19 Night Golden Week Southern Islands & Japan Explorer (Yokohama Roundtrip)
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess
April 29, 2026
19 Night Golden Week Southern Islands & Japan Explorer

Diamond Princess - 4/29/2026

The April 29, 2026 cruise on the Diamond Princess departs from Yokohama (tokyo), Japan. On this 19 Night Golden Week Southern Islands & Japan Explorer (Yokohama Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Diamond Princess sets sail on Wednesday, Apr 29th and returns on Monday, May 18th.

Cruise Length
19
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Yokohama
Japan
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
6

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Diamond Princess - April 29, 2026 - 19 Nights

DayDatePort
1Apr 29thYokohama (tokyo), Japan
2Apr 30thAt Sea
3May 1stAt Sea
4May 2ndKeelung (taipei), Taiwan
5Apr 29thKeelung (taipei), Taiwan
6May 4thIshigaki, Japan
7May 5thOkinawa
8May 6thAt Sea
9May 7thAt Sea
10May 8thYokohama (tokyo), Japan
11May 9thToba, Japan
12May 10thOsaka, Japan
13May 11thAt Sea
14May 12thHiroshima, Japan
15May 13thCruise Kanmon Straits, Japan
16May 14thBusan (Pusan), South Korea
17May 15thNagasaki, Japan
18May 16thAt Sea
19May 17thShimizu, Japan
20May 18thYokohama (tokyo), Japan
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The Diamond Princess sails on April 29, 2026 for a 19 Night Golden Week Southern Islands & Japan Explorer (Yokohama Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Yokohama (tokyo), Japan at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Yokohama (tokyo), Japan on May 18th at 6:30 AM. During the 20-day journey, the Diamond Princess will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
89 / 100
safer than 89% of all cruises
89
9
/ 10
Yokohama (tokyo), Japan
Yokohama
Yokohama is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, a strong police presence, and tourists should remain vigilant in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Keelung (taipei), Taiwan
Keelung
Keelung offers a safe environment for travelers, though vigilance against petty theft and caution in heavy traffic are advised.
9
/ 10
Ishigaki, Japan
Ishigaki
Ishigaki is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, reliable infrastructure, and a welcoming community for confident exploration.
9
/ 10
Okinawa
Okinawa
Okinawa is known for its low crime rates and strong public safety, allowing travelers to explore confidently and enjoy their visit.
9
/ 10
Toba, Japan
Toba
Toba, Japan, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in less populated areas.
9
/ 10
Osaka, Japan
Osaka
Osaka is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a strong police presence in tourist areas.
9
/ 10
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a safe destination for cruise travelers, with low crime rates and a focus on public safety and traffic regulations.
10
/ 10
Cruise Kanmon Straits, Japan
Kanmon Straits
Cruise Kanmon Straits offers a secure environment with low crime rates, allowing travelers to enjoy their journey aboard the ships.
9
/ 10
Busan (Pusan), South Korea
Busan
Busan is a safe destination for travelers, with low crime rates and a strong police presence, though caution is advised in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki
Nagasaki offers a safe environment for travelers, with low crime rates and a friendly community, ensuring a secure visit with standard precautions.
9
/ 10
Shimizu, Japan
Shimizu
Shimizu, Japan, offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and well-maintained facilities, ensuring a secure visit.

Cruise Ship

Diamond Princess Size Infographic

Diamond Princess

116 k
tonnage
952 ft
length
2004
year built
1,351
cabins
2,670
passengers
1,100
crew

DIAMOND PRINCESS SIZE

The Diamond Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 115,875 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Diamond Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Diamond Princess holds 3,770 passengers. That includes 2,670 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Diamond Princess total number of staterooms is 1,351.

Diamond Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:115,875 GT
  • Length:952 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:123 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2004
  • Years Served:2004 - Present
  • Capacity:2,670
  • Crew Members:1,100
  • Total on Board:3,770
  • Total Staterooms:1,351
  • Flagged Country:United Kingdom
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Diamond Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Diamond Princess Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
APR 292026
D:3:00 PM

Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan, offers docking at Yokohama Port with excursions to Tokyo. Travelers explore Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing. Excursions visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Local markets sell yakitori. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures neon streets and Tokyo Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes sushi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like ukiyo-e prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Edo history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Yokohama’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and modern cityscapes, making Yokohama an engaging destination.

Day2
APR 302026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
MAY 12026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
MAY 22026
Taiwan
A:9:00 AM

Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan, offers docking at Keelung Port with excursions to Taipei. Travelers explore Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. Excursions visit Yehliu’s rock formations. Local markets sell stinky tofu. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Taiwan Strait vistas. Dining onboard includes xiaolongbao, a Taiwanese favorite. Souvenirs, like oolong tea, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Formosan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Keelung’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Taiwanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and coastal beauty, making Keelung an engaging destination.

Day5
MAY 32026
Taiwan
D:6:00 PM

Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan, offers docking at Keelung Port with excursions to Taipei. Travelers explore Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. Excursions visit Yehliu’s rock formations. Local markets sell stinky tofu. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Taiwan Strait vistas. Dining onboard includes xiaolongbao, a Taiwanese favorite. Souvenirs, like oolong tea, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Formosan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Keelung’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Taiwanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and coastal beauty, making Keelung an engaging destination.

