Getting ashore
Shimizu is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Shimizu, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Shimizu Cruise Port
Shimizu is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from March, April, and October.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Shimizu
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 11h in Shimizu, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Shimizu get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 7% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,400 passengers
- Busy day: 8,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 7% of days
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Where Shimizu fits into a cruise
Shimizu is most commonly visited on Japan itineraries, often alongside Tokyo and Kagoshima .
When to cruise to Shimizu
Cruise ships visit during 11 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from March, April, and October.
Most cruise traffic clusters from March, April, and October, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Shimizu typically carry around 2,402 guests, with Diamond Princess, Celebrity Millennium, and Sapphire Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Diamond Princess 29 calls
- 2 Celebrity Millennium 22 calls
- 3 Sapphire Princess 18 calls
- 4 Norwegian Jade 11 calls
- 5 Westerdam 8 calls
- 6 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
Next port calls
Sep 21 Diamond Princess · Celebrity Millennium
Sep 24 Celebrity Millennium
Oct 5 Royal Princess
Oct 6 Carnival Luminosa
Oct 11 Norwegian Jade
Cruises that visit Shimizu
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Shimizu.
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Nagasaki → Kagoshima → Yokohama
Oct 19 · 23 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 9
Good value
$3,554 oceanview · $155/night
13% below typical · 6-month low
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Akita → Shimizu → Yokohama
Oct 10 · 18 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 18
Exceptional value
$2,882 oceanview · $160/night
27% below typical · 6-month low
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Nagasaki → Shimizu → Yokohama
Oct 19 · 9 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 9
Exceptional value
$1,583 oceanview · $176/night
28% below typical · 6-month low
Silver Muse
Tokyo → Shimizu → Jeju → Incheon
Aug 8 · 12 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 2
Good value
$9,800 oceanview · $817/night
19% below typical · 6-month low
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Hakodate → Shimizu → Yokohama
Oct 28 · 28 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 28
About average
$4,207 inside · $150/night
Silver Muse
Tokyo → Shimizu → Shanghai → Incheon
Apr 26 · 14 nights
Visits Shimizu on day 2
About average
$12,150 balcony · $868/night
Cruise routes that include Shimizu
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Shimizu, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan
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Japan One-Way via Akita, Toyama & Busan
From $2,356
$2,356
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Japan Loop via Nagasaki & Busan
From $1,291
$1,291
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1 upcoming sailing
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Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan
From $9,800
$9,800
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1 upcoming sailing
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Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan
From $4,207
$4,207
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Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan
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FAQ about cruises visiting Shimizu
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Shimizu.
What is the best time to visit Shimizu on a cruise?
The best time to visit Shimizu depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Shimizu busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Shimizu?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Shimizu include Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan, Japan One-Way via Akita, Toyama & Busan, and Japan Loop via Nagasaki & Busan. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Shimizu?
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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