Flight Ideas

Since our Temples and Traditions of Japan Cruise leaves from and returns to Tokyo, flights are super easy. Simply log onto your favorite airline’s website and look for roundtrip tickets to either of Tokyo’s major international airports. As one of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo has two major airports: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND).

Which Tokyo Airport is best for you?

Haneda Airport (HND)
Pros:
•  Closer to Tokyo: Haneda is significantly closer to the city center.
•  Better Amenities: Haneda is often praised for its modern facilities and amenities.
•  Easier Immigration: Some travelers have reported smoother immigration processes at Haneda.
Cons:
•  Potentially More Expensive: Flights to Haneda can be more expensive compared to Narita.
•  Occasional Crowds: Like any major airport, Haneda can get crowded, especially during peak travel times.

Narita Airport (NRT)
Pros:
•  Cheaper Flights: Narita often offers cheaper flight options.
•  Good Transit Connections: Despite being further from Tokyo, Narita has excellent transit options, such as the Narita Express.
•  More International Flights: Narita generally has more international flights.
Cons:
•  Further from Tokyo: Narita is about an hour away from central Tokyo, our host hotel and the Toyko International Cruise Terminal.
•  Longer Immigration: Some travelers have reported longer wait times at immigration.

Conclusion
For Convenience and Comfort: If you prioritize convenience and comfort, especially if you’re staying with us at our host hotel in Tokyo, Haneda is the better choice.
For Budget Travelers: If you’re on a budget, Narita can be a more affordable option, and the public transit options to our hotel or our ship from the airport are quite efficient.

Departure Flights
When planning your flights home, we do recommend any flights that depart before 1:00pm… just to allow for any delays in the ship being cleared by customs when we return and Tokyo’s infamous morning traffic.

We are scheduled to begin disembarking the Azamara Pursuit around 7:30am, once the ship has cleared customs. Having said that, be sure to account for delays in that process.

If heading to the airport, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to get to the ticket counter, check your bags, then work your way through security and immigration for a final time… while also still making it to the gate. It’s a process!

The airline you choose is completely up to you. While flights are not included, we’re always happy to help narrow down the best flight options with you. Simply give us a call or send us an email, letting us know where you’ll be flying from, if you have a preferred airline (based on frequent flyer miles or credit card points), and what class of service you typically like to book.

Getting to the Ship

Our ship will be docked at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal.

The exact address of the Tokyo Cruise Terminal is 2-chome Aomi Chisaki, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064.

The Tokyo Cruise Terminal complex is fairly large, with over twenty different dock locations for cruise ships, passenger ferries and cargo ships. As we get a little closer to our sail date, our ship, the Azamara Pursuit, will be assigned a specific dock. We’ll update this section with the most current dock location once that has been assigned.

Boarding

Boarding officially begins at 2:00pm local time on Monday, April 12, 2027, but you are free to arrive at our ship at any time after 12:00pm, drop your luggage with one of the many porters, head through a quick security checkpoint, and then relax with some light refreshments in the dock facility until pre-boarding begins. Once pre-boarding opens, you’ll be able to register at one of the many gate agent counters, board the ship and participate in a quick muster station and security information session, and then begin exploring the gorgeous Azamara Pursuit.

The Windows Café on Deck 9 will be open to grab a bite and start getting to know your fellow OUTbounders!