Cherry Blossom Season! Tokyo Stay, Bullet Train Tour and Highlights of Japan Cruise

17 nights - 10 Apr 2025

Norwegian Spirit | Asia

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Cherry Blossom Season!

Return flights with luggage allowance

Three-night 4* hotel stay in Tokyo

12-night full-board cruise

Upgrade to More at Sea from £249pp and receive Premium Beverages | Up to 5 Speciality Dining Options | Wi-Fi | Shore Excursion Discount *On selected sailings. T&C's apply. Price based on 7-8 night sailing. Prices vary depending on sailing duration

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What's Included

Cherry Blossom Season!
Return flights with luggage allowance
Private overseas transfers
Three-night 4* hotel stay in Tokyo
Hakone & Mr Fuji Day Tour with return by Bullet Train
12-night full-board cruise

Itinerary

List Timeline

Fly overnight direct from the UK to Tokyo

Shore excursions

Day 1

10 April 2025

Fly overnight direct from the UK to Tokyo

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Day 2

11 April 2025

4* hotel stay

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Day 3

12 April 2025

4* hotel stay

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Day 4

13 April 2025

Hakone & Mr Fuji Day Tour with lunch and return by Bullet Train

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Day 5

14 April 2025

Check out of your hotel and board Norwegian Spirit

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Day 5

14 April 2025

Yokohama

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Day 6

15 April 2025

Sendai

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Day 7

16 April 2025

Hakodate

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Day 8

17 April 2025

Sapporo

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Day 9

18 April 2025

Akita

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Day 10

19 April 2025

Kanazawa

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Day 11

20 April 2025

Busan

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Day 12

21 April 2025

Nagasaki

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Day 13

22 April 2025

Kagoshima

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Day 14

23 April 2025

Tokushima

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Day 15

24 April 2025

Tokushima

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Day 16

25 April 2025

Shimizu

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Day 17

26 April 2025

Yokohama

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Day 17

26 April 2025

Disembark Norwegian Spirit for you r direct overnight flight to the UK

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Day 18

27 April 2025

Arrive in the UK

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Yokohama

Shore excursions

Hakodate

Facing out on two bays, Hakodate is a 19th-century port town, with clapboard buildings on sloping streets, a dockside tourist zone, streetcars, and fresh fish on every menu. In the downtown historic quarter, a mountain rises 1,100 feet above the city on the southern point of the narrow peninsula. Russians, Americans, Chinese, and Europeans have all left their mark; this was one of the first three Japanese ports the Meiji government opened up to international trade in 1859. The main sights around the foot of Mt. Hakodate can be done in a day, but the city is best appreciated with an overnight stay for the illumination in the historic area, the night views from either the mountain or the fort tower, and the fish market at dawn. City transport is easy to navigate and English information is readily available. Evening departure trains from Tokyo arrive here at dawn—perfect for fish-market breakfasts.

Shore excursions

Kanazawa

The capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa once rivalled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) as a town rich in cultural achievements. Kanazawa escaped destruction during World War II and accordingly has been able to preserve many of the old districts in good shape. The city is famous because of Kenrokuen. Located next to Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen is classified as “One of the Three Gardens of Japan”. The garden has an artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted within the 11.4 hectares. It has Japan’s oldest fountain using natural water pressure and a tea-house dating back to 1774. Close by is the Higashi Chaya Gai Geisha District, designated a National Cultural Asset and the biggest of the Geisha districts of Kanazawa. Some of the houses not only retain the original structure, but still are used as Geisha houses. Some of the streets have traditional shops creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Kanazawa is also known for its lacquer ware, Kutani-style pottery, gold-leaf workmanship and delicately painted silk kimonos.

Shore excursions

Busan

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki city has developed into one of the most important port cities in Japan. During Japan’s period of isolation in the 17th century, Nagasaki played a prominent role in foreign trade relation and only a very few ports were open to restricted numbers of foreign traders. Even though Holland was a major country who conducted trading during this period, Dutch people were only allowed to stay in Dejima Island and were not allowed to have contact with the Japanese people. Today, you will still find the strong influence of Dutch and Chinese culture in the city which is very different from all other cities in Japan. In the more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II. From the visit to Atomic bomb museum and peace memorial park, people could understand how chaotic the situation was and the agony that the people in the days have experienced from the damage inflicted by the atomic bomb. It continues to appeal to the world with their wish for world peace.

