💚 I think we may have been on the cruise right after you on the Diamond Princess. We chose it after already having a trip to Tokyo to go to Disneyland booked. It was meant to be as the days lined up really nice with the rest of the trip we already had planned. We just had to change the return flight by a couple days to accommodate the cruise. We absolutely loved the diamond! We ate at Sterling Steakhouse and it was having a trial as a Brazilian Steakhouse. The staff were all from Brazil, and took great pride in giving us a great experience with a flavor of their homeland. From special cocktails to several side dishes that were from their homeland. I hope that other Princess cruises follow suit as it was quite the experience. Thanks for your video! Happy travels to you and your family. 😊
First of all, the black & blue color scheme is my favorite, forever! The passion you demonstrated, along with the fantastic information you gave, sold my wife and I. THANKS
I am still in the planning stage but you got my attention with on board onsen and japanese passengers. Princess may be the choice for me and whoever comes with me!
Spent the afternoon with you ... checking out all of your videos on the Diamond Princess. Have never cruised with Princess ... have been to Japan many times. This sounds like the perfect pairing ... a cruise that is docked in Japan, so I know the food / cultural events will give me the Japanese vibe! Great job on the videos ... and I like your style. I am on board with you!
Heading to Japan to cruise on the Diamond Princess Oct. 14-23, 2023, for my 70th bday! We have been to Japan before but want to see more cities. Cruising is the best way to do that. I am so excited! Thanks for all the tips!
We will join you and others on that cruise. So excited as we had trips planned for Japan and China but were canceled due to the pandemic. Safe travels to Japan!
Maybe one day I will be cruising on Diamond Princess! I have been watching your Princess Cruise videos and now have a “want to try” attitude towards them as before I wasn’t interested! Thanks for all your videos! 💚
💚 We're planning going on Diamond Princess next Summer - our son is in Japan this year, so it looks like a great way to meet up with him and get to see the country on our short visit. 🙂
Celebrating 70th bday on the Diamond Princess leaving Oct. 14, 2023. My bday is Oct. 15th!! I am excited!!! I love your review and have watched it several times. Thanks!
We're cruising on Diamond Princess Apr 26 '25. We've enjoyed your videos but have so much research to do. We enjoy private tours/excursions but have not found others going on our cruise.
💚 love yah cruisetipstv fam !! After our hawaii 16 day Crown princess cruise & then our Star princess Mediterranean 2024 cruise then Our next big trip overseas is going to be a combo japan cruise/ universal studios japan trip !! Thanks for the video, love it ! 💚
Thank you for this informative video! We are going on Oct 31st and are looking forward to the Japanese flair on the Diamond Princess. I bought through Costco Travel, and bought the airfare through Princess EZair. Excellent airfare and the main flights are on Singapore Airlines!! I bought the port-to-airport transfer thru Costco Travel for $69 per person. This is well worth it.
💚 Im cruising to Japan in 2026. Im pretty certain the white and gold party has been phased out now. The last two times on Princess march 2023 it was mentioned in one of the email adverts but people did not really see this and only 5% ( us included) bothered to dress up. In March 2024 it was not mentioned at all in the emails, but they threw a surprise 80's party on the lido deck which was great.
💚 your videos, very informative and fun to watch, if my budget every permits I would 💚 to see the Cherry Blossoms bloom, maybe also try to put in DisneySea lol that would make for a long trip as you suggested to extend our time there 😊
💚 I'm going in the Summer as I think this is going to be the best way to see Japan. Would you recommend an extended stay before or after the Cruise? Going to Disney but trying to figure out the best way to do it! I love your videos, they are so helpful!!
Hey there!! Thank you for the video and greetings from Spain!! We are going on a Diamond Princess cruise to Japan next August. I have a question, do you recommend doing the excursions on your own or organized by the ship? Thank you!!!
