How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Aburatsu, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Japan
Aburatsu Cruise Port
Aburatsu is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from March, September, and November.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Aburatsu
How busy does Aburatsu get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,100 passengers
- Busy day: 8,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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October 2026
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Where Aburatsu fits into a cruise
Aburatsu is most commonly visited on Japan itineraries, often alongside Kagoshima and Nagasaki .
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When to cruise to Aburatsu
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from March, September, and November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from March, September, and November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Aburatsu typically carry around 1,968 guests, with Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, and Seabourn Encore calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Diamond Princess 9 calls
- 2 Sapphire Princess 5 calls
- 3 Seabourn Encore 4 calls
- 4 Azamara Pursuit 3 calls
- 5 Silver Muse 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 8 Diamond Princess
Feb 21 Seabourn Encore
Mar 14 Sapphire Princess
Mar 23 Diamond Princess
May 18 Silver Muse
Cruises that visit Aburatsu
Seabourn Encore
Hong Kong → Keelung → Shimizu → Tokyo
Feb 15, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 7
$10,598 suite · $883/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Seoul → Tianjin → Osaka → Tokyo
May 10, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 9
$7,600 suite · $543/night
73% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Seoul → Tianjin → Kobe → Tokyo
Jun 7, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 9
$7,000 suite · $500/night
69% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Encore
Hong Kong → Keelung → Hitachinaka → Tokyo
Feb 15, 2027 · 26 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 7
$19,198 suite · $738/night
39% below typical · Price trending down
Silver Muse
Seoul → Jeju → Keelung → Hong Kong
Oct 25, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 7
$9,800 suite · $754/night
60% below typical · Price trending down
Azamara Pursuit
Tokyo → Shimizu → Shanghai → Hong Kong
Sep 9, 2027 · 24 nights
Visits Aburatsu on day 8
$8,359 interior · $348/night
7% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Aburatsu
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Aburatsu, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Japan · East Asia
Keelung → Ishigaki → Kagoshima + 5 more
From Hong Kong · Next Feb 15
From $10,598 suite · $883/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Tianjin → Jeju → Busan + 5 more
From Incheon · 14 nights · Next May 10
From $7,600 suite · $543/night
Best departure: 73% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Tianjin → Jeju → Busan + 5 more
From Incheon · 14 nights · Next Jun 7
From $7,000 suite · $500/night
Best departure: 69% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Keelung → Ishigaki → Kagoshima + 16 more
From Hong Kong · 26 nights · Next Feb 15
From $19,198 suite · $738/night
Best departure: 39% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia
Jeju → Busan → Nagasaki + 5 more
From Incheon · Next Oct 25
From $9,800 suite · $754/night
Best departure: 60% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Osaka → Kochi + 9 more
From Tokyo · Next Sep 9
From $8,359 interior · $348/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Aburatsu
Which cruise itineraries usually include Aburatsu?
Cruises that call at Aburatsu often follow itineraries such as Japan One-Way via Keelung & Ishigaki, Japan One-Way via Jeju, Busan & Nagasaki, and Japan One-Way: Keelung, Ishigaki & Busan.
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