Shore excursions

Kagoshima

Kagoshima city is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture and also Kyushu’s southernmost major city. This city is often compared to its Italian sister city Naples, due to its’s similarities such as mild climate and active volcano, Sakurajima. Sakurajima is one of the most renowned active volcanos not only in Japan but also in the whole entire world. This smoking Sakurajima is centred in Kinko Bay and is one of the main symbols of this prefecture. We cannot talk about Sakurajima without the history of continuous eruption. Sakurajima used to be an isolated island; however, the land has banded together with Osumi peninsula from the eruption in 1914. You may have a chance to see the smoke coming from the top of Sakurajima depending on the weather condition. Not only does the scenery of Sakurajima represent the beauty of Kagoshima City but Senganen garden is also symbolic to elegance in the Kagoshima region. This Japanese garden was constructed by a feudal lord, Mitsuhisa Shimazu, as a guest house of the Kagoshima castle which attracts many visitors for its splendid view.

Shore excursions

Shimizu

The salt and pepper cone of Japan's most famous natural landmark won’t fail to take your breath away, as it soars into the sky in a vision of spectacular symmetry. Make sure your camera is fully prepared before you dock in Shimizu’s port, where unparalleled views of the extraordinary M ... Read More

Shore excursions

Yokohama

Shore excursions

10 April 2025

Fly overnight direct from the UK to Tokyo

Shore Excursions

11 April 2025

4* hotel stay

Shore Excursions

12 April 2025

4* hotel stay

Shore Excursions

13 April 2025

Hakone & Mr Fuji Day Tour with lunch and return by Bullet Train

Shore Excursions

14 April 2025

Check out of your hotel and board Norwegian Spirit

Shore Excursions

14 April 2025

Yokohama

In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial relations. The following year Perry returned and first set foot on Japanese soil at Yokohama—then a small fishing village on the mudflats of Tokyo bay. Two years later New York businessman Townsend Harris became America's first diplomatic representative to Japan. In 1858 he was finally able to negotiate a commercial treaty between the two countries; part of the deal designated four locations—one of them Yokohama—as treaty ports. In 1859 the shogunate created a special settlement in Yokohama for the growing community of merchants, traders, missionaries, and other assorted adventurers drawn to this exotic new land of opportunity. The foreigners (predominantly Chinese and British, plus a few French, Americans, and Dutch) were confined here to a guarded compound about 5 square km (2 square miles)—placed, in effect, in isolation—but not for long. Within a few short years the shogunal government collapsed, and Japan began to modernize. Western ideas were welcomed, as were Western goods, and the little treaty port became Japan's principal gateway to the outside world. In 1872 Japan's first railway was built, linking Yokohama and Tokyo. In 1889 Yokohama became a city; by then the population had grown to some 120,000. As the city prospered, so did the international community and by the early 1900s Yokohama was the busiest and most modern center of international trade in all of East Asia. Then Yokohama came tumbling down. On September 1, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated the city. The ensuing fires destroyed some 60,000 homes and took more than 40,000 lives. During the six years it took to rebuild the city, many foreign businesses took up quarters elsewhere, primarily in Kobe and Osaka, and did not return. Over the next 20 years Yokohama continued to grow as an industrial center—until May 29, 1945, when in a span of four hours, some 500 American B-29 bombers leveled nearly half the city and left more than half a million people homeless. When the war ended, what remained became—in effect—the center of the Allied occupation. General Douglas MacArthur set up headquarters here, briefly, before moving to Tokyo; the entire port facility and about a quarter of the city remained in the hands of the U.S. military throughout the 1950s. By the 1970s Yokohama was once more rising from the debris; in 1978 it surpassed Osaka as the nation's second-largest city, and the population is now inching up to the 3.5 million mark. Boosted by Japan's postwar economic miracle, Yokohama has extended its urban sprawl north to Tokyo and south to Kamakura—in the process creating a whole new subcenter around the Shinkansen Station at Shin-Yokohama. The development of air travel and the competition from other ports have changed the city's role in Japan's economy. The great liners that once docked at Yokohama's piers are now but a memory, kept alive by a museum ship and the occasional visit of a luxury vessel on a Pacific cruise. Modern Large as Yokohama is, the central area is very negotiable. As with any other port city, much of what it has to offer centers on the waterfront—in this case, on the west side of Tokyo Bay. The downtown area is called Kannai (literally, "within the checkpoint"); this is where the international community was originally confined by the shogunate. Though the center of interest has expanded to include the waterfront and Ishikawa-cho, to the south, Kannai remains the heart of town. Think of that heart as two adjacent areas. One is the old district of Kannai, bounded by Basha-michi on the northwest and Nippon-odori on the southeast, the Keihin Tohoku Line tracks on the southwest, and the waterfront on the northeast. This area contains the business offices of modern Yokohama. The other area extends southeast from Nippon-odori to the Moto-machi shopping street and the International Cemetery, bordered by Yamashita Koen and the waterfront to the northeast; in the center is Chinatown, with Ishikawa-cho Station to the southwest. This is the most interesting part of town for tourists. Whether you're coming from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kamakura, make Ishikawa-cho Station your starting point. Take the South Exit from the station and head in the direction of the waterfront.