Japan looks absolutely incredible Courtney I want go one day on my bucket list and looks amazing! Xoxo 😚 🩵🩵💛🛳️🏝️🏝️🏝️🛳️🩵🩵🩵🛳️🏝️🌞🏝️🛳️🛳️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵💛🏝️🌞🌞🏝️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵💛🛳️🛳️💛🩵💛🏝️🌞🏝️🏝️🛳️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵🛳️🏝️🏝️🏝️🛳️🩵🩵💛🛳️🏝️
💚 Booked fall foliage 11-18-23. Thanks for the preview. We are staying near the port in Yokohama. Do we need to pre-book the Limo Bus? Is it easy to find the pick up point in the airport?
That’s a great question. I recommend waiting until you get to the airport to book it. We had no trouble finding it and we’ve done it twice now. I hope you have an amazing trip.
Sheri thank you for your video beautiful. We will go next year for 10 days Sea of Japan My question is , is there any shuttle on every port we stop to go to the city, thanks
Hi Sheri! Thank you for all those tips :) Where could I get a kimono similar to yours (black-blue-orange pattern)? Did you buy it in Japan? thanks again, we look forward to our cruisetour in 2025!
I got that one at Nordstrom rack about 10 years ago. I wish I had a good resource for you because I want one too! I’ve only been able to find long ones on Amazon. Here is affiliate link if you’re interested in checking them out, they get really good reviews.amzn.to/492QqDT
💚 We want to book this for 2025! Do you have a recommendation for a travel agent to help? We usually cruise Carnival and can’t use our PVP with Princess.
Absolutely! Our travel agency sponsor is ready to Help ya: Wendy is with Dream Vacations at (949) 681-8092: let her know you were referred by CruiseTipsTV when you call. You can also research before u book right on the website if you prefer: cruisetipstv.membercruises.com/
I would suggest one who specializes in Princess more than Japan. Wendy is with Dream Vacations at (949) 681-8092: let her know you were referred by CruiseTipsTV when you call. You can also research before u book right on the website if you prefer: cruisetipstv.membercruises.com/
Thanks for the heads-up what to expect on OUR Diamond Princess cruise this upcoming March '24. QUESTION: If you had to name 3 things you loved about your cruise AND what 3 things you didn't like.....what would they be?
Hi Is the Keikyu Bus from Narita to Yokohama direct without changing to train or another bus? Do you know if it goes to the Intercontinental Grand hotel?TIA
Hi Heather! Yes, for us it was direct without bus change (just a few quick stops) - but we stayed in a different area. here’s the schedule that includes your hotel ; this should help hnd-bus.com/airport/h-yamashita/
This cruise and the destinations look fabulous! 😍 For those of us who book the standard fare, using the app to order food anywhere on the ship comes with a one-time ‘Activation Fee’ of $14.99. 😕
@@CruiseTipsTV - That's wild that the change happened mid-cruise! I guess the sea isn't the only thing that's unpredictable, huh? 😅 As much as these nickel and dime changes (or should I say $14.99 changes) are a bummer, the allure of the destinations and the Princess experience is hard to resist. 🌏🛳 I'm still all in for sailing with them, but let's just say my wallet will be bracing for impact. 😜 Keep up the awesome content; always looking forward to your insights! 👏😊 ❤
I'm embarrassed but will ask anyway. The worst part of vacationing is feeling insecure. I would love to mimic how you purchased tickets for the limo in addition to booking the same hotel. Can you share the details on how you did that? Our family want to visit Japan for a 19 day Princess cruise on July 1, 2024. We are excited but nervous because this will be our first time in Japan and our first long long long cruise at 19 days. We know it's typhoon season too.
