MSC Bellissima: Japan & South Korea at Sakura Time - 01 April 2026
SAKURA TIME
FLIGHT INFORMATION
DATE | FLIGHT CODE | ROUTE | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL
01.04.26 | NH 220 | ISTANBUL AIRPORT – TOKYO | 17:25 | 10:50*
13.04.26 | NH 219 | HANEDA – ISTANBUL AIRPORT | 08:15 | 15:25
1. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – TOKYO, JAPAN (01.04.2026)
Meeting at 14:30 in front of the ANA Air Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal. After check-in, passport, and customs procedures, departure for Tokyo at 17:25 on ANA Air Airlines flight NH 220. Overnight on the plane.
2. DAY TOKYO, JAPAN (02.04.2026)
Arrival at 10:50 local time. After arrival in Tokyo, transfer to our ship at the port. Upon arrival at the port, check-in procedures and cabin settlement on the ship, after which our ship will depart at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
3. DAY AT SEA (03.04.2026)
On this day spent at sea, you may enjoy the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sauna activities, or shop at duty-free stores. In addition, you can have an enjoyable time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
4. DAY HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (04.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Hiroshima port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the Hiroshima tour organized as an extra by our guide. Together with an expert local guide, you will discover the deep history and serene beauty of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. We begin this special tour at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where you will visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Children’s Peace Monument. After learning about the city’s tragic past and continuing message of peace, we continue to Hiroshima Castle, a striking reconstruction presenting the samurai history of the region. Then we visit Shukkeien Garden, a beautifully restored traditional Japanese garden, after which there will be free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
5. DAY KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN (05.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Kagoshima port at 11:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Those who wish may join the Kagoshima tour organized as an extra by their guide. The city, home to the powerful Shimazu clan from the 12th century until the Meiji Restoration in the 1860s, is built on the Satsuma Peninsula and its elevations. In addition to its historical and geographical features, it has also hosted samurai legends. The city is also rich in geothermal waters. The city’s symbol, Sakurajima volcano, plays a major role in these formations. Iso Gardens and the Kamikaze Museum are among the places worth seeing in the city. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
6. DAY JEJU, SOUTH KOREA (06.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Jeju port at 11:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Jeju Island Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. We then head out to discover the 1,848 square kilometer island, the largest in South Korea, also called the “Island of the Gods” because greenery sprouts from every corner. Known for its volcanoes, subtropical climate, beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails, and referred to as “Little Hawaii,” the island has been designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, offering landscapes different from the mainland with its unique nature and flora. After visiting Hallim Park and Hyeopjaeri Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters with a unique color due to broken seashells, we continue to O’Sulloc Tea Garden, where you can closely experience Korea’s traditional tea culture, and the tea museum with its lotus pond in the inner garden. Finally, we visit the Jungmun Daepo Lava Columns at Jusangjeolli Cliff. These layered lava columns are regarded as cultural monuments of Jeju Island. The fascinating formations of Jusangjeolli were created when lava from Hallasan Mountain, once an active volcano thousands of years ago, reached the sea in the Jungmun area. These cube-like and hexagonal rocks look as if they were carved by stone мастers. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
7. DAY SASEBO, JAPAN (07.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Sasebo port at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Nagasaki City Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. We begin in Nagasaki, the port city where the second atomic bomb in the world was dropped, by visiting the Peace Park and Museum to better understand what our friends in East Asia experienced in the 20th century. Historic Meganebashi Bridge, Temple Street, and the Chinese Quarter, one of the city’s most authentic districts, are among the sights to be seen. The serene Glover Garden, known for its elegant landscaping and views, is one of the most impressive parts of the tour. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. The ship departs from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
8. DAY AT SEA (08.04.2026)
On this day spent at sea, you may enjoy the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sauna activities, or shop at duty-free stores. In addition, you can have an enjoyable time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
