- Overview
- Itinerary
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Get ready for nine unforgettable days sailing on the Norwegian Jade for an Asian adventure from Korea to Japan with Derek and Romaine. Then add to the fun with a few days in Tokyo, including a visit to Tokyo Disneyland. Space on this sailing is extremely limited due to high demand during cherry blossom season.
Japan is one of Derek's favorite destinations in the world and now is your chance to experience the famous cherry blossoms, incredible food and wonderful people and cultures of Korea and Japan. Cross Asia off your bucket list and start planning your adventure today.
To get started, please fill out the DNR Travel Information Form below
It's nine days of once in a lifetime adventure. Visit ports in Kora and Japan including Nagasaki, Kyoto and Mount Fuji, dine on local cuisine and make friends to last a lifetime.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : April 1, 2027
Embarkation
Set sail on the Norwegian Jade Sail away party to show your pride!
Day 2
Date : April 2, 2027
Jeju Korea
A day of fun in Jeju Korea. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 3
Date : April 3, 2027
Nagasaki
A day of fun in Nagasaki Japan. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 4
Date : April 4, 2027
Kagoshima
A day of fun and romance in beautifulKagoshima. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 5
Date : April 5, 2027
Hiroshima
A day in historic Hiroshima. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 6
Date : April 6, 2027
Kochi
A day of fun in Kochi Japan. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 7
Date : April 7, 2027
Kyoto
A day of fun in beautiful Kyoto/Osaka. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 8
Date : April 8, 2027
Nagoya
A day of fun in Nagoya Japan. Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 9
Date : April 9, 2027
Mount Fuji
Say hello to Mister Fuji! Explore the port, join one of our exclusive group excursions or stay on the ship and relax.
Day 10
Date : April 10, 2027
Disembarkation
Disembark in historic Tokyo Japan. Head home or spend a few days exploring this incredible world city. Check out the cherry blossoms at the Imperial Palace, enjoy a traditional shabu-shabu dinner and visit Tokyo Disneyland.
Cruise prices include: cabin stay, meals in most restaurants, numerous shipboard activities and shows. Most DNR events and activities on the ship plus exclusive DNR Cruise packet are included at no additional cost. Here are some sample prices (subject to availability and change without notice):
$4601 Inside Cabin (sold out. taxes included for two passengers plus pick two)
$4850 Oceanview Cabin (sold out. taxes included for two passengers plus all More at Sea)
$7700 Balcony Cabin (sold out. taxes included for two passengers plus all More at Sea). This category priced at prevailing NCL rates with no group discount available.
$9000 Mini Suite Cabin (sold out. taxes included for two passengers plus all More at Sea). This category priced at prevailing NCL rates with no group discount available.
DNR Group Promotion: Special promotional package includes up to all four of your choice of Open Bar, premium dining, NCL shore excursion credit or onboard WIFI credit. Inside and studio cabins pick two.
WhatsApp Chat
Add the WhatsApp app to your smartphone and join the East West 2027 Chat Group to coordinate your plans and get updates on the cruise.
Host Hotel and Bon Voyage Party
We do not have booking links for any specific hotels but we do have hotel recommendations.
Seoul South Korea: Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong. This hotel is centrally located and convenient to trains and other public transportation. The group rate offered was higher than rates available through the Marriott website so it is recommended that you book directly.
Tokyo Japan. Due to the popularity of cherry blossom season, we were not able to get any group blocks at any area hotels. We do have two hotel recommendations centrally located in Tokyo that will be convenient to subways and airport transportation options. Tokyo has great public transit so when considering hotels, look at subway maps and ease of connecting to the sights you would like to visit. Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza. The Ginza district is comparable to Times Square, popular with tourists with tons of dining and shopping options with easy transportation. You can also consider Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station which is very convenient to both downtown Tokyo and trains to Tokyo Disneyland.
Tokyo Disneyland. Staying at the Disneyland Resort if you are planning a Disney trip anyway, may be a more cost effective way to see Tokyo. Disney has not yet opened up pricing for April 2027 but hotel stays on property at their budget friendly properties like Fantasy Springs, Ambassador or Toy Story may be less than a downtown Tokyo hotel and include other perks along with park tickets like some meals and souvenirs. Tokyo Disney does not have a travel agent access portal so if you want to stay at the park or get tickets, visit their website.
