In the latest instalment of our team's travels, we hear from Senior Travel Specialist, Kate... 

Name:

Kate Goodrich

Where did you go?

Cruise around Japan and South Korea, and time spent in Tokyo

Which operator did you travel with?

Princess Cruises 

When did you go?

July 2025

What were your top 3 moments?

How to choose just 3!

1. There were so many interesting ports, including Osaka and Nagasaki, which were all so different. Visiting South Korea was amazing, such a different culture and landscape.
Ending our stay in a robot hotel was super cool!

2. Having a guide in Tokyo for the day was invaluable; we would never have seen as much independently as we did with her. Plus, the insight into etiquette was great and being shown how to use public transport too.

3. The wonderful food onboard and ashore, trying the viral egg sando was a highlight. It’s such great value to eat out and the presentation is amazing, even when you buy from a vending machine! 

A reason to return?

We hardly scratched the surface so will definitely return. Cruising was a great way to enjoy Japan as you only unpack once and can enjoy such varied ports of call.

It’s so safe, ordered, and everything works well.

Plus, I’m missing the egg sandos!