By / MOOK Travel Family Editorial Team
The Diamond Princess, a luxury cruise line under the global brand Princess Cruises, is the only ship in Taiwan that sails directly from Keelung Port to Yokohama Port in Tokyo. Recently, it launched a new deluxe 9-day Japan tour that allows you to visit four of the most popular Japanese cities among Taiwanese travelers—Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Okinawa—all in one trip. What a rare opportunity!
The Diamond Princess made its first sailing in Taiwan on November 10 (Photo / Princess Cruises, the same below)
The Diamond Princess officially began its first voyage on November 10. It is the third Princess Cruises ship to arrive in Taiwan this year and marks the first time the cruise line has launched a season with Taiwan as its home port and adopted a home-port rotation model.
Exclusive Japanese facilities on the Diamond, including the largest Japanese-style bath “Izumi” at sea, offer breathtaking ocean views—faithfully recreating the classic ambiance of a traditional Japanese onsen. Now you can enjoy an authentic Japanese bathhouse experience while taking in the endless sea scenery.
The highlight of the Diamond Princess is allowing guests to immerse themselves in authentic Japanese life and culture. The ship features the largest Japanese-style bath “Izumi” at sea, an international-grade sushi chef station, and the Kai Sushi Japanese restaurant that serves freshly prepared sushi made from locally sourced seafood.
The Diamond Princess also offers exclusive Japanese meals, such as the “Kai Sushi Restaurant,” which makes use of fresh local fish from each visited port. Japanese-style set breakfasts and buffets now also include ramen and sushi, offering even more choices.
The ship’s musical show 《Silk 'N' Mystery》 is an East-meets-West dance and music performance. With the storyline based on the “Grateful Crane,” the plot is full of adventure, romance, and fantasy elements—it's truly spectacular. This show is not only making its Asian debut but was also newly created by a professional team led by Oscar, Tony, and Grammy award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz.
Exclusive diamond-tier performances—you don’t need to go abroad to enjoy the top-tier Broadway team’s debut Eastern legend musical 《Silk "Mystery"》, making its first appearance in Asia.
From leisure activities and dining to facilities, the Diamond Princess is infused with rich Japanese elements. For travelers who love Japanese culture, stepping aboard this ship is like experiencing authentic Japanese life—it’s a mobile version of “Japan.” If you’re looking for a Japan-themed trip, hop on the Diamond Princess and enjoy “Japan at Sea”!
The Diamond Princess also arranges activities and cultural experiences that embody the spirit of Japan, such as the unique sake barrel-opening ceremony held on the maiden voyage day with all guests, where a wooden mallet is used to break open the lid of the sake barrel to pray for safe travels.
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