Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
28-night Japan Loop via Sokcho & Kanazawa
Oct 23, 2027 → Nov 20, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $18,898
$675/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
Matsuyama
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Cruises visiting Matsuyama
Quietest
Mar-Apr
Busiest
Mar-Apr
Upcoming
17+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Mar-Apr (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 5+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Matsuyama.
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 Matsuyama
These sailings rank first because they visit Matsuyama while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
12-night Japan Loop via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan
Mar 25, 2028 → Apr 6, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,429
$202/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
24-night Japan One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan
Mar 25, 2028 → Apr 18, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $4,982
$208/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
24-night Japan Loop via Yatsushiro & Busan
Mar 27, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Yokohama ↔
From $4,822
$201/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
30-night Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kagoshima & Jeju
Nov 6, 2027 → Dec 6, 2027 • Tokyo → Hong Kong
From $18,498
$617/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
28-night Japan One-Way via Sokcho & Kanazawa
Oct 27, 2028 → Nov 24, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $20,698
$739/night
Typical price
↓1% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Matsuyama, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Matsuyama that day.
Matsuyama is busiest from Mar-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Mar, Apr are significantly quieter.
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~2,700 passengers
$201/night
↓11% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Saturday, April 3, 2027
1 ship visit Matsuyama on this date, carrying about ~2,700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,700 passengers
- Cruises
- 3
- Best fare
- $201/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Matsuyama on this date.
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
24-night Japan Loop via Yatsushiro & Busan
Mar 27, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Yokohama ↔
From $4,822
$201/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Matsuyama that same day.
Best time to visit Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama still look attractively priced.
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$180
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$242
3 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Matsuyama
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Matsuyama, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan Loop via Yatsushiro & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Mar 27
From $4,822
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Loop via Toba, Kochi & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Mar 6
From $4,101
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Toba, Kochi & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Mar 6
From $2,006
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Yatsushiro & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Mar 27
From $2,907
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Beppu, Oita, Hiroshima & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Mar 16
From $5,672
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Matsuyama
See the next scheduled ship visits into Matsuyama.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2027 | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Nov 14, 2027 | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn |
| Mar 18, 2028 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Apr 1, 2028 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 2, 2028 | Explora III | — |
| Nov 18, 2028 | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn |
| Apr 6, 2029 | Scenic Eclipse II | — |
FAQ about cruises visiting Matsuyama
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Matsuyama.
What is the best time to visit Matsuyama on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Matsuyama, 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 Matsuyama busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Matsuyama. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Matsuyama?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Matsuyama include Japan Loop via Yatsushiro & Busan (Rare Variant), Japan Loop via Toba, Kochi & Busan (Rare Variant), and Japan One-Way via Toba, Kochi & Busan (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Matsuyama?
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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