Princess Cruises Japan 2028

Why Japan in 2028 Is Worth the Journey

Japan sits at the heart of the Princess Cruises Asia programme for 2028, with the vast majority of sailings sailing round-trip from Tokyo. Durations run from 7 nights up to 94, with a median of 16 nights — long enough to take in coastal scenery, port towns and city stops at a pace that suits the destination. A small number of sailings are one-way, which means a flight home from a port other than the one you boarded — our team can sort that return leg for you so it never becomes a loose end.

Which Regions Can You Sail in 2028?

The programme is centred on Japan, which makes up the great majority of the sailings on offer. Beyond that core, there are voyages reaching into East Asia and Southeast Asia — the latter a good choice if you want to combine Japanese ports with something further south. A smaller selection of Transpacific sailings also appear, which typically position ships across the ocean and suit travellers who want a long sea voyage as part of the experience.

If Southeast Asia appeals alongside Japan, our dedicated pages for Princess Southeast Asia 2028 and Southeast Asia Cruises 2028 are worth a look. For a broader view of what Princess has on sale this year, the full Princess Cruises 2028 programme covers every region.

Where Do the Sailings Leave From?

Tokyo is the main embarkation point, accounting for the large majority of departures. Singapore features too, particularly for sailings that thread through Southeast Asia before heading north. A small number depart from Sydney, Australia, Yokohama, Brisbane and Auckland, New Zealand — useful if you plan to combine the cruise with time in Australia or New Zealand. Because every port here is overseas, a flight is always part of the picture; we can book it, along with hotels either side and any transfers, as one joined-up holiday.

Which Ships Sail Princess Japan 2028?

Three Princess ships carry the bulk of the 2028 Japan programme, each with a personality worth knowing before you choose.

Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess carries the most sailings in this programme and is purpose-built for Japan itineraries in a way that very few ships anywhere can match. The Izumi Japanese Bath is the largest Japanese-style onsen bath at sea — a genuine rarity, and exactly the kind of detail that makes the ship feel matched to its destination rather than merely passing through it. Crown Grill steakhouse, Kai Sushi and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa give you a range of dining from classic steakhouse to chef-driven Japanese cuisine. MedallionClass technology, including OceanNow delivery, means food and drinks reach you wherever you are on board — poolside, on your balcony, or at the Skywalkers Nightclub perched high above the waterline. See the full range of Diamond Princess cabins and deck plans before you book.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a 2,670-guest Gem-class ship refreshed in 2025, carrying over 700 balcony staterooms — one of the highest balcony ratios in the Princess fleet, which matters on a scenic coastal itinerary. Crown Grill and the new Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa bring the same premium dining pairing as Diamond Princess. OceanNow delivery via the Princess app means you are never far from a drink or a snack wherever you settle on board. Browse the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits your trip.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess appears on a smaller number of sailings in this programme. The ship is well known for Movies Under the Stars — the open-air poolside cinema with a giant screen, complimentary popcorn and blankets — alongside Crown Grill steakhouse and an International Café open 24 hours. MedallionClass technology delivers the same OceanNow ordering experience as its fleetmates. Check the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

Which Cabin Grade Should You Choose?

All 3 ships carry broadly the same grade structure, running from interior to grand suite. Here is how the grades compare on Diamond Princess — the ship with the most 2028 Japan sailings:

• Inside cabin IA (15.6 m²) — a middle-deck position chosen for its quiet surroundings and central access to lifts, with minimal ship movement
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 with bow position (18.3 m²) — a panoramic window brings natural daylight and a wide forward sea view that an interior cabin cannot offer
• Balcony cabin B2 (25.7 m²) — your own outdoor space with seating, direct sea air and an open view that interior and ocean-view cabins simply do not have
• Grand Suite S1 (123.5 m²) — the largest suite aboard, with almost twice the floor area of the Owner’s Suite; sleeping up to 4 guests in a genuinely spacious layout

The grade structure on Sapphire Princess is similar, with the Grand Suite S1 again topping out at 123.5 m². On Grand Princess the Grand Suite S1 runs to 67.8 m², with a private hot tub included. Our experts can talk you through the trade-offs between grades on any of the 3 ships — it is the kind of question that is worth a conversation rather than a guess.

What Do Princess Fares Include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare tiers for these sailings.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare — it covers the sailing itself, and lets you add the Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages separately if you want them.

Princess Plus bundles drinks up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15), 4 casual dining meals per voyage, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — all at a single up-front cost. For most couples on a 16-night voyage, Princess Plus works out noticeably cheaper than paying for drinks and Wi-Fi day by day.

Are There Any Deals on Princess Japan 2028 Sailings?

A number of sailings are currently reduced, with savings of up to 44% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade on a single departure — though that headline figure applies to 1 sailing, and most reduced fares sit around 9% off. It is worth checking individual departures rather than assuming a page-wide sale. Our team can tell you which specific dates carry the strongest reductions.

Other Lines Sailing Japan in 2028

Princess Cruises leads this programme by volume, but other lines are sailing Japan in 2028 as well. Celebrity Cruises has a strong selection, as does Royal Caribbean. For a luxury-focused approach, Azamara and Regent Seven Seas Cruises both offer Japan itineraries. You can browse the broader Japan Cruises 2028 page or the more specific Japan Cruises 2028 from Tokyo to compare across lines.

How Cruise1st Puts It All Together

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st handles the whole journey — not just the ship. Our Cruise1st Packages combine your cruise with flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance in one booking, so nothing falls through the gaps between suppliers. Every Japan sailing in 2028 involves a flight from the UK, and our team books those alongside your cruise rather than leaving them as a separate problem. Rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, ABTA and ATOL protected.

Planning Ahead — or Looking at 2027?

If you are flexible on the year, the Princess Japan 2027 programme runs on similar routes and may offer earlier availability. For a combined itinerary that blends Japan and Southeast Asia across both years, the Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page covers the full range, and the dedicated Princess Japan Cruises hub gathers every year’s sailings in one place. Japan Cruises in 2027 are also worth comparing if you want to see how the two years line up on dates and prices. For fly-cruise options specifically, Fly Cruises 2028 with Princess Cruises pulls together the full packaged offering.

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.