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Classic China & Japan

  • Departure DateSep, Oct 2026 & Apr 2027
  • Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
  • 16/17 nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £3,869 per person
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Itinerary

  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • Shanghai
  • Sakaiminato
  • Maizuru
  • Niigata, Japan
  • Hakodate
  • Shanghai
  • Stay 1 night in Shanghai

This wonderful cruise and stay holiday begins with an action-packed 6 night China Highlights Tour. Walk the iconic Great Wall of China, explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Stand in awe before the 2,000 year old Terracotta Warriors and stroll around the Ancient City Walls in Xian. Admire the tranquil Yu Gardens in Shanghai and take a stroll on the Colonial Bund before visiting a silk museum. You’ll then embark the brand new Spectrum of the Seas® for your enchanting cruise of Japan. Discover Kyoto’s magical shrines, temples and gardens, soak up spectacular views over Kobe and Osaka Bay from the top of Kobe Port Tower and explore Yokohama’s Sankein Garden with its shrines, ponds and pagodas. 

Highlights

  • FREE Shanghai Stay
  • Action-Packed 6 Night China Highlights Tour
  • Tour Highlights Include: Experience The Great Wall of China & Visit The Terracotta Warriors
  • FREE Balcony Upgrade^ - Available on Select Dates
  • Cherry Blossom Season in Japan - Apr 2027
  • Flights available from a choice of airports including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester & London

Beijing

Kyoto

Xian

Shanghai

Recommended Experiences

  • Classic Highlights of China: Head to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and stroll into the Forbidden City. Take a walk on the Great Wall of China, before heading to the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs. Board the bullet train to the ancient city of Xian and see the Terracotta Warriors. Explore the Xian Arts and Ceramics Exhibition Centre and enjoy a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. Finally, visit Shanghai and take a stroll along the Bund and the peaceful Yu Garden.

What's Included?

  • Return flights from the UK (call for regional departures)
  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • 8 night cruise on board Spectrum of the Seas on full board basis
  • 1 night Shanghai stay on room only basis
  • Transfers
  • Baggage Allowance

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Sep 2026£3,869£4,169£4,169£4,849
Oct 2026£4,599£4,749£4,899£5,499
Apr 2027£4,399£4,649£4,649£5,499

Price based on 04 Sep & 17 Oct 2026 & 16 Apr 2027 flying from London. ^From Oceanview, subject to availability. itinerary & duration may vary depending on date. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Itinerary for Classic China & Japan

Day 1 - Fly UK to Beijing

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing

Day 3 - Beijing - Enjoy Tiananmen Sq & Forbidden City, Gate of Supreme Harmony & Temple of Heaven.

Day 4 - Visit Great Wall of China, Jade Museum, Sacred Way & Ming Tombs

Day 5 - Bullet train from Beijing to Xian & transfer to hotel

Day 6 - Visit Terracotta Warriors Xian Arts Centre & Ceramics Exhibition Centre & afternoon to explore Xian's ancient city walls

Day 7 - Fly Xian to Shanghai / Full day Shanghai Tour then evening enjoy a river cruise along Huangpu River

Day 9 - Embark Spectrum of the Seas in Baoshan, Shanghai

Day 10 - Cruising

Day 11 - Sakaiminato

Day 12 - Maizuru

Day 13 - Niigata, Japan

Day 14 - Hakodate

Day 15 - Cruising

Day 16 - Cruising

Day 17 - Shanghai, disembark & transfer to hotel / Enjoy Shanghai

Fly Shanghai to UK/ arrive UK

What our clients say

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Average Customer Rating: 4.9/5

Great customer experience as always

I have always received excellent service and again this was no exception

Mrs Graham / April 2026

A Tremendous Holiday

An excellent service from the Paisley office especially with arrangements for my son who uses a wheelchair, the whole journey to Las Vegas and back was completely flawless He is going again next February, Many thanks to the staff, you certainly made a young man,s holiday his major highlight this year.

Mr Cameron / April 2026

Professional service carried out in a friendly manner.

Mr Rennie / April 2026

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