥208,000
27 Jan – 30 Jan3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Motobu (Okinawa), ZamamiFly & Cruise Okinawa B: Motobu & Zamami¥208,000
30 Jan – 2 Feb3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Ishigaki, Keelung (Taipei)Fly & Cruise Okinawa C: Ishigaki & Keelung¥211,000
2 Feb – 5 Feb3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Zamami, MiyakojimaFly & Cruise Okinawa D: Zamami & Miyakojima¥211,000
5 Feb – 9 Feb4 nights · 2027Naha → YokohamaCalls: Amami Oshima (Naze), ShimizuWorld Heritage Amami Oshima & Shimizu (Naha to Yokohama)¥286,000
9 Feb – 15 Feb6 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Tomakomai, Tomakomai, Sendai–Shiogama, OaraiWinter Hokkaido & Snow Festival¥481,000
15 Feb – 18 Feb3 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Shimoda, ShimizuEarly-Spring Kawazu Cherry Blossoms & Suruga Bay¥243,000
18 Feb – 22 Feb4 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Hidaka (Wakayama), TobaEarly-Spring Hidaka & Toba¥336,000
22 Feb – 23 Feb1 night · 2027Yokohama → NagoyaEarly-Spring One-Way Yokohama to Nagoya¥77,000
23 Feb – 27 Feb4 nights · 2027Nagoya → NagoyaCalls: Ogasawara (Chichijima, Futami)World Heritage Ogasawara (Nagoya round trip)¥382,000
27 Feb – 2 Mar3 nights · 2027Nagoya → FukuokaCalls: MatsuyamaSeto Inland Sea & Hot-Spring Matsuyama (Nagoya to Hakata)¥226,000
2 Mar – 6 Mar4 nights · 2027Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: Himeshima, ShodoshimaSpring Seto Inland Sea: Himeshima & Shodoshima (Hakata round trip)¥318,000
6 Mar – 8 Mar2 nights · 2027Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: JejuWorld Heritage Jeju (Hakata round trip)¥165,000
8 Mar – 10 Mar2 nights · 2027Fukuoka → YokohamaRelaxed One-Way Hakata to Yokohama¥154,000
15 Mar – 17 Mar2 nights · 2027Yokohama → OaraiCalls: HachijojimaSpring-Breeze Hachijojima (Yokohama to Oarai)¥154,000
27 Mar – 1 Apr5 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Miyazaki, Suo-OshimaSouthern Japan Spring Blooms¥413,000
1 Apr – 5 Apr4 nights · 2027Yokohama → NahaCalls: Motobu (Okinawa)Spring Okinawa (Yokohama to Naha)¥319,000
5 Apr – 8 Apr3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Motobu (Okinawa), ZamamiFly & Cruise Okinawa A: Motobu & Zamami¥236,000
8 Apr – 12 Apr4 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Ishigaki, Keelung (Taipei)Fly & Cruise Okinawa B: Ishigaki & Keelung¥326,000
12 Apr – 16 Apr4 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Ishigaki, Yonaguni, AguniFly & Cruise Okinawa C: Ishigaki, Yonaguni & Aguni¥314,000
16 Apr – 19 Apr3 nights · 2027Naha → NahaCalls: Ie Island, KumejimaFly & Cruise Okinawa D: Ie Island & Kumejima¥247,000
19 Apr – 23 Apr4 nights · 2027Naha → YokohamaCalls: Amami Oshima (Naze), YakushimaWorld Heritage Islands: Amami Oshima & Yakushima (Naha to Yokohama)¥308,000
23 Apr – 26 Apr3 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: NachikatsuuraSpring Nachikatsuura¥293,000
26 Apr – 28 Apr2 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: HachijojimaSpring Hachijojima¥186,000
28 Apr – 6 May8 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Miyazaki, Tanegashima, Koshikijima, KureGolden Week Southern Isles & Historic Ports¥680,000
6 May – 9 May3 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Hidaka (Wakayama), Hidaka (Wakayama)Spring Hidaka Premium (overnight in port)¥314,000
