Japan Cruises
A fusion of old and new awaits as you set sail on a cruise to Japan. Marvel at the medieval castles and ornate shrines as you travel Japan’s scenic coastline punctuated with traditional villages and modern cityscapes. From neon lit skylines to peaceful zen gardens and subtropical islands, there is an abundance of scenery and culture waiting to be discovered on a cruise around Japan.
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Our cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable emotions that only the sea can create. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruise more experience, where you can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programmes and the latest user-friendly technology on board.
For more than 36 years Scenic have sought that which lies beyond the horizon, seeking out new experiences, landscapes and cultures to expand your consciousness. more The Scenic Eclipse fleet sets the standard in ocean cruising in terms of technology, size and luxury. State-of-the-art safety features allow us to unlock destinations only others can dream of. Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for only 228 guests, only 200 in the Polar regions, the Scenic Eclipse fleet takes ocean cruising to a whole new level – marrying luxury, discovery and safety, and giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.
You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania's small, luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family. From the moment more you step on board, you’ll feel cared for and cared about because our dedication to service comes from the heart. Our ships radiate warmth and character among their true elegance. All boast exquisite appointments and details one would only expect to find in a luxurious, private estate. With up to six open-seating, gourmet restaurants to choose from, dining is a central highlight of the Oceania Cruises experience and guests may dine when, where and with whom they wish.
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Marvel at Mt. Fuji 
Cultural Immersion in Kyoto 
Island Time in Okinawa 
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What our clients are saying about their cruises around Japan
The Diamond Princess is a wonderful ship to cruise on. The entertainment was excellent, a variety of entertainment to suit everyone. The food in the main dining room and also the buffet was excellent. The choice of food was very good and the buffet was kept very clean. The staff in all areas of the ship were very friendly and obliging. They couldn’t b read moree more helpful.
Japan is a wonderful destination to journey to. The cherry blossoms were amazing. We went at exactly the right time for the blossoms. We were also very happy that we saw Mt Fuji. All the different ports that we docked at had something special to offer. All the beautiful temples and shrines and the gardens were spectacular. Also docking at Busan in South Korea was a bonus. Japanese people were very friendly and helpful, even though sometimes the language was a small problem, but it just added to the adventure. Would recommend this cruise to everyone.
Japan is a wonderful destination to journey to. The cherry blossoms were amazing. We went at exactly the right time for the blossoms. We were also very happy that we saw Mt Fuji. All the different ports that we docked at had something special to offer. All the beautiful temples and shrines and the gardens were spectacular. Also docking at Busan in South Korea was a bonus. Japanese people were very friendly and helpful, even though sometimes the language was a small problem, but it just added to the adventure. Would recommend this cruise to everyone.
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Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Glen and Jane, TAS, Australia, Mar 2026
This was our second ocean cruise, our first with Cunard (NZ) and this cruise with Princess in Japan. The service, meals, embarking and disembarking processes were very good and the journey itself very relaxing. You can do as much or as little as you like and the scenery was excellent. The cost of organised excursions was a bit expensive and because read more you dock quite some distance from the commercial centres of most towns meant a bus trip and waiting in long queues. When returning to the ship again the queues were long. We have done several river cruises and found them much easier especially as we get older. The booking process with Global Journeys through Hannah was exceptional and all questions and issues were addressed promptly. I would highly recommend Global Journeys.
Wonderful cruise vacation in Japan
Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Vishal and Prerana , QLD, Australia, Mar 2026
One of our bucket list items was to see Cherry Blossoms in Japan. This cruise was perfect for this. Although we were a bit early in the season we went to some amazing places. The food in Diamond Princess was awesome and with plenty of options to choose from. Japanese people and culture are so warm and welcoming.
Lovely Autumn Cruise
Circle Japan Fall Foliage
Sandra and Clem, NSW, Australia, Nov 2025
We enjoyed our cruise although we do prefer the Princess Royal class of cruise ship, as the Diamond Princess doesn’t have a large Piazza with cafe, no concierge lounge and not quite as many facilities. November was a great time of year to see the Autumn colour, Mt Fuji with snow on the top, plus the weather was perfect and we didn’t have any rain. The read more shore excursions were good, but very expensive. Once again a big thank you to Hannah C for organising everything and we highly recommend Global Journeys for a great booking experience.
Thank you Global Journeys- Diamond Princess Cruise
Circle Japan
Sandra and Peter , New Zealand, Oct 2025
I’d like to thank Hannah from Global Journeys for her help and for answering all my questions so promptly. It was very reassuring having her to help us on our journey. The 9 Day Japan cruise on Diamond Princess was amazing from start to end. The onboard entertainment was incredible and the staff so welcoming and friendly. The variety of food was excellent. read more We had a wonderful time.
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North Pacific Crossing
Di and Ian, VIC , Australia, Sep 2025
We have just returned from another wonderful Viking Ocean Cruise expertly booked and managed by Hannah Perry. Any concerns or changes we requested were promptly addressed and resolved. We travelled with Viking again as their ships are large enough to provide excellent facilities, service and dining whilst maintaining a personal element. Voyaging through read more the Inside Passage to Alaska then across to Japan with Viking was filled with beatuiful, ever changing vistas. We enjoyed our shore time but also our sea days when we could choose our own agenda. So we have already booked another Viking Ocean cruise - using Hannah of course. Many thanks!
