ONE PIECE × ASUKA II Cruises (Summer 2027)

In summer 2027, the cruise ship ASUKA II sets sail on three special cruises with the TV anime ONE PIECE, celebrating the 35th anniversary of ASUKA CRUISE. The theme is "a feast at sea with the Straw Hat crew." On board you'll find One Piece décor and photo spots, limited-edition collaboration goods, special menus and more inspired by the world of One Piece.

It's the first-ever One Piece collaboration on ASUKA II, and the closest you'll get to sailing with the Straw Hats for real.

Key facts at a glance

• Dates: July 27 – August 3, 2027, three back-to-back cruises
• Ship: ASUKA II, operated by NYK Cruises, home port Yokohama
• Price: from ¥158,000 per person (2 sharing a cabin) up to ¥993,000 for top suites
• Kids 2–12: about 20% off the adult fare
• Bookings open: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30 Japan time
• Who it's for: One Piece fans who want a summer holiday at sea in Japan, from couples to families

The three cruises

1. Sailing with the Straw Hat Crew – ONE PIECE Toba & Izu Islands Cruise

• July 27 (Tue) – July 30 (Fri), 2027: 4 days, 3 nights
• Route: visits Toba in Mie Prefecture, famous for its pearl-farming waters, then spends a full sea day cruising past the Izu Islands, seen from the deck
• Adult fare: ¥222,000 – ¥993,000 per person (2 sharing)
• Child fare: ¥177,600 – ¥794,400
• Works out to: from about ¥74,000 per person per night
• Best for: the longest cruise and the most time on board for the festival, screenings and photo spots

2. Sailing with the Straw Hat Crew – ONE PIECE Weekend Matsuzaki Cruise

• July 30 (Fri) – August 1 (Sun), 2027: 3 days, 2 nights
• Route: Matsuzaki in West Izu on Suruga Bay. A beach area is set up so you can swim and relax, with Mount Fuji views across the bay on clear days.
• Adult fare: ¥165,000 – ¥742,000
• Child fare: ¥132,000 – ¥593,600
• Best for: a short weekend trip that fits around work, and a beach day

3. Sailing with the Straw Hat Crew – ONE PIECE Minatomirai Fireworks Cruise

• August 1 (Sun) – August 3 (Tue), 2027: 3 days, 2 nights
• Route: watch the Minato Mirai summer fireworks over Yokohama from the deck. In 2026 the festival launched about 18,000 shots, and watching from the sea avoids the packed shoreline.
• Adult fare: ¥158,000 – ¥709,000
• Child fare: ¥126,400 – ¥567,200
• Best for: the cheapest way in, with two firework shows (Yokohama's and the ship's own One Piece fireworks)

Can you do all three? The cruises run back to back (each one ends the day the next begins), so in theory you could sail for 7 nights. Ask the cruise desk or your travel agent about combining them.

Ports and times: the official announcement doesn't list exact embarkation ports or times for each sailing. They're in the official digital pamphlet. We'll add them here once they're confirmed in text.

What's on board

1. Departure party ("Feast of Departure") The voyage starts with a sail-away celebration on deck as the ship leaves port.

2. One Piece décor and photo spots One Piece decorations all over the ship, with photo spots where you can take pictures with the characters.

3. Special exhibits and screenings Special One Piece exhibits and screenings. ASUKA II has its own onboard cinema, the Hollywood Theater.

4. The "All Blue" menu ASUKA II's head chef created an original collaboration menu inspired by Sanji's dream of the All Blue, the sea where fish from every ocean meet. It's served at the buffet restaurant (Lido Cafe) every day of the cruise.

5. Night festival ("Feast of the Night") A Japanese summer-festival night on deck, with mini-games themed on the characters, festival food stalls and original fireworks designed around One Piece. Fireworks and festival events can be cancelled for bad weather.

6. Cruise-only goods

• An amenity pouch with an exclusive One Piece design waiting in your cabin
• Collaboration merch sold only in the onboard shop (limited stock, some items may also be sold online later)

What's ASUKA II like?

ASUKA II is one of Japan's best-known cruise ships, a Japanese-flagged ship based in Yokohama.

• Size: 50,444 tons, 241 m long, 872 passengers, about 490 crew
• Cabins: 436, all facing the sea. They range from K and F State rooms (the cheapest, matching the lowest fares) to balcony cabins (D and E), suites (C and A), a Japanese-Western suite (W) and Royal Suites (S). There are also triple cabins (D3) for small families.
• Dining: the Four Seasons Dining Room (course dinners, Japanese breakfasts), the Lido Cafe buffet (where the All Blue menu is served), the casual Bistro, and Umihiko, a sushi restaurant (extra charge). Coffee, tea and soft drinks in the lounges are included.
• Relax: the Grand Spa, a Japanese public bath on the top deck with an open-air tub and ocean views, plus the Sea Horse Pool and a 440 m promenade deck for walks.
• Fun: the Galaxy Lounge for nightly shows, the Hollywood Theater, a library and a games area.

How do I book?

• Sales open Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 10:30 (Japan time). Popular cabins on special cruises can sell out fast, so be ready at opening.
• Ways to book:
  • the ASUKA Cruise desk: 0570-666-154 (weekdays 10:30–17:00, Japanese)
  • the official ASUKA Cruise booking site
  • a travel agency that sells ASUKA II
• Fares are per person with 2 sharing a cabin. Solo travelers usually pay a higher single rate, so ask when you book.
• Join My ASUKA CLUB (free) first. New members get a ¥20,000 onboard credit.

Booking from outside Japan: the One Piece cruise pages are in Japanese. ASUKA CRUISE has an English website with a list of travel agency partners and a contact form. Onboard events and shows are aimed at Japanese guests, so a Japanese-speaking friend or agent will help.

Getting to Yokohama

• From Haneda Airport: about 30 minutes to Yokohama by Keikyu train or limousine bus
• From Narita Airport: about 90 minutes by Narita Express or limousine bus
• From Tokyo Station: about 25–30 minutes by JR train

Make a One Piece trip of it

• ONE PIECE Card Game Official Shop Yokohama, in World Porters, right in Minato Mirai
• One Piece shops and spots in Tokyo, under an hour away
• Your one-week One Piece Japan itinerary
• Every One Piece spot on our map

Fan FAQ

When is the One Piece cruise? July 27 – August 3, 2027, split into three cruises: Toba & Izu Islands (Jul 27–30), Weekend Matsuzaki (Jul 30–Aug 1) and Minatomirai Fireworks (Aug 1–3).

How much is the One Piece ASUKA II cruise? From ¥158,000 per adult (2 sharing) on the fireworks cruise, up to ¥993,000 for the top suite on the Toba cruise. Children aged 2–12 pay about 20% less.

When do tickets go on sale? December 2, 2026 at 10:30 Japan time, through the ASUKA Cruise desk, the official website and travel agencies.

Which cruise is best? The fireworks cruise is cheapest and has two firework shows. The Matsuzaki cruise is the easiest weekend getaway. The Toba & Izu cruise is longest, so you get the most One Piece time on board.

Can foreigners book? Yes, but the booking pages and onboard events are in Japanese. Use ASUKA CRUISE's English site to contact them or find a partner travel agency.

Is there exclusive merch? Yes. A One Piece-design amenity pouch in every cabin, plus collaboration goods sold only on board (limited stock).