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Japan expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Japan cost?

Sailings to Japan in our inventory embark from Tokyo, Osaka, Incheon and Busan. Voyages to Japan in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Japan?

Itineraries to Japan start from 3 nights.

When do voyages to Japan depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

Which upcoming departures include Japan?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 31 October 2026 aboard Silver Moon (Silversea, 15 nights, from $14,000); 14 February 2027 aboard Silver Moon (Silversea, 33 nights, from $19,000); 4 March 2027 aboard Silver Moon (Silversea, 15 nights, from $11,000); 8 March 2027 aboard Le Jacques-Cartier (Ponant, 5 nights, from $2,000); 9 March 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 5 nights, from $2,000); 14 March 2027 aboard Silver Muse (Silversea, 14 nights, from $8,000); 14 March 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 12 nights, from $15,000); 14 March 2027 aboard Silver Muse (Silversea, 28 nights, from $20,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How many itineraries to Asia include Japan?

160 of the 838 departures to Asia currently on sale include Japan, across 8 operators: Silversea, Ponant, Lindblad Expeditions, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Swan Hellenic, Heritage Expeditions, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Scenic.

Which cruise lines sail to Japan?

8 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Japan: Silversea, Ponant, Lindblad Expeditions, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Swan Hellenic, Heritage Expeditions, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Scenic.

How many departures to Japan are on sale, and when do they leave?

160 scheduled departures to Japan are currently on sale, with sailing dates in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

How long are itineraries to Japan?

Itineraries to Japan in our inventory range from 3 to 128 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Japan, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Japan in our inventory is 11 nights, and April has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Japan?

Ships sailing Japan in our inventory include Silver Muse (Silversea, 596 guests), Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests), Silver Whisper (Silversea, 382 guests), Silver Moon (Silversea, 596 guests) and National Geographic Resolution (Lindblad Expeditions, 138 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Japan embark?

Departures to Japan in our inventory embark from Tokyo, Osaka, Incheon and Busan.

Which places feature on itineraries to Japan?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at International Waters, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Kobe, Hakodate, Miyako, Sakaiminato and Hiroshima. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

Are any Japan departures discounted right now?

Yes: 83 of the Japan departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 33%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How do starting prices for Japan compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $1000, Silversea from $5000, Heritage Expeditions from $6000, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $6000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.

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