8 nightsFrom Baoshan (Shanghai)6 ports of call
8 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Royal Caribbean · Spectrum of the Seas
Overview
A 8-night voyage aboard Spectrum of the Seas, departing Baoshan (Shanghai) on 11 Sept 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 6 destinations along the way.
Baoshan (Shanghai)Sakaiminato, JapanMaizuruNiigata, JapanHakodateBaoshan (Shanghai)
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Itinerary
8 nights · 9 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Shanghai (Baoshan), ChinaEmbark
11 Sept 2026Depart 16:30When you cruise from Shanghai, check the essential items off the to-do list: See the classical architecture of the Bund neighborhood and walk among the smell of tea and incense in the fortified Old City. Then, if you have extra time, see the nearby Qibao Ancient Town — check out the pagoda-like bell tower, see Qibao Template (it dates back to the 900s) and snap pics of the photogenic bridges and buildings along the Puhui River. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
12 Sept 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·Sakaiminato, Japan
13 Sept 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00 - 4
Day 4 ·Kyoto (Maizuru), Japan
14 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00 - 5
Day 5 ·Niigata, Japan
15 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Niigata is the place to go to experience Japan's natural bounty. With four seasons of dramatic beauty – with a full month of cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, golden hues in autumn and snow-capped mountains in winter – this port city on the Sea of Japan is a nature lover's dream. Cruise to Niigata and head to Bandai Pier, where you can sample the most famed white fish in Japan from the local vendors. Explore the Niigata's opulent history at the tatami-clad Northern Culture Museum. Indulge your inner geek at the interactive Niigata Manga and Animation Museum. Or take the cable car to the summit of Yuzawa – you can ski here in winter and take in panoramic views year-round. - 6
Day 6 ·Hakodate, Japan
16 Sept 2026Arrive 07:30Depart 19:00Hakodate overflows with historic architecture and steamy hot springs . Located along Hokkaido's southwestern tip, it's the perfect spot to begin exploring this island's unique history and culture during your vacation. Cruise to Hakodate and start your day at the morning Hakodate-Asaichi, or Morning Market, and tuck into a hearty kaisendon, a bowl of ultra-fresh sashimi fish over steamed rice. Then, relax with a soak in the Yunokawa hot springs on Hakodate's outskirts, or check out Goryokaku Fort — the nearby tower lets you take in a bird's-eye view of the star-shaped design surrounded by a moat. And don't leave without taking in the million-dollar views of the city from atop Mt. Hakodate. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
17 Sept 2026 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
18 Sept 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·Shanghai (Baoshan), ChinaDisembark
19 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00When you cruise from Shanghai, check the essential items off the to-do list: See the classical architecture of the Bund neighborhood and walk among the smell of tea and incense in the fortified Old City. Then, if you have extra time, see the nearby Qibao Ancient Town — check out the pagoda-like bell tower, see Qibao Template (it dates back to the 900s) and snap pics of the photogenic bridges and buildings along the Puhui River.
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