Japan cruises

Japan Repositioning via Newcastle, Cairns & Rabaul (Rare Variant)

⚓ Sydney · Newcastle · Cairns · Rabaul · Tokyo · Kobe · Nagasaki · Busan · Keelung (Chilung)

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Australia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and South Korea and more.

☾25 nights Sydney Japan 10 ports 15 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $173/night. with most departures landing in the $170-$173/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$173/night

$4,313 total

Normal range

$170-$173/night

$4,259-$4,314 total

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Building history

$4,232 total

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January 2027
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Route overview

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25 nights · 10 port calls · 15 sea days · 5 countries

10 port calls across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, South Korea · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 25-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Sydney

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Sydney

    Australia · Australia

  3. 3

    Newcastle

    Australia · Australia

  4. 4

    Cairns

    Australia · Australia

  5. 5

    Rabaul

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  6. 6

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Kobe

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  11. 11

    Keelung (Chilung)

    Taiwan · East Asia

  12. 12

    Disembark in Hong Kong

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.