NCL Jade with South Korea & Japan

Tour details

FLIGHT INFORMATION
DIRECTION	FLIGHT CODE	ROUTE	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL
16.10.2026	TK 90	ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SEOUL	01:50	17:40
29.10.2026	TK 301	TOKYO – ISTANBUL AIRPORT	21:55	05:45 (+1)

15.10.2026 - ISTANBUL AIRPORT

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at 22:00 at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport.

16.10.2026 - ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

After check-in, passport and customs procedures, departure for Seoul at 01:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 90. Arrival in Seoul at 17:40 local time. After our arrival in Seoul, transfer to our hotel, where we will stay. Free time after settling into our rooms.

17.10.2026 - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional “Han River Boat Tour” organized by their guides. You can witness the riverside life of Seoul's people on this river, which is the 4th largest river of the Korean Peninsula and divides the city in two. During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to see Seoul illuminated by lights. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

18.10.2026 - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

After breakfast, we will leave our hotel early and, during our half-day Seoul city tour, our first stop will be Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in the 14th century by the “Jaseon Dynasty.” After this large and important palace, which has become even more popular with its changing-of-the-guard ceremony and where we will stroll amid the colorful atmosphere of tourists wearing traditional clothing, our next stop will be the streets of the nearby “Buncheon Hanok Village”. In this area, where traditional Korean architecture is preserved, the houses are now used as boutique hotels and attract great interest from tourists. At our last stop, we will have free time at Myeong-Dong Market, where Korea's famous beauty products are sold, and depart at 13:00 for the port where our ship is located. Upon arrival at the port, after completing the check-in procedures and settling into our cabins, our ship will depart at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

19.10.2026 - CRUISING AT SEA

On this day spent cruising at sea, you can enjoy your time using the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to have an enjoyable time at the bar accompanied by shows and music and try your luck at the casino.

20.10.2026 - SAKAIMINATO, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Sakai Port at 07:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities and shopping after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional “Sakai City and Surroundings Tour” organized by their guides. Sakai Port is a natural harbor protected by the Shimane Peninsula to the north. Located geographically almost exactly midway between Tsuruga Port and Shimonoseki Port, Sakai Port plays an important role in the economies of the Hanshin, Sanyo and Kyushu regions due to its location. For centuries, this port has been a focal point of trade with the Asian mainland and, due to its location, has great strategic and economic importance. In the city, Shirakabe Dozugun Street and Izumo Shrine, Japan's oldest shrine as well as an important symbol of Shinto architecture, are among the highlights. Matsue Castle is one of only 12 original castles remaining in Japan and still stands exactly as it did when it was built. We will continue our tour with the Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park or the Adachi Museum of Art and its gardens. Our guide will make the best use of our limited time. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

21.10.2026 - KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Kanazawa Port at 07:00.. Free time for personal needs after breakfast on board. Those who wish may join the Kanazawa tour organized optionally by their guides. With its gold leaf and extensive lacquerwork, Kanazawa has one of the largest neighborhoods among Japan's major cities that has survived from the Edo Period to the present day. One of the most important areas is the Nagamachi Samurai District, with streets surrounded by earthen walls concealing the former residences of Kanazawa's middle- and upper-class samurai families. Kenroku-en Garden, the historic Edo-period Kanazawa Castle, Omicho Market, famous for its fresh seafood, and local delicacies are among the highlights. Higashi Chaya District, with traditional geisha houses, is also among the places we will see on our city tour. Our tour continues toward Ishikawa, located in the city center and home to very special handmade souvenirs. We return to our ship after free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00.

