Princess Cruises has announced an extension of its 2025-2026 season in Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Due to record-breaking demand for Japanese travel in 2023, more itineraries have been added.
- The expanded schedule includes 11 additional sailings ranging from nine to 22 nights.
- Destinations now encompass a comprehensive list of 25 locations in the region.
- Notably, the offerings include unique round-trip voyages from Tokyo and Singapore.
Princess Cruises has unveiled an extended plan for its 2025-2026 cruise season in Japan and Southeast Asia, responding to unprecedented demand from travellers. The company reported ‘record-breaking’ interest in Japanese destinations in 2023, prompting the addition of numerous itineraries on the Diamond Princess vessel to accommodate eager passengers.
In this expanded programme, 11 new sailings have been introduced, each varying in duration from nine to 22 nights. These cruises are designed to visit a diverse array of 25 destinations, thus providing ample opportunity for cultural exploration and leisure experiences across the region.
Among the new offerings is a nine-night ‘Circle Japan’ round-trip from Tokyo, including stops at Kagoshima, Busan, Akita, Aomori, and Hitachinaka, with prices starting at £1,449 for departures beginning on July 27, 2025.
Following its tenure in Japan, the 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess is set to embark on a 12-day cruise through Southeast Asia and Japan, commencing in Singapore. This segment includes three additional itineraries which further highlight the varied landscapes and cultures of the region.
One particular itinerary, the 14-night ‘Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam’ cruise, is notable for its comprehensive itinerary, featuring destinations such as Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Ko Samui, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur, with lead-in prices beginning at £2,139 based on a December 23, 2025, departure.
Terry Thornton, the Chief Commercial Officer, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended offerings, noting, “We’re thrilled to expand our Japan cruises from Tokyo 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 on board.”
Princess Cruises’ expansion into the 2025-2026 season underlines their strategy to meet growing travel demands.
