After resuming service on the West Coast in November, the Diamond Princess is setting sail to Japan on Sunday.
Scheduled for a whole program within the Asian nation, the Princess Cruises’ vessel is departing on a repositioning voyage to Yokohama – a port close to Tokyo.
The 25-night Pacific Crossing itinerary sails from the West Coast and consists of visits to ports in Hawaii, the Pacific and Asia.
Starting on March 15, the Diamond Princess is about to supply a sequence of five- to 19-day cruises to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
In addition to Yokohama, this system additionally consists of departures from from Kobe and incorporates a complete of 38 locations in three nations, in addition to 43 distinctive itineraries and 57 departures.
Ports of name embrace Sakata, Naha, Nagasaki, Otaru, Hakodate, Nagasaki, Ishigaki, Cheju, Busan, Keelung and extra.
Upon finishing its program in Japan, the Diamond Princess is about to reposition to Southeast Asia for a winter season visiting Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and others.
Built in Japan by the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, the Diamond Princess initially entered service in March 2004.
According to Princess, the 113,000-ton vessel was designed to cruise to Japanese ports and provides the Princess MedallionClass expertise, which permits visitors to personalize their cruises with a “touchless and effortless” service.
Extensively refurbished over time, the Diamond Princess underwent a significant renovation in 2019. At the time, the two,600-guest ship acquired new options, corresponding to Japanese bidets in suites and public restrooms.
The ship’s Movies Under The Stars display was additionally up to date, receiving new encompass sound digital audio, whereas the primary pool deck LED lighting acquired enhancements for a extra vibrant and colourful leisure expertise.
Further normal refurbishments embrace upgraded digital audio system for the Princess Theater, Explorers Lounge and Club Fusion, in addition to new furnishings within the Horizon Court buffet space, and extra.