Getting ashore
Yokohama is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Yokohama, 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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Cruises from Yokohama
Yokohama is a major embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures mostly from March, April, and October.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Yokohama
How much time will you have?
About 10h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 8h 30m to 11h 38m in Yokohama, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Yokohama get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 7% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~5,700 passengers
- Busy day: 13,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 7% of days
When to cruise from Yokohama
Cruises depart 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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Where Yokohama fits into a cruise
Cruises from Yokohama most commonly head into Japan itineraries, often starting with Toba and Hakodate .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Yokohama typically carry around 2,706 guests, with Diamond Princess, Norwegian Jade, and Oceania Riviera calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Diamond Princess 70 calls
- 2 Norwegian Jade 8 calls
- 3 Oceania Riviera 8 calls
- 4 Celebrity Millennium 7 calls
- 5 Navigator of the Seas 4 calls
- 6 Vista 4 calls
Next port calls
Sep 22 Diamond Princess
Oct 1 Diamond Princess
Oct 4 Royal Princess
Oct 6 Norwegian Jade
Oct 7 Norwegian Jade
Best current deals from Yokohama
These departures surface first because they combine stronger-than-typical pricing with fresh tracked fares and standout value signals.
Norwegian Jade
Yokohama → Hakodate → Inside Passage → Vancouver
Apr 24 · 16 nights
Good value
$1,619 inside · $101/night
15% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Jade
Yokohama → Juneau → Ward Cove → Vancouver
Apr 23 · 15 nights
About average
$1,708 inside · $114/night
Celebrity Millennium
Yokohama → Aomori → Muroran → Vancouver
Apr 30 · 15 nights
About average
$1,372 inside · $91/night
Navigator of the Seas
Yokohama → Shimizu → Osaka → Los Angeles
Oct 27 · 17 nights
About average
$1,091 inside · $64/night
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Kagoshima → Phu My → Singapore
Nov 25 · 14 nights
Exceptional value
$3,768 suite · $269/night
26% below typical · 6-month low
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Nagasaki → Kagoshima → Yokohama
Oct 19 · 23 nights
About average
$2,762 inside · $120/night
Cruise routes from Yokohama
Compare the route families that depart from Yokohama, then open the itineraries with the best mix of schedule fit and pricing opportunity.
Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Hakodate, Hubbard Glacier & Inside Passage
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East Asia One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Keelung
From $1,568
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Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan
From $2,762
$2,762
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Japan One-Way via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan
From $1,738
$1,738
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Japan One-Way via Akita, Toyama & Busan
From $2,356
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East Asia Loop via Keelung & Ishigaki
From $1,067
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FAQ about cruises from Yokohama
Short answers for common search intent around cheap cruises, best time to cruise, and booking strategy from Yokohama.
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Yokohama?
September currently looks cheapest based on median nightly fares for upcoming cruises from Yokohama. Use the departure calendar above to compare exact sailing dates, because deal quality can vary within the month.
When do cruises from Yokohama usually get expensive?
April is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Yokohama. Higher-demand holiday and peak-season windows usually cluster there, so compare nearby departure dates before booking.
What itineraries are most common from Yokohama?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Yokohama include Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Hakodate, Hubbard Glacier & Inside Passage, East Asia One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Keelung, and Japan One-Way via Nagasaki & Busan. Open any itinerary card to compare departures, price ranges, and which sailings look stronger value right now.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Yokohama?
Start tracking cruises from Yokohama early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low. If your dates are flexible, use the calendar and cheapest months section first, then set a price alert for the departures you would actually book.
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