This 8-night Royal Caribbean itinerary loops out and back from Shanghai, threading 3 ports of call through 2 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 8 nights, beginning and ending in Shanghai, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 3 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Shanghai — round-trip
- Pace
- 3 port days · 3 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night Best Of Japan Cruise is a 8-night round-trip itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas. You board and return in Shanghai, calling at 3 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in China (Shanghai), Japan (Sakaiminato, Sakaiminato, Niigata and 1 more) and China (Shanghai).
Because it's round-trip from Shanghai, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.