Exploring Japan by Sea

12 nights sailing from Yokohama (Japan) on cruise ship Norwegian Spirit

Itinerary: Sailing from Yokohama (Japan), visiting SENDAI, JAPAN, Hakodate (Japón), Sapporo, Japan , Akita (Japan), Kanazawa (Japan), Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki (Japan), Kagoshima (Japan), Tokushima, Japan, Tokushima,
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Cruise Exploring Japan by Sea

12 nights sailing from Yokohama (Japan) on cruise ship Norwegian Spirit

from £1,560 Price per person

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Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Yokohama (Japan) Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2 SENDAI, JAPAN Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 18:00H 7 hours in destination
Day 3 Hakodate (Japón) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 17:00H 7 hours in destination
Day 4 Sapporo, Japan Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 5 Akita (Japan) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 16:00H 7 hours in destination
Day 6 Kanazawa (Japan) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 7 Busan (South Korea) Arrival time: 15:00H | Departure: 22:00H 7 hours in destination
Day 8 Nagasaki (Japan) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 9 Kagoshima (Japan) Arrival time: 06:00H | Departure: 14:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 10 Tokushima, Japan Arrival time: 11:00H
Day 11 Tokushima, Japan Departure: 18:00H
Day 12 Shimizu (Japón) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 19:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 13 Yokohama (Japan) Arrival time: 07:30H
Exploring Japan by Sea Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Exploring Japan by Sea

12 nights Cruise on Norwegian Spirit. Sailing from Yokohama (Japan), visiting SENDAI, JAPAN, Hakodate (Japón), Sapporo, Japan , Akita (Japan), Kanazawa (Japan), Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki (Japan), Kagoshima (Japan), Tokushima, Japan, Tokushima, Japan, Shimizu (Japón), ending in Yokohama (Japan).

Exploring Japan by Sea Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line
Exploring Japan by Sea Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Yokohama (Japan)

Yokohama is located only half an hour away from Tokyo and effectively forms a part of the giant conurbation. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and dates back to the Opening of Japan in 1859. Tokyo is a huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis that brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan and has something for everyone.  

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SENDAI, JAPAN

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Hakodate (Japón)

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Sapporo, Japan

Sapporo is one of the most modern and bigger cities in Japan, traced on an octagonal area of uniform blocks, very similar to the northamerican cities. Sapporo has pleanty of green zones, between them the botanical garden. A major event is held in the city: The Snow Festival, in february.

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Akita (Japan)

Akita is the capital of Akita prefecture in the northern Tohoku region of Japan's Honshu island. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. The Omono River runs through the center of the city. Places to visit: Senshu Park, Akarenga-kan Museum, Senshu Museum of Art, Akita Prefectural Museum, Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Art.

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Kanazawa (Japan)

Kanazawa is a city in Japan. The city is crossed by two rivers: River Asano and River Sai. In Kanazawa we can find the Kenroku Garden, one of the six most beatiful garden of japan. The most know districts of the city are Higashi Chaya, Higashi Geisha and Korinbo.

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Busan (South Korea)

Busan is the biggest port metropolis located southeast of the Republic of Korea. It's location is in the Valley of river Nakdong.

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Nagasaki (Japan)

Nagasaki is a nice location in Japan, found in a valley of high hills. The opposite of other locations in Japan, in the ancient times Nagasaki was a comercial port for portuguese and dutch, and whose passage in the heritage of the city still remain. Some places you can visit in Nagasaki: Glover Garden, Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, Sofuku-ji temple, Lantern Festival (from mid January to mid February)

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Kagoshima (Japan)

With its warm climate, beautiful scenery and its very own active volcano, Kagoshima has earnt itself the nickname of "the naples of the eastern world". The city of Kagoshima offers visitors large commercial centers including the Tenmonkan Arcade, restaurants offering local Satsuma Province cuisine and nightlife. Just a short boat ride away, the volcano of Sakurajima is a popular attraction. Its summit is split into three peaks, Kita-dake (northern peak), Naka-dake (central peak) and Minami-dake (southern peak) which is currently active.

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Tokushima, Japan

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Tokushima, Japan

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Shimizu (Japón)

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Yokohama (Japan)

Yokohama is located only half an hour away from Tokyo and effectively forms a part of the giant conurbation. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and dates back to the Opening of Japan in 1859. Tokyo is a huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis that brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan and has something for everyone.  

