Cruises from Osaka

9 cruise lines and 11 ships sailing from Osaka, Japan

Cruises visiting Osaka

Osaka rewards travellers who look beyond its famous appetite. Japan’s third-largest city blends merchant heritage, bold architecture and everyday energy. At Osaka Castle, stone walls and broad moats frame a defining chapter of the city’s past. Follow locals to Dotonbori, where neon reflects on the canal and takoyaki comes hot from the grill. Excellent rail links make Osaka a practical gateway to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.

Cruises from Osaka, Japan

Sailings departing from Osaka, earliest departure first.

33 Sailings Found
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

21 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Laem Chabang

Star Seeker

Departs
November 5th 2026
Duration
20 nights
From
$11,548
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

11 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Halong Bay

Star Seeker

Departs
November 5th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$4,455
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

32 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Phuket

Star Seeker

Departs
November 5th 2026
Duration
31 nights
From
$17,812
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +13 more ports

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Kobe-Osaka, Japan

15 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Singapore

Seabourn Encore

Departs
November 15th 2026
Duration
14 nights
From
$6,884
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

11 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Tokyo

Star Seeker

Departs
March 11th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$4,415
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

13 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Tokyo

Azamara Pursuit

Departs
March 12th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$3,999
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

13 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Busan

Le Soleal

Departs
March 14th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$14,990
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

11 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Yokohama

Star Seeker

Departs
March 31st 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$5,669
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

9 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Tokyo

Azamara Pursuit

Departs
April 4th 2027
Duration
8 nights
From
$4,609
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

10 Days Kobe-Osaka, Japan Round Trip

Seven Seas Navigator

Departs
April 29th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$22,398
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

39 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Vancouver

Azamara Pursuit

Departs
May 7th 2027
Duration
38 nights
From
$13,889
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +23 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

25 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Benoa

Seven Seas Navigator

Departs
May 8th 2027
Duration
24 nights
From
$33,998
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +10 more ports

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Osaka (9)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Osaka
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Navigator
Seabourn Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seabourn Encore
Silversea Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Silver Cloud, Silver Whisper
Ponant Cruises Luxury Ocean Le Soleal
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Eclipse 2
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Pursuit
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Harmony (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Emerald Harmony cruises departing Osaka), Emerald Xara
Lindblad Expeditions Premium Expedition National Geographic Resolution
Windstar Cruises Premium Ocean Star Seeker

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Published September 27, 2026