Princess Cruises has revealed its 2026 Japan program with more departures and an extended season from February to November, allowing passengers to experience the seasonal highlights of this trending destination.
With the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess returning to the region, the 2026 Japan program features 50 departures across 38 itineraries with journeys ranging from seven to 28 days.
Diamond Princess also has uniquely designed, Japanese-inspired experiences on board, including an Izumi bath modelled after a traditional onsen; regional dishes at the Noodle Bar and Kai Sushi; Japanese whiskeys, sake and shochu; 400-year-old traditional rakugo storytelling; karaoke and folkloric dancers.
Whatever the itinerary, guests will visit popular cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima, as well as temples and shrines, nature, arts and culture, cuisine and traditions from baseball to sumo wrestling.
The 2026 season offers opportunities to view spring flowers, experience the fall foliage and enjoy five top festivals, including the Aomori Nebuta Festival and the Kumano Fireworks Festival.
Itineraries include 10- and 11-day Spring Flowers cruises in March and April to four main islands, nine- to 14-day Circle Japan Voyages, nine-day Southern Islands itineraries to Okinawa and seven- to 11-day Japan Explorer cruises.
Princess Cruises President John Padgett said: “The extended 2026 season lets guests choose a cruise in the season they find most appealing – from spring cherry blossoms to summer festivals, autumn foliage or snowy, wintery landscapes.”
Before Diamond Princess arrives for the Japan season, the ship sails on South-East Asia itineraries from Singapore in January 2026, exploring Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.
Between October 2024 and September 2025, the Diamond Princess and Royal Princess will join the Crown Princess in Australia.
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