Overall, this itinerary was great but could have used some sea days in between the last stretch of port days. Things got a little busy toward the end of the trip but it was still enjoyable. While the Diamond Princess is an older ship, she has a lot of charm and great service. The OceanNow delivery was great, with only a few minor hiccups.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Yokohama port is beautiful. Check in was smooth and efficient.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Most of the food was excellent. There were a few nights the menu and dishes weren't as good but overall excellent.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The Japanese onsen was a unique experience. Other activities were good, as expected from a cruise in this class.
Entertainment
2 out of 5
We went to two shows and they were both cheesy and underwhelming.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
Our kid loved going to the kid's club every chance they got.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
All staff were friendly and attentive.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
The ship is a bit dated but very clean and well-maintained. The staterooms could use some updating.
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
We had issues with the air conditioning and water temperature for the shower. The room was very warm and stuffy at times. When sleeping more than two people, the only bed configuration option is individual twin beds as the extra beds pull down from the ceiling.
Ship tip
Eat at Kai Sushi, great value and the food is the best on the ship.
We had an overnight here and were able to do an excursion around Taipei to get a good overview on the first day. Go to the Keelung night market then use the trains to get to Taipei 101 observatory the next day. Beautiful country.
We took the Shinkansen from Tsuruga station to the Takefu Knife Village. When you arrive at the Echizen-Takefu station, visit the Information center for a taxi coupon to get to the knife village for only 1000 Yen round trip.
Amazing well-detailed review. Thanks for sharing. Great itinerary! Glad you enjoyed your cruise. To your point, those lazy sea days do come in handy in/bt ports of call.
Happy cruising 😎⚓️🤩❣️‼️
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