The passenger ship ASUKA II will sail three collaboration cruises with the TV anime ONE PIECE from July 27 (Tuesday) to August 3 (Tuesday), 2027, as a special summer project by Yusen Cruise Co., Ltd. (Yokohama). The collaboration brings together ASUKA Cruise, which marks its 35th anniversary, and ONE PIECE for a cruise unlike any before.
The cruises combine the grand adventure of ONE PIECE, which continues to captivate people around the world, with the refined cruising that ASUKA II has long offered, creating a voyage where entertainment and relaxation meet.
Sales Start on December 2, 2026
Sales begin on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bookings are taken at Yusen Cruise's cruise desk, on the official website, and through travel agencies that handle ASUKA II.
Official website: https://www.asukacruise.co.jp/
Concept: A Feast Aboard the Ship with the Straw Hat Pirates
1. Enjoy the World of ONE PIECE Through a Variety of Events
The "Departure Feast" event celebrates the start of the trip as the ship sets out to sea. The ship is decorated with ONE PIECE designs, and photo spots where passengers can have their picture taken with the characters are set up. Special exhibitions, special screenings, and other events that let passengers enjoy the world of the series are also planned.
2. Collaboration Goods Available Only on ASUKA II
The amenity pouches provided in the cabins and other items feature ONE PIECE designs created exclusively for these cruises. The onboard shops also sell special collaboration goods, so passengers can take home souvenirs of the voyage.
3. A Special Menu by ASUKA II Chefs, Aiming for the All Blue That Sanji Yearns For
An original menu available only during the collaboration cruises is served every day at the buffet restaurant. The dishes are prepared with creative touches that let passengers imagine the world of the series while they eat.
4. A Shipboard Festival, the "Night Feast," With Original Fireworks
ASUKA II hosts the "feast," the grand celebration familiar from the series, where people share their joy. The evening includes mini-games themed around the characters and original fireworks inspired by ONE PIECE.
Note: On the "Sailing with the Straw Hat Pirates: One Piece Minato Mirai Fireworks Cruise," passengers will watch the fireworks of the Minato Mirai Festival.
Collaboration Cruise Overview
The world of the TV anime ONE PIECE, loved across generations, is woven throughout ASUKA II. Adult fans and families alike can enjoy a summer adventure cruise.
Sailing with the Straw Hat Pirates: One Piece Toba and Izu Islands Cruise
A summer vacation in the beautiful waters of Toba, where pearls are cultivated. On the full day at sea, passengers see the distinctive islands of the Izu Islands from the ship.
- Dates: July 27 (Tuesday) to July 30 (Friday), 2027 — 4 days
- Fare: ¥222,000 (child fare ¥177,600) to ¥993,000 (child fare ¥794,400)
Sailing with the Straw Hat Pirates: One Piece Weekend Matsuzaki Cruise
A beach area is set up in Matsuzaki, West Izu, on Suruga Bay. Passengers can play and relax as they like, with the best of summer on offer.
- Dates: July 30 (Friday) to August 1 (Sunday), 2027 — 3 days
- Fare: ¥165,000 (child fare ¥132,000) to ¥742,000 (child fare ¥593,600)
Sailing with the Straw Hat Pirates: One Piece Minato Mirai Fireworks Cruise
ASUKA II offers a special experience of immersing in the world of ONE PIECE at sea together with the fireworks that light up Minato Mirai.
- Dates: August 1 (Sunday) to August 3 (Tuesday), 2027 — 3 days
- Fare: ¥158,000 (child fare ¥126,400) to ¥709,000 (child fare ¥567,200)
Note: Fares are per person based on two people sharing a room. Child fares apply to children aged 2 to 12, up to elementary school students.
About ASUKA II
ASUKA II is built around the concept of a journey that suits each guest's tastes. Its routes include overseas cruises to Asia and Oceania, cruises that visit Japan's summer festivals, and one-night cruises. All cabins face the sea, and the ship offers spacious areas, open-air baths, and a variety of meals and entertainment to suit guests' preferences.
- Flag: Japan
- Home Port: Port of Yokohama
- Gross Tonnage: 50,444 GT
- Overall Length: 241 m
- Passenger Capacity: 872
- Crew: Approx. 490
- Cabins: 436 (all facing the sea)
About ONE PIECE
ONE PIECE is written by Eiichiro Oda. Serialization began in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 34, released on July 22, 1997, and the series reaches its 30th anniversary in July 2027. Volume 1 of the comics was released on December 24, 1997. The first print run of volume 57, released on March 4, 2010, was 3 million copies, a record for the highest first print run in Japanese publishing history (at the time), and the first print run has remained at 3 million copies to date. Volume 67, released on August 3, 2012, broke that record with a first print run of 4.05 