Day6
MAY 42026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Ishigaki, Japan, has docking at Ishigaki Port. Travelers explore Kabira Bay’s turquoise waters and Yaima Village’s Ryukyu culture. Excursions visit Taketomi Island’s traditional villages. Local markets sell shisa figurines. The peak season, April to June, brings warm weather. Photography captures coral reefs and island vistas. Dining onboard includes goya champuru, an Okinawan dish. Souvenirs, like coral crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ryukyu history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Ishigaki’s island charm offers a serene Japanese stop, blending culture with tropical beauty.

Day7
MAY 52026
Japan
A:7:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Oknha Tey Village, Cambodia, has docking at a Mekong River port. Travelers explore silk-weaving workshops and local pagodas. Excursions visit Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace. Local markets sell fish amok. The peak season, November to March, brings dry weather for village tours. Photography captures riverside life and traditional crafts. Dining onboard includes lok lak, a Cambodian dish. Souvenirs, like silk scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Khmer culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Oknha Tey’s artisanal charm offers a serene Cambodian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of traditional crafts, cultural heritage, and Mekong scenery, making Oknha Tey an engaging destination for exploring Cambodia’s rural life and artistry.

Day8
MAY 62026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
MAY 72026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
MAY 82026
A:6:30 AMD:3:00 PM

Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan, offers docking at Yokohama Port with excursions to Tokyo. Travelers explore Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing. Excursions visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Local markets sell yakitori. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures neon streets and Tokyo Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes sushi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like ukiyo-e prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Edo history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Yokohama’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and modern cityscapes, making Yokohama an engaging destination.

Day11
MAY 92026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Toba, Japan, offers docking at Toba Port. Travelers explore Mikimoto Pearl Island and Toba Aquarium. Excursions visit Ise Jingu Shrine. Local markets sell ama diver pearls. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pearl farms and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes kaisendon, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mie history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance shrine walks. Toba’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pearl heritage and scenic coasts, making Toba an engaging destination for exploration.

Day12
MAY 102026
A:8:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Osaka, Japan, provides docking at Osaka Port. Travelers explore Osaka Castle and Dotonbori’s vibrant food scene. Excursions visit Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji Temple. Local markets sell takoyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures samurai castles and neon-lit canals. Dining onboard includes okonomiyaki, an Osaka favorite. Souvenirs, like tenugui cloths, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kansai history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Osaka’s dynamic urban culture offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, culinary delights, and modern energy, making Osaka an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Kansai region and cultural heritage.

Day13
MAY 112026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
MAY 122026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Hiroshima, Japan, has docking at Hiroshima Port. Travelers explore Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Excursions visit Miyajima’s floating Itsukushima Shrine. Local markets sell okonomiyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms. Photography captures historic sites and island shrines. Dining onboard includes Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Souvenirs, like peace cranes, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover WWII history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Hiroshima’s poignant history offers a profound Japanese stop, blending peace advocacy with cultural heritage.

Day15
MAY 132026
A:6:00 AMD:8:00 AM

Kanmon Straits, Japan, no docking; ships transit the narrow strait. Travelers spot fishing boats. Lectures cover WWII history. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season April to October; tides affect. Photography captures Shimonoseki bridges. Dining onboard includes fugu. Souvenirs, like strait postcards, in ship shops. Briefings on navigation. The straits connect Honshu and Kyushu efficiently.

Day16
MAY 142026
South Korea
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Busan, South Korea, in the southeast, sits on the Korea Strait, facing the Sea of Japan. The port is near Jagalchi Fish Market, where fresh seafood is sold daily. Haeundae Beach offers urban waterfront access, while Beomeosa Temple, in the forested hills, provides cultural history. The Gamcheon Culture Village, with colorful houses, draws visitors for its art and narrow alleys. Busan’s port history as a trading hub is evident in its maritime museum. The nearby Nakdong River Estuary is a birdwatching site, and the city’s coastal cliffs offer walking trails with ocean views.

Day17
MAY 152026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nagasaki, Japan, offers docking at Nagasaki Port. Travelers explore the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Excursions visit Glover Garden’s colonial mansions. Local markets sell champon noodles. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures historic sites and Dejima Island views. Dining onboard includes sara udon, a Nagasaki dish. Souvenirs, like castella cakes, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Nagasaki’s WWII history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Nagasaki’s blend of history and resilience offers a poignant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of somber memorials, colonial heritage, and scenic harbors, making Nagasaki an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s cultural and historical depth on Kyushu Island.

Day18
MAY 162026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day19
MAY 172026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Shimizu, Japan, offers docking at Shimizu Port. Travelers explore Mount Fuji viewpoints and Nihondaira’s tea gardens. Excursions visit Shizuoka’s Toro Ruins. Local markets sell wasabi. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Fuji’s slopes and Suruga Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes unagi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Shizuoka history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance garden walks. Shimizu’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making Shimizu an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Fuji region.

Day20
MAY 182026
A:6:30 AM

Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan, offers docking at Yokohama Port with excursions to Tokyo. Travelers explore Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing. Excursions visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Local markets sell yakitori. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures neon streets and Tokyo Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes sushi, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like ukiyo-e prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Edo history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Yokohama’s urban gateway offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and modern cityscapes, making Yokohama an engaging destination.