Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
28-night Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan
Oct 28, 2026 → Nov 25, 2026 • Yokohama ↔
From $4,991
$178/night
Great deal
↓39% below typical
Shimizu
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Cruises visiting Shimizu
Quietest
Dec
Busiest
Oct-Mar
Upcoming
275+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 103+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Shimizu.
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 Shimizu
These sailings rank first because they visit Shimizu while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
17-night Japan Loop via Toba & Kochi
Oct 1, 2028 → Oct 18, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,276
$134/night
Great deal
↓33% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
10-night Japan Loop via Hakodate, Niigata & Busan
Oct 8, 2028 → Oct 18, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $1,343
$134/night
Great deal
↓33% below typical
Sapphire Princess • Princess Cruises
18-night Japan One-Way via Toba, Kochi & Busan
May 27, 2028 → Jun 14, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,035
$113/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
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
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
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Shimizu, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Shimizu that day.
Shimizu is busiest from Oct-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Dec are significantly quieter.
December 2026
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~2,400 passengers
$230/night
↑19% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
1 ship visit Shimizu on this date, carrying about ~2,400 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,400 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $230/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Shimizu on this date.
Norwegian Jade • Norwegian Cruise Line
9-night Japan One-Way via Hiroshima & Keelung
Nov 30, 2026 → Dec 9, 2026 • Yokohama → Hong Kong
From $2,069
$230/night
Priced high
↑19% above typical
Best time to visit Shimizu 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 Shimizu still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$158
5 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$168
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$167
7 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$239
11 visits
Traffic
↑56% vs typical
2 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$221
15 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
8 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$211
9 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
3 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$230
1 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Priciest
Median price/night
$665
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$254
17 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
7 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$290
18 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
9 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$180
11 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
7 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Shimizu
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Shimizu, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Oct 28
From $4,991
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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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 Loop via Kochi & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Aug 16
From $1,398
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 Repositioning via Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point & Otaru (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Sep 20
From $2,520
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Japan Loop via Osaka, Kochi & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Jun 19
From $1,663
9 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Shimizu
See the next scheduled ship visits into Shimizu.
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?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Shimizu, 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 Shimizu busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Shimizu. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Shimizu?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Shimizu include Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan (Rare Variant), Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan (Best Balance), and Japan Loop via Kochi & Busan (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 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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