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9 nights · Asia & Indian Ocean

9-night Asia & Indian Ocean cruise from Tokyo on Diamond Princess

The Circle Japan is a 9-night Asia & Indian Ocean cruise aboard Diamond Princess, operated by Princess Cruises. Departing Tokyo on June 30, 2028, the voyage visits 6 ports including Hakodate, Niigata, Japan, Busan, South Korea. Fares start from $1,592 per person.

Length
9 nights
Departs
Jun 30, 2028
Returns
Jul 9, 2028
Ports of call
6
Days at sea
3

Voyage code M818

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Hakodate

Gaze down over Hakodate, from the heights of its namesake peak - Mount Hakodate - to see the city stretching out spectacularly, with back-to-back twin bays splitting the ocean. Hakodate port was one of the first to open Japan up to the world, and to international trade in 1859 - a fact reflected in the architecture, with its influences from the West and beyond. The port area is a redbrick wash of warehouses turned shopping malls, all observed by the onion domes of the city's Russian Orthodox church. View less Elsewhere, the star-shaped Goryokaku fortress glows with natural colours and a beautiful haze of cherry blossom during the season. Goryokaku Tower, which rises up beside it, offers a sweeping bird's eye view of the green fortress and mountain backdrop. Buses trundle up the 335-metre incline to the top of Mount Hakodate, but the best way to reach the views is to jump on the ropeway, which swings high above downtown's buildings, over a carpet of pine trees. Head up to the mountain's heights as sunset approaches. With darkness sweeping in, and the lights flickering to life, the panorama is one of Japan's most spectacular. Soak it all in, and look out to the horizon, dotted with the shimmering lights of ships hauling in harvests of the city's renowned squid. The plankton-rich waters attract a delicious variety of feasting sea life to Hakodate's coast, which is then plated up in the city's numerous, skilled restaurants. For an eye-opening, whirring morning, see the freshest produce being doled out at Hakodate Morning Market – amid a cacophony of noise and activity.

Busan, South Korea

"A tapestry of kaleidoscopic colours, intense seafood flavours, and urban beach bliss, Busan rolls across a glorious natural setting on the Korean Peninsula's south-east. One of the largest and busiest ports in the world, 3.5 million people call South Korea's second city home, and the amiable locals help to lend the city its quirky, offbeat outlook. A spacious, playful and cosmopolitan place, Busan is a lively, liveable city, cradled by lush mountains and endless ocean scenery. Haedong Yonggung Temple nestles on a dramatic cliffside, just above the crumbling rocks and crashing waves of the East Sea. Dating back to 1376, the temple's multi-storey pagoda is adorned with lions - each representing a different emotion. Elsewhere, lanterns glitter in the night sky around Mount Geumjeongsan, freshly released from the beautiful Beomeosa Temple, which was established in AD 678. The hillside shantytown of Gamcheon Culture Village has completed an improbable transformation, blossoming from a sea of makeshift homes for Korean war refugees, into a colourful explosion of creativity and curiosity. Local artists have been let loose to create interactive installations, and the entire area is now an expansive canvas for expression. Lose yourself among vibrant alleyways of flamingo-pink, lemon-yellow and baby-blue painted facades in this unique area. Sample bibimbap, fiery-hot beef and rice, from street food vendors, before relaxing on one of South Korea's best beaches - Haeundae's banana bend of sand. Metallic skyscrapers offer an unusual backdrop to this pristine expanse of golden powder and are mirrored by elaborate sandcastles and sculptures during the annual sand festival - when spontaneous water fights and firework displays also take place. Gwangalli beach is another urban option, laying out spectacular views of the reaching Gwangan Bridge - the country's second largest bridge. At night, 16,000 bulbs bathe this engineering marvel in colour."

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Fare details

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Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Verified 2 days ago
Inside
$1,592
Oceanview
$1,972
Balcony
$2,507
Suite
$3,072
Tracked range
136 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Inside $1,593 $1,543 on Jun 5 $1,593 on Jun 23
Oceanview $1,973 $1,923 on Jun 5 $1,973 on Jun 23
Balcony $2,508 $2,333 on Jun 5 $2,508 on Jun 23
Suite $3,073 $2,823 on Jun 5 $3,073 on Jun 23
Cabin grades
32 total
Premium BalconyBalcony · B2
Premium BalconyBalcony · B4
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BA
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BB
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BC
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BD
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BE
Balcony Two Lower BedsBalcony · BF
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · IA
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · IB
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · IC
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · ID
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · IE
Interior Two Lower BedsInside · IF
Premium Oceanview Two Lower BedsOceanview · O5
Oceanview Two Lower BedsOceanview · OC
Oceanview Two Lower BedsOceanview · OF
Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)Oceanview · OV
Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)Oceanview · OW
Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)Oceanview · OY
Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)Oceanview · OZ
Club Class Mini-SuiteSuite · M1
Mini Suite with BalconySuite · MB
Mini Suite with BalconySuite · MD
Mini Suite with BalconySuite · ME
Grand Suite with BalconySuite · S1
Owner's Suite with BalconySuite · S2
Penthouse Suite with BalconySuite · S3
Penthouse Suite with BalconySuite · S4
Premium Suite with BalconySuite · S5
Vista Suite with BalconySuite · S6
Family Suite with BalconySuite · S8

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Inside

from $1,592

$176 / night

Fare rows

Interior Two Lower Beds

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,592

$176 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Oceanview

from $1,972

$219 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview Two Lower Beds (Obstructed View)

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,972

$219 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $2,507

$278 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Two Lower Beds

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,507

$278 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $3,072

$341 / night

Fare rows

Mini Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,072

$341 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 25, 2026

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The journey

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Day 1 Jun 30, 2028

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