Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Japan Open-Jaw via Nagasaki & Busan
Apr 30, 2028 → May 16, 2028 • Yokohama → Tokyo
From $2,194
$137/night
Great deal
↓28% below typical
Hiroshima
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Cruises visiting Hiroshima
Quietest
Dec-Feb
Busiest
Mar
Upcoming
197+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec-Feb (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 80+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Hiroshima.
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 Hiroshima
These sailings rank first because they visit Hiroshima while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
23-night Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan
Oct 19, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 • Yokohama ↔
From $5,008
$218/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
20-night Japan Loop via Hakodate, Niigata & Busan
Oct 8, 2028 → Oct 28, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $3,041
$152/night
Great deal
↓24% below typical
Sapphire Princess • Princess Cruises
22-night Japan One-Way via Hakodate, Niigata & Busan
Jun 3, 2028 → Jun 25, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,331
$106/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
11-night Japan Loop via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan
Mar 14, 2028 → Mar 25, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,049
$186/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
Sapphire Princess • Princess Cruises
22-night Japan Loop via Nagoya, Aichi, Osaka & Busan
Jul 24, 2027 → Aug 15, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,627
$119/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Hiroshima, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Hiroshima that day.
Hiroshima is busiest from Mar, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Feb are significantly quieter.
September 2026
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~2,700 passengers
$181/night
↑32% vs typical
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~600 passengers
$1,186/night
↑18% vs typical
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1
~2,200 passengers
$261/night
↑60% vs typical
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~2,000 passengers
$163/night
↑20% vs typical
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~2,000 passengers
$201/night
↑62% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1 ship visit Hiroshima on this date, carrying about ~600 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~600 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $1,186/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Hiroshima on this date.
Silver Moon • Silversea Cruises
14-night Japan Loop via Osaka, Kochi & Busan
Sep 19, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026 • Tokyo ↔
From $16,600
$1,186/night
Priced high
↑18% above typical
Best time to visit Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$148
3 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$167
3 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$181
3 visits
Traffic
↑21% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$261
3 visits
Traffic
↑60% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$267
13 visits
Traffic
↑33% vs typical
5 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$211
5 visits
Traffic
↑45% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$230
1 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$280
1 visits
Traffic
↑53% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$247
20 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
7 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$393
16 visits
Traffic
↑52% vs typical
9 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$208
11 visits
Traffic
↑27% vs typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Hiroshima
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Hiroshima, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Oct 19
From $5,008
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Apr 26
From $10,800
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Jeju, Busan & Nagasaki (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Jun 7
From $13,400
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Toba, Kobe & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: May 24
From $12,100
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Jul 2
From $2,749
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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Upcoming port calls in Hiroshima
See the next scheduled ship visits into Hiroshima.
FAQ about cruises visiting Hiroshima
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Hiroshima.
What is the best time to visit Hiroshima on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Hiroshima, 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 Hiroshima busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Hiroshima. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Hiroshima?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Hiroshima include Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan (Best Balance), Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan (Rare Variant), and Japan One-Way via Jeju, Busan & Nagasaki (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Hiroshima?
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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