Focus on Japan: April 1st, 2025
$10149 per person
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*Prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. Price of $10,149 CAD per person, is based on an inside cabin (with international roundtrip airfare*). Room upgrade options available.
*Roundtrip International Airfare is included in the above rate based on YOW (Ottawa), YUL (Montreal), YYZ (Toronto), and YVR (Vancouver) airports. Please note, to add on air from other connecting Canadian airports, it is an additional $250 CAD per person.
*The cruise only rate is $7,149 CAD per person based on double occupancy for a lead in cabin (inside cabin). Cruise only price subject to change. Trip Merchant can assist or you may also choose to handle air on your own.
*Single Supplement: Based on request
*Visit the “Cabin/Deck Plans” tab to learn more about the ship and staterooms
*Embarkation day in Tokyo, Japan is April 1, 2025
OPTIONAL 3-4 NIGHT PRE-TOUR EXTENSION IN TOKYO, JAPAN! COMING SOON…
Focus on Japan: April 1-13, 2025
Become the ultimate Japanese explorer with eight eclectic ports of call in Japan, where honorable samurai once ruled from magnificent castles. In addition to a foray into South Korea, appreciate an overnight in imperial Kyoto.
Oceania Cruises: 12 Day Voyage on the Riviera!
Highlights:
Tokyo | Nagoya | Kochi | Kagoshima | Nagasaki | Busan, South Korea | Hiroshima | Beppu | Kyoto (Kobe) | Shimizu
*** Optional Shore Excursions Offered Daily for Additional Cost. Please contact us for more details!***
What’s Included:
Special Offer
With simply MORE* enjoy:
FREE US$600 simply MORE Shore Excursion Credit
FREE Champagne, Wine & More
FREE Gourmet Specialty Dining
FREE Unlimited WiFi
Amenities are per stateroom
Group Member Benefit:
- US$100 Shipboard Credit Per Stateroom
- Pre-Paid Gratuities
Payment Terms & Conditions:
*Deposit: The per person, per cruise deposit required to secure your reservation is 20% of the applicable cruise fare for Owner’s, Vista and Oceania Suites and $500 for all other suite/stateroom categories; for Grand Voyages the per person deposit is $1,500. Bookings made more than 150 days from sailing are required to deposit 20% of the applicable cruise fare for Owner’s, Vista, and Oceania Suites and $500 for all other suite/stateroom categories within 5 days of booking. Bookings made between 90 and 120 days of sailing are required to make full payment within 3 days of booking. Bookings made between 0 to 90 days of sailing are required to pay in full by the end of the booking day. Bookings not deposited or paid in full as per this schedule will automatically be cancelled. Unless otherwise noted, final payment must be received by Oceania Cruises 150 days prior to cruise departures for voyages of less than 15 days and 150 days prior for voyages 15 days or longer. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to cancel any booking not fully paid at time of final payment. Passport details and special onboard service requests are due at final payment. Payment may be made by personal check, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard or Visa. For your convenience, your Final Payment may be automatically charged to the credit card used to make the initial deposit. Oceania Cruises accepts no responsibility for credit card foreign currency/transaction processing fees independently assessed by issuing banks. None of these fees separately charged by the issuing banks accrues to the benefit of Oceania Cruises. Third party credit card charges can only be accepted when accompanied by valid authorization to charge from the relevant card owner.
*Final Balance: Final payment for group bookings is due at 90 days prior to sailing for cruises up to 14 days and 150 days prior to sailing for cruises 15 days or more (non-refundable)
Cancellation Policies:
*All cancellations must be in writing and received by Oceania Cruises no later than the day before cancellation penalties are to be assessed. Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise or air component purchased from Oceania Cruises, excluding optional facilities and services fees.
The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received up to the scheduled time of departure.
