Fly Stay Cruise - 11 Day Land of the Rising Sun & Korea Cruise
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost.
Enjoy an exceptional-value holiday that seamlessly combines return flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or tours with a cruise—removing the stress of planning so you can enjoy every moment from departure to return.
Make the most of your cruise and travel independently, with everything organised for you. Your international flights, pre-cruise stay, and cruise are organised so all you have to do is relax and enjoy your time at sea. Of course, there is the option of extending your tour if you don’t want to head straight to the airport upon disembarkation.
This tour is categorised as 2 out of 5
Relax and uncover: Enjoy ample free time alongside key sightseeing and activities. Moderate fitness is still recommended to fully experience the trip.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
Package Inclusions
✓ 7 night Japan and South Korea cruise onboard Diamond Princess
✓ Return international flights
✓ 1-night pre-cruise stay
✓ 1-night post-cruise stay
✓ Breakfast at the hotels
✓ All onboard dining, entertainment and port charges
Inspiring Bonus Value
Exclusive fly-stay-cruise package savings
Pre and post-cruise hotel nights in Yokohama, easy to transfer to cruise port.
Sail Japan and South Korea in the colours of autumn on this 11-day fly, stay and cruise. From Tokyo and Mt Fuji to Kyoto, Nagasaki and Jeju Island, this short escape on Diamond Princess wraps up the highlights of two countries with return flights and Yokohama hotel stays bookending the cruise.
Today your Japan and South Korea adventure begins as you depart Australia on your included flight to Tokyo.
Upon arrival, clear customs and immigration and make your way to Yokohama, the cruise port city beside the capital. Check in to your hotel, just a short walk from Yokohama Station, for one night. Settle in and rest ahead of embarkation tomorrow.
Special Information
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Hotel check-in time is at 3pm. If arriving prior to this, you will be able to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
Some Flights may be required to depart prior to day 1 to get into Japan on the 2nd October.
Inspiring Highlights:
This morning after breakfast, check out of your hotel and make the short journey to the cruise terminal in Yokohama, where Diamond Princess awaits. The terminal is a short taxi or transfer ride from your hotel.
Once on board, settle into your stateroom and begin exploring the ship. Take in the spiral staircase of the Piazza, the Izumi Japanese Bath, the open-deck pools or one of Diamond Princess’s many dining venues and lounges. Raise a glass as you set sail in the afternoon on your seven night cruise.
An optional upgrade to a Princess Plus or Princess Premier package is available for those who would like to add drinks, Wi-Fi, casual dining and other inclusions.
Special Information:
Diamond Princess berths at the Osanbashi or Daikoku Pier in Yokohama, depending on the day.
All guests must be on board at least 2 hours prior to the ship’s scheduled departure.
Port transfers between your Yokohama hotel and the cruise terminal are not included. We recommend pre-booking through our Traveller Hub portal once your booking is confirmed.
On embarkation day, lunch and dinner are included on board. Breakfast is provided at your hotel before checkout.
Inspiring Highlights:
Today is a relaxed sea day as Diamond Princess makes her way south to Kyushu.
Take time to enjoy the ship’s many facilities. You could spend a quiet morning in the Izumi Japanese Bath, catch a feature film at Movies Under the Stars, browse the Fine Arts Gallery, or simply find a sunny corner of the open deck with a good book. The Princess Theater hosts evening shows, and there are plenty of dining options to work through across the cruise.
Inspiring Highlights:
At Sea - Relax on board and enjoy ship facilities
Welcome to Nagasaki, a port city with a long and unique history of international trade and exchange. Like Hiroshima, it carries the weight of the events of 1945 and offers visitors a chance to reflect.
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park provide an important and moving visit. Glover Garden, on a hillside overlooking the harbour, preserves the homes of nineteenth century European traders and offers fine views over the city. The Mt Inasa ropeway carries you up to one of the world’s most celebrated nighttime panoramas. Return to the ship in time for dinner.
