All-Suite Japanese Cruise Ship to Debut Sat.
Yokohama, Sept. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Mitsui Ocean Sakura, an all-suite Japanese cruise ship, is set to go into service Saturday. Ahead of the debut, its operator, Tokyo-based MOL Cruises Ltd., an affiliate of major Japanese shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., invited members of the press to view the inside of the new cruise ship in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Wedne...
The Mitsui Ocean Sakura, a new all-suite Japanese cruise ship, is scheduled to commence operations on Saturday. MOL Cruises Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. based in Tokyo, hosted press members on Wednesday for a tour of the vessel ahead of its official debut. The Mitsui Ocean Sakura is the successor to the Nippon Maru cruise ship, which had been in service for 35 years.
With 229 guest rooms and five restaurants, the ship boasts a range of amenities, including footbaths in a swimming pool. The 87-square-meter Signature Suite, the largest guest room on board, offers panoramic ocean views through its large windows. Measuring about 200 meters in length, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura is primarily designed for short trips ranging from one to three nights.
Starting from January 3, 2027, a three-day cruise around the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan will commence at 194,000 yen per person. Departing from and returning to the port of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, this tour will offer guests an opportunity to explore the scenic western region of Japan.
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