Categories PH and Below – DAYS PRIOR TO CRUISE SAIL DATE – CANCELLATION AMOUNT
- 181+ Days prior – $150 Admin Fee pp
- 180-151 Days Prior – $500 Admin Fee pp
- 150-121 Days Prior – 25% of Fare
- 120-91 Days Prior – 50% of Fare
- 90-61 Days Prior – 75% of Fare
- 60-0 Days Prior – 100% of Fare
- Deposit PH-G – $500 P/Guest
- Final Payment Due (excluding ATW) – 150 Days
Categories OS/VS/OC – DAYS PRIOR CRUISE SAIL DATE – CANCELLATION AMOUNT
- 181+ Days Prior – $150 per person Admin Fee pp
- 180-151 Days Prior – 10% of Fare
- 150-121 Days Prior – 25% of Fare
- 120-91 Days Prior – 50% of Fare
- 90-61 Days Prior – 75% of Fare
- 60-0 Days Prior – 100%
- Deposit OS/VS/OC – 20% of Fare
- Final Payment Due (excluding ATW) – 150 Days
Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 504
Mention Group Booking Number: OJAPAN25
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Passenger Limit
1250 Passengers Onboard Ship
Monday, March 31, 2025: International Departure
Depart Canada and take your international flight to Tokyo, Japan!
Please note: Roundtrip International Airfare is not included. Trip Merchant can assist for a fee or you may also choose to handle air on your own. Please ensure that if booking your own airfare that you’re arriving into Tokyo no later than April 1st, 2025, which is the regular arrival/start date of this tour. Your return flight should be booked to depart out of Tokyo no earlier than April 13th, 2025, the regular end date of this tour. If wanting to add any pre/post nights then flights should be adjusted accordingly.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Tokyo, Japan
Accommodation: Riviera
Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Nagoya, Japan
Thursday, April 3, 2025: Kochi, Japan
Not the typical Japanese city, small and compact Kochi has gained a well-deserved reputation for its exuberant, easy-going spirit and vibrant food scene. The city is the birthplace of the legendary samurai Sakamoto Ryoma, who created an alliance that eventually brought down the Tokugawa shogunate and is now commemorated in a memorial museum. In the city center, don’t miss the well-preserved hilltop Kochi Castle to explore the grounds where the city was established in 1601. You might continue your downtown explorations at one of the many pedestrian shopping arcades or at a restaurant to try Kochi’s most famous dish – katsuo-no-tataki, a savory dish of grilled, ponzu-marinated skipjack tuna or bonito fish.
Accommodation: Riviera
Friday, April 4, 2025: Kagoshima, Japan
Visit the exquisite Iso-Teien Garden and its villa, built in 1660, and enjoy its gorgeous views before a short ferry ride to smoking Sakurajima for a close-up view of the volcano and its lava fields. Or journey into the countryside to Chiran and its well-preserved streets lined with samurai homes. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Lake Ikeda and the stunning vistas of the Satsuma Peninsula.
Accommodation: Riviera
Saturday, April 5, 2025: Nagasaki, Japan
Discover remnants of old Nagasaki beside the modern city. Visit the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Or travel to Arita, home of magnificent Japanese ceramics, and tour famous Kakiemon Kiln, which continues a 400-year-old tradition. Experience feudal Japan and the natural wonders of Shimabara Peninsula with its volcanoes and hot springs.
Accommodation: Riviera
Sunday, April 6, 2025: Busan, South Korea
From trendy cafes and famous fish markets to sacred temples and traditional tea ceremonies, Busan, the second largest city in South Korea is bursting with flavors and culture. Take a walk in the relaxing Yongdusan Park while admiring the various species of trees and a view of the Busan Tower. At the Hongbeopsa farming temple, explore the renowned large Buddha statues at the Main Buddha Hall while walking along a water lily path, or experience a traditional Korean tea ceremony conducted by one of their monks.
Accommodation: Riviera
Monday, April 7, 2025: Hiroshima, Japan
Visit the skeletal A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the statue dedicated to the children who died after the atomic bomb was dropped on this city in 1945. Stroll through beautifully landscaped Hiroshima Gardens, visit the rebuilt Hiroshima Castle or journey to the exquisite sacred island of Miyajima and see the extraordinary Itsukushima Shrine.
Accommodation: Riviera
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Beppu, Japan
Backed by steep hills and mountains on the eastern coast of Kyushu Island, Beppu is known as Japan’s top hot spring resort city. Home to more than 2,000 hot springs, this picturesque city gives you a chance to experience its hot springs, mud baths, steam baths and even traditional Japanese black sand baths. To top it off, eight unique hot springs, collectively named Onsen Hells, offer entertainingly distinctive attractions. On chilly days, visitors are treated to the otherworldly view of steam rising throughout the city. Since Beppu is famously popular within Japan as a resort getaway, it’s an ideal place to rub elbows with Japanese travelers.
Accommodation: Riviera
Wednesday, April 9, 2025: At Sea, International Waters
Day at Sea!
