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11 Nights Cruising Japan on Norwegian Spirit | Was It Worth It?

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of an 11-night Tokyo to Seoul itinerary aboard the Norwegian Spirit. The video details the embarkation process at the modern Tokyo Cruise Terminal and describes the ship as a recently renovated, smaller vessel that caters more to adult tastes. The creator covers various port stops, including Shimizu, Nagoya, Tokushima, Himeji, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, and Sasebo. They highlight specific experiences such as viewing Mount Fuji, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and enjoying local performances on board. The review also addresses the food quality, noting that specialty dining was a highlight. The creator shares personal challenges, including being stranded in South Korea for three days due to a cancelled flight and the exhaustion caused by a lack of sea days. They conclude that the trip was worth the long flight from the United States, offering advice to fly into Japan several days early, book direct flights, and prepare for high temperatures even in September.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘¦ Best for Family (Teens)Asia Β· Fall Β· 11 nightsFrom TokyoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This was the trip of a lifetime.

We were on board in time. We waited a few hours to get to our stateateroom, but explored the ship during that time, grabbed a bite to eat, and then once things started to get hopping, we went to the saila away party.

Norwegian Spirit brought the Owa Adori performers on board the ship for us that afternoon. And that was so moving.

The answer is absolutely. Japan is magical.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Fly into Japan 2-3 days early to account for flight cancellations and sightseeing.
βœ“Build in rest days; port-intensive itineraries can be exhausting.
βœ“Book direct flights if possible and book them early.
βœ“DIY ports using taxis, buses, or walking to save money.
βœ“Check the spa for discounted prices as it was often empty.
βœ“Bring cooling items (umbrella, neck fan) for hot weather.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Flight cancellations/delays β€” Fly in 2-3 days early; book direct flights.
Exhaustion from port-intensive itinerary β€” Build in sea days/rest days; use the spa.
Weather/Heat β€” Bring cooling items; avoid September if sensitive to heat.
Cost of excursions β€” DIY ports using taxis, buses, or walking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas it worth flying to Japan for this cruise?
QWhat is the Norwegian Spirit ship condition and cabin like?
QWhat are the best things to do in Japanese ports (Shimizu, Nagoya, Tokushima, Himeji, Kobe, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Sasebo)?
QHow do you handle flight cancellations when returning from a cruise?
QWhat are the dining options on Norwegian Spirit?

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Port Highlights

Tokushima3 Happy Bacon
Shimizu4Β½ Happy Bacon
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