Princess Cruises has announced an extension of its Japan itineraries for the 2025-26 season onboard the Japan-built Diamond Princess. The decision comes after record-breaking travel to Japan by U.S. visitors in 2023 and another strong season this year.
The expanded season will feature 11 new voyages ranging from nine to 22 days, visiting 25 destinations throughout Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Highlights include a 13-day Circle Japan Fall Foliage sailing, a nine-day Circle Japan voyage circumnavigating the country, nine-day Southern Islands departures to Okinawa and Ishigaki, and a 10-day Kyushu & Korea cruise.
"We truly make it easy to travel to Japan and Southeast Asia on our Diamond Princess Love Boat to experience these amazing destinations," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises.
Following its Japan season, Diamond Princess will sail to Singapore on a 12-day Southeast Asia & Japan cruise. From there, it will offer three roundtrip Singapore sailings: a 14-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam cruise; a 16-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam departure including a call at Halong Bay; and a 14-day Southeast Asia & Japan sailing back to Tokyo.
The itineraries offer guests the opportunity to experience ancient temples, castles, markets and gardens across the region. For those seeking an extended journey, certain itineraries can be combined for a 40-day adventure.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Princess Cruises. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