Inspiring Highlights:
Today you cross from Japan to South Korea, with Diamond Princess calling into the volcanic island of Jeju. The port city of Seogwipo sits on the island’s southern coast and is known for its waterfalls, lava-formed coastline and gentle climate.
You may like to visit the Cheonjiyeon and Jeongbang waterfalls, walk along the cliffs at Jusangjeolli with their distinctive hexagonal basalt columns, or take in the lush gardens of Seogwipo. The seafood market in town is a colourful glimpse of local life. Make your way back to the ship in the afternoon.
Inspiring Highlights:
Another relaxed sea day as Diamond Princess sails toward Kobe. Enjoy a long breakfast in the Main Dining Room, attend an enrichment lecture, take in an afternoon martini at Crooners, or watch a Broadway-style show in the Princess Theater. Tonight could be the night to try one of the specialty restaurants on board.
Inspiring Highlights:
At Sea - Onboard activities and dining
Diamond Princess docks at Kobe today, the cruise gateway to Japan’s former imperial capital, Kyoto. With a full day in port, you have plenty of time to explore.
From Kobe, the shinkansen reaches Kyoto in around fifty minutes. The vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine climb the wooded slopes of Mt Inari and rank among Japan’s most photographed sights. The Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, a Zen temple wrapped in gold leaf, is set in classical strolling gardens. The historic Gion district is famed for its preserved townhouses and traditional teahouses.
Closer to port, Kobe offers harbour views, an attractive city centre and the Ikuta Shrine, while Osaka is a short train ride away with Osaka Castle and the lanes of Dotonbori. Return to the ship before sailing.
Inspiring Highlights:
Diamond Princess calls into Shimizu today, your gateway to Mt Fuji. On a clear day, the snow-capped peak provides one of Japan’s most recognisable backdrops.
You may like to head to Miho-no-Matsubara, a black sand beach famed for its pine grove and views across Suruga Bay to Mt Fuji. The Nihondaira plateau offers another excellent vantage point, while the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum showcases ukiyo-e woodblock prints by one of Japan’s most celebrated artists. Return to the ship in time for dinner on board.
Special Information:
Shimizu is a half day call today. Please make your way back on board in time for the evening departure.
Inspiring Highlights:
After breakfast on board, disembark Diamond Princess in Yokohama. Make the short journey back to your hotel to check in for a one night stay.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city and one of its most photogenic harbour towns. You might walk through the lively Minato Mirai waterfront with its Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and Landmark Tower, wander the lanes of the largest Chinatown in Japan, or take in the historic red brick warehouses at Yokohama Akarenga. Tokyo is also close at hand if you prefer to spend the day in the capital, around 30 minutes by train.
Special Information:
On disembarkation day, breakfast is included on board. Lunch and dinner are not provided.
Transfers between the cruise terminal and your Yokohama hotel are not included. The hotel is a short taxi ride from the cruise terminal.
Inspiring Highlights:
Your Japan and South Korea journey draws to a close today. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Tokyo for your flight home to Australia.
Settle in for your flight as you reflect on the temples, autumn colours and harbour cities behind you.
Special Information:
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Welcome home. Your flight lands today, completing your journey through Japan and South Korea. We hope you return with memories of temples, harbour cities and warm hospitality, and that you will think of us for your next adventure.
Tokyo (Yokohama) - Embark in the busy port city beside Japan’s capital, within easy reach of Tokyo’s neighbourhoods
Nagasaki - Reflect at the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park, and visit the hillside Glover Garden overlooking the harbour
Jeju (Seogwipo), South Korea - Explore the volcanic island’s waterfalls, basalt cliffs and clear blue waters
Kobe (for Kyoto) - Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji and the historic Gion district from Japan’s former imperial capital
Shimizu (Mt Fuji) - Take in views of Japan’s most iconic peak from the Nihondaira plateau and Miho-no-Matsubara beach
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess offers a relaxed and stylish cruising experience while sailing some of the world’s most rewarding destinations. Refurbished in 2019, she carries around 2,670 guests and offers a wide range of dining venues, bars and lounges, live entertainment in the Princess Theater, the Izumi Japanese Bath, swimming pools, open decks and the Sanctuary adult retreat.