I’m so excited to hear that you have have booked diamond Princess for this summer. You’re going to have the time of your life. We booked the Hyatt Regency Yokohama directly and you can do the same thing by visiting their website. I suggest booking early because the price is fluctuate quite a bit. It’s a wonderful hotel and you can just take a taxi to the cruise port the next morning. I suggest waiting until you get to the airport to purchase the airport limousine buses. Just follow the signs to Keiku bus and they speak English at the airport- you just simply tell them what address and region you are going to and they will help you to get the correct bus!! hnd-bus.com/
This is why we loved and respected Japan so much! Tippings is considered offensive! Everywhere we went, we received nothing but highest professional services and products quality. We rather pay the high price tags for everything for their mannerisms than to get it from country who worked for tips! My husband and I argued all the times how he wanted to tip, even when we received the crappiest services, so he would save face! 😡
Tipping is not offensive 😂 People don't expect it but if you really want to show gratitude, put money in a little envelope and give it to a service provider. Handing bear cash is rude but tipping itself is NOT offensive❤
Thanks for your insight! We tried several times on our first Japanese cruise, and learned the hard way that it is NOT customary and considered offensive. In fact, the staff at the terminal directly told us not to tip the porters. Most cruisers don't travel with clean bills and the appropriate type of envelope that may be accepted, so we advise to follow the cultural norm in this case.
Actually, the Japanese vowels are more like Hawaiian vowels. The vowel sounds are short. Elongating the vowel sound sometimes changes the meaning of the word.
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💚 I think we may have been on the cruise right after you on the Diamond Princess. We chose it after already having a trip to Tokyo to go to Disneyland booked. It was meant to be as the days lined up really nice with the rest of the trip we already had planned. We just had to change the return flight by a couple days to accommodate the cruise. We absolutely loved the diamond! We ate at Sterling Steakhouse and it was having a trial as a Brazilian Steakhouse. The staff were all from Brazil, and took great pride in giving us a great experience with a flavor of their homeland. From special cocktails to several side dishes that were from their homeland.
I hope that other Princess cruises follow suit as it was quite the experience.
Thanks for your video! Happy travels to you and your family. 😊
💚 Hi there! We are cruising on Diamond on 10/14-10/23. We are excited to see Japan. It's our first time. Thank you for the information.
Hope you enjoy it! I’d LOVE to go back that time of year!!!
First of all, the black & blue color scheme is my favorite, forever!
The passion you demonstrated, along with the fantastic information you gave, sold my wife and I.
THANKS
You are very welcome!
💚 Cruising Japan to Australia in September 2024!!
Amazing!
Yay! I’m going in two weeks on the Diamond Princess. I can’t wait! This video was INSTRUMENTAL. Thank you !
Hope you enjoy it!
I am still in the planning stage but you got my attention with on board onsen and japanese passengers. Princess may be the choice for me and whoever comes with me!
Spent the afternoon with you ... checking out all of your videos on the Diamond Princess. Have never cruised with Princess ... have been to Japan many times. This sounds like the perfect pairing ... a cruise that is docked in Japan, so I know the food / cultural events will give me the Japanese vibe! Great job on the videos ... and I like your style. I am on board with you!
That’s awesome-
It’s truly one of our favorite travel experiences!!!
Heading to Japan to cruise on the Diamond Princess Oct. 14-23, 2023, for my 70th bday! We have been to Japan before but want to see more cities. Cruising is the best way to do that. I am so excited! Thanks for all the tips!
We will join you and others on that cruise. So excited as we had trips planned for Japan and China but were canceled due to the pandemic. Safe travels to Japan!
Safe travels to you as well!!! We are heading to Japan on the 5th to visit with our Japanese family that can't make the cruise!!
💚 so much great information. Will definitely rewatch if/when we plan a trip on Diamond Princess!
❤I never thought about going to Japan but.....now I am❤
💚 Haven’t been on the Diamond Princess. Researching for an Asia cruise….you make this so inviting!
💚 Going this fall . Dying to hear more about you trip. Great video!
Thank you!
💚. Going to Japan in a few days on a land tour. Very excited.
Maybe one day I will be cruising on Diamond Princess! I have been watching your Princess Cruise videos and now have a “want to try” attitude towards them as before I wasn’t interested! Thanks for all your videos! 💚
Go for it!
💚loved seeing the Diamond Princess through your eyes
Thank you!!!!!!!!
💚 We are planing a trip to Japan next summer. This is a definite option! Thank for the video.
