Getting ashore
Fukuoka is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Fukuoka, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Japan
Fukuoka Cruise Port
Fukuoka is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in March through April.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Fukuoka
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 12h in Fukuoka, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Fukuoka get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 2% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,850 passengers
- Busy day: 5,900+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 2% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Fukuoka fits into a cruise
Fukuoka is most commonly visited on Japan itineraries, often alongside Busan and Seogwipo .
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When to cruise to Fukuoka
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March through April.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March through April.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Fukuoka typically carry around 2,158 guests, with MSC Bellissima, Spectrum of the Seas, and Westerdam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Bellissima 22 calls
- 2 Spectrum of the Seas 14 calls
- 3 Westerdam 11 calls
- 4 Noordam 6 calls
- 5 Seabourn Encore 6 calls
- 6 Celebrity Millennium 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 4 Westerdam
Nov 10 Seabourn Encore
Nov 14 Westerdam
Nov 27 Spectrum of the Seas
Dec 23 Spectrum of the Seas
Cruises that visit Fukuoka
Seabourn Encore
Tokyo → Shimizu → Kagoshima → Osaka
Nov 3, 2026 · 12 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 8
$9,074 suite · $756/night
25% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Moon
Tokyo → Kobe → Kagoshima → Tokyo
May 1, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 6
$8,700 suite · $870/night
58% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Tokyo → Shimizu → Jeju → Seoul
Aug 8, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 9
$7,300 suite · $608/night
68% below typical · Price trending down
Celebrity Millennium
Tokyo → Shimizu → Busan → Incheon
Aug 31, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 10
$3,008 balcony · $251/night
24% below typical · Price trending down
Celebrity Millennium
Incheon → Jeju → Shimizu → Tokyo
May 26, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 4
$5,992 balcony · $461/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Navigator of the Seas
Singapore → Ho Chi Minh City → Nagasaki → Yokohama
Apr 29, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Fukuoka on day 11
$1,667 interior · $128/night
9% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Fukuoka
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Fukuoka, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Toba → Kochi + 6 more
From Tokyo · Next Nov 3
From $9,074 suite · $756/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Kobe → Hiroshima → Shimonoseki + 4 more
From Tokyo · 10 nights · Next May 1
From $8,700 suite · $870/night
Best departure: 58% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Kobe → Kagoshima + 4 more
From Tokyo · 12 nights · Next Aug 8
From $7,300 suite · $608/night
Best departure: 68% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Osaka → Kochi + 5 more
From Tokyo · 12 nights · Next Aug 31
From $3,008 balcony · $251/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Jeju → Fukuoka → Nagasaki + 5 more
From Incheon · 13 nights · Next May 26
From $5,992 balcony · $461/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia · Japan
Ho Chi Minh City → Hong Kong → Keelung + 3 more
From Singapore · 13 nights · Next Apr 29
From $1,667 interior · $128/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Fukuoka
Which cruise itineraries usually include Fukuoka?
Cruises that call at Fukuoka often follow itineraries such as Japan One-Way: Shimizu, Toba & Busan, Japan Loop: Kobe, Hiroshima & Busan, and Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan.
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