Nippon Maru Slated for Retirement in May 2026 – 35 Years of Cruise Memories for Passengers and Local Communities Alike –

Since entering service in 1990, the Nippon Maru has sailed 5,332,383.964 km, or about 133 times around the globe, on over 2,000 cruises, calling at over 400 ports in Japan and other countries, and welcoming more than 600,000 guests aboard^(Note). As a pioneer in Japan’s leisure cruise industry, it has been active for 35 years, undergoing two refurbishments and renewals in 2010 and 2020, and has created a variety of experiences and memories for its guests.

Taking advantage of its compact size, the Nippon Maru has called at various ports, both large and small, served meals showcasing local specialties, hosted extraordinary events created in conjunction with local communities, and received tremendous support from local governments, tourist associations, and residents of its ports of call. Thanks to those priceless relationships, the Nippon Maru has been able to offer an amazing array of cruises to its guests over the past 35 years.