9 May – 14 May5 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Ogasawara (Chichijima, Futami), Ogasawara (Chichijima, Futami)World Heritage Ogasawara¥470,000
14 May – 16 May2 nights · 2027Yokohama → KobeWeekend One-Way Yokohama to Kobe¥179,000
16 May – 20 May4 nights · 2027Kobe → KobeCalls: Tanegashima, KochiSpring Seto Inland Sea & Tanegashima (Kobe round trip)¥361,000
20 May – 22 May2 nights · 2027Kobe → KobeCalls: SukumoEarly-Summer Shimanto (Kobe round trip)¥183,000
27 May – 29 May2 nights · 2027Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: BusanKorea Cruise: Busan (Hakata round trip)¥161,000
29 May – 31 May2 nights · 2027Fukuoka → NagoyaWeekend One-Way Hakata to Nagoya¥162,000
31 May – 3 Jun3 nights · 2027Nagoya → NagoyaCalls: Komatsushima (Tokushima), KochiEarly-Summer Komatsushima & Kochi (Nagoya round trip)¥267,000
3 Jun – 4 Jun1 night · 2027Nagoya → YokohamaEarly-Summer One-Way Nagoya to Yokohama¥81,000
4 Jun – 13 Jun9 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Tomakomai, Rebun Island, Rumoi, Otaru, HakodateNorthern Japan Discovery: Hokkaido Lavender & Northern Harbors¥674,000
24 Jun – 28 Jun4 nights · 2027Yokohama → TokyoCalls: Ogasawara (Chichijima, Futami)Summer World Heritage Ogasawara (Yokohama to Tokyo)¥397,000
28 Jun – 7 Jul9 nights · 2027Tokyo → TokyoCalls: Yakushima, Yatsushiro, Jeju, Karatsu, BeppuSouthern Japan & South Korea Cultural Passage¥667,000
13 Jul – 16 Jul3 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: HachijojimaSummer Hachijojima¥279,000
30 Jul – 2 Aug3 nights · 2027Yokohama → TokyoCalls: TobaSummer Toba & Izu Islands (Yokohama to Tokyo)¥301,000
2 Aug – 7 Aug5 nights · 2027Tokyo → YokohamaCalls: Akita, AomoriTohoku Summer Festivals (Tokyo to Yokohama)¥483,000
7 Aug – 9 Aug2 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: TateyamaSummer Tateyama Bay Fireworks¥213,000
9 Aug – 18 Aug9 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Jeju, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Komatsushima (Tokushima), Kii-Tanabe, Off Kumano (fireworks at sea)Shimonoseki Fireworks and Awa Dance Festival¥862,000
18 Aug – 23 Aug5 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Tomonoura, BeppuSeto Inland Sea: Tomonoura & Beppu¥459,000
23 Aug – 26 Aug3 nights · 2027Yokohama → OtaruCalls: HakodateSummer Hokkaido (Yokohama to Otaru)¥255,000
26 Aug – 30 Aug4 nights · 2027Otaru → OtaruCalls: Rausu, Rishiri IslandFly & Cruise Hokkaido A: Rishiri & Rausu¥360,000
2 Sept – 6 Sept4 nights · 2027Otaru → OtaruCalls: Rausu, Rebun IslandFly & Cruise Hokkaido B: Rebun & Rausu¥343,000
6 Sept – 10 Sept4 nights · 2027Otaru → OtaruCalls: Rishiri Island, Rausu, Rebun IslandFly & Cruise Hokkaido C: Rishiri, Rebun & Rausu¥330,000
10 Sept – 13 Sept3 nights · 2027Otaru → HakodateCalls: Rebun IslandRebun Island (Otaru to Hakodate)¥242,000
13 Sept – 15 Sept2 nights · 2027Hakodate → YokohamaAutumn One-Way Hakodate to Yokohama¥154,000
15 Sept – 17 Sept2 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaAutumn Izu Islands Scenic Cruise¥178,000
17 Sept – 26 Sept9 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Senzaki, Tottori, Nanao, Kuji, OaraiSilver Week Japan Coastal Voyage¥685,000
26 Sept – 29 Sept3 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Tateyama, Hamajima (Shima)Autumn Flavors: Tateyama & Hamajima¥272,000
29 Sept – 30 Sept1 night · 2027Yokohama → OaraiAutumn One-Way Yokohama to Oarai¥77,000

