Princess Cruises Japan 2028 Summer Season Unveiled- It’s The Largest Ever!

Princess Cruises announced on April 14th, 2026, its most expansive Asia deployment ever! And guess what? Princess Cruises Japan 2028 Summer Season features the largest Japan season in its history for summer 2028, alongside an enhanced Southeast Asia program for 2027–2028- Double whammy! The combined release includes a whopping 96 departures across 61 itineraries, and visiting 55 destinations in nine countries! Phew!

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Historic Princess Cruises Japan Deployment with Two Tokyo-Based Ships

Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess will homeport in Tokyo for the full 2028 season for the first time. They are offering 85 sailings across a total of 52 itineraries! All these ranging from 7 to 29 days. This marks a major milestone, providing guests with a closer access to central Tokyo and therefore a more deeper and vibrant cultural immersion.

Key highlights to note:

• Sailings across all four main Japanese islands that are perfectly timed to follow the most loved cherry blossom blooms (south to north) and the pintrest-worthy autumn foliage.

• Six late-night stays in ports including Aomori, Osaka (for Kyoto), and Tokushima, that are also aligned with some of the major summer festivals like:

  • Aomori Nebuta Festival

  • Tokushima Awa Odori Festival

  • Kochi Yosakoi Dance Festival

  • New for 2028: Dedicated visits to the Osaka Bon Odori Festival.

• If you thought that was impressive, it also has access to 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Mount Fuji (from Shimizu), Himeji-jo Castle, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

• Signature 29-day Grand Circle Japan voyages visiting a total of 24 ports during fall foliage season! 

More About The Expanded Southeast Asia Program

As if all this is not enough, the Southeast Asia program also complements the Japan season with 11 departures across 9 itineraries, operated by Diamond Princess. These voyages last up to 28 days and connect notable destinations like connecting Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Features include:

• Roundtrip Singapore sailings as well as the Japan–Singapore repositioning cruises.

• Overnight stay in Laem Chabang (for Bangkok) and also late-night calls in Hong Kong and Osaka.

• Visits to a total of 29 destinations across nine countries, including access to the very famous Singapore Botanic Gardens and Iriomote Island (from Ishigaki).

• Cultural experiences include: Batu Caves, Cu Chi Tunnels, Emerald Buddha, and Mekong Delta sampan rides.

• And also a special 14-day holiday voyage visiting Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Immersive Onboard and Shore Experiences

Guests aboard get to enjoy all the well-thought and regionally inspired amenities:

• Izumi Japanese Bath on Diamond Princess, which not to mention is the largest at sea.

• Makoto Ocean, an Edomae-style sushi restaurant by Chef Makoto Okuwa. 

• A bunch of shore excursions featuring tea ceremonies, Kabuki performances, izakayas, and sake breweries. 

• Enrichment programming with destination-themed lectures and entertainment.

Why Must One Choose Princess Cruises’ 2028 Japan & Southeast Asia Program?

As mentioned in detail above, Princess Cruises stands out with unmatched cultural immersion, exclusive access, and authentic regional experiences across its record-breaking 2028 season. Which to re-iterate, is their largest ever!

A few things to note:
Princess Cruises does not impose specific age or health restrictions for participating in cultural ceremonies like the tea ceremonies or Kabuki performances onboard. However, general guidelines do apply:

• Minimum age for cruising: Guests must be at least 6 months old at embarkation (12 months for trans-ocean crossings).

• Supervision: Guests under 21 must travel with someone aged 21 or older. (Not 18)

• Accessibility: Onboard cultural activities are designed to be inclusive. And so the seating and pacing are suitable for most guests. However, in the case of those with mobility concerns, you must notify Princess in advance for any assistance.

For the shore excursions involving cultural experiences:

• Some land-based tea ceremonies in Japan may have age limits like for e.g., children under 7 may not be permitted at certain venues.

Booking Information

All 2027–2028 voyages are on sale now, with offers including:

• Up to $800 instant savings (Please check official website for updated prices.)

• Free room upgrade

• Up to $200 bonus savings for Captain’s Circle members. (Please check official website for updated prices.)

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