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Kochi – Castle and Commercial Area

Kochi – Castle and Commercial Area

Welcome to a new chapter of our series about our cruise experience in Japan from Korea. After visiting the Itsukushima temple and contemplating the landscapes next to the majestic Torii gate on Miyajima island, our next stop was Kochi. Below we'll share our experience...

Star Princess Successfully Completes Sea Trials

Star Princess Successfully Completes Sea Trials

The second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises, the Star Princess, has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The new vessel is ready to welcome its first passengers on October 4, 2025, when it will begin its Mediterranean...

Miyajima – Trip to Itsukushima Shrine from Hiroshima

Miyajima – Trip to Itsukushima Shrine from Hiroshima

Welcome to a new chapter in our series about our cruise experience through Korea and Japan. After Kagoshima, today we arrive in Hiroshima! When planning our excursions during this cruise through Japan, we decided to organize our visit to Hiroshima by prioritizing the...

Kagoshima – Volcano and Sengan-en Gardens

Kagoshima – Volcano and Sengan-en Gardens

Welcome to a new chapter in our series about our cruise experience through Korea and Japan. After our stop in Nagasaki, today we visit a new destination in Japan that's very different from the previous one: Kagoshima! As the ship approaches, you can observe from the...

Nagasaki – Peace Park and Museum

Nagasaki – Peace Park and Museum

Welcome to a new article in our series about our experience on a cruise through Japan, embarking from South Korea. After our day in Jeju island, Nagasaki was our first stop in Japan aboard the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship in the summer of 2025. The entry process was...

Jeju, South Korea – Nature and Traditional Markets

Jeju, South Korea – Nature and Traditional Markets

Welcome to a new article in our series about our experience on a cruise to Japan embarking from South Korea. In the previous chapter, we recounted our arrival in Seoul and the day of embarkation. Today, we'll tell you about our first stop and the second place we...

Celebrity Cruises Announces New Venues for Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises Announces New Venues for Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises has revealed details of four new venues that will be included on its upcoming ship, Celebrity Xcel. These areas, part of a total of seven new concepts onboard, are designed to expand the entertainment and relaxation offerings. The vessel is scheduled...