Asuka cruise deals can be easy to find considering the ship’s select market. The ship has been catering to the Japanese cruise market since its launching in February 2006. Formerly carrying the name Crystal Harmony under the flagship of the NYK subsidiary company Crystal Cruises, Asuka II was refurbished to replace the first Asuka ship. Today, Asuka II can accommodate more passengers and have customized facilities that will match the needs of its select market. Among its facilities include a Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar and a Japanese-operated spa.
Where to Find Deals
The best place to search for last minute Asuka cruise deals is at the ship’s website itself. Asuka II has a comprehensive website in Japanese text that provides cruise schedules and fares, along with a few guidelines on using its onboard facilities, cruise dress code and luggage transfer that may affect pricing.
Travelers should start browsing for deals at the website’s schedule menu. Alongside the cruise departure date are offered deals that interested cruisers may consider.
Discount Packages
Asuka II has plenty of discount packages for almost any type of traveler and all these are available at the website via a symbol system. For every cruise, travelers will find corresponding discount package symbols next to the cruise’s theme. These packages include:
Early bird registration discount for long duration cruises: Travelers who want make use of this discount should keep in mind the departure dates and the time for which the cruise is open for booking. Asuka II has two long duration cruises. "Around the World Cruise", which usually sails early April to mid-July and the "Asia Grand Cruise", which leaves late January and arrives at the disembarkation port during early March.
Senior discount for passengers aged 65 and older: When a senior discount is announced, qualified passengers should present necessary documents that provide proof of age.
Family cruise deals: Happy Family Cruise deal and 50 Happy Family Cruise. The Happy Family Cruise deal usually honors children’s fares in lieu of the regular adult fare while a 50 Happy Family Cruise deal features a 50% discount on the regular fare for children. Babysitting service is available.
Discounted suite room campaigns: Room types usually offered at a discount include S, A, C, D and E. During certain cruises, suite rooms with verandas may also be available at discounted rates.
Least Expensive Cruise
One-night cruises are the least expensive Asuka II packages. Travelers will usually find about seven of such cruises during autumn (late November to December) and about two during spring. Yokohama to Kobe, Kobe to Yokohama, the Yokohama tour and the Nagoya tour are the common one-night cruise itineraries.
Additional Booking Tips
When looking for cruise deals, the quoted price is per person and good for the entire cruise. Passengers who only want to go on certain cruise segments may contact the cruise line or their respective travel agents for pricing. Additionally, those travelling in groups or in a family of three should check special conditions and pricing that apply to the use of one room.