Australian cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller
appointed to drive Australasian bookings for expanding Japanese cruise line Mitsui Ocean Cruises following the purchase of Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn
Launch offer – save more than 35 per cent on ‘go now’ sailings. From just A$750 per night
Sail by September 9, 2025, and book by August 19, 2025
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Until August 19, 2025, Cruise Traveller has special launch savings of more than 35 per cent for a selection of sailings aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji from now to September, 2025.
The new GSA partnership comes as record numbers of Australians head to Japan for holidays, with almost one million Australians travelling to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ in 2024 – a 50 per cent rise over the previous year.
Part of the 140-year-old Japanese maritime company, Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Mitsui Ocean Cruises became the world’s newest cruise brand last December, with the launch of the former Seabourn Odyssey as the spacious, five-star Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which was retailored to offer an authentic, unique and immersive Japanese experience.
Centrepiece to the new, luxury brand is traditional ‘Omotenashi’ service- the time-honoured, Japanese art of intuitive, meticulous and heartfelt hospitality. As a local cruise brand, Mitsui Ocean Cruises prides itself on offering bespoke, ‘insider’ voyages that enable guests to immerse themselves in ancient Japanese culture both off and on the ship, with the onboard cuisine showcasing the flavours and essence of Japan. Fares are also all-inclusive, including a complimentary, half-day excursion through each port’s most renowned attractions, as well as a selection of onboard beverages and free Wi-Fi.
The elegant Mitsui Ocean Fuji , accommodating just 458 guests, boasts four fine dining restaurants, plush lounges, a theatre, wellness centre, two pools, four whirlpools and spacious decks and every stateroom is a suite with ocean views. Ninety per cent of staterooms offer a private balcony.
Cruise Traveller Managing Director Joseph O’Sullivan said he was thrilled to represent Mitsui Ocean Cruises in Australia. “Representing a brand as unique as Mitsui Ocean cruises which offers a completely bespoke way of discovering Japan is extremely exciting for us at Cruise Traveller,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Japan offers great value for money as a destination and is more popular than ever with Australians, and Mitsui Ocean Cruises is an exciting, new brand offering a richly authentic and luxurious way to see this fascinating country,”
“As the Australian leader in the luxury, small ship space, Cruise Traveller prides itself on offering Australians exceptional, value-for-money journeys that offer depth, discovery and enrichment, and Mitsui Ocean Voyages aligns perfectly with that philosophy.
“Mitsui Ocean Cruises are experts on Japan, and as experts in boutique cruising, we at Cruise Traveller relish the opportunity to build their brand here in Australia, offering travellers unique packages and working with our retail agent partners across the country.”
Launch offer – 39 per cent savings on ‘go-now’ voyages
To mark the new affiliation, Cruise Traveller has exclusive launch savings of more than 35 per cent on a selection of four, all-inclusive sailings from seven to 12 nights aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji from July 26 to September 9, 2025.
The launch fares are available from A$5250 per person, twin-share, (or A$750 per day) in a Veranda Suite for a seven-night sailing from Yokohama to Nagoya on September 2, 2025, representing a saving of A$3360 per person. Fares include a half-day excursion in each port, selected, onboard beverages and Wi-Fi.
The special fares are only available through Cruise Traveller until August 19, 2025.
