Safe Resumption of Cruising in Japanese Ports
Allows Cruises and Cruisetours to Sail as Published
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 2, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent decision by the Japanese
government to allow the return of international cruise ships to the
country, Princess Cruises has announced it will begin homeport
sailing in Japan starting
March 15, 2023, giving guests in the
region the opportunity to enjoy the effortless, personalized
Princess MedallionClass experience for the first time.
"The reopening of Japanese ports to the international cruise
industry is an important and welcome development that not only
vastly expands the vacation opportunities available to guests but
also helps to significantly strengthen the Japanese tourism
economy," said John Padgett,
Princess Cruises president. "In addition, we know Japanese guests
will appreciate the unmatched Princess MedallionClass experience
offering unmatched personalization and hassle-free service.
Japanese-built Diamond Princess returns to celebrate the
10th anniversary of sailing from Tokyo (Yokohama) and Kobe starting March
15 with a nine-day sailing roundtrip from Tokyo. The ship - designed exclusively with
the destination in mind –will call to 38 destinations in four
countries on 43 unique itineraries and 57 departures, ranging from
5- to 19-days. Key reasons to experience Japan with Princess in 2023 include:
- Temples, Shrines, Castles – Guests delight in the
abundance of stunning temples and shrines, like the magnificent
16th century Osaka Castle or Seiryu-ji Temple, home
of Japan's largest bronze seated
Buddha.
- Festivals – Opportunities to experience seven festivals,
including Japan's world-famous
Kyoto Gion Festival, featuring massive, hand-crafted "Yama" and
"Hoko" floats that are constructed every year without the use of
nails, or watch a display of 10,000 fireworks during the Kumano
Fireworks Festival.
- Vibrant Cities & Landscapes – Astounding cities where
the 21st century coexists with the spirit of
ancient Japan thrive, such as
shopping in Tokyo's Ginza
district, trying local delicacies at nearby restaurants or
exploring the Imperial Palace plaza. With access to seven UNESCO
World Heritage Sites, guests can marvel at Mt. Fuji, the Hiroshima
Peace Memorial and the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
- Spring Flowers, Gardens and
Onsens – Travelers soak in spring flowers all over
Japan during spring, whether it's
visiting a classic Japanese garden, seeing hundreds of sakura
(cherry blossoms) while picnicking, enjoying the meditative
atmosphere of tranquil parks or soaking in the healing benefits of
a geothermal "onsen" natural hot spring bath.
For those travelers with more time to explore Japan, Princess offers 13- or
14-day Highlights of Japan cruisetours, featuring a
multiple-night land tour combined with the cruise, for more time on
land to experience the wonders of both Tokyo and Kyoto.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
http://www.princess.com/.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of
guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including
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. A team of professional
destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length
from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously
recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess
Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by
the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced
wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on
a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the
fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests
more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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