Circle Japan Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Pursuit.

Dates: April 3, 2027 – April 12, 2027
Ship: Azamara Pursuit · Azamara
Historical published price: $2,660 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 9-night ocean sailing runs from Kobe, Japan to Tokyo, Japan and lists 8 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

Circle Japan Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard Azamara Pursuit. It runs April 3, 2027 to April 12, 2027 and follows a route that includes Kobe, Japan, Hiroshima, Japan, Yeosu, South Korea, Nagasaki, Japan, and Tokyo, Japan. The itinerary runs from Kobe, Japan to Tokyo, Japan, with calls including Hiroshima, Japan, Yeosu, South Korea, Nagasaki, Japan. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Pursuit, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Asia route with Azamara Pursuit and the Circle Japan Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $2,660 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. The latest catalog check records sold-out or waitlist-only status, so verify directly if inventory reopens.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Historical price and availability snapshot

No live fare is currently published.

Pricing note: Published starting fare is per person double occupancy; prices and availability are subject to change.

Availability note: Aquafest's Gay Cruises page reports this sailing as sold out. The individual page identifies the group as gay men and women; no remaining cabin inventory is advertised.

Former fares are historical planning references only and do not represent current inventory or a live quote.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Gay, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ travelers who want a hosted community, private social events, and a wide choice of mainstream, small-ship, and expedition itineraries.

What the trip feels like

Social and welcoming, with cocktail parties, group dining, optional excursions, and extra entertainment; the annual Halloween event turns the volume considerably higher.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Aquafest Cruises official event guide.

About the operator

Aquafest Cruises organizes hosted group sailings for gay men and women across mainstream, small-ship, and expedition routes. Its calendar ranges from warm-water escapes to ambitious bucket-list itineraries, with trip-specific group programming, cabin pricing, and availability published on each sailing page.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

More Aquafest Cruises cruises · Asia gay cruises · Gay sailings on Azamara · 2027 gay cruises

Similar gay cruises

Vietnam & Cambodia Mekong River Cruise II · Brand g Vacations · Asia
Pre-Halloween Transatlantic Cruise · Aquafest Cruises · Transatlantic
25th Anniversary Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise · Aquafest Cruises · Caribbean

Plan and compare

How to choose a gay cruise · Understand cruise prices · Compare cruise formats

Official listing

Compare all upcoming gay cruises