Spectrum of the Seas — Round-Trip from Shanghai, China 🌏

Royal Caribbean's Asia flagship, sailing round trips from Shanghai to Japan and South Korea — from quick 3-night city breaks to immersive 9-night "Best of Japan" voyages.

Prices vary significantly throughout the year depending on season, demand and how far ahead you book — figures below are typical starting ranges, not fixed prices.

🛳️ The Ship

Spectrum of the Seas launched in 2019 as the first Quantum Ultra-class ship, carrying over 4,200 guests. Highlights include the North Star observation capsule lifting guests 300 feet above sea level, an indoor skydiving chamber, a FlowRider surf simulator, the robot-staffed Bionic Bar, a trampoline park, bumper cars, and a roller-skating rink in the SeaPlex sports complex.

🗺️ The Itinerary

• 3–5 Night short breaks: Seoul/Incheon or Jeju Island (South Korea)
• 8–9 Night Best of Japan: Tokyo, Mt Fuji (Shimizu), Osaka, plus seasonal calls at Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Niigata and Hakodate

All itineraries depart and return to Shanghai's Baoshan Cruise Port, under an hour from downtown — UK travellers can typically transit visa-free under China's 240-hour policy.

✈️ Getting to Shanghai

• Flights to Shanghai (PVG) — direct flights from Manchester with Juneyao Airlines and easyJet, around 11 hours, then a Metro or taxi ride to Baoshan Cruise Port.

🎟️ Book This Cruise

• Spectrum of the Seas — Royal Caribbean — official sailings, cabin selection and current offers.

⏱️ Duration & Price

3–9 nights, round trip from Shanghai. Fares typically start around $470–950pp for the short Korea breaks, rising to $1,050–2,100pp for the longer Japan itineraries.