We boarded the Diamond Princess in Singapore for 2-week cruise to Japan, via Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As independent travellers, we cannot comment on Princesses airport transfer service on either end, although disembarkation at Yokohama was a total fiasco - more below.

We chose this cruise based on the itinerary and were quite happy with the ports of call and the excursions we joined. We were also very satisfied with our inside cabin which was much more spacious than we have experienced on other ships. There was lots of space to unpack all our clothing for two weeks and to store our empty luggage and our cabin steward was conscientious and efficient ensuring we were always comfortable.

The ship’s public areas are tastefully elegant and welcoming even if the same could not be said for the staff and crew. Theatre entertainment was a huge disappointment. Most high schools could put on better and more professional shows. Read more