Booked for March 15, 2025 for the 21day cruise. We are already very excited.
💚 we’re off to Japan on the Diamond Princess in June next year. First time cruiser here and these tips are fantastic!
Have fun! So happy for you! That’s QUITE a big adventure for your first cruise!!!
💚 going on Diamond Princess in October with Canadian friends glad to see the tips and also your review of the ship looking forward to it.
Hope you enjoy it! Yay!
💚 We're planning going on Diamond Princess next Summer - our son is in Japan this year, so it looks like a great way to meet up with him and get to see the country on our short visit. 🙂
Sounds great! So jealous!!!!!!!!!
Hi we are going on the diamond for 19 nights in July .Many port stops in Japan .we are really excited
Are you departing on July 1st? That's the cruise I am booked on.
So wonderful! Hope you enjoy!
Celebrating 70th bday on the Diamond Princess leaving Oct. 14, 2023. My bday is Oct. 15th!! I am excited!!! I love your review and have watched it several times. Thanks!
Happy birthday!!
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Your skin is looking so beautiful Sherri, under eyes look great, whatever you are doing keep at it.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the timely video. We sail on her next week. :)
Hope you enjoy it!
We have talked about doing a cruise in Japan. Thanks for the information.💚
Any time!
Sheri, your skin is glowing!! 💚
aaaah, thank you!!!!!!!!
Very informative video. Never thought about cruising from Japan but now thinking about this beautiful destination. Thank you 💚💚💚
Our pleasure!
Hello! Thank you for sharing! I will be in Diamond Princess in November also for Japan (Yokohama) !
Wonderful!
We're cruising on Diamond Princess Apr 26 '25. We've enjoyed your videos but have so much research to do. We enjoy private tours/excursions but have not found others going on our cruise.
That’s a great time to go!
💚 That sounds fantastic! I would love to go to Japan and I would also love to try Princess Cruise Line. Great video Sheri!
Thanks so much!
💚 Thank you!
Gonna cruise with my mom this coming Fri the 8th! 🎉
Awesome- bon voyage!!!
💚 Thank you for the guide. We have a South East Asia cruise booked on Diamond in the winter of 2025.
Hope you enjoy it!
💚 love yah cruisetipstv fam !! After our hawaii 16 day Crown princess cruise & then our Star princess Mediterranean 2024 cruise then Our next big trip overseas is going to be a combo japan cruise/ universal studios japan trip !! Thanks for the video, love it ! 💚
That sounds amazing!!! I’m so excited for your family! 💗💗love ya back!
We just moved to Japan and already booked a couple of cruises on the Diamond.
Wow, that’s amazing! It’s a wonderful way to hop around the country 😎
Thank you for this informative video! We are going on Oct 31st and are looking forward to the Japanese flair on the Diamond Princess. I bought through Costco Travel, and bought the airfare through Princess EZair. Excellent airfare and the main flights are on Singapore Airlines!! I bought the port-to-airport transfer thru Costco Travel for $69 per person. This is well worth it.
You did good! Have a BLAST!
💚 most definitely want to !!
💚 no diamond princess but looking at an Ncl cruise 2024. Thanks for all great info.
Good choice!
💚 Thanks Sheri for another very informative vid. 🥰
I soooo want to book this cruise with Princess
💚 Going July 2024 - Thanks for your tips
Hope you enjoy it!
💚 Im cruising to Japan in 2026. Im pretty certain the white and gold party has been phased out now. The last two times on Princess march 2023 it was mentioned in one of the email adverts but people did not really see this and only 5% ( us included) bothered to dress up. In March 2024 it was not mentioned at all in the emails, but they threw a surprise 80's party on the lido deck which was great.
💚 definitely on my list.
it's amazing!
💚 Great video! It looks like a wonderful adventure!
Thanks so much!
💚 Fall foliage tour, Nov 18.
That’s amazing! Wow! I’m
Jealous- we’d LOVE to do one of those!
