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Golden Week Southern Islands Explorer Cruise - M512A

Ship: Diamond Princess   
Departure: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Nights: 20 nights
Departs: Yokohama
Returns: Yokohama
Return Trip
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trip
Duration
20
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
14
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Golden Week Southern Islands Explorer Cruise - M512A

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, April 26, 2025 Yokohama, Japan Embark 4:00 PM
    View of Yokohama, Japan

    Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay, less than half an hour's train journey directly south of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most visited by foreigners. Despite being devastated by bombings in WWII it remains a maritime city and retains an international flavour. Read more about Yokohama, Japan

    2 Sunday, April 27, 2025 At Sea
    3 Monday, April 28, 2025 At Sea
    4 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China

    Taipei, located on the Danshui River, is the largest city and the capital of Taiwan, in the Republic of China. It lies 25 km SW of the Pacific Ocean port Keelung in northern Taiwan. Now a sprawling metropolis, for those who love the hustle and bustle of a big city, it truly is a great place to visit. Read more about Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China

    5 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Hualien, Taiwan, Province of China 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Hualien, Taiwan, Province of China

    Hualien City is located on the east coast of Taiwan, on a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, and is the capital of the Hualien County. Tourists visit the city for its own beauty and interest, and it is also the base for a tour to the famous Torako Gorge, just a short distance north of the city. Hire a motor scooter or take a taxi to visit the numerous tourist spots. Read more about Hualien, Taiwan, Province of China

    6 Thursday, May 1, 2025 Ishigaki, Japan 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Ishigaki, Japan

    Ishigaki is the largest city for the Yaeyama Island Group, and is located on Ishigaki Island, as is the area's major boat terminal, Ishigaki Port. It is the southernmost of the Ryukyu (or Nansei) Islands chain, of which the largest is Okinawa. The island enjoys a thriving culture steeped in traditions that are a mixture from Japan, China, nearby Taiwan (230km to the west), and its former trading partners. Read more about Ishigaki, Japan

    7 Friday, May 2, 2025 Okinawa, Japan 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Okinawa, Japan

    Okinawa Island is the largest of a group of one hundred and fifty islands, the Ryukyu islands, scattered over a wide area in the southernmost prefecture of Japan. The city of Okinawa is second to the capital Naha, 22km to the SW. It has a separate history from the rest of Japan, having originally been an independent kingdom (Ryukyu), then under the power of China, followed by the US military which still has many occupied military bases there. Read more about Okinawa, Japan

    8 Saturday, May 3, 2025 At Sea
    9 Sunday, May 4, 2025 Kagoshima, Japan 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Kagoshima, Japan

    Kagoshima lies on the southern tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is the picturesque capital of the Prefecture of the same name. Due to its active stratovolcano Sakurajima – Kagoshima's Vesuvius, seen east of the port – and its 'excitable' inhabitants, it is often compared to its Italian sister city, Naples. Read more about Kagoshima, Japan

    10 Monday, May 5, 2025 At Sea
    11 Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Yokohama, Japan 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Yokohama, Japan

    Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay, less than half an hour's train journey directly south of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most visited by foreigners. Despite being devastated by bombings in WWII it remains a maritime city and retains an international flavour. Read more about Yokohama, Japan

    12 Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Toba, Japan 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Toba, Japan

    Toba, population 19,000, is located on the Shima Peninsula facing Ise Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It lies on the central east coast of Homshu Island. Much of the city is within the borders of the Ise-Shima National Park. Read more about Toba, Japan

    13 Thursday, May 8, 2025 Kochi, Japan 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Kochi, Japan

    Kochi is the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the southern coast of Shikoku Island, Japan. The city is small and friendly, with a casual atmosphere and a dose of southern flair. It boasts several attractions of interest to travellers. Read more about Kochi, Japan

    14 Friday, May 9, 2025 Hiroshima, Japan 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Hiroshima, Japan

    The capital of the prefecture of the same name, Hiroshima, situated at the centre of the Chugoku region in western Honshu – Japan’s largest island – is possibly best known for being the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon. Today, though, it is a modern cosmopolitan city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers. Many of the famous attractions are connected to the horrific split second of the bomb blast on August 6, 1945, and are truly well worth visiting. Read more about Hiroshima, Japan

