Tokyo-based MOL Cruises set to debut new all-suite ship
The Mitsui Ocean Sakura, the successor to the company's Nippon Maru cruise ship, has a total of 229 guest rooms and five restaurants.
Mitsui Ocean Sakura, a new all-suite cruise ship operated by Tokyo-based MOL Cruises, is scheduled to begin operations on Saturday. The ship, which replaces MOL Cruises' Nippon Maru after its 35-year service ended, offers 229 guest rooms and five restaurants. One of the most luxurious accommodations is the 87-square-meter Signature Suite, featuring large windows to admire the ocean view.
With a length of about 200 meters, the vessel is designed for short trips of one to three nights. Starting from January 3, 2027, the ship will provide cruises around the Seto Inland Sea, departing and arriving at the Port of Kobe. Prices for a three-day cruise will begin at ¥194,000 ($1,240) per person. MOL Cruises President Tsunemichi Mukai expressed his intention to provide guests with unique and memorable experiences during a ceremony in Yokohama on Wednesday.
The company plans to boost cruise demand alongside the recently launched Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which debuted at the end of 2024.
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