9. DAY KOBE, JAPAN (09.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Kobe port at 09:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Those who wish may join the Kyoto Tour organized as an extra by their guide. Kyoto, the beautiful and spiritual former capital most closely tied to Japan’s traditions, is also one of the rare places where people can be seen walking around in traditional clothing. During our city tour, we will visit Kiyomizu Temple, built in the 15th century and entered through a huge red and white Nio-mon gate, with its sacred Otawa waterfall waters symbolizing wisdom, health, and long life; this temple is a place of many beliefs. Another stop is Nijo Castle Complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, consisting of three sections: the main defensive part containing the Ninomaru Palace, once used as an imperial palace and destroyed by fire in the 18th century, and its garden surrounded by many different tree species such as cherry, plum, maple, and ginkgo. We will also visit Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple built in different architectural styles on each floor, overlooking a large pond, with its top two floors entirely covered in gold leaf. After the tour, return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
10. DAY AT SEA (10.04.2026)
On this day spent at sea, you may enjoy the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sauna activities, or shop at duty-free stores. In addition, you can have an enjoyable time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
11. DAY TOKYO, JAPAN (11.04.2026)
Our ship will dock at Tokyo port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures. After arriving in Tokyo, we transfer to our hotel following a panoramic Tokyo city tour. The first stop on our city tour is the famous Asakusa district and Sensoji Temple. Then the magnificent Imperial Palace and Odaiba are among the places we will see panoramically. After the free time given at the end of the tour, we check in to our hotel.
In the afternoon, guests who wish may join the Tokyo Premium Outlet Tour [Ueno Park & Akihabara Electric Town & East Garden & Shisui Premium Outlet] organized as an extra by our guide. Our first stop is Ueno Park, where Sakura and Hanami celebrations are held and which welcomes more than 10 million visitors annually, making it Japan’s most popular urban park. Our next stop is Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s most famous districts, the “Electric Town,” home to street stalls and many different electronics shops. We allow time for shopping here. Our next stop is Ginza Street. After free time in Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district, home to many shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes, we continue our tour. Overnight at our hotel.
12. DAY TOKYO, JAPAN (12.04.2026)
We begin the day with breakfast at our hotel and then give free time. Guests who wish may join the Hakone & Fuji Volcano & Lake Ashi Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We head to Hakone, located about 2 hours from Tokyo, which will fascinate you with its hot springs, natural beauty, and scenery. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Our next stop is Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone about 3,000 years ago. With its sulfurous smoke and hot steam, Owakudani remains an active volcanic area today. After the tour, we proceed to Hakone town at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here we take an enjoyable boat trip on Lake Ashi, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the town’s natural beauty up close. After the boat ride, free time and return to the hotel. Guests who wish may join the Tokyo by Night Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We head to Shibuya, Tokyo’s center of attraction. In one of Tokyo’s most popular districts, the focus of fashion, entertainment, and shopping, this area is known for its famous intersection and lights, which leave the impression of a human sea in our minds. The intersection is decorated with neon lights and huge video advertisements, and when the traffic light turns green for pedestrians, the crossing fills up with people, making it a great photo spot. We will also take a photo break in front of the Hachiko Statue here and have the chance to learn its story. Overnight at our hotel.
13. DAY TOKYO, JAPAN (13.04.2026)
After an early breakfast box at our hotel, we complete our hotel check-out and transfer to the airport. After check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 08:15 on ANA Air Airlines flight NH 219. Arrival in Istanbul at 15:25 local time. End of our tour.
Cancellation terms based on the reservation date and applied deduction rates are as follows.
180 days before: 10%
179–159 days before: 15%
158–120 days before: 25%
119–90 days before: 30%
89–60 days before: 50%
59–45 days before: 60%
44–30 days before: 75%
29–10 days before: 90%
9 days or less before: 100%
Beverage and Internet Packages
For beverage packages priced per person, all guests staying in the same cabin are required to purchase the relevant package. (Prices should be checked again at the time of booking; price increases or promotions may apply.) Contents and prices are general information.
