Port-forward pace
20 ports in 26 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way via Kaohsiung, Taichung & Ishigaki
Kaohsiung · Taichung · Keelung (Chilung) · Ishigaki · Naha, Okinawa · Kochi · Osaka · Shingu · Shimizu · Tokyo · Osaka · Busan · Sakaiminato · Kanazawa · Niigata · Akita · Aomori · Miyako, Iwate · Hitachinaka
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.
26 nights
Hong Kong
Japan
20 ports
6 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 20 ports across 26 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
Kaohsiung · Taichung · Keelung (Chilung) + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Hong Kong
Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.
Port experience
Kaohsiung · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $595/night, with most departures landing in the $552-$696/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$595/night
$15,468 total
Normal range
$552-$696/night
$14,364-$18,098 total
Lowest recent fare
$592/night
$15,384 total
Comparison set
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When should I go?
Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.
Route overview
How this route is built
26 nights · 20 port calls · 6 sea days · 3 countries
20 port calls across Taiwan, Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 26-night alternatives.
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