💚 your videos, very informative and fun to watch, if my budget every permits I would 💚 to see the Cherry Blossoms bloom, maybe also try to put in DisneySea lol that would make for a long trip as you suggested to extend our time there 😊
💚 Sounds wonderful!! 💚
💚 super helpful as always!!
Happy to help!
Even though this was a commercial for the Diamond Princess, it worked and I can want to go
🤣🤣🤣 well, the heart wants what the heart wants - will always be one of our all time fave cruises
💚 October!😊
💚 Good info, thank you!
💚 I'm going in the Summer as I think this is going to be the best way to see Japan. Would you recommend an extended stay before or after the Cruise? Going to Disney but trying to figure out the best way to do it! I love your videos, they are so helpful!!
If you can, absolutely!!
Hey there!! Thank you for the video and greetings from Spain!! We are going on a Diamond Princess cruise to Japan next August. I have a question, do you recommend doing the excursions on your own or organized by the ship?
Thank you!!!
So excited for you! In Japan, it's somewhat harder to find independent excursions, so we booked through the ship! Way to go!
💚 would love to plan a trip on Diamond!
Awesome to hear!
💚 looking forward to Spring flowers April 7, 2024
💚 Love your videos
Japan looks absolutely incredible Courtney I want go one day on my bucket list and looks amazing! Xoxo 😚 🩵🩵💛🛳️🏝️🏝️🏝️🛳️🩵🩵🩵🛳️🏝️🌞🏝️🛳️🛳️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵💛🏝️🌞🌞🏝️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵💛🛳️🛳️💛🩵💛🏝️🌞🏝️🏝️🛳️💛🩵🩵🩵🩵🛳️🏝️🏝️🏝️🛳️🩵🩵💛🛳️🏝️
💚 Joining Diamond Princess for repositioning cruise Yokohama to Sydney in 11 days time
💚 Booked fall foliage 11-18-23. Thanks for the preview. We are staying near the port in Yokohama. Do we need to pre-book the Limo Bus? Is it easy to find the pick up point in the airport?
That’s a great question. I recommend waiting until you get to the airport to book it. We had no trouble finding it and we’ve done it twice now. I hope you have an amazing trip.
Beautiful ship!! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing Sheri! 🥰🥰
Thanks for watching! Appreciate you!!!!!!!
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May I ask where you bought this kimono? thank you for your tips- we look forward to our cruise
Hey! I got it at Nordstrom Rack over 10 years ago- I still love it but it’s impossible to find anymore
Sheri thank you for your video beautiful. We will go next year for 10 days Sea of Japan
My question is , is there any shuttle on every port we stop to go to the city, thanks
On ours there was bit every itinerary in a a bit different- have fun!
Hi Sheri! Thank you for all those tips :) Where could I get a kimono similar to yours (black-blue-orange pattern)? Did you buy it in Japan? thanks again, we look forward to our cruisetour in 2025!
I got that one at Nordstrom rack about 10 years ago. I wish I had a good resource for you because I want one too! I’ve only been able to find long ones on Amazon. Here is affiliate link if you’re interested in checking them out, they get really good reviews.amzn.to/492QqDT
@@CruiseTipsTV thanks for the link! I love those patterns!
Hi How is the wifi speed on board especially inside cabin
💚 We want to book this for 2025! Do you have a recommendation for a travel agent to help? We usually cruise Carnival and can’t use our PVP with Princess.
Absolutely!
Our travel agency sponsor is ready to
Help ya:
Wendy is with Dream Vacations at (949) 681-8092: let her know you were referred by CruiseTipsTV when you call. You can also research before u book right on the website if you prefer: cruisetipstv.membercruises.com/
Any recommendations for travel agents that specialize in Japanese cruises?
I would suggest one who specializes in Princess more than Japan.
Wendy is with Dream Vacations at (949) 681-8092: let her know you were referred by CruiseTipsTV when you call. You can also research before u book right on the website if you prefer: cruisetipstv.membercruises.com/
Where do you book limousine shuttle from the cruise port to the airport ?
