Diamond Princess with Japan & South Korea

Tour details

FLIGHT INFORMATION
DIRECTION	FLIGHT CODE	STOPOVER	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL
07/26/08	QR 246	ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST) – DOHA (DOH)	20:05	00:30*
07/26/09	QR 806	DOHA (DOH) – TOKYO (NRT)	02:40	19:10
07/26/21	QR 809	TOKYO (NRT) – DOHA (DOH)	17:25	23:05
07/26/22	QR 237	DOHA (DOH) - ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST)	02:05	06:20

1. Day ISTANBUL AIRPORT – DOHA (07/08/2026)
Istanbul Airport, International Terminal, in front of Qatar Airways counter, meeting at 17:00. After check-in, passport and customs procedures, departure to Doha at 20:05 with Qatar Airways QR 246 flight. Overnight on the plane.

2. Day DOHA – TOKYO (07/09/2026)
Arrival in Doha at 00:30 local time. Depart for Tokyo at 02:40 with Qatar Airways QR 806. Arrive in Tokyo at 19:10 local time. After arriving in Tokyo, transfer to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, free time. Night at our Tokyo hotel.

3. Day TOKYO, JAPAN (07/10/2026)
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Hakone and Mt. Fuji Tour" organized additionally by their guides. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to view a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Japan's sacred symbol. Afterwards, the charming town with traditional houses, including the hot spring area Owakudani formed by the eruption of Hakone Volcano about 3000 years ago, will be our next stop. We will sample black eggs cooked in natural hot springs and, weather permitting, will capture the Mount Fuji view with our cameras and memories. Then, we will take a boat trip on Lake Ashi from Togendai Station, with pirate-style boats, and witness the area's natural beauty up close. After the boat trip, free time in Hakone machi, then return to our Tokyo hotel. Accommodation in Tokyo hotel.

4. Day TOKYO, JAPAN (07/11/2026)
Start the new day with breakfast at the hotel. Guests can join the "Tokyo City Tour" organized by their guides. The first stop is the famous Asakusa district and Senso-ji Temple. Then, see the majestic Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Akihabara Street panoramic views. Afterwards, we will visit Ginza, Tokyo's most famous shopping street, and the bustling Shinjuku district with its famous pedestrian crossings. After the city tour, transfer to our cruise ship at the port. Arrive at the port, check-in, and settle in your cabins. The ship departs at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

5. Day TOBA, JAPAN (07/12/2026)
>The ship will dock in Toba port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests desiring can join the "Toba Tour" organized additionally by their guides. The tour starts in Ise, the "Sacred City" known for the Ise Shrine Complex, a national treasure with over 125 shrines and surrounded by Japanese cedar trees. The main buildings are simple, unpainted, joined wooden structures built in traditional Japanese style. At the heart of the complex, the well-preserved Okage Yokocho street, a three-acre area, features traditional houses, shops, and restaurants. After the tour, transfer back to the ship. The ship departs from the port at 16:00.

6. Day OSAKA, JAPAN (07/13/2026)
>The ship will dock at Osaka port at 08:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Guests who wish can join the "Kyoto Tour" organized additionally by their guides. The approximately one-hour journey takes you to Kyoto, once Japan's imperial capital for 1000 years. The first stop is the spectacular "Golden Pavilion" (Kinkaku-ji), a UNESCO listed Buddhist temple surrounded by beautiful gardens reflected in a pond. Next, visit Kiyomizu-dera, a famous temple with orange pagodas and traditional Japanese shops. This area is also home to the historic Gion district with wooden houses and narrow streets where you might feel like being in a "Geisha's memories" movie set. After visiting Kyoto's most iconic temples, return to Osaka and see the city’s panoramic views, then spend free time shopping in Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. The ship departs at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

7. Day KOCHI, JAPAN (07/14/2026)
The ship will dock at Kochi port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal needs and shopping. Kochi, rich in agricultural land and fish farms, offers various outdoor activities, including visits to the scenic Godaisan Observation Terrace, the iconic Kochi Castle, and Chikurin-ji Temple. Guests wishing can take the "Kochi & Kochi Castle Tour" organized additionally by guides. The ship departs from Kochi port at 16:00.

8. Day HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (07/15/2026)
The ship will dock in Hiroshima port at 09:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests can join the "Hiroshima Tour" organized additionally by their guides. The tour starts at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with visits to the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Children's Peace Memorial, to learn about the city’s tragic history and peace message. The ship departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

9. Day KANMON STRAIT (16.07.2026)
The ship will be in the Kanmon Strait from 07:00 to 09:00. Guests can enjoy the scenic views from the outer decks. The rest of the day is spent sailing, with activities such as outdoor and indoor pools, fitness, sauna, duty-free shopping, shows, live music, and a casino where you can try your luck.

10. Day BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (17.07.2026)
The ship will dock in Busan port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests can join the "Busan City Tour" organized additionally by guides. Busan, South Korea's second-largest city and an important port, has a rich history as a port city since the 1st century. Highlights include the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, famous for its seaside location; the scenic Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road, Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and the legend of the mermaid princess, represented by the Mermaid Sculpture. We also visit the UN Memorial Cemetery with 16 countries' soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War. Then, explore the Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, known as "Busan’s Machu Picchu," walk around Busan Tower, the old city Nampodong with local markets and street food; and enjoy free time shopping at Gukje Market. The ship departs at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

11. Day NAGASAKI, JAPAN (07/18/2026)
The ship will dock in Nagasaki port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests may join the "Nagasaki City Tour" organized additionally by guides. Visits include the Peace Park and Museum, the historic Megane Bridge, Chinatown, Glover Gardens, and the scenic Dutch Slope. The city’s history, including the site of the second atomic bombing, will be explored. The ship leaves Nagasaki at 16:00. Dinner and overnight aboard.