Shore Excursions

15 April 2025

Sendai

Shore Excursions

16 April 2025

Hakodate

Shore Excursions

17 April 2025

Sapporo

Shore Excursions

18 April 2025

Akita

Shore Excursions

19 April 2025

Kanazawa

Shore Excursions

20 April 2025

Busan

Shore Excursions

21 April 2025

Nagasaki

Shore Excursions

22 April 2025

Kagoshima

Shore Excursions

23 April 2025

Tokushima

Shore Excursions

24 April 2025

Tokushima

Shore Excursions

25 April 2025

Shimizu

Shore Excursions

26 April 2025

Yokohama

Shore Excursions

26 April 2025

Disembark Norwegian Spirit for you r direct overnight flight to the UK

Shore Excursions

27 April 2025

Arrive in the UK

Shore Excursions

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

Whats Included with Norwegian Cruise Line

Sail with confidence when you book with NCL Cruises. Everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks from various dining venues to world-class entertainment, the use of swimming pools, hot tubs, leisure facilities, return flights, and more are included when you book a cruise adventure with Norwegian Cruises.

Accommodation

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in a choice of included dining venues

Entertainment throughout the day and evening

Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available

Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only)

Youth programmes for 3-17 year olds

Complimentary shuttle service from ship to port where available

Selected hot drinks, iced tea, lemonade, juices, and water in selected venues

Porterage of luggage from port to cabin

Adult only areas

Theme nights and deck parties

A daily programme of activities

Explore Norwegian Spirit

On-board the Norwegian Spirit you are guaranteed to never get bored with their endless activity and spectacular dining options.

Sushi

In the mood for sushi? Pull up a chair at this contemporary sushi bar for some traditional Japanese culinary bites.

Price Per Person: À la Carte

Shore Excursions

TELL A WHALE OF A TALE

Swim with dolphins and other incredible marine life in the crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean. Get glacier-size goosebumps in Alaska as you witness a 30-ton whale leap out of the Pacific Ocean. In Europe, walk in the footsteps of history, get a taste of local culture and relive the epic battles once held at the Colosseum. Our Shore Excursions let you experience the world around you up close and personal — and on your time. Travelling with extended family or friends? We also offer small group tours and private tour options for a truly authentic and more intimate experience. So whether you’re discovering natural beauty or making your own history, each destination you visit allows you to create an incredible story you will share for years to come.

