Best of Japan Cruise

The spectrum of seas shows the ocean’s diversity, from light turquoise coastal waters to deep blue open oceans, shaped by depth, climate, and marine life. These variations highlight the ocean’s complexity and importance. A quick glimpse of this can be seen on a short cruise around Hong Kong, where changing sea colors and island views reflect this diversity.

• Accommodation as per the cabin or deck selected, within the duration of the stay.

• Meals – international buffet – breakfast, lunch, and dinner (most of the cruises includes majority of the restaurants on the cruise).
• Entertainment and On-board activities: games, tournaments, themed evenings, and contests.

• Facilities: sun beds, swimming pools, library, hot tub, disco, and jogging track.

• Luggage transport service in the port during embarkation and disembarkation.

• Cruise taxes and fees.

• Port charges.

• Air transportation, optional shores, transfers, and land excursions.

• Offshore meals and accommodation.

• All drinks.

• Casino gaming.

• In-room telephone calls.

• Internet Wi-Fi.

• Specialty restaurants.

• Purchases from ship stores.

• Personal services: laundry, medical services, salon services, and spa services.

•  All the items that are not mentioned in the inclusions.

• Visa – (Can be provided at an additional cost).

• Gratuities of Euro11 per person per night (age 15yrs and above) & Euro5.5 per child per night (age 4 - 14yrs) to be paid on board.

• During your cruise, you have the flexibility to explore the places you visit on your own or book an excursion through the CruiseLine.
• Please note that booking excursions will incur an additional charge.

Day 1: Hong Kong, China | Depart 05:00 PM
Day 2: Cruising 
Day 3: Cruising
Day 4: Fukuoka, Japan | 07:00 AM To 06:45 PM
Day 5: Nagasaki, Japan | 07:00 AM To 07:00 PM
Day 6: Kagoshima, Japan | 07:00 AM To 07:00 PM
Day 7:  Kumamoto (Yatsushiro), Japan | 07:00 AM To 07:00 PM
Day 8: Cruising 
Day 9: Cruising
Day 10: Hong Kong, China | Arrive 06:30 AM

• For reservations involving the first and second guest, adult rates will be applicable, irrespective of age.

• Single occupancy it is 200% of the cabin Fare plus port Taxes and Gratuities

• Prices mentioned are starting prices and subject to change at the time of confirmation
• For the 3rd & 4th adult in the cabin, cruise fare will be charged at 50%; port charges and gratuities will be applicable at 100%.

Pricing: 1st & 2nd guests pay the adult rate regardless of age. 3rd & 4th guests in the same cabin incur surcharges. Single occupancy = 200% of the cabin price.

Gratuities: €11 per adult/night (15+ years) and €5.5 per child/night (4–14 years), payable onboard.

Passports: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates. Physical passport required at check-in.

Infants: Minimum age 6 months, with valid passport & visa.

Special Health Needs: Passengers requiring special care must submit completed Costa “Special Needs” forms (with medical documents) within 40 days of departure. Failure to do so may result in booking cancellation or extra costs.

Pregnancy: Guests beyond the 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise are not allowed to sail. All pregnant guests must carry a medical certificate from a gynecologist confirming fitness to travel and pregnancy stage.

Date of Confirmation: 25% of the total amount is required upon confirmation.
60 Days Prior to Departure: 55% of the full payment is due.
55 Days Prior to Departure: Full payment is required.

Cancellation Policy:

From confirmation up to 90 days before departure: 35% of the total amount.
Between 90 and 61 days before departure: 40% of the total amount.
Between 60 and 45 days before departure: 55% of the total amount.
Between 44 and 21 days before departure: 75% of the total amount.
Less than 20 days before departure: 100% of the total amount.

• Visa requirements depend on the passenger’s nationality and the countries included in the cruise itinerary.
• Additional visas may be required for destinations visited during the cruise (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Vietnam).
• Passengers are responsible for obtaining all required visas prior to travel.