12. Day SEA DAY (19.07.2026)
Sailing day. You can relax by enjoying the ship’s pools, fitness, sauna, shopping, shows, live music, or try your luck in the casino. This is a restful day at sea.

13. Day SHIMIZU (YOKOHAMA), JAPAN – DOHA (20.07.2026)
The ship docks at Mount Fuji Shimizu port at 09:30. First, we visit Oshino Hakkai village to observe the panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Then, head to Owakudani, a volcanic area with sulfurous fumes; guests can taste black eggs cooked in natural hot springs. Afterwards, take a boat tour on Lake Ashi from Togendai Station, featuring scenic views. Return to Hakone machi for free time, then reboard the ship. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.

14. Day YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – DOHA (21.07.2026)
The ship docks in Yokohama at 09:30. After breakfast, guests may join the "Tokyo Shopping Tour" organized additionally by guides. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for check-in. Our flight, Qatar Airways QR 809, departs Narita Airport at 17:25 and arrives in Doha at 23:05. Overnight in Doha Airport.

15. Day DOHA – ISTANBUL (22.07.2026)
We start the new day at the airport. Our Qatar Airways QR 237 flight will depart at 02:05. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our journey concludes.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation requests will be subject to the following penalty amounts or rates based on the date of reservation cancellation relative to the departure date.

CANCELLATION DATE RELATIVE TO DEPARTURE DATE	APPLIED CANCELLATION RATE
75 days or more before	10%
57-74 days before	25%
29-54 days before	50%
16-28 days before	75%
0-14 days before	100%

What's included

QATAR Airways scheduled flight in economy class (IST – DOHA) – (DOHA – TOKYO) & (TOKYO – DOHA) – (DOHA – IST) with stopovers
Accommodation in your chosen category with 10 nights full board
All transfers.
2 nights in Tokyo with bed and breakfast accommodation.
Port, airline, and city taxes. (1100 Euro)
Turkish-speaking guide service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animations, and shows scheduled every day and night
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner

Not included

Health services. Crew personnel service fee (USD 17 per day paid onboard) Landside excursions organized at ports Beauty center and SPA area All beverages onboard Expenses incurred during hotel stays Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, phone, etc.) Domestic connecting flights Travel health insurance

Need to Know

IMPORTANT NOTES

In case of the complete submission of passports and necessary documents, AGENT will assist with visa applications. It is mandatory to have a passport valid for at least 6 months for international travels.
The AGENT is not responsible for problems arising from the untimely and incomplete submission of required documents for the visa.
Having a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. Passport control has the authority to prevent entry. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
Since extra beds are used in 3-person hotel rooms, the 3rd bed may be smaller than the standard bed. Some hotels do not have a 3rd bed application. For packages working with such hotels, AGENT will inform guests during the sale.
Child prices are only valid if children stay in the same room and cabin with their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. For the 0-2 age child application, the child must not turn 2 years old by the end of the tour; for the 3-12 age child application, the child must not turn 12 years old by the end of the tour.
AGENT reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
If participation in the tour is insufficient, AGENT will notify the guests 21 days before the departure date of the tour about the cancellation/alteration.
AGENT acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airline. It is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change before the flight. All times should be confirmed at least 48 hours before the departure date. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
For domestic low-cost flights, baggage allowance is 20 kg.
AGENT reserves the right to change the hotels listed in the program, provided the category remains the same.
Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation requirement. If participation is insufficient, the tours may not be arranged. In cases where participant numbers are inadequate, prices may be revised by the guide and new arrangements made.
Participants who do not join the extra tours conducted during the journey will be directed to rest areas located before city entrances by the guide.
Tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be carried out. AGENT is not responsible for these cancellations.
In case of cancellation or change, the “AGENT SALES AGREEMENT” is valid.
During the cruise, two of the dinners will be official dinners, and it is recommended that male passengers wear at least one suit, and female passengers have at least one evening gown, with everyone bringing appropriate attire.
The restaurant and tables where our group will dine during the cruise are predetermined and numbered according to names. Therefore, everyone will sit in their assigned places from the first meal to the last.
At check-in for the ship, all passengers (only one per couple) must present their credit card or deposit cash at the ship’s reception to receive their cabin key. Ncash payments are not accepted anywhere except the casino. The currency used onboard is EUR, and credit cards are valid. All expenses can be checked on the TV in your room.
Bringing alcohol, iron, hair dryers, etc., on the ship is strictly prohibited.
At the start of the cruise, luggage tags in specific colors will be provided along with your cruise ticket. These must be attached to your luggage at the cruise port.
On the first day of the cruise, your luggage may not arrive to your cabins until late in the evening. This is due to high volume and crowding, and is under the responsibility of the ship. It is advisable to pack essential items in a small hand carry bag for the first day.
The ship departure times must be strictly followed. Passengers should check in at least 60 minutes before departure at the ports. Failure to do so may prevent boarding, and the AGENT will not be responsible for this.
At the end of the cruise, passengers should collect their luggage by attaching previously provided labels to their cabins and leaving them before 00:00. After disembarkation, the luggage will be retrieved from the designated station. We kindly ask every passenger to touch and verify their own luggage to ensure safety.
All passengers must carry their flight tickets and cruise tickets with them during the trip. Passengers who do not have their tickets may be responsible for their entry into the country or onto the ship.