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Spectrum of the Seas Shore Excursions

Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions on this page are organized by exact sailing and port date, helping cruise guests compare available shared tours in Japan and South Korea. Choose your cruise dates first, then review the matching excursion, duration, walking level, group information and published price for each port call.

2026–2027 Spectrum of the Seas departures

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Ship-matched Japan, South Korea & Taiwan touring

Spectrum of the Seas Shore Excursions by Sailing Date

Plan your port days around the Spectrum of the Seas itinerary you actually booked. Each sailing below follows the ship in date order and shows the relevant shared tour, duration, walking level, fixed departure price and group information currently published for that departure.

Current featured sailings include Japan-focused departures from Shanghai and winter routes connecting Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

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Date-Matched ItinerariesExcursions aligned to your Spectrum port dates.
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Small-Group TouringMore comfortable days ashore with fewer guests.
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Licensed Local GuidesLocal insight at the destinations you visit.
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Back-to-Ship PlanningTour timing designed around cruise port calls.
Shanghai, China → Shanghai, China

9-Night Best Of Japan & South Korea

November 22–December 1, 2026

4 tour options from $125.00 USD
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Nov252026
Sakurajima & Tenmonkan – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Nov 25, 2026
Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima & Tenmonkan

Sakurajima Ferry, Visitor Center, Lava Nagisa Park & Footbath, Arimura Observatory & Tenmonkan Mujaki

◷ 6 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$160.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 14 - 16 pax
Nov262026
Nagasaki Historical Highlights with Urakami Cathedral – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Nov 26, 2026
Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki Historical Highlights with Urakami Cathedral

Urakami Cathedral, Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Ground-zero & Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown

◷ 5 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$148.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 14 - 16 pax
Nov272026
Dazaifu & Hakata – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Nov 27, 2026
Fukuoka, Japan

Dazaifu & Hakata

Tochoji Temple, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Fukuoka Tower

◷ 6 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$146.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 14 - 16 pax
Nov282026
Busan City Tour – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Nov 28, 2026
Busan, South Korea

Busan City Tour

Gamcheon Hillside Village, Traditional Market & Yongdusan Park

◷ 7 - 8 hoursWalking: ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$286.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 4 - 6 pax

Found the right port days? Send one request for the excursions you prefer so the team can reconfirm availability and meeting details.

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Hong Kong → Yokohama, Japan

8-Night Best Of Japan & South Korea

January 3–10, 2027

3 tour options from $135.00 USD
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Jan062027
Cultural Exploration of Busan – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 6, 2027
Busan, South Korea

Cultural Exploration of Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Market, Kukje Market & BIFF Square, Gamcheon Cultural Village

◷ 8 hoursWalking: ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$135.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 15 - 20 pax
Jan072027
Nagasaki History Tour – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 7, 2027
Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki History Tour

Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima Museum & Glover Garden

◷ 6 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$170.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: Small group
Jan092027
Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari Taisha Tour – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 9, 2027
Kobe/Osaka, Japan

Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari Taisha Tour

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nishiki Market & Arashiyama Area

◷ 7.5 hoursWalking: ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$175.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 15 - 20 pax

Found the right port days? Send one request for the excursions you prefer so the team can reconfirm availability and meeting details.

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Yokohama, Japan → Hong Kong

8-Night Best Of Japan & Taiwan

January 11–19, 2027

3 tour options from $165.00 USD
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Jan122027
Osaka Highlights Tour – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 12, 2027
Osaka, Japan

Osaka Highlights Tour

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Osaka Castle & Dotonbori

◷ 6 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$165.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 15 - 20 pax
Jan142027
Aburatsu Timeless Treasures – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 14, 2027
Aburatsu, Japan

Aburatsu Timeless Treasures

Obi Castle, Aoshima Shrine, Hyuga Mythology Museum & Udo Shrine

◷ 6 hoursWalking: ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$175.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 15 - 20 pax
Jan152027
Sakurajima & Tenmonkan – Spectrum of the Seas shore excursion on Jan 15, 2027
Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima & Tenmonkan

Sakurajima Ferry, Visitor Center, Lava Nagisa Park & Footbath, Arimura Observatory & Tenmonkan Mujaki

◷ 6 hoursWalking: Easy - ModerateLicensed guideBack-to-ship planned
Tour price$185.00USD per person · fixed shared departureGroup: 15 - 20 pax

Found the right port days? Send one request for the excursions you prefer so the team can reconfirm availability and meeting details.

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Meet Your Spectrum Shared Tour Team

Fiona & Serena

Spectrum of the Seas Shared Tour Coordinators

Fiona and Serena coordinate our Spectrum of the Seas shared tours, bringing together guests from the same sailing who want to join the same shore excursions.