You follow the signs to the transportation area in side the airport, ,and book there. They are SO helpful!
💚 Did hear right that yall moved to Texas?
You did!
Thanks for the heads-up what to expect on OUR Diamond Princess cruise this upcoming March '24.
QUESTION: If you had to name 3 things you loved about your cruise AND what 3 things you didn't like.....what would they be?
Hi Is the Keikyu Bus from Narita to Yokohama direct without changing to train or another bus? Do you know if it goes to the Intercontinental Grand hotel?TIA
Hi Heather! Yes, for us it was direct without bus change (just a few quick stops) - but we stayed in a different area. here’s the schedule that includes your hotel ; this should help hnd-bus.com/airport/h-yamashita/
💚 Cruising 10 day around Japan in May 2025
This cruise and the destinations look fabulous! 😍 For those of us who book the standard fare, using the app to order food anywhere on the ship comes with a one-time ‘Activation Fee’ of $14.99. 😕
Yes, that actually changed WHILE we were on this cruise. Will you still book it? Worth it for you?
@@CruiseTipsTV - That's wild that the change happened mid-cruise! I guess the sea isn't the only thing that's unpredictable, huh? 😅 As much as these nickel and dime changes (or should I say $14.99 changes) are a bummer, the allure of the destinations and the Princess experience is hard to resist. 🌏🛳 I'm still all in for sailing with them, but let's just say my wallet will be bracing for impact. 😜 Keep up the awesome content; always looking forward to your insights! 👏😊 ❤
I'm embarrassed but will ask anyway. The worst part of vacationing is feeling insecure. I would love to mimic how you purchased tickets for the limo in addition to booking the same hotel. Can you share the details on how you did that? Our family want to visit Japan for a 19 day Princess cruise on July 1, 2024. We are excited but nervous because this will be our first time in Japan and our first long long long cruise at 19 days. We know it's typhoon season too.
I’m so excited to hear that you have have booked diamond Princess for this summer. You’re going to have the time of your life. We booked the Hyatt Regency Yokohama directly and you can do the same thing by visiting their website. I suggest booking early because the price is fluctuate quite a bit. It’s a wonderful hotel and you can just take a taxi to the cruise port the next morning. I suggest waiting until you get to the airport to purchase the airport limousine buses. Just follow the signs to Keiku bus and they speak English at the airport- you just simply tell them what address and region you are going to and they will help you to get the correct bus!! hnd-bus.com/
Still jealous!!!!😂💚
You gotta do it!
@CruiseTipsTV Trip there #4 is definitely happening!
This is why we loved and respected Japan so much!
Tippings is considered offensive!
Everywhere we went, we received nothing but highest professional services and products quality.
We rather pay the high price tags for everything for their mannerisms than to get it from country who worked for tips!
My husband and I argued all the times how he wanted to tip, even when we received the crappiest services, so he would save face! 😡
Can I exchange U.S. Dollars for Yen on the Diamond Princess?
I think you can, but better to do at the airport!
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I would actually suggest getting cash not at the airport but at a 7 -11.
Tipping is not offensive 😂 People don't expect it but if you really want to show gratitude, put money in a little envelope and give it to a service provider. Handing bear cash is rude but tipping itself is NOT offensive❤
Thanks for your insight! We tried several times on our first Japanese cruise, and learned the hard way that it is NOT customary and considered offensive. In fact, the staff at the terminal directly told us not to tip the porters. Most cruisers don't travel with clean bills and the appropriate type of envelope that may be accepted, so we advise to follow the cultural norm in this case.
You are wrong , in Japan tip is not acceptable and sometimes treat as insult , but a smile and say thanks is much more appropriate .
Soo-ee-kah Japanese vowels are the same as Spanish vowels A ah E eh I ee O long o U oo
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Actually, the Japanese vowels are more like Hawaiian vowels. The vowel sounds are short. Elongating the vowel sound sometimes changes the meaning of the word.
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