With the Princess MedallionClass experience, your stateroom unlocks as you approach, you can find friends and family on board, and order food or drinks delivered to wherever you are on the ship.
Guaranteed Cabin - What This Means for You
Your cabin is booked on a Guaranteed basis. This means you’re confirmed in your selected cabin category (or higher), however your specific cabin number will be allocated by the cruise line closer to departure. You may receive an upgrade at no additional cost, but cabin location and deck cannot be requested. Rest assured, you’ll enjoy all the features and inclusions of the category you’ve chosen, the exact cabin details will simply be revealed a little later.
Included Cabin Type - Interior Stateroom
Interior staterooms offer a comfortable retreat featuring two twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom and a thoughtful range of amenities to relax in after a day exploring ashore.
Oceanview Stateroom - from $670 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Oceanview staterooms feature a window allowing natural light and ocean views. Enjoy comfortable bedding, a well-appointed bathroom and ample storage space, creating a bright and relaxing environment during your cruise.
Balcony Stateroom - from $995 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Balcony staterooms offer your own private outdoor space where you can relax and take in coastal scenery and ocean views. Inside, enjoy a spacious layout with comfortable bedding, a sitting area and modern bathroom facilities.
Payment Information
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.
Instalment Schedule:
Cooling Off Period
This product is eligible for a 3 day cooling-off period.
Terms and conditions
Please note that this package is a Cruises by Inspiring Vacations package. Please review the terms and conditions here: https://www.inspiringvacations.com/au/page/terms-and-conditions
Starting Point
Your starting hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book pre-tour accommodation independently, we suggest you do this only once you have received your final hotel list for your tour. If you would like to book something sooner, we recommend that you book using a flexible rate that can be cancelled through your chosen third-party provider without penalty.
Travellers will arrive at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. If arriving before standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm, you are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available as there are no scheduled activities on day 1 of the itinerary. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
Note: if you need to apply for a tourist visa before departure, we recommend using the details of the suggested hotel on the tour itinerary if you wish to fulfil this before the release of your final tour documentation. Please refer to our visa section for more information on whether or not a visa is required for your destination.
Arrival Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the airport to the hotel will be comfortable and hassle-free.
To make your way to your hotel from the airport, there are various connections by express train or limousine bus. The airport information desks can provide helpful advice, too.
Optional Airport Transfers - Transfer Portal
Depending on the package purchased, you may have the option to add airport transfers to your booking and you can do so through your Traveller Hub account. We partner with an online marketplace where travellers can compare and select the transfer of their choice.
Inspiring Vacations acts as an agent on behalf of our transfer service partner and any service is delivered by the provider. Inspiring Vacations cannot be held liable for any loss resulting from the transfer service provided. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure any transfer booked meets the requirements of any other travel arrangements. Likewise, your tour leader or any of our on-ground representatives cannot be held responsible for the service of your transfer nor are they in a position to assist with amending your reservation. Any transfer booking is separate from any other booking with Inspiring Vacations, regardless of whether purchased with regards to the same travel journey.
When you make your transfer service booking, you will receive a confirmation email and this will include your meeting instructions, as well as direct contact details. Please ensure you print and bring this with you as you will need to ensure you can make direct contact with your transfer service provider.
In Case of Emergency
Although we strive to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise during travel. If any issues arise during your tour, it's essential to promptly communicate them to your tour leader or local representative. This ensures they can take immediate action to address the problem and mitigate any negative impact on the remainder of your journey.