Fiona - Spectrum of the Seas shared tour coordinator
Fiona Travel Expert
Serena - Spectrum of the Seas shared tour coordinator
Serena Travel Expert
Same Spectrum Sailing → Same Port Date → One Shared Tour Group
From your first enquiry to group confirmation, Fiona and Serena coordinate guests, availability and the essential details for each shared shore excursion. Check Shared Tour Availability →
Planning your port days

How to Plan Spectrum of the Seas Shore Excursions

Start with the sailing you actually booked. Spectrum of the Seas follows different port sequences across its itineraries, so the most useful excursion is the one matched to both your destination and the date your ship is in port.

Quick tip: compare duration and walking level before price. On a cruise day, the pace of the excursion can matter as much as the places included.
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Match your cruise dates Select the same Spectrum sailing shown in your cruise booking.
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Compare the port-day experience Review highlights, duration and walking level to find the excursion that fits your preferred pace.
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Check sailing-specific details Use the price and group information displayed inside your exact departure rather than a generic destination rate.
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Enquire for availability Shortlist your preferred tours, then reconfirm places and meeting arrangements with the team.
Japan Shore Experiences

What Can You Experience on a Spectrum Japan Cruise?

The ports on these Spectrum of the Seas itineraries are not interchangeable. Each region offers a different kind of cruise day, from historic castles and Kyoto landmarks to volcanic landscapes and compact city exploration.

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Sakaiminato

Castles & Garden Landscapes

Explore Matsue Castle and the Tottori area on a culture-and-scenery focused port day.

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Maizuru · Kyoto

Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari

Use the Maizuru call to reach two of Kyoto's best-known cultural landscapes.

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Niigata

Regional History

Discover castle heritage, traditional gardens and local culture beyond Japan's largest cities.

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Hakodate

City & Scenic Views

Combine Goryokaku, local market atmosphere, waterfront heritage and elevated city views.

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Kagoshima

Sakurajima Volcano

Experience southern Japan through volcanic scenery, waterfront travel and central Kagoshima.

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Nagasaki · Fukuoka

History, Temples & City Life

Choose between Nagasaki's modern history and Fukuoka's shrine, temple and urban highlights.

Spectrum of the Seas excursions at a glance

What Shore Excursions Are Available for Spectrum of the Seas?

The currently featured Spectrum of the Seas cruise excursions include shared tours from Japanese ports such as Sakaiminato, Maizuru, Niigata, Hakodate, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Osaka and Aburatsu, plus Busan in South Korea on selected sailings. Availability depends on your exact cruise departure and port date.

Featured sailings4 itineraries
Tour options14 excursions
Countries coveredJapan · Korea
How to chooseBy sailing date

How do I choose my sailing?

Match the departure dates shown in your cruise booking with the sailing finder below. Each sailing section then lists only the shore excursions associated with those port dates.

Are prices the same on every sailing?

No. Published shared-tour prices can differ by sailing date and group arrangement. Use the price displayed inside your exact sailing section rather than a generic destination price.

What details can I compare?

Each tour card summarizes the port date, main highlights, duration, walking level, guide information, group size when published and the current shared-tour price.

Cruise-day guide

Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Excursions in Japan & South Korea

These Spectrum of the Seas cruise excursions are arranged around actual port calls rather than presented as a generic destination catalogue. That makes it easier to identify which tour corresponds with the date your ship arrives and what kind of experience fits within that cruise day.

Main destinationJapan
South Korea callBusan
Tour formatShared excursions
Best way to browseBy sailing date
Japan

Spectrum of the Seas Japan Shore Excursions

Japan makes up most of the featured calls. Depending on your sailing, available ports can include Sakaiminato, Maizuru, Niigata, Hakodate, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Osaka and Aburatsu, with experiences ranging from castles and shrines to volcanic scenery and city highlights.
South Korea

Spectrum of the Seas South Korea Shore Excursions

Selected sailings call at Busan, where cruise-day touring can combine cultural landmarks, traditional markets and distinctive neighborhoods. Always check the Busan excursion inside your exact sailing because the date, group arrangement and published price may vary.
Useful before you book

Spectrum of the Seas Shore Excursions FAQ

How do I find excursions for my Spectrum sailing? Select your sailing dates first. The matching section lists the port dates and shared excursions currently shown for that itinerary.
Are these generic destination tours? No. Excursions are organized under specific Spectrum of the Seas sailing dates and corresponding port calls.
What can I compare before enquiring? Tour cards summarize highlights, duration, walking level, guide information, group details when published and the listed price.
What if my cruise date is not listed? Use the travel-expert enquiry option so the team can check shore excursion possibilities for your specific Spectrum itinerary.