EXPLORE ON SHORE

WHY BOOK YOUR SHORE EXCURSIONS WITH NCL:

Our shore excursion partners have been carefully vetted, and all proper health and safety guidelines are followed so that you can focus on what’s important — immersing yourself in the spectacular
You’ll never get left behind if a NCL-organised tour is late — your ship will wait for you
One-stop shop for all ports on your itinerary
No hidden costs for transfers or entrance fees — the price you see is what you pay
Dedicated and knowledgeable pre-cruise specialists & onboard consultants to help you with your tours
Be one of the first off the ship in every port of call
Flexibility to modify or cancel excursions without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival into port (any exceptions are noted in the tour description)

GO LOCAL TOURS

Authentic multicultural experiences await on a Go Local Tour with NCL. Explore how people in cities around the world live, work, eat and play on unique tours designed for guests who thrive on culture-connecting and unforgettable exploration.

WONDERS OF NATURE

Hang with the locals in Australia. Or pack your camera and enjoy majestic humpback whales near Hawai‘i, glaciers in Alaska, the soaring cliffs of Greece or the golden foliage in New England. They’re all naturally wondrous scene-stealers.

ADVENTURE RUSH

Start by letting your imagination run wild. Mush your way across an ice field in Alaska. Surf in Kaua‘i. Soar through the sky on a zipline on Harvest Caye. Go tubing in Belize or even airboat through the Florida Everglades. Your adventure awaits.

LAID-BACK LEISURE

Sometimes you just want to soak in the sun — and your surroundings. So find that perfect secluded beach and take it all in. Or shop the local markets for great bargains and take home a little something to complement your amazing holiday.

HISTORIC TIMES

Get up close and personal with places you’ve seen only in pictures. Then take some of your own. Stand in the shadow of the Colosseum. Tour a medieval castle. Unravel the mysteries of the Mayan ruins. Or catch a glimpse of the revered Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace of Bangkok. Take a history lesson like no other.

SELFIE TOURS

Get your smile — and your mobile device — ready for a tour like no other. With NCL’s Selfie Tours, we will take you to picture-perfect places to fill your feed. Many of our tours are guided by a selfie expert who will show you how to perfect your angle, use a selfie stick and more.

Elements

Come and experience ELEMENTS! From mesmerising magic to the visual feast of flying to exciting music and dance, this dazzling show will revel in the four elements of Earth, Air, Water & Fire. This show is an incredible spectacle of wonder, enchantment and sensual delight.

Price Per Person: Complimentary

Spa Thermal Suite

Refresh, recharge and rejuvenate in Mandara Spa's adult-only Thermal Suite. Indulge in the centuries-old sequence of hot and cold therapies, designed for extreme relaxation as well as physical and psychological benefits. Enjoy a full mind and body experience as you alternate between saunas, steam rooms, ice and snow rooms, vitality pools and more. Then gaze at the sea from a heated lounger in our spacious lounge. Available only to those who have purchased a Thermal Suite pass.

Note: Thermal Suite amenities may vary by ship.

Vitality Pool
Slip into warm water and let massaging jets relieve any tension. Take advantage of Thalassotherapy, which harnesses the soothing properties of the sea to reduce soreness, improve skin conditions and boost mood.

Thermal Suite Lounge
This expansive relaxation area soars above the ocean offering breathtaking views of the horizon and beyond. Lay back and unwind in one of our guest-favourite hot stone loungers as you stare out at the sea.

Cold Therapy

Time to chill out! Cool off in our refreshing Snow Room, Ice Room or Rain Showers. Cold therapy has been shown to help increase blood circulation, awaken the senses, invigorate the respiratory tract, and strengthen the immune system. Cold exposure can even make hair and nails shinier.

Saunas

From classic Finnish to detoxifying charcoal to cutting-edge infrared, all of the saunas in the Thermal Suite create relaxation from head to toe. Benefits of heat therapy include everything from pain relief to toxin removal to improved sleep.

Salt Room

Experience the subtle and soothing effects of the salt chamber. Himalayan salt creates a healing oasis akin to ancient natural salt caves. Dry Salt therapy can alleviate health problems, reduce stress, improve skin and help with insomnia.

