Joan Newton

JB Luxury Escapes

Japan Explorer 2026

Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026
Japan

JB LUXURY ESCAPES PRESENTS

Explore the wonders of Asia!!

 

Join us as we Sail from Tokyo, Japan Embark on a magical voyage that leads you along the shores of Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. Visit Nara’s impressive Todaiji Temple and the breathtaking Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Gaze out over the city from Tokyo’s Skytree Tembo Deck perched at 1,148 feet. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto with stops at Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Nijo Castle.! 

 

This 9-night sojourn leaves from the iconic city of Tokyo Japan, the land of festivals, with unique events like the Awa Odori Dance Festival, the Bunkyo Azalea Festival and the Nebuta Festival, where giant paper images of samurai warriors, animals and popular cartoon characters parade through the streets. For a real pop of culture, take in the 300-year- old Kumano Fireworks Festival from the decks of Diamond Princess®


 What's included in this trip:
  • 9 Nights accommodations aboard Princess Diamond  
  • All Food at different eateries on ship
  • JB Luxury Escapes welcome Cocktail Party
  • Cruise taxes & port fees  
  • Exclusive JB Luxury Escapes Gift Bag
  • Onsite Luxury Escapes staff
 

What's not included:

  1. Travel Insurance - TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED 
  2. International Flight to and from Tokyo 
  3. Food & Drinks not mentioned above
  4. Transfers not mentioned above
  5. Items of a personal nature
  6. Gratitues 
  7. Tours & Excursions not mentioned above
  8. Pre/Post cruise hotels 1 night pre-cruise hotel stay in Tokyo* 
 
Air Hotel and Excursions 
(hotel price will be added at a later date)
 
Itinerary:
 
 
  • Day 1 : Oct 18, 2026 - Arrival in Tokyo for overnight stay
  • Day 2 : Oct 19, 2026 - Embark Princess Diamond, Group Meet & Greet 
  • Day 3 : Oct 20, 2026 - Beautiful Day At Sea
  • Day 4 : Oct 21, 2026 - Nagasaki, Japan
  • Day 5 : Oct 22, 2026 - Busan, South Korea
  • Day 6 : Oct 23, 2026 - Kanmon Straits, Japan
  • Day 7 : Oct 24, 2026 - Hiroshima, Japan
  • Day 8 : Oct 25, 2026 - Miyazaki (Aburatsu), Japan
  • Day 9 : Oct 26, 2026 - Tokushima, Japan
  • Day 10: Oct 27, 2026 - Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan
  • Day 11: Oct 28, 2026 - Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan - Disembark
 

Dining

Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.

 

  • Kai Sushi^
  • Pacific Moon^
  • Sabatini's℠ (Italian)^
  • Sterling℠ (steakhouse)^
  • Chef's Table
  • Savoy
  • Vivaldi^
  • Santa Fe
  • Horizon Court (buffet)
  • Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)

Entertainment

Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Trip insurance is therefore highly

recommended. 

Suggested travel insurance companies are below:

 RESERVATION NOTES:

On this special sailing, you must make a $250 per person deposit to secure your reservations. After you are

confirmed, we will send you an invoice that will show your total cost of your cruise and will deduct the $250 deposit. 

Your final payment will be in July1, 2026.

Please also note this is a group special and we only have occupancy for 24 people. Please make your reservations as soon as

possible to secure your space.

 

OCCUPANCY DETAILS:

    • Single occupancy = one person to a cabin
    • Double occupancy = two persons to a cabin
    • Triple occupancy  = three person to a cabin (available on request), subject to availability
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TRAVEL NOTES:

Traveling on Princess Cruise require a valid US passport.  

When making reservations, you can choose to pay in full or select our convenient payment plan.  If you select the payment plan, you will automatically be added to our auto-bill payment plan option. 

Payments are on a monthly payment plan, you will receive monthly notices when your payment is due.

  • Please note you should begin looking for flights 6 months before travel event. You can chose to travel as part of our group air when this is open for purchase.
  • You should purchase your flight no later than 30 days before the trip.
  • We strongly suggest to find a flight to get you into Tokyo no later than 12 pm. You should arrive to the cruise port and ship no later than 3 pm. No exceptions!
  • Provided full payment is received no later than your final payment due date, travel confirmations, itineraries and travel instructions will be sent via email 30 days or earlier prior to travel.
  • All documents will be sent via electronic mail.
  • It is the guests’ responsibility to notify JB Luxury Escapes of all email address changes.
  •  

 Please also note this special and we only have occupancy for 24 people. Please make your reservations as soon as possible to secure your space.

TERMS & POLICIES

  • Making reservations for this package, each guest name on the booking confirmation signifies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of Princess Cruises and Jb Luxury Escapes listed in the cancellation policy below.
  • Reservations must be made in your full name as it appears on your passport.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Please make your reservations today at this low price to be locked in.
  • A valid passport is required. If you do not have a passport, please apply for a passport asap if you do not have a valid one..
  • Monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current. A reservation that has gone 60 days without a monthly payment can be cancelled without notice.
  • Name changes are allowed with a $250 name change fee up until your final payment date on your invoice
  • Late payment of $250 per person is required after final due date. All late payment requests must be approved by management before the final payment deadline on your account.
  • You are responsible to keep JB Luxury Escapes informed of email address changes as this is our primary way of communication.

Cancellation Policy:

Days prior to Cruise or Land Package Departure

Item(s)* Assessed

Cancellation Fee

90 days or more

None

None

57 to 89 days

Cruise fare

Deposit^ Amount

29 to 56 days

All Items

50% of Total Charges

28-15 days

All Items

75% of Total Charges

14 days or less

All Items

100% of Total Charges

  • *Items: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services.
  • ^For those passengers booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee amount will not exceed the deposit required/paid.

Available Packages

inside Category IC
Unavailable as of May 31, 2025

Starting At: $1,254.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Ocean View Category OC
Unavailable as of May 31, 2025

Starting At: $1,626.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Balcony Category BE
Available until June 28, 2025

Starting At: $1,786.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person