Port-forward pace
15 ports in 21 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way via Keelung, Ishigaki & Shanghai
Keelung (Chilung) · Ishigaki · Hirara · Shanghai · Seoul · Jeju · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Beppu, Oita · Hiroshima · Kochi · Osaka · Shimizu
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Taiwan, Japan, China, and South Korea.
21 nights
Hong Kong
Japan
15 ports
6 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 15 ports across 21 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
Keelung (Chilung) · Ishigaki · Hirara + 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
Keelung (Chilung) · 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 $1,214/night, with most departures landing in the $1,085-$1,360/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$1,214/night
$25,485 total
Normal range
$1,085-$1,360/night
$22,786-$28,560 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$26,558 total
Comparison set
1 sailings
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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
21 nights · 15 port calls · 6 sea days · 4 countries
15 port calls across Taiwan, Japan, China, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 21-night alternatives.
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