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The ship: Norwegian Spirit

New Norwegian Spirit

Immerse yourself in a life-changing journey that begins the moment you step aboard the new redesigned Norwegian Spirit with renovated staterooms, award-wining entertainment, new dining venues and the Mandara Spa.. while you explore exotic cruise itineraries

Norwegian Spirit has been reimagine and redesigned! This big and expensive renovation offers you a new ship with every stateroom modernised, every bar and lounge redesigned including higher dining experiences and a new fine Italian restaurant Onda by Scarpetta. Plus new itineraries around 3 continents to give you more cruise options to enjoy.

Year renovated 2020
Beam 36,8 m.
Length 268 m.
Tonnage 75,904 tn.
Occupancy 2.018
Crew 912
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 37613:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 983
Number of interior staterooms 379
Number of staterooms with balcony 374
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What's included onboard?

Award-winning entertainment like Broadway shows, live music, comedy and dancing.

Dining experiences: from buffets with live-cooking stations to pan-Asian restaurants and casual eateries, as well as up to three main dining rooms with daily-changing menus and à la carte service; 

Aqua Parks, sports and leisure facilities , endless activities, professional child care and more

All government fees and port taxes

What's not included?

Speciality restaurants are not included (a supplement is required) except for guests staying in The Haven and Suites in which case a  Gourmet dining package is included valid for the following speciality restaurants: Cagney's Steakhouse, Teppanyaki, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Margaritaville and Moderno Churrascaria  (in ships where available)  

An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to guest's accounts for dining options and spa treatments not included in the cruise fare.

Internet is not included, except for the Haven and Suite guests

Service charges are not included

Please note that to comply with Spanish and Italian tax regulations, the cruise line is required to charge Spanish/Italian VAT on applicable retail items purchased on board cruises from/to Barcelona, Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia), as well as on all other cruises whilst the ship is in Spanish or Italian waters.

Personal expenses such as shore excursions, use of the spa facilities on most ships and beauty & body treatments in the spa, some fitness classes on selected on-board activities as well as other personal expenses need to be paid additionally

Use of the bowling alley, casino bets, shore excursions, some fitness classes and other courses, laundry services, shopping at the on-board stores, photography services.

Please note that for cruises to/from Australia, Australian VAT has to be charged for all entertainment, drink and dining packages, spa and wellness treatments as well as shore excursions and further additional services (both if pre-booked and purchased on board).

Your benefits & more

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  • More at Sea

    Available for 2025 sailings and beyond. With More At Sea™, NCL makes pricing easier with two standard price levels per category. Basic cruise fare includes a wide variety of services such as unparalleled dining options, award-winning entertainment and modern recreational facilities. But guests can upgrade to More At Sea™ to enhance their cruise experience at a fixed rate (depending on the length of the cruise). The upgrade packages include Premium Beverage Package (More at Sea™) consisting of a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines, draft beer, juice and soda (age restrictions applicable). Speciality Dining Package is applicable to guests 1 and 2 on the reservation. Internet (Wi-Fi) Package is applicable to guests on the reservation and usage is limited to number of minutes. Guest 1 on reservation receives a non-transferable $50 USD Shore Excursion Credit per tour.

    More at Sea™ charge varies by sail length and by guest. The MAS Upgrade of £249 pp is for cruises of 7-8 days, £299pp is for cruises of 9-10 days and more. If guests 1 and 2 opt for the More At Sea™ upgrade programme, all adult^ guests travelling in the same stateroom will automatically be opted-in as well, and packages vary by guest. The upgrade charge for More At Sea™ is based on the length of cruise and number of guests in the stateroom (the upgrade amount is lower for guests 3 to 8). Please note children in the same stateroom don’t have to pay for the upgrade but only receive the Wi-Fi package.  Guests 3 and 4 sharing the same stateroom as guests 1 and 2 pay taxes only on select sailings instead of applicable cruise fare when guests 1 and 2 on same booking pay applicable full cruise fare. Guests 3 and 4 will receive the More at Sea™ Beverage Package and Wi-Fi Package only as part of their MAS Upgrade charge. Offer is non-transferable, non-refundable, has no monetary value and cannot be substituted.

  • Suites & The Haven Benefits

    Your stateroom selection comes with ALL Free at Sea Upgrade packages at no additional cost. Speciality Dining Package, Beverage Package (open bar), Internet Package and Shore Excursions Credit when booking a Suite or The Haven Stateroom (mini suites are excluded)

    Open Bar: Guests 1 & 2 get a beverage package, including unlimited spirits, cocktails, wine and beer. Speciality Dining: Savour specialtiy dining restaurants with meal packages for Guests 1 & 2. WiFi: stay connected whilst at sea with an Internet Package. Excursions: Receive one US$ 50 Shore Excursion credit at each port. All these benefits are included

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