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13-night Wonders of Japan Cruise

OFFER ID 1616249

Cruise Line
Abercrombie & Kent - Cruises
Ship
Le Jacques Cartier
Destination
Osaka/Sapporo
Departure Date
Mar 30, 2026
Length
13
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Stateroom Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  Le Jacques Cartier
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Osaka
Arrive
03/30/2026
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Depart
03/30/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

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Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

Highlights:

  • Osaka Castle
  • Umeda Sky Building
  • Shitennoji Temple
  • Dontonbori
Tour Duration: Approx. 6 hours (13:00 – 19:00)

Tour can operate:  Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
  • Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
  • Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
  • Pier permits
  • Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
 Not Included:
  • Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
  • Any visa

Destination Guide
Osaka
Arrive
03/31/2026
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Depart
03/31/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

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Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

Highlights:

  • Osaka Castle
  • Umeda Sky Building
  • Shitennoji Temple
  • Dontonbori
Tour Duration: Approx. 6 hours (13:00 – 19:00)

Tour can operate:  Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
  • Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
  • Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
  • Pier permits
  • Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
 Not Included:
  • Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
  • Any visa

Destination Guide
Osaka
Arrive
04/01/2026
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Depart
04/01/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

  Close

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

Highlights:

  • Osaka Castle
  • Umeda Sky Building
  • Shitennoji Temple
  • Dontonbori
Tour Duration: Approx. 6 hours (13:00 – 19:00)

Tour can operate:  Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
  • Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
  • Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
  • Pier permits
  • Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
 Not Included:
  • Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
  • Any visa

Destination Guide
Takamatsu
Arrive
04/02/2026
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Depart
04/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Hiroshima
Arrive
04/03/2026
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Depart
04/03/2026
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Destination Guide
Miyajima Island
Arrive
04/03/2026
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Depart
04/03/2026
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Destination Guide
Uwajima
Arrive
04/04/2026
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Depart
04/04/2026
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No information currently available.

Karatsu
Arrive
04/05/2026
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Depart
04/05/2026
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No information currently available.

Pusan (Busan)
Arrive
04/06/2026
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Depart
04/06/2026
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Destination Guide
Gyeongju
Arrive
04/06/2026
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Depart
04/06/2026
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Destination Guide
Matsue
Arrive
04/07/2026
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Depart
04/07/2026
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No information currently available.

Kanazawa
Arrive
04/08/2026
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Depart
04/08/2026
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Destination Guide
Sado Island
Arrive
04/09/2026
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Depart
04/09/2026
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No information currently available.

At Sea
Arrive
04/10/2026
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Depart
04/10/2026
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No information currently available.

Otaru
Arrive
04/11/2026
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Depart
04/11/2026
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No information currently available.

Sapporo (Muroran)
Arrive
04/12/2026
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Depart
04/12/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony [ DEL ]

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Prestige Stateroom with Balcony [ PR4 ]

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Prestige Stateroom with Balcony [ PR5 ]

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Prestige Stateroom with Balcony [ PR6 ]

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Suite

Deluxe Suite [ DS3 ]

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Deluxe Suite [ DS4 ]

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Deluxe Suite [ DS5 ]

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Deluxe Suite [ DS6 ]

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Prestige Suite [ PS5 ]

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Prestige Suite [ PS6 ]

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Privilege Suite [ PV5 ]

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Privilege Suite [ PV6 ]

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Grand Deluxe Suite [ GD5 ]

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Grand Deluxe Suite [ GD6 ]

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Owner's Suite [ SA ]

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Departure Date
Mar 30, 2026
Number of Nights
13
Cruise Inclusions
  • An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team
  • Pre- and/or Post Cruise Hotel Stay and A&K-Led Excursion
  • Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
  • Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
  • Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.2 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent
  • Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
  • 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed on board
  • Zodiac and Shore Excursions Led by A&K Expert Naturalist Driver-Guides
  • Available aquatic activities, such as snorkel
  • Enrichment program, lectures and presentations
  • Traveller’s Valet®Laundry Service on board
  • All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
  • Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
  • 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Remarks

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1616249

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United States

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