Accommodation: Riviera
Thursday, April 10, 2025: Kyoto (Kobe), Japan
Visit the breathtaking temples and shrines of Japan's old imperial capital, Kyoto, or explore ancient Nara, the cradle of Japanese arts, literature and crafts, with its magnificent shrines and temples that predate Kyoto's. Stroll through Nara Park, famed for its deer and impressive Kasuga Grand Shrine. Then travel on to Osaka and its famed castle. In Kobe, visit historic Himeji Castle, a huge edifice built entirely of wood and tile.
Accommodation: Riviera
Saturday, April 12, 2025: Shimizu, Japan
In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Shimizu is one of the most beautiful ports in Japan. Walk through the pine groves of Miho, home to a 650-year-old Japanese black pine, or enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the lush, forested hill of Nihondaira. Take in the seascapes on a bay cruise, or learn of undersea delights at Japan’s first sushi museum. For a historic angle, get a glimpse at feudal life in Japan in 200 BC at the archaeological site of Toro.
Accommodation: Riviera
Sunday, April 13, 2025: Tokyo, Japan
Arrive Back in Tokyo!
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The Epitome of Refined Elegance
Stunning Riviera was designed to be distinctive and special in so many ways. Featuring the magnificent Lalique Grand Staircase, stunning Owner's Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, and designer touches throughout the entire ship, Riviera showcases rich residential design and furnishings. Riviera’s refined ambiance truly embodies the unparalleled Oceania Cruises experience.Culinary Masterpieces
Memorable dining begins with open-seating, as it allows you to dine when you are ready and with whomever you choose. Regardless of which of our restaurants you select, there are no dining surcharges. Enjoy Toscana’s authentic Italian dishes, Polo Grill’s steakhouse fare, Continental cuisine in the Grand Dining Room, Jacques exquisite French bistro, Red Ginger's contemporary Asian cuisine, and made-to-order American favorites in the Terrace Café. You may also indulge in delicate pastries and freshly made sandwiches along with illy® specialty coffees at Baristas. To explore epicurean delights in a more private setting, try La Reserve by Wine Spectator. For the ultimate in exclusivity, Privée may be reserved for the evening for parties of up to 10 guests.Learn, Indulge & Relax
From reading comfortably in the library to sipping fine vintages at a wine tasting, a wonderful spectrum of enriching activities awaits you on board. Attend an engaging guest lecture in anticipation of your next destination or enjoy the upper deck as you improve your golf game on the putting green. Learn to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes on virtually every voyage at your own fully equipped workstation in the only hands-on cooking school at sea in The Culinary Center. Embrace your inner artist at the Artist Loft, where talented artists-in-residence offer step-by-step instruction. Spend the afternoon with friends at a lively trivia contest or bridge tournament. Or simply lose yourself in deep relaxation with one of Aquamar Spa + Vitality Centera signature treatments.Suites and Staterooms:
The Pinnacle of Perfection
Exquisitely Elegant Staterooms
Inside Stateroom
Our Inside Staterooms feature 174 square feet of refined elegance and idyllic solace. Freshly reimagined with stylish new furnishings and a restful palette, these sanctuaries feature thoughtful amenities such as a vanity desk, breakfast table, refrigerated mini-bar and a tony European stone-enveloped bathroom with a shower.Inside Stateroom Amenities:
- Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
- Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
- Complimentary room service menu 24 hours a day
- Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises Exclusive
- Bulgari amenities
- Twice-daily maid service
- Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
- Wireless Internet access and cellular service
- Writing desk and stationery
- Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
- Handheld hair dryer
- Security safe
- Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Deluxe Oceanview
Highlighting floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, our thoroughly renewed Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms deliver 240 square feet of sybaritic bliss. With curtains drawn open, natural light bathes the plush Tranquility Bed, convivial seating area, vanity desk, breakfast table and refrigerated mini-bar with a rich glow. Luxury also permeates the marble- and granite-clad bathroom, which features an expanded walk-in shower.Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom Amenities:
- Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
- Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
- Complimentary room service menu 24 hours a day
- Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises Exclusive
- Bulgari amenities
- Twice-daily maid service
- Category (C1) includes accessibility features in stateroom 7064 and 7067.
- Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
- Wireless Internet access and cellular service
- Writing desk and stationery
- Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
- Handheld hair dryer
- Security safe
- Belgian chocolates with turndown service