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Mitsui Ocean Sakura to Launch Domestic Japan Cruises in 2026
Japanese registration allows Sakura to sail entirely between domestic ports, unlike Bahamas-flagged Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which must include a foreign call.
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Mitsui Ocean Sakura Debuts Three Original Stage Shows
The former Seabourn Sojourn was named in Yokohama on September 16 before a four-night maiden voyage to Toba in Mie Prefecture and Hidaka in Wakayama Prefecture.
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MOL Cruises Sets 2026 Launch for Mitsui Ocean Sakura
The former Seabourn Sojourn is being converted in Nagasaki and will carry up to 458 passengers in 229 ocean-view suites, most with balconies.
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Mitsui Ocean Sakura Enters Nagasaki Yard for Japan Debut
Mitsui Ocean Sakura reached Yokohama on May 30 after its final Seabourn sailing, with 29 cruises planned through late December from eight Japanese ports.
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Mitsui Plans 47-Day South Pacific Cruise on Fuji for 2027
Fuji is Mitsui's only active ship after Nippon Maru's May 2026 retirement, while sister ship Sakura is due to debut from Yokohama in September 2026.
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Seabourn Sojourn Ends Final Voyage Ahead of Mitsui Debut
The 225-cabin vessel gives Mitsui Ocean a second former Seabourn sister ship, joining Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which entered service in December 2024.
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Nippon Maru Ends 36-Year Career With Final Yokohama Call
Mitsui Ocean Fuji also called at Yokohama for the farewell, while Nippon Maru remained docked there with no post-service plan disclosed.