Mitsui Ocean Fuji: every voyage on sale

23 voyages from 28 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027. Port names link to our guide when we have one; titles are our translations.

DatesRoute and ports of callFrom
28 Nov – 3 Dec5 nights · 2026Yokohama → FukuokaCalls: Busan, SakaiminatoYokohama to Hakata Christmas Cruise: Sakaiminato¥314,000
3 Dec – 7 Dec4 nights · 2026Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: Tomonoura, Matsuyama, BusanSeto Inland Sea Christmas Cruise from Hakata: Matsuyama & Busan¥278,000
7 Dec – 10 Dec3 nights · 2026Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: Hamada, BusanChristmas Cruise from Hakata: Hamada¥201,000
10 Dec – 13 Dec3 nights · 2026Fukuoka → FukuokaCalls: Busan, SakaiminatoChristmas Cruise from Hakata: Sakaiminato¥208,000
13 Dec – 17 Dec4 nights · 2026Fukuoka → YokohamaCalls: Yeosu, KobeHakata to Yokohama Christmas Cruise: Yeosu¥281,000
17 Dec – 25 Dec8 nights · 2026Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Nagoya, Osaka, Beppu, Sasebo, Busan, ShimizuCoastal Japan Christmas¥502,000
19 Dec – 25 Dec6 nights · 2026Osaka → YokohamaCalls: Beppu, Sasebo, Busan, ShimizuOsaka to Yokohama Christmas Cruise: Beppu & Sasebo (segment)¥376,000
25 Dec – 3 Jan9 nights · 2026Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Guam (US), Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US)New Year Guam & Saipan Cruise¥712,000
3 Feb – 21 Mar46 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US), Chuuk, Micronesia, Cairns, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Guam (US)South Seas Paradise Cruise, Course A (47 days, Yokohama round trip)¥3,312,000
3 Feb – 5 Mar30 nights · 2027Yokohama → Narita AirportCalls: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US), Chuuk, Micronesia, Cairns, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia (disembark 8:00, then Tahiti hotel stay)South Pacific Cruise & Tahiti Stay, business-class flight home (Yokohama to Narita)¥3,700,000
13 more Mitsui Ocean Fuji voyages
3 Feb – 28 Feb26 nights · 2027Yokohama → Papeete (Tahiti), French PolynesiaCalls: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US), Chuuk, Micronesia, Cairns, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French PolynesiaSouth Seas Paradise Cruise, Course B (Yokohama to Papeete)¥1,872,000
3 Feb – 5 Mar30 nights · 2027Yokohama → Narita AirportCalls: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US), Chuuk, Micronesia, Cairns, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia (disembark 8:00, then Tahiti hotel stay)South Pacific Cruise & Tahiti Stay, premium-economy flight home¥3,500,000
3 Feb – 5 Mar30 nights · 2027Yokohama → Narita AirportCalls: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (US), Chuuk, Micronesia, Cairns, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia (disembark 8:00, then Tahiti hotel stay)South Pacific Cruise & Tahiti Stay, economy flight home¥2,980,000
15 Feb – 21 Mar34 nights · 2027Cairns, Australia → YokohamaCalls: Port Vila, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Apia, Samoa, Moorea, French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Guam (US)South Seas Paradise Cruise, Course C (Cairns to Yokohama)¥2,497,000
28 Feb – 21 Mar20 nights · 2027Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia → YokohamaCalls: Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia, Raiatea, French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Guam (US)South Seas Paradise Cruise, Course D (Papeete to Yokohama)¥1,573,000
21 Mar – 27 Mar6 nights · 2027Yokohama → FukuokaCalls: Nagoya, Ibusuki, Sasebo, JejuSpring Blooms: Japan & Korea Discovery¥423,000
22 Mar – 27 Mar5 nights · 2027Nagoya → FukuokaCalls: Ibusuki, Sasebo, JejuSpring Kyushu & World Heritage Jeju (Nagoya to Hakata segment)¥351,000
27 Mar – 1 Apr5 nights · 2027Fukuoka → KobeCalls: Jeju, Kochi, Komatsushima (Tokushima)Kyushu & Jeju Spring Highlights¥351,000
1 Apr – 5 Apr4 nights · 2027Kobe → KobeCalls: Matsuyama, BusanSpring Seto Inland Sea & Korea (Kobe round trip)¥353,000
5 Apr – 11 Apr6 nights · 2027Kobe → YokohamaCalls: Busan, Hososhima (Hyuga), ShinguBusan & Southern Japan in Bloom¥420,000
11 Apr – 18 Apr7 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Toba, Hiroshima, Busan, ShimizuHiroshima, Busan & the Pearl Coast¥550,000
18 Apr – 30 Apr12 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Sasebo, Busan, Tottori, Wajima, Sado Island (Ryotsu), Oga, Iwanai, HakodateNorthern Japan & Cherry Blossom Passage¥897,000
30 Apr – 10 May10 nights · 2027Yokohama → YokohamaCalls: Nemuro, Tomakomai, Akita, Fushiki–Toyama, SokchoGolden Week: Northern Honshu & East Sea Explorer¥804,000

Voyages and fares from mitsuioceancruises.com, checked 26 Sept 2026. Itineraries change; the booking agent's confirmation is the one that counts.

Know your ship

Three things Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura passengers should know

Pick the ship by the flag

Fuji is Bahamas-flagged, so every cruise includes a foreign port and a passport check. Sakura is Japan-flagged and runs short Japan-only hops.

Expect a Japanese ship

Japanese is the working language on board, with English support. That is the appeal — just know it before you book.

Photo note

Our ship photo shows Fuji in her former life as Seabourn Odyssey — same hull, new Japanese heart.

Quick answers

Questions Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura passengers ask

Can non-Japanese guests sail Mitsui Ocean Cruises?

Yes. The operator’s booking guide names agents for guests outside Japan: Distinct Cruises International for the USA and Canada (English site, US-dollar fares, a selection of sailings), Cruise Traveller in Australia, Cruise World in New Zealand, Luxe Travel in Taiwan and Miramar Express in Hong Kong. The main site is in Japanese, and Japanese is the working language on board, with English support.

Planning the whole voyage? Read the four Japan cruise loops, explained — and whatever the port, be back aboard 60 minutes early.