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Spectrum of the Seas 2022-2023 Asia Adventures ® Spectrum of the Seas 2022-2023 Asia Adventures ® One of the world’s most groundbreaking ships, Spectrum of the Seas , heads east in 2022 to deliver unforgettable immersive journeys to Japan. Sailing from exciting Shanghai and —for the first time ever —vibrant Beijing, this thrill-filled Quantum Class favorite unlocks epic 4-8 night itineraries to iconic Japanese ports. Like cosmopolitan Nagasaki, laid-back Fukuoka and scenic Sasebo. In between new discoveries onshore, fill every sea day with innovative experiences, dazzling entertainment and world-class cuisine onboard. The adventure begins in January 2022. ITINERARY SAIL DATE PORT OF CALL 4-Night Best of Fukuoka January 16, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, February 22, 2022 Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China March 6, 2022 5-Night Okinawa & Ishigaki January 20, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Okinawa, February 7, 2022 Japan • Ishigaki, Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 5-Night Nagasaki & Kagoshima January 25, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Nagasaki, Japan • Kagoshima, Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 4-Night Best of Okinawa January 30, 2020 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Okinawa (Nakagusuku), Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 4-Night Best of Kagoshima February 3, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Kagoshima, Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China Book your Asia adventures today! Features vary by ship. All itineraries are subject to change without notice. ©2021 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 20075287 • 1/22/2021 ITINERARY SAIL DATE PORT OF CALL 5-Night Fukuoka & Nagasaki February 12, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, Japan • Nagasaki, Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 5-Night Kagoshima & Nagasaki February 17, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Kagoshima, March 10, 2022 Japan • Nagasaki, Japan • Cruising • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 8-Night Best of Japan February 26, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Kobe, Japan (overnight) • Osaka, Japan • Tokyo, Japan (overnight) • Cruising (2 nights) • Shanghai (Baoshan), China 4-Night Best of Nagasaki March 15, 2022 Shanghai (Baoshan), China • Cruising • Nagasaki, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China 5-Night Fukuoka & Nagasaki March 19, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, Japan June 5, 10, 2022 • Nagasaki, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), July 10, 15, 2022 China August 19, 28, 2022 September 2, 17, 22, 2022 7-Night Best of Japan March 24, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, Japan April 24, 2022 • Sakaiminato, Japan • Kyoto (Maizuru), Japan • May 29, 2022 Cruising (2 nights) • Beijing (Tianjin), China July 3, 2022 August 7, 2022 5-Night Nagasaki & Fukuoka March 26, 31, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Nagasaki, Japan May 6, 15, 20, 2022 • Fukuoka, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), June 19, 2022 China July 24, 2022 August 14, 2022 September 7, 12, 2022 5-Night Sasebo & Fukuoka April 5, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Sasebo May 1, 2022 (Uragashira), Japan • Fukuoka, Japan • Cruising • June 24, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China July 29, 2022 October 15, 20, 2022 5-Night Fukuoka & Sasebo April 10, 15, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, Japan • Sasebo, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China 4-Night Best of Fukuoka April 20, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Fukuoka, Japan May 25, 2022 • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China August 24, 2022 October 11, 2022 4-Night Best of Nagasaki May 11, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Nagasaki, Japan June 15, 29, 2022 • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China July 20, 2022 August 3, 2022 September 27, 2022 6-Night Best of Japan October 1, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Nagasaki, Japan • Kumamoto, Japan • Fukuoka, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China 4-Night Best of Sasebo October 7, 2022 Beijing (Tianjin), China • Cruising • Sasebo, Japan • Cruising • Beijing (Tianjin), China Book your Asia adventures today! Features vary by ship. All itineraries are subject to change without notice. ©2021 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 20075047 • 12/8/2020 .
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