We Took a $30,000 Luxury Japanese Cruise – We Are Americans

We Took a $30,000 Luxury Japanese Cruise – We Are Americans

We took a luxury cruise through Japan with 450 Japanese guests and it was unlike any cruise we’ve ever taken. Heidi and I sailed on a Japanet cruise aboard Viking Yi Dun, a 10-night all-inclusive voyage that combined the comfort of a Viking Ocean ship with an entirely unique cultural experience designed for Japanese travelers. We are Americans, and this is what it was like. This incredible journey showcases what makes these cruise reviews so positive. 😎🛳️

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🇯🇵 WHAT IS A JAPANET CRUISE?
Japanet doesn’t own ships. Instead, they charter vessels from cruise lines you already know, and for this sailing they used Viking Yi Dun (formerly Viking Sun). What sets a Japanet cruise apart is the original programming layered on top: curated shore excursions, onboard cultural activities, local sake and shochu tastings, Kabuki performances, Mizuhiki and origami classes, and a daily Japanet newsletter alongside the Viking Daily. It’s a fully curated 15-day Japan land and sea experience from the moment you arrive.

🏯 PORTS OF CALL AND SHORE EXCURSIONS
We visited regions of Japan that most Americans have never even heard of. Every port included an upgraded shore excursion led by the same English-speaking guide, Saito, for the entire voyage. In Kamakura, we explored Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Japan’s most important Shinto shrine, and the serene bamboo garden at Hokokuji Temple. In the Fuji region, we stood before the iconic mountain framed by cherry blossoms. We also experienced a sumo stable training session and much more across the 10 nights at sea.

🍶 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Japanet upgraded Viking’s already-generous inclusions. Everything was covered: all dining, Viking’s Silver Spirits premium beverage package (including local sakes and shochus sourced from each port), shore excursions, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and twice-daily housekeeping. Pre-cruise nights at the Intercontinental Yokohama Pier 8 and post-cruise nights at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo were also part of the package. Round-trip airport transfers were included too.

🛳️ LIFE ABOARD VIKING YI DUN
The ship carries around 930 guests at full capacity, though we sailed well below that. The Scandinavian design, complimentary thermal suite, Explorers’ Lounge, Living Room bar with local sake on tap, and multiple dining venues all deliver the classic Viking experience. We stayed in a Penthouse Veranda stateroom (cabin 5028) for the voyage. Nightly entertainment ranged from Japanet-exclusive performances by Japanese singers and a Kabuki artist to Western-style shows by Viking vocalists Nick and Sophie.

0:00 A True Japan Cruise
2:15 What’s Really Included in a Luxury Cruise
4:20 What Makes a Japanet Cruise Unique
5:52 Onboard Japanese Cultural Activities
7:47 Japanet Entertainment and Cruise Shows
9:28 Life Onboard a Luxury Cruise Ship in Japan
12:20 Luxury Cruise Dining Options in Japan
15:25 The Shore Excursions Program
16:49 Day 1 (Pre Cruise) – A Visit to the Ancient Capital of Kamakura
19:42 Shingu – Waterfalls, Ancient Shrines & UNESCO Heritage Sites
20:46 Sasebo – A Cruise Through Saikai National Park
21:35 A Detour to Busan, South Korea
22:48 Maizuru – One of Japan’s 3 Scenic Views
24:07 The Untouched History and Culture of Kanazawa
25:28 A Rare Stop at Sado Island
26:39 Opening Up to Foreign Travlers at Hakodate
28:07 A Private Tokyo Tour
30:50 Fuji Five Lakes Views & Iconic Mount Fuji Photos
32:42 Day 15 – Sumo Stable Visit (Morning Training Session)
33:40 Is a Japanet Cruise Worth It?

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