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Classic China & Japan

  • Departure DateMay, Sep, Oct 2026 & Apr 2027
  • Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
  • 16/17 Nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £3,999 per person

Itinerary

  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • Shanghai
  • Sakaiminato
  • Maizuru
  • Niigata, Japan
  • Hakodate
  • Shanghai

This wonderful cruise and stay holiday begins with an action-packed 6 night China Highlights Tour. Walk the iconic Great Wall of China, explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Stand in awe before the 2,000 year old Terracotta Warriors and stroll around the Ancient City Walls in Xian. Admire the tranquil Yu Gardens in Shanghai and take a stroll on the Colonial Bund before visiting a silk museum. You’ll then embark Spectrum of the Seas® for your enchanting cruise of Japan. Discover Kyoto’s magical shrines, temples and gardens, soak up spectacular views over Kobe and Osaka Bay from the top of Kobe Port Tower and explore Yokohama’s Sankein Garden with its shrines, ponds and pagodas. 

Highlights

  • FREE Shanghai Stay
  • Action-Packed 6 Night China Highlights Tour
  • Tour Highlights Include: Experience The Great Wall of China & Visit The Terracotta Warriors
  • FREE Balcony Upgrade^
  • Cherry Blossom Season in Japan - Apr 2027
  • Flights available from a choice of airports including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester & London

What's Included?

  • Return flights from the UK (call for regional departures)
  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • 8 night cruise on board Spectrum of the Seas on full board basis
  • 1 night Shaghai stay on room only basis
  • Transfers
  • Baggage Allowance

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
May 2026£4,199£4,299£4,299£5,399
Sep 2026£3,999£4,199£4,199-
Oct 2026£3,999£4,249£4,249£4,699
Apr 2027£4,299£4,599£4,599£5,299

Price based on 15 May, 04 Sep & 17 Oct 2026 & 16 Apr 2027 flying from London. ^From Oceanview, subject to availability. itinerary & duration may vary depending on date. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Itinerary for Classic China & Japan

Day 1 - Fly UK to Beijing

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing

Day 3 - Beijing - Enjoy Tiananmen Sq & Forbidden City, Gate of Supreme Harmony & Temple of Heaven.

Day 4 - Visit Great Wall of China, Jade Museum, Sacred Way & Ming Tombs

Day 5 - Bullet train from Beijing to Xian & transfer to hotel

Day 6 - Visit Terracotta Warriors Xian Arts Centre & Ceramics Exhibition Centre & afternoon to explore Xian's ancient city walls

Day 7 - Fly Xian to Shanghai / Full day Shanghai Tour then evening enjoy a river cruise along Huangpu River

Day 9 - Embark Spectrum of the Seas in Baoshan, Shanghai

Day 10 - Cruising

Day 11 - Sakaiminato

Day 12 - Maizuru

Day 13 - Niigata, Japan

Day 14 - Hakodate

Day 15 - Cruising

Day 16 - Cruising

Day 17 - Shanghai, disembark & fly UK

Fly Shanghai to UK/ arrive UK

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