We understand that there may be instances where your tour leader or local representative is unable to resolve a situation to your satisfaction. In such cases, we encourage you to request that the tour leader or local representative escalate the matter to their direct manager for further assistance.
When your final tour documentation is released, this will include an emergency contact for our local travel partner while you are on tour.
Finishing Point
Your finishing hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book additional post-tour accommodation, please do so once you have the final hotel list. We recommend booking a flexible rate that can be changed or cancelled without penalty should there be any unforeseen changes to your booking.
Travellers will depart at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. Check-out time is generally from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. This service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost payable directly.
Departure Details
Airport transfers are not included as part of your package. However, we trust that your journey from the hotel to the airport will be comfortable and hassle-free.
As an added service, we do offer airport transfers at an additional cost which can be booked via your Traveller Hub. We recommend you wait until you receive your final documentation to book transfers as your start and end hotels will only be confirmed at this point. Please note that if you are choosing to book an independent airport transfer service, your Inspiring Vacations Tour Leader cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise, nor can they resolve any concerns that you may have with your transfer service.
To make your way to the airport, there are various connections by train or limousine bus. Most destinations offer ride-share services, such as Uber or Didi. If you're having any problems, you can speak to hotel reception before your departure.
Accommodation
All hotels listed are subject to change; any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding requests cannot be guaranteed and are always on a request basis with the hotel.
Bedding Configuration
Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can not guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $2,550.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.
Please note when choosing Single Supplement for this tour, your room will generally consist of a double or semi-double bed. Occasionally there may be a hotel that will provide a single bedded room for single travellers.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with them and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such as adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), making separate payments and having individual access to our Traveller Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.
Itinerary Changes
Please note that as part of our commitment to constantly improving our passenger experience, there may be itinerary changes between the time of booking and when you travel. These changes are always made with your experience in mind and will be clearly communicated in advance if they affect your booking.
Trusted Travel Partner Tour
Your chosen tour will be operated by one of our trusted travel partners. These are meticulously crafted tours designed by established travel partners we know and trust. These tours offer a unique and exciting way to explore the world, packed with incredible sights and experiences
Documentation
Travel documentation is sent digitally 30 days before departure. No postal documents are issued. You must complete your cruise personaliser directly with the cruise line. We cannot complete this on your behalf. Visit the Know Before You Go section for guidance, and you will receive an email reminder when it is time to complete this.
Visas & Entry Requirements
Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your tour and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your tour. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the visa entry requirements for your nationality via our page here:
https://inspiringvacations-8357211.hs-sites.com/visa-information
You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date.
We need your passport information to get everything ready for your tour so the information on your booking must match your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended on all our tours. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. It is also important to consider forced pre-tour cancellations and how your chosen insurance policy may cover such circumstances, so please keep this in mind when choosing your provider.
We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international tours, you will be asked by your tour leader for your travel insurance details if they were not already added to your Traveller Hub account pre-departure.
If you have credit card insurance your Inspiring Vacations tour leader or local guide may require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details before arriving in-country.
Before you depart, you will be asked to submit your Travel Insurance details through the booking holder's Traveller Hub account through the Inspiring Vacations website. This is to ensure that we have this information readily available should we ever need it.
Official Travel Advice
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, we recommend referring to the official travel advisory website of your home country for the latest updates on your chosen destination. These websites provide valuable information on:
Here is a help link to get you started:
In the unlikely event of a situation that could potentially disrupt your tour, we want to assure you of the following:
By staying informed and working together, we can ensure a fantastic travel experience for you. We will post our own travel updates to our website here.
Post-Tour Feedback
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a link to a post-purchase survey, which is your opportunity to share your feedback with us on your booking experience and interactions with our Sales and Customer Success teams. This feedback is invaluable to ensure that we are servicing our customers to the best of our ability.
Terms and Conditions
For the full terms and conditions for Cruises by Inspiring Vacations, please see HERE.
This is a flight inclusive package.
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost. Select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’.
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
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