22.10.2026 - AKITA, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Akita Port at 09:00. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the tour of Akita and its surroundings organized optionally by our guide. Akita City is the capital of Akita Prefecture located in the north of Japan's Tohoku Region . The city is known for hosting the large festival Kanto Matsuri, held in early August, during which participants balance long bamboo poles with dozens of paper lanterns attached to their ends. This region, which receives the heaviest snowfall in winter, is also famous for its rice liquor, sake. Senshu Park, the Akita Museum of Art, and Nyuta Onsenkyō, where Lake Tazawa is located, are among the places to be visited on our tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

23.10.2026 - AOMORI, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Aomori Port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Aomori Tour” organized optionally by their guides. As Aomori Prefecture is located in the north of Japan, autumn arrives early here. Toward the end of October, the leaves on the trees begin to turn red, orange and yellow. The places where autumn foliage is seen at its most beautiful include Mount Hakkoda, Lake Towada, Oirase Gorge, Tsutanuma, Jogakura Ohashi and Mount Nakano Momiji. The scenery of rice fields undulating like a golden carpet during the harvest season and fields where abundant apples are grown is the kind of beautiful landscape that only autumn can offer. Nebutan Cultural House, Lake Towada, Towada Shrine, Fujita Memorial Garden and the Factory shopping center are some of the places we will see during our tour. Our ship will depart from Aomori Port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

24.10.2026 - HAKODATE, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Hakodate Port at 07:00. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the tour of Hakodate and its surroundings organized optionally by our guide. Hakodate is one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist destinations. With its magnificent views, historic buildings, hot springs, delicious food and various events held year-round, this city is full of both urban appeal and natural beauty.

Motomachi, Hakodate Bay Area, Goryokaku Tower and Onuma Park are among the places included in our tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

25.10.2026 - CRUISING AT SEA

26.10.2026 - SHIMIZU (FUJI), JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Mount Fuji Shimizu Port at 07:00. First, we will stop at Oshino Hakkai Village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, the sacred symbol of Japan. Our next stop after this charming town, which also features traditional examples of Japanese houses, will be Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone approximately 3,000 years ago. In this area, with its sulfurous fumes and hot steam, we will eat black eggs cooked in naturally hot spring water and, if the weather is clear, capture views of Mount Fuji on our cameras and in our memories. Then we will descend to Togendai Station and enjoy a pleasant cruise on Lake Ashi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard pirate boats, witnessing the natural beauty of the town up close. After our boat trip, free time in Hakone-machi and return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

27.10.2026 - OSAKA (KYOTO), JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Osaka Port at 08:00. Free time for personal needs after breakfast on board. Those who wish may join the Kyoto Tour organized optionally by their guides. After a one-hour journey, we arrive in Kyoto, which served as Japan's capital for 1,000 years and is considered the country's “cultural capital”. In this open-air museum city, which survived World War II without damage, our first stop will be the dazzling “Golden Temple” (Kinkakuji). We will take photographs of the magnificent garden and its reflection in the lake before departing from the Buddhist temple listed by UNESCO. Our next stop will be Kyomizudera, also known as the Sacred Water Temple; hundreds of shops selling typical Japanese souvenirs on the way up to the temple are very attractive for shopping. Within a large park complex, the Buddhist temple with its orange pagodas will be one of the best places to capture photographs alongside tourists and locals wearing kimonos. This area is also located in the Gion district, known for its traditional tea houses; with its wooden houses and narrow streets, you may feel as if you are on the set of the film “Memoirs of a Geisha.” After visiting Kyoto's most iconic temples, we will enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka, Japan's second-largest city, and head to Dotonbori, the heart of shopping in Osaka. In this city, also known as the nation's kitchen, we will have free time for shopping in Dotonbori / Shinsaibashi. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

28.10.2026 - TOKYO, JAPAN

Our ship will dock at Tokyo Port at 17:00. In the evening, an optional Tokyo night tour. Ginza is the district where Japan's first Western-style buildings were constructed and which still hosts the most luxurious stores; it is the center of shopping in Tokyo, with flagship stores of both Japanese and world-famous brands. After free time here, we will go to the Shinjuku district, where the Japanese film industry became famous with Godzilla and which still houses its giant model. Although it has come to the fore in recent years with its 5D advertising cat, we will see this central district where people gather day and night for shopping, dining and entertainment, and return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