Easy Beverage Package; Per Person €423 - limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per day
Included drinks: Classic cocktails, spirits-based drinks, non-alcoholic cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, sparkling water
Premium Extra Beverage Package; Per Person €675 - limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per day
All drinks priced up to €14 or $16, various frozen or classic cocktails, premium branded alcoholic beverages, liqueurs, various wines and champagne by the glass, 25% discount on wine and champagne bottles purchased on board, draft and bottled beer, all options from soda and fruit juices, sparkling water, energy drinks, classic coffee drinks, hot chocolate, tea
Alcohol-Free Beverage Package; Per Person €261
Included drinks: Various non-alcoholic cocktails, soft drinks and energy drinks, sparkling water, flavored water, fruit juice, classic coffee drinks and coffee specialties, hot chocolate, tea, soft ice cream
Children’s Beverage Package; Per Person €153 - valid for the child accompanying the family purchasing a beverage package
Included drinks: Various non-alcoholic cocktails, soft drinks and energy drinks, sparkling water, flavored water, fruit juice, classic coffee drinks and coffee specialties, hot chocolate, tea, soft ice cream
Browse Internet Package; 1 device per person €170.19 - 2 devices per person €278.46
Package coverage: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, unlimited web access, sending/receiving email and images, chatting on messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.)
Browse & Stream Internet Package; 1 device per person €216.63 - 2 devices per person €355.86
Package coverage: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, unlimited web access, sending/receiving email and images, chatting on messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.), video chat capability, music streaming and video viewing, social media video posting and live streaming capability
Cruise Ship Life and Brief Information
Cruise ships are like floating deluxe hotels equipped with the latest technology. You can follow the daily program of activities in the ship’s newspaper delivered to your cabin the previous evening. This newspaper can be considered a bulletin containing all the information about activities on board, weather, port information, and reservation contact details for special restaurants or the spa. The most common language on board is English. If you are on a program with Turkish-speaking guidance, our guide will assist you with everything from ship bulletins to restaurant menus and will prepare special bulletins for you, our valued guests.
Upon boarding, you must submit your luggage, passport, and credit card information (a deposit will be taken for possible expenses) at the check-in desk at the ship entrance. After your passport is handed over at the beginning of the trip, it will be returned to you only at the end of the tour. After handing over your passport to the ship, you will be given a Boarding Card. This card will be used as both your passport and your cabin key, as well as for all transactions you make on board. The Boarding Card contains your name and surname, cabin number, dining seating, and various other details.
There is a dress code for passengers on board. Since there are special events on the ship such as the captain’s welcome dinner and gala night, we kindly ask you to bring elegant and classic outfits. You can follow these events and other special programs in the ship’s newspaper mentioned at the beginning. The bulletin will also specify the dress code.
On cruise ships, there are open buffets where you can eat something at any time of the day for 20 hours. In addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main restaurant included in your fare, there are fast food points and buffets. There are also special concept restaurants on the ship, such as Thai restaurants and steakhouses. You can make reservations in advance and taste special dishes prepared by expert chefs. Thematic restaurants are subject to an additional fee.
Cruise ships offer many facilities and activities for families with children. There are children’s pools and clubs where kids can spend time.
Cruise ships are designed by engineers not to sway during travel, and the ship captains are specially trained. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, including your cabin. You may smoke on open decks where there is no prohibition sign and where ashtrays are provided. Ships have doctors and nurses. There are also accessible cabins for disabled guests.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flight in economy class Istanbul Airport – Tokyo – Istanbul Airport flights
9 nights full board accommodation in the cabin category you have chosen
Gratuity for ship personnel (155 Euro)
All transfers
Panoramic Tokyo city tour after disembarking the ship in Tokyo
2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Tokyo.
Port, airline and city taxes. (1200 Euro)
Turkish-speaking guide service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animation and shows organized every day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Captain’s welcome party and gala dinner
Not Included
Health services.
Keta form and fee for Jeju Island, South Korea
Land tours
Beauty center and SPA area
All beverages on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, phone, etc.)
International departure tax
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance
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