14-Night Cruise on Sapphire PrincessSoutheast Asia & Japan - Weather

The Sapphire Princess sails a 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Tokyo, Japan on December 12, 2026. It's a classic Asia cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Tokyo, Japan, Kagoshima, Japan, Naha, Japan, with 8 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 — Tokyo, Japan

   Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — Kagoshima, Japan

   Kagoshima, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026 — Naha, Japan

   Naha, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan

   Kaohsiung, Taiwan is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — Hong Kong, China

   Hong Kong, China is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 — Hong Kong, China

   Hong Kong, China is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Da Nang, Vietnam

   Da Nang, Vietnam is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Da Nang, Vietnam

   Da Nang, Vietnam is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Nha Trang, Vietnam

   Nha Trang, Vietnam is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Singapore

    Singapore is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Southeast Asia & Japan cruise on Sapphire Princess. Expected weather: overcast with highs near 81°F.