Princess Cruises Japan 2027

Why 2027 Is a Great Year to Cruise Japan with Princess

Japan dominates the Princess Cruises 2027 sailing calendar in this part of the world, and it is easy to see why. The itineraries range from focused Japan voyages of a week or so to longer explorations that take in East Asia and Southeast Asia, with durations stretching from 7 nights to over 17 nights at the median. Most sailings are round trips, though a share are one-way — on those, you will need to arrange a flight home from your disembarkation port, and our team can handle that too. Sailings depart from Yokohama (Tokyo) and Tokyo, which together cover the great majority of departures, with further options from Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney and Brisbane.

Where Do Princess Japan 2027 Sailings Go?

Japan is the heart of the programme. Princess Cruises has a long and well-earned reputation in Japanese waters, and the 2027 schedule reflects that with sailings of varying lengths that let you tailor the trip to how long you can spend. A shorter cruise covers the highlights; a longer one gives you time to go deeper.

Beyond Japan, the programme reaches further into East Asia — broader itineraries that add neighbouring countries to the Japanese ports you will already be visiting. A smaller number of sailings dip into Southeast Asia, with Singapore featuring as both an embarkation and disembarkation port on those routes.

Transpacific sailings also feature, crossing between Japan and North America — typically finishing at Los Angeles or Vancouver. These are one-way voyages, so factor in a return flight when you plan your budget, and let us book it alongside the cruise.

For the full range of Princess sailings across Japan and Southeast Asia together, see our Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page, or browse Princess Japan Cruises across all years.

Which Ships Sail Princess Japan 2027?

Four Princess ships cover the Japan programme in 2027. Here is what makes each one worth knowing about.

Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess is the ship most closely associated with Japan in the Princess fleet, and it shows in what is on board. The Izumi Japanese Bath is the largest Japanese-style onsen bath at sea — a genuinely distinctive feature on a ship that spends much of its time in Japanese waters. Premium dining comes from Crown Grill steakhouse, Kai Sushi and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa. MedallionClass technology with OceanNow delivery means you can order food and drinks to wherever you happen to be on the ship, while Movies Under the Stars and Skywalkers Nightclub high above the sea round out the evenings.

Cabin grades on Diamond Princess run from inside to suite — see the Diamond Princess cabins and deck plans for the full picture. In brief:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², positioned on middle decks for quiet and central lift access, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 (bow position) — 18.3 m², panoramic window with a wide forward sea view, sleeps up to 4
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², private balcony with seating for direct sea air and sea views, sleeps up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², the largest suite aboard, with separate living areas, sleeps up to 4

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a 2,670-guest Gem-class ship refreshed in 2025, with over 700 balcony staterooms — one of the highest balcony ratios in the Princess fleet, which matters when you are sailing past Japanese coastline. Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa bring premium dining, and MedallionClass technology with OceanNow delivery is standard. See the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans for deck-by-deck detail. Cabin grades:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², middle deck position for minimal motion and easy access, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², large panoramic window with an unobstructed forward bow view, sleeps up to 4
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², private balcony with direct sea air access, sleeps up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², the largest suite aboard with a separate living room and dining area, sleeps up to 4

Coral Princess

Coral Princess has a slim 91,627-GT beam that lets it reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships simply cannot access — useful on certain Asian itineraries. The Universe Lounge features 3 revolving stages used for cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures. Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria handle premium dining, and The Sanctuary is an adults-only retreat on deck. Check the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for layout detail. Cabin grades:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², middle deck positions for minimal motion and central access, sleeps up to 4
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², panoramic window with natural daylight and unobstructed sea view, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23 m² including balcony, roughly 50% more space than a standard balcony, sleeps up to 4
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², spacious living area with separate seating zone, sleeps up to 4

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the Movies Under the Stars experience — Princess’s open-air poolside cinema with a giant screen, complimentary popcorn and blankets — alongside Crown Grill steakhouse, a 24-hour International Café and MedallionClass technology for on-board delivery anywhere you sit. See the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for more.

What Fare Types Does Princess Cruises Offer for Japan 2027?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare tiers on these sailings.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare — it covers the voyage itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages can be added on top if you want beverages, Wi-Fi and gratuities bundled in rather than paid separately.

Princess Plus is the mid-tier package and represents solid value for most cruisers. It includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. If you drink a glass of wine at dinner, use the ship’s Wi-Fi and eat at a speciality restaurant once or twice, the sums tend to work in your favour.

Some sailings also carry promotional fare types — offers such as last-minute fares and tactical promotions appear at various points in the booking window, so it is worth asking our team what is current when you call.

Are There Any Discounts on Princess Japan 2027?

A number of sailings carry reductions from their previously listed cabin-grade price. The headline is up to 32% off on a single departure, though that is the maximum across all measured sailings — most reduced sailings sit at around 7% off. If a discount matters to your decision, our team can check what is currently reduced and which cabin grades it applies to.

Booking Your Princess Japan 2027 Cruise with Cruise1st

Every Princess Japan 2027 sailing requires a flight from the UK, which makes specialist support genuinely useful. As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists for Princess Cruises, we can build a complete holiday: flights from your nearest airport, a hotel the night before you board or after you disembark, transfers to and from the port, plus tours if you want them — all on one booking. That is what a Cruise1st Package is.

Our cruise experts can also help you choose between ships, weigh up cabin grades and decide whether Princess Standard or Princess Plus suits your plans. Prices start at £864 pp* — call our team to talk through what fits your trip.

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Considering Other Lines or Destinations?

Princess Cruises is the leading line on the Japan programme, but other cruise lines also sail the region. Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Azamara and Oceania Cruises all have Japan or Asia sailings in 2027. For a broader view of Japan cruises in 2027 across all lines, or sailings specifically from Tokyo in 2027, those pages cover more options.

If you are weighing up the 2028 calendar instead, Princess Japan 2028 is available to browse and book. For a broader Southeast Asia itinerary rather than a Japan-focused one, see Princess Southeast Asia 2027 or Princess Southeast Asia 2028.

Planning around Southampton? Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton covers the no-fly departures, and all 2027 cruises from Southampton gives the full picture across every line. The broader Princess Cruises 2027 programme covers itineraries worldwide.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.