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Japan Repositioning via Newcastle, Cairns & Rabaul

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, South Korea, and more.

25 nights Sydney Japan 10 ports 15 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

15 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Sydney, Newcastle, and Cairns provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

10 ports in 25 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Sydney · Newcastle · Cairns + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Sydney

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Port experience

Sydney · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Japan itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa

Sydney → Newcastle → Keelung (Chilung) → Hong Kong

Jan 29 · 25 nights

About average

$4,253 inside · $170/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $170/night, with most departures landing in the $169-$171/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$170/night

$4,251 total

Normal range

$169-$171/night

$4,214-$4,281 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$4,179 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

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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.