Spectrum of the seas - Japan cruise from Shanghai

[tashaaa]

Hi,

 

My husband and I are looking into a Spectrum of the seas cruise round trip from Shanghai to Japan (Kobe, Osaka, Yokohama).
Did anyone done this cruise? or what are the experiances with the Asia market?

 

We have never been to a ship this big, and are a little worried that it's to crowded. Who is normally on this kind of cruise? 

The cruise is in March 2025.

 

If someone has experiances, please share 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

[bonsai3s]

Ok, I'll give this one a shot.

 

We have sailed on the Spectrum of the Seas to Japan...but out of Singapore.

 

We have sailed from Shanghai...but not Spectrum.

 

That said...

 

Spectrum did not feel crowded during the cruise. (Even having over 5,000 passengers)  We only felt the crowds on embarkation, disembarkation, and when they had sales on Deck 4 Esplanade.

 

Most of the passengers will probably be Chinese...with a few Brits, Aussies, and Americans.

 

English will be the first language...but Mandarin or Cantonese will be spoken.

 

Pools and bars are typically empty...but the casino will be crowded.

 

Shanghai is one of the worlds best kept secret...the modern Bund District, the magnificent Yuyuan Garden, and the local flea markets where you can find $2 YSL leather wallets. (Faux)

 

Kobe...you've got to try the buttery Kobe Beef. Osaka...visit Osaka Castle. Yokohama...we watched a baseball game. (Most just walk around town)

 

The Spectrum of the Seas is wonderfully unique catering to the Asian market. Specialty restaurants include Sichuan Red, The Hot Pot,  and an incredibly delicious (complimentary) noodle bar.

 

Happy sailing.

[tashaaa]

Thank you so much for the post, it's really helpful. We would go to Peking and Shanghai pre cruise, there is a package holiday available.

 

Did you have the drink package and know how much it was? I would think that on this Asia sailing the price should be lower than the Caribbean?

 

 

 

 

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, tashaaa said:

Did you have the drink package and know how much it was? I would think that on this Asia sailing the price should be lower than the Caribbean?

The drink package pricing is dynamic - you can find the price on any ship via the hack in this thread: