Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that subsidiary, MOL Cruises, has named its recently purchased cruise ship, ‘Mitsui Ocean Sakura’.
She was Seabourn’s ‘Seabourn Sojourn’ and is due to be delivered in late 2026 under the Japanese flag.
The new cruise ship will offer a wide range of itineraries centered on short- to medium-term cruises departing from and arriving at various Japanese ports.
Taking advantage of its compact size, with a gross tonnage of around 32,000 and a length of less than 200 m, the new cruise ship will be able call at ports in various regions, from remote islands in Okinawa and Hokkaido, which were popular destinations for the ‘Fly&Cruise’ series on the ’Nippon Maru’, to ports located within walking distance of urban areas.
The company also plans to offer one-night cruises, which have gained in popularity among guests, as well as cruises themed on festivals, fireworks, music and food.
Her sistership, ’Mitsui Ocean Fuji’, entered service in 2024 and was the ‘Seabourn Odyssey’.
