Spectrum of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
5-night Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan
Feb 16, 2028 → Feb 21, 2028 • Baoshan (Shanghai) ↔
From $520
$104/night
Great deal
↓28% below typical
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Cruises visiting Hakata/Fukuoka
Quietest
Jul-Dec
Busiest
Aug-Nov
Upcoming
89+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jul-Dec (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 51+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Hakata/Fukuoka.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Hakata/Fukuoka
These sailings rank first because they visit Hakata/Fukuoka while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Spectrum of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
5-night East Asia Loop: Seogwipo & Hakata/Fukuoka
Mar 10, 2028 → Mar 15, 2028 • Baoshan (Shanghai) ↔
From $550
$110/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
MSC Bellissima • MSC Cruises
5-night Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan
Aug 18, 2026 → Aug 23, 2026 • Shanghai ↔
From $684
$137/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
MSC Bellissima • MSC Cruises
5-night Shanghai → Hakata/Fukuoka → Busan → Shanghai
Mar 9, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Shanghai ↔
From $579
$116/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
MSC Bellissima • MSC Cruises
4-night East Asia Loop: Seogwipo & Hakata/Fukuoka
Jan 20, 2027 → Jan 24, 2027 • Shanghai ↔
From $459
$115/night
Typical price
↓10% below typical
MSC Bellissima • MSC Cruises
5-night Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan
Sep 16, 2027 → Sep 21, 2027 • Shanghai ↔
From $629
$126/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Hakata/Fukuoka, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Hakata/Fukuoka that day.
Hakata/Fukuoka is busiest from Aug-Nov, with multiple ships per day. Jul, Dec are significantly quieter.
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~4,200 passengers
$220/night
↑10% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Monday, July 26, 2027
1 ship visit Hakata/Fukuoka on this date, carrying about ~4,200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~4,200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $220/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Hakata/Fukuoka on this date.
Spectrum of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
5-night Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan
Jul 24, 2027 → Jul 29, 2027 • Baoshan (Shanghai) ↔
From $1,101
$220/night
Priced high
↑10% above typical
Best time to visit Hakata/Fukuoka on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Hakata/Fukuoka still look attractively priced.
July
Median price/night
$203
1 visits
Traffic
Jul looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$148
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$131
4 visits
Traffic
↓5% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$201
6 visits
Traffic
↑30% vs typical
4 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$205
7 visits
Traffic
↑41% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$172
1 visits
Traffic
Dec looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$122
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$113
2 visits
Traffic
Feb looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$124
9 visits
Traffic
↓20% vs typical
5 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$197
4 visits
Traffic
↑35% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$252
5 visits
Traffic
↓66% vs typical
4 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Hakata/Fukuoka
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Hakata/Fukuoka, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan (Sea-Day Heavy)
Japan • Next: Aug 16
From $501
6 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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East Asia Loop: Seogwipo & Hakata/Fukuoka (Rare Variant)
East Asia • Next: Jan 20
From $459
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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East Asia Loop via Busan & Hakata/Fukuoka (Sea-Day Heavy)
East Asia • Next: Aug 14
From $1,273
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Hiroshima, Hakata/Fukuoka & Jeju (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Mar 14
From $2,069
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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East Asia One-Way: Seogwipo & Busan (Best Balance)
East Asia • Next: Jan 28
From $599
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Loop via Shimizu, Osaka & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Feb 28
From $2,189
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Hakata/Fukuoka on a cruise
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Upcoming port calls in Hakata/Fukuoka
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FAQ about cruises visiting Hakata/Fukuoka
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Hakata/Fukuoka.
What is the best time to visit Hakata/Fukuoka on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Hakata/Fukuoka, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Hakata/Fukuoka busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Hakata/Fukuoka. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Hakata/Fukuoka?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Hakata/Fukuoka include Japan Loop: Hakata/Fukuoka & Busan (Sea-Day Heavy), East Asia Loop: Seogwipo & Hakata/Fukuoka (Rare Variant), and East Asia Loop via Busan & Hakata/Fukuoka (Sea-Day Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Hakata/Fukuoka?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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