    15 Saturday, May 10, 2025 Mojiko, Japan 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
    View of Mojiko, Japan

    Mojiko (Moji Port) lies at the western end of the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu where they are separated by the Kanmon Straits. Mojiko is a ward of the city of Kitakyushu, and a major trading port for the region at the end of the 19th century. Adjacent to the port is the Mojiko Retro District, a tourist site centred on Mojiko Station (wooden and modelled on Rome’s Termini Station), and Kyushu Railway History Museum which a short walk from Mojiko Station. Read more about Mojiko, Japan

    16 Sunday, May 11, 2025 Busan, South Korea 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Busan, South Korea

    Busan (formerly Pusan), the second largest city and principal port of South Korea, is situated in the SE of the peninsula on the Korea Strait. The city has many steep hills, creating a delightful mix of mountains and ocean. While Busan was relatively untouched during the Korean War, the flood of refugees has shaped the city. Read more about Busan, South Korea

    17 Monday, May 12, 2025 Nagasaki, Japan 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Nagasaki, Japan

    Nagasaki City, on the island of Kyushu in Japan, lies at the heart of Nagasaki-hanto Peninsula. As one of Japan's closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries. This is a port city that developed up the steep slope of a mountain, while also stretching horizontally to hug the Nagasaki Gulf. Read more about Nagasaki, Japan

    18 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 At Sea
    19 Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Kobe, Japan 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Kobe, Japan

    Kobe is the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture and lies on the southern side of the main island of Honshu, Japan. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour it is hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, and it constantly comes up number one in expatriate rankings of the best place to live in Japan. Read more about Kobe, Japan

    20 Thursday, May 15, 2025 Shimizu, Japan 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
    View of Shimizu, Japan

    Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay, 140km SW of Tokyo, on the island of Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean. Shimizu-ku is actually a ward or sub-division of the city of Shiuoka. The Kakita River flows through the town. Read more about Shimizu, Japan

    21 Friday, May 16, 2025 Yokohama, Japan 6:30 AM Disembark
    View of Yokohama, Japan

    Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay, less than half an hour's train journey directly south of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most visited by foreigners. Despite being devastated by bombings in WWII it remains a maritime city and retains an international flavour. Read more about Yokohama, Japan

  • Ship

    Diamond Princess Overview

    Diamond Princess

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    Discover the luxurious world of Diamond Princess, a ship that embodies elegance, comfort, and adventure. This magnificent vessel boasts an impressive array of entertainment and dining options, ensuring that every moment on board is unforgettable. Relax and rejuvenate in the tranquil Lotus Spa or take a dip in one of our freshwater pools. The ship also features a variety of specialty restaurants, bars, and cafes, where you can indulge in exquisite cuisine and cocktails.

  • Cabins

    Diamond Princess Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Diamond Princess Suite on the Diamond Princess

    Cabin Types

    S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8

    Average Cabin Size – 33.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Suite size approximately 1,329 sq. ft., including balcony.The Grand Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables- Spacious closet- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Two flat-panel televisions- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; fine bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Diamond Princess Balcony on the Diamond Princess

    Cabin Types

    M1, MB, MD, ME, B2, B4, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF

    Average Cabin Size – 18.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 354 sq. ft., including balcony.This spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.Reserve Collection, is the new name for Club Class. Mini-Suite with Exclusive VIP Touches. A premium stateroom category featuring the best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites mdash; plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks, such as:- Premium Location Mini-suites- Exclusive Reserve Dining- Priority Embark amp; Debark- Priority Specialty Dining Reservations- Evening Canapeacute;s (upon request)- Upgraded Bathrobes

    Outside

    Outside

    Outside on the Diamond Princess Outside on the Diamond Princess

    Cabin Types

    O5, OC, OF, OV, OW, OY, OZ

    Average Cabin Size – 14.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 200 sq. ft.This well appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Diamond Princess Inside on the Diamond Princess

    Cabin Types

    IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF

    Average Cabin Size – 14.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Stateroom approximately 158 - 162 sq. ft.This well appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; bathroom amenities- Digital security safe

  • Deck Plans

    Diamond Princess Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Interconnecting staterooms with private balcony (8 persons)
    • Will accommodate 3rd and 4th person
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Will accommodate 3rd person
    • Will accommodate a rollaway
    • Two lower beds not convertible to queen. Shower only
    • Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds
    • Cabin with Porthole Windows
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  • Golden Week Southern Islands Explorer Cruise - M512A

    Cruiseline: Princess Cruises Ship: Diamond Princess Departure: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Nights: 20 nights Departs: Yokohama Returns: Yokohama

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