Steam Room

Our aromatic, temperature controlled steam rooms provide the relaxing warmth of plant-essence infused steam. The herbal extracts can help combat stress, clear congestion, improve skin health and even lower blood pressure.

Deck 13

Bier Garten Grill
Sun Deck
Lounge
Jogging/Walking Track
Sports Deck
Golf Driving Nets
Basketball Court
Star Deck
Helipad

Deck 12

Garden Café
The Great Outdoors
Onda by Scarpetta
Humidor Cigar Lounge
Spinnaker Lounge
Waves Pool Bar
Pulse Fitness Centre
Hot Tubs
Spa Thermal Suite
Sun Deck

Deck 11

Spice H20
Balcony
Family Inside
Inside

Deck 10

Spice H20
Pool
Hot Tubs
Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony
Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony
Penthouse with Large Balcony
Balcony
Family Inside
Inside

Deck 9

Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony
Aft-Facing Penthouse Suite with Large Balcony
Balcony
Sail Away Balcony
Family Oceanview
Oceanview with Picture Window
Inside

Deck 8

Silk Asian Restaurant
Sushi Bar
Teppanyaki
Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar
Blazing Boots
Professional Portraits
Jewellery & Duty-Free Shops
Perspectives Studio
The Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Stardust Theatre
Sunset Boulevard
Tradewinds Tax & Duty Free
Deluxe Oceanview
Oceanview with Picture Window
Inside

Deck 7

The Local Bar & Grill
Atrium Café
Cagney's Steakhouse
Le Bistro
Henry's Pub
Social Comedy & Comedy Night
Atrium
Spirit Casino
Effy Jewellery
The Promenade
Guest Services
Shore Excursions
Cruisenext
Lobby Boulevard
Stardust Theatre

Deck 6

Taste Restaurant
Windows Main Dining Room
Family Oceanview
Oceanview with Picture Window
Oceanview
Inside

Deck 5

Oceanview with Picture Window
Oceanview
Inside

Deck 4

Medical Centre
Family Oceanview
Oceanview
Sail Away Oceanview
Inside
Sail Away Inside

Norwegian Spirit Cabins & Suites

Family Inside

The Family Inside Staterooms are a great and affordable way for you to bring the whole family along. With room for up to four, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. Plus you'll have access to all kinds of amenities in addition to being located close to the kids' areas, room service and so much more.

AMENITIES

24-hr Room Service

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
TV
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk
Lounge Area

Family Oceanview

A great way for the whole family to cruise, these staterooms can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a porthole to check out the amazing view.

AMENITIES

24-hr Room Service

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
TV
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk
Pullman Bed x2
Lounge Area

Balcony

With room for up to three guests, Norwegian Spirit staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Most can connect, a great option when travelling with family or friends.

AMENITIES

Private Balcony
Sitting Area
Room Service Available 24-hours
Hot Breakfast Menu
Continental Breakfast Menu
Coffee Maker

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
TV
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk

Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony

Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony

Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

Aft-Facing Penthouse Suite with Large Balcony

Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony

Norwegian Spirit Owner's Suites with a Large Balcony are great for up to two guests. They include a living room, dining room and separate bedroom with king or queen-size bed. Along with a walk in closet, luxury bath with bathtub and a large aft-facing balcony with an incredible view. Includes butler and concierge service. Plus they can connect to a Penthouse with Large Balcony so you can spread out in luxury.

AMENITIES

24-Hour Butler
Concierge Service
Personal Escort On and Off the Ship
Cocktail Party with Ship's Officers
Fine Bed Linens & Pillow-top Mattress
Plush Bathrobe, Slippers & Products
Sparkling Wine & Fruit on Embarkation
Suite Room Service Available 24-hours
Invitations to Exclusive Breakfast/Lunch
Invitations to Exclusive Cocktail Parties
Delicious Treats Delivered Nightly
Priority Speciality Dining Reservations

FLOORPLANS

Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony floor Plan

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
King or Twin Configuration
Second Bedroom
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Suite Benefits
Butler Service
TV
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk
Bath

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