Diamond Princess Returns to the Land of the
Rising Sun for Expanded Program Showcasing Beautiful Fall
Foliage
FT.
LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 29, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of record-breaking travel to
Japan by U.S. visitors in
2023, and another strong season underway this year, Princess
Cruises today announced it will extend the number of itineraries in
Japan during the 2025-26
season.
The 2025-26 cruise season to the must-see island nations of
Japan and Southeast Asia onboard a Princess ship has
just been announced. On sale now, Japan-built Diamond Princess returns featuring
an expanded Japan season
showcasing the region's breathtaking fall foliage, Mt. Fuji,
Kyoto and more.
"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. "For our fall 2025 through winter
2026 season, we're thrilled to expand our Japan cruises from Tokyo (Yokohama) during the beautiful fall foliage
season and continue to Singapore
to highlight the best of Southeast
Asia. Plus, our guests only need to unpack once to
experience these storied countries while enjoying vibrant shore
excursions and our regional culinary and entertainment offerings
onboard."
From ancient temples and castles, to bustling markets and
breathtaking gardens, cruisers experience the best way to see
Japan with Princess with a new
fall 2025 season offering 11 new voyages ranging in length from
nine to 22 days, visiting 25 destinations throughout the Land of
the Rising Sun, as well as stops in Korea and Taiwan. Highlights of the season include:
- 13-day Circle Japan Fall Foliage sailing taking place during
the beautiful autumn leaves season
- 9-day Circle Japan voyage a circumnavigation of the country
with stops at Nagasaki, Akita and
Sakaiminato
- 9-day Southern Islands departures to the southernmost part of
Japan and the lush islands of
Okinawa and Ishigaki
- 10-day Kyushu & Korea cruise, which sails these large
islands of Japan including visits
to Hiroshima, Osaka (for Kyoto) and Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
- For the ultimate Japan
exploration, guests can combine these 18- to 22- day itineraries
for an unforgettable 40-day adventure
Following her extended Japan
season, Diamond Princess will sail to Singapore on a 12-day Southeast Asia & Japan cruise featuring Taipei (Keelung) and Hong Kong to kick off three roundtrip
Singapore sailings including:
- 14-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam cruise, which also includes calls to
Phuket, Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang) and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My)
- 16-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam departure which also includes a call
to Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a gateway to
Hanoi
- Closing the season will be a 14-day Southeast Asia & Japan sailing from Singapore back to Tokyo (Yokohama) with late night More Ashore stays in
both Hong Kong and Shimizu (for
Mt. Fuji)
Diamond Princess:
Built in Japan, the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess offers
a unique experience tailored to the region. Guests enjoy authentic
cuisine at Kai Sushi, sip Japanese-inspired cocktails created by
mixologist Rob Floyd, soak in the
traditional Izumi bath and enjoy folkloric shows, regional
entertainment and Japanese holiday celebrations.
Additionally, the all-new Churrascaria Brazilian Grill offers
quality meats boasting bold South American flavors, cooked to
perfection in the tasty tradition of grilling churrasco style.
Servers present these flavorful cuts on vertical skewers, and
hand-carve them right onto the plate.
No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with
the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass
experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization.
Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like
Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like
WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and
more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive
package amenities are purchased separately.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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