Private & Small-Group Shore Excursions

Sapphire Princess Shore Excursions

Private and small-group Sapphire Princess shore excursions timed to selected port calls across Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and Korea. Explore with licensed local guides, comfortable transportation and itineraries planned around your ship’s arrival and all-aboard time.

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Private and Small-Group Sapphire Princess Shore Excursions

Our Sapphire Princess shore excursions offer a more personal way to explore each port, with port pickup, licensed local guides and itineraries planned around the ship’s arrival and all-aboard times.

Choose a private tour for your own party or join a small group with fellow Sapphire Princess guests. Our team can also coordinate excursions across multiple ports in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and Korea.

Ship-Timed Tours
Planned Around Sapphire Princess
Private Tours
Your Own Guide and Vehicle
Small Groups
Fellow Sapphire Princess Guests
Multiple Ports
One Dedicated Tour Team
Cruise passengers enjoy Sapphire Princess shore excursions

A More Personal Way to Explore

How Sapphire Princess Shore Excursions Work

Sapphire Princess cruise passengers can choose a private tour exclusively for their own party or join a small-group departure with fellow guests from the same sailing. Both options are planned around the ship’s port times, with port pickup, licensed local guides and a carefully scheduled return before all-aboard.

Private tours provide greater flexibility over the pace and sightseeing stops, while small-group tours offer a comfortable and sociable way to share the experience with other Sapphire Princess passengers. Both provide a more personal alternative to travelling in a large cruise-line coach.

Private & Small-Group Tours vs Ship-Organized Excursions

Designed for Sapphire Princess Guests

Shore Excursions Asia

  • Private tours exclusively for your own party
  • Small-group tours with fellow Sapphire Princess guests
  • Port pickup and itineraries timed around the ship
  • Licensed local guides and comfortable transportation
  • Personal pacing with no compulsory shopping stops

Traditional Cruise-Line Option

Ship-Organized Excursions

  • Large coach shared with many cruise passengers
  • Fixed departure times and sightseeing routes
  • Tour pace determined by the larger group
  • Limited flexibility over stops and visit duration
  • Reserved directly through the cruise line

Choose a private Sapphire Princess shore excursion for maximum flexibility, or a small-group tour for a more sociable experience with fellow passengers. Both options are designed to make each port day comfortable, well organised and easy to enjoy.

Sailing Schedule

Sapphire Princess Shore Excursions by Sailing Date

Find your departure below, then browse the private shore excursions our team recommends for each port of call on that particular Sapphire Princess sailing.

December 2026 · Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
12 Dec 2026
42 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Tokyo
December 2026 · Southeast Asia Circuit
26 Dec 2026
14 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Singapore
Best Seller

Southeast Asia with Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam

Ports of call: Singapore · Laem Chabang (Bangkok) · Koh Samui · Sihanoukville · Phu My · Langkawi · Penang · Port Klang · Phuket

February 2027 · Southeast Asia Circuit
6 Feb 2027
14 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Singapore
Best Seller

Southeast Asia with Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam

Same popular routing repeats: Singapore · Laem Chabang · Koh Samui · Sihanoukville · Phu My · Langkawi · Penang · Port Klang · Phuket

March 2027 · Japan Cherry Blossoms
17 Mar 2027
12 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Tokyo
Seasonal Favorite

Japan Explorer, Cherry Blossom Season

Ports of call typically include Kobe (for Kyoto) · Kochi · Hiroshima · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)

May 2027 · Circle Japan
9 May 2027
9 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Tokyo

Circle Japan

A shorter Japan loop calling at Busan, Kagoshima and ports along Japan's Kyushu coast, ideal for first-time cruisers with limited time ashore.

May 2027 · Short Japan & Korea
29 May 2027
7 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Tokyo
Short Break

Japan Korea

A compact seven-day loop between Tokyo, Busan, Nagasaki and Kagoshima, perfect for guests wanting a quick taste of Japan and Korea in a single voyage.

July 2027 · Short Japan & Korea
17 Jul 2027
7 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Tokyo
Short Break

Japan Korea

The same compact seven-day loop repeats in midsummer, calling at Tokyo, Busan, Nagasaki and Kagoshima.

September 2027 · Repositioning to Australia
28 Sep 2027
12 Days · One-Way
Singapore to Fremantle

Singapore to Fremantle

A scenic repositioning voyage from Singapore south to Fremantle, Western Australia, marking the start of Sapphire Princess' Australian season.

December 2027 · Australian Summer
19 Dec 2027
14 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Fremantle

Round-Trip Indonesia

A round-trip from Fremantle through the islands of Indonesia, a favorite with Western Australian guests seeking a warm-weather escape.

This routing is outside our core Southeast Asia and Japan network. See our Indonesia shore excursions or contact us for a custom day tour matched to this call.

January 2028 · Western Australia
2 Jan 2028
10 Days · Round-Trip
Departs & returns Fremantle

Coral Coast

A round-trip along Western Australia's Coral Coast, showcasing the region's reefs and coastline close to Fremantle.

This routing is outside our core Southeast Asia and Japan network. Contact us and we will do our best to arrange a custom day tour for this call.

February 2028 · Back to Asia
24 Feb 2028
14 Days · One-Way
Singapore to Tokyo
Featured

Singapore to Tokyo

Sapphire Princess closes out this rotation with a one-way voyage from Singapore north to Tokyo, calling at ports across Southeast Asia and Japan along the way.

Common Questions

Sapphire Princess Shore Excursions FAQ

What is the difference between private and small-group tours?

A private tour is reserved exclusively for your own party, with a dedicated guide and vehicle. A small-group tour is shared with a limited number of fellow Sapphire Princess passengers from the same sailing, offering a sociable experience at a more accessible price.

Will I get back to Sapphire Princess on time?

Both private and small-group shore excursions are planned around Sapphire Princess arrival, departure and all-aboard times. Each itinerary includes a return-time buffer so guests can reboard comfortably.

How many guests join each shore excursion?

Private tours include only the guests in your own booking. Small-group tours combine a limited number of Sapphire Princess passengers, with the group size and availability shown in the individual tour details.

Can I cancel if the Sapphire Princess schedule changes?

Yes. Private and small-group tours include the cancellation conditions shown in the booking details. Contact our team if Sapphire Princess changes or cancels a scheduled port call.

Why Book With Us

Private Tours Built Around Your Ship's Clock

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On-Time Guarantee

Every tour is timed against your ship's published arrival and departure, so you are always back onboard with time to spare.

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Licensed Local Guides

Every guide is licensed in-country and matched to your itinerary's specific ports, from Singapore to Kagoshima.

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Small Private Groups

Tour with your own group only, in a private vehicle, rather than a crowded ship-organized coach.

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No Shopping Stops

Spend your limited port time exploring, with no compulsory visits to souvenir shops or commission-based stores.

Plan Your Cruise Day

Sailing on Sapphire Princess?

Share your sailing date and preferred ports with our team. We will prepare a private shore excursion plan timed around your Sapphire Princess itinerary.

✓ Private guide and vehicle for your own party
✓ Itinerary planned around the ship’s port times
✓ Personal proposal prepared by a cruise travel specialist

Private Shore Excursion Request

Tell Us About Your Sailing

Complete the form below and our team will respond with suitable tours for your itinerary.