Shore Excursions
We have recommended NCL excursions you can book at NCL.com which will be combinable with the More At Sea Shore Excursion Credit. It is $50 per CABIN not per person and discount will be reflected on the first passenger in the cabin. There will be plenty of space available on all excursions and our group will be easy to spot on these adventures.
We are also requesting group discount pricing on a selection of excursions. Groups have a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 20 so if you are interested in a particular excursion, fill out the form. We will confirm with you before we book you on any excursion to make sure you still want to go. If there are any excursions we do not meet minimums on that you have requested (or that max out), we will let you know and you will be able to book them at standard NCL rates. Based on past cruises, the group discount is about 10% of the published rate.
Jeju, South Korea
Sunrise Peak & Seongeup Folk Village $69.99 pp
Nagasaki, Japan
Tea Factory & Hasami Porcelain Town $129.99 pp
Highlights Of Nagasaki $79.99 pp
Kagoshima, Japan
Chiran Discovery $119.00 pp
Ibusuki Sand Bath Experience 339.99 pp
Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights Of Hiroshima 129.99 pp
Beppu, Japan
Best Of Beppu 229.00 pp
Usuki Stone Buddha & Inaba Residence 259.00 pp
Kochi, Japan
Kochi Gourmet $159.99 pp
Beautiful Temple & Gardens $149.99 pp
Kyoto (Kobe), Japan
Osaka Gorumet & Sushi Making $269.99 pp
Highlights Of Kyoto $349.99 pp
Nagoya, Japan
Tokugawa Art Museum & Garden $199.99 pp
Price Exclusions
Base fare prices for cruise cabins don’t include additional charges for flights, excursions, ground transportation, onboard gratuities and other ancillary purchases. Some shows and premium dining experiences are also not included in your base fare. Gratuities have been added with selection of Open Bar and/or Premium Dining options as part of the DNR Group Promotion.
No additional cost to be part of the DNR group as long as reservation is booked through DNR Travel. For non-DNR and outside reservations including Casinos @ Sea or use of other travel agents, an additional fee of $199 will apply to join in DNR group actives. Studio cabins and inside cabins must be included in the group and will only have two More At Sea picks included.
Reservations made through NCL.com can be moved into our DNR group at no fee within 30 days of reservation date.
Getting started is easy1 Fill out the DNR Travel Information Form to tell us a bit about yourself and what kind of cabin you are looking for. You will be contacted in the order your form is received. Usually within 48 hours.
NCL cruises have a Pick Four Promotion which includes their drink package (soda, beer and wine by the glass and cocktails) dining (most dining venues are included and your reservation includes 1-3 premium experiences as well), shore excursion credit ($50/port toward any NCL excursion) and Wifi Credit (150 minutes of free wifi, can be upgraded to unlimited packages for an additional fee). You will also be responsible for daily onboard gratuities which can be paid during the cruise or prepaid during online check in before sailing. Plus DNR group activities are included as well as cruise swag to help make your trip more fun. Inside cabins on this trip have a pick two only.
YES!! Our group experience is great for solo travelers. Plenty of friends to make and people to hang out with. Plus the ship includes solo cabins priced for solo travelers. You can also book any standard category as a solo traveler (double occupancy rates do apply).
This will be one of our smaller group cruises with a group size closer to 20-30.
Of course! Most of our group is LGBTQ but we do have straight people who join our group and many of our group like to book extended friends and family. As a smaller group onboard, it is the best of both worlds: a great LGBTQ group to hang out with and an overall cruise experience for the rest of your friends and family to enjoy as well.
Standard NCL deposit is $250/passenger although NCL frequently offers a lower deposit of $250. You can also use a Cruise Next or Cruise First deposit. Deposit can be charged to any credit card. Our team will connect with you by phone to get your card info, any your questions and set up regular monthly payments, if you like.
Deposits and payments made by credit card are fully refundable up to 120 days before sailing. Cruise Next and Cruise First deposits are returned to account if canceled up to 120 days before sailing. Within 120 days of sailing NCL cancelation penalties will apply. Always consider travel insurance for unexpected occurrences.
You don't need travel insurance for the cruise until final payments 120 days before sailing. At final payment time you can concern NCL Booksafe Insurance as an add-on with your reservation. You can also consider outside insurance through a company like Allianz which can cover other parts of your trip including airfare, hotel etc. We do recommend at least getting the Essentials coverage through NCL during online check-in ($35/passenger) as it covers you for unexpected medical onboard and if your bags don't make it to the ship, the two most likely unexpected events of concern.