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.
Japan
Cruises from Yokohama
Yokohama is a major embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures mostly from March through April.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Yokohama
How much time will you have?
About 17h is typical
Most cruises spend 11h 38m to 21h 15m 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 10% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~5,700 passengers
- Busy day: 13,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 10% of days
When to cruise from Yokohama
Cruises depart during 11 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from March through April.
Most cruise traffic clusters from March through April, 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 .
Who sails here?
Ships visiting Yokohama typically carry around 2,706 guests, with Diamond Princess, Oceania Riviera, and Vista calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Diamond Princess 63 calls
- 2 Oceania Riviera 9 calls
- 3 Vista 8 calls
- 4 Norwegian Jade 6 calls
- 5 Oceania Vista 6 calls
- 6 Navigator of the Seas 5 calls
Next port calls
Nov 11 Diamond Princess
Nov 12 Norwegian Jade
Nov 25 Diamond Princess
Nov 30 Norwegian Jade
Jan 10 Spectrum of the Seas
Best current deals from Yokohama
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Celebrity Millennium
Yokohama → Kobe → Shimizu → Tokyo
Mar 14, 2027 · 12 nights
$2,910 balcony · $243/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Yokohama → Shimizu → Miyako, Iwate → Tokyo
Apr 12, 2027 · 14 nights
$9,900 suite · $707/night
64% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Moon
Yokohama → Shimizu → Miyako, Iwate → Tokyo
Mar 29, 2028 · 15 nights
$10,400 suite · $693/night
59% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Moon
Yokohama → Osaka → Kagoshima → Tokyo
Apr 28, 2028 · 10 nights
$7,500 suite · $750/night
57% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Jade
Yokohama → Shimizu → Keelung → Hong Kong
Nov 30, 2026 · 9 nights
$3,639 suite · $404/night
28% below typical · Price trending down
Azamara Pursuit
Yokohama → Tokyo → Takamatsu → Osaka
Mar 31, 2028 · 14 nights
$6,089 interior · $435/night
12% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Yokohama
Japan · East Asia
Kobe → Osaka → Kochi + 4 more
12 nights · Next Mar 14
From $2,910 balcony · $243/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Kobe → Kochi + 6 more
14 nights · Next Apr 12
From $9,900 suite · $707/night
Best departure: 64% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan · East Asia
Shimizu → Osaka → Kochi + 3 more
9 nights · Next Nov 30
From $3,639 suite · $404/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia · Japan
Osaka → Kochi → Naha, Okinawa + 3 more
13 nights · Next Oct 12
From $2,370 balcony · $182/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Alaska Inside Passage · Arctic
Sendai, Miyagi → Hakodate → Hubbard Glacier + 5 more
16 nights · Next Apr 24
From $2,749 suite · $172/night
Best departure: 63% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia · Japan
Nagoya, Aichi → Osaka → Naha, Okinawa + 2 more
12 nights · Next Feb 25
From $1,522 interior · $127/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Yokohama
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Yokohama?
February currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Yokohama.
When do cruises from Yokohama usually get expensive?
April is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Yokohama.
What itineraries are most common from Yokohama?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Yokohama include Japan Open-Jaw from Yokohama to Tokyo: Kobe, Osaka & Busan, Japan Open-Jaw: Shimizu, Kobe & Busan, and Japan One-Way via Hiroshima & Keelung.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Yokohama?
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