29.10.2026 - TOKYO, JAPAN

Disembarkation procedures after breakfast. An optional Tokyo tour is available for guests who wish to join. We begin our city tour of Tokyo with the palace gardens that house the world's oldest Imperial Family. At our next stop, we visit the historic Asakusa District from the Edo period and the Sensouji Buddhist Temple, its focal point. Nakamise Street, extending in front of the temple, offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the Edo period, when famous Japanese delicacies such as sushi, ramen and mochi rice cakes first emerged, as well as shops run by the same families for years selling lucky cat figurines, kimonos, samurai swords and many authentic Japanese souvenirs. Our next stop is Ginza, the district where Japan's first Western-style buildings were constructed and which still hosts the most luxurious stores; it is the center of shopping in Tokyo, with flagship stores of both Japanese and world-famous brands. After shopping here, we continue to Shibuya, a district famous for the world's busiest intersection. It is a pleasure to watch the crowds at Shibuya Crossing, especially in the evening, formed by people visiting offices, restaurants and shopping centers known as depato. After this beautiful and colorful tour, we go to the airport. After check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul at 21:55 local time on Turkish Airlines flight TK 301. Overnight on the plane.

30.10.2026 - TOKYO, JAPAN – ISTANBUL

Arrival in Istanbul at 05:45 local time.

CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS

The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date on which the cancellation request is made, calculated from the reservation date.

FROM THE RESERVATION DATE TO THE DEPARTURE DATE	APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE
90 days before	%10
89 – 70 days before	%15
69 – 50 days before	%25
49 – 29 days before	%50
28 – 15 days before	%75
14 days or fewer before	%100

What's included

Economy-class Turkish Airlines scheduled flights: Istanbul Airport – Seoul // Tokyo – Istanbul Airport
11 nights and 12 days of full-board accommodation in the onboard cabin in the category you selected
All transfers.
2 nights of bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Seoul.
Port, airline and city taxes. (1200 Euro)
Turkish-speaking guide service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animation and shows arranged for every day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
The captain’s welcome party and gala dinner
K-ETA Visa (South Korea visa)

Not included

Crew service charge.
Shore excursions to be arranged at the ports.
Beauty center and SPA facilities.
All beverages on board.
Expenses incurred during hotel stays.
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance and medical services.

Need to Know

IMPORTANT NOTES

Provided that passports and the required documents are submitted in full, the AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas. For international trips, passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
The AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the failure to submit the required visa documents on time and in full.
Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into that country will be granted. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse a person entry into the country. In such a case, the passenger is responsible.
Since extra beds are provided in rooms for 3 people at hotels, the 3rd bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not provide a 3rd bed. For packages including such hotels, the AGENCY will inform its guests at the time of sale.
Child prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents, with the 3rd and 4th persons staying there. For the 0–2 age child policy, the child must not have turned 2 by the return date of the tour; for the 3–12 age child policy, the child must not have turned 12 by the return date of the tour.
The AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
If participation in the tour is insufficient, the AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights.
The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
Extra tours are organized subject to a minimum number of participants. They may not be organized when participation is insufficient. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
For extra tours to be conducted en route, guests who will not participate in the tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason during the tour will not be conducted. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
In the event of cancellation or changes, the “AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT” shall apply.
Two of the dinners you will have during the cruise are formal dinners, and every male passenger who wishes to dine there is advised to bring at least one suit, while female passengers are advised to bring at least one evening dress.
During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal on board, everyone will sit in the places determined in advance.
During check-in at the ship, every passenger without exception (only one person for couples) must present a credit card to the ship’s reception or pay a cash deposit when collecting the cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except the casino. EUR currency and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship’s departure. This is caused by the crowds and congestion and is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day when you board the ship, it is advisable to put your essential necessities in a small hand luggage bag and take it with you.
The ship’s departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before its departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins in advance one night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group’s luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT OUT THEIR TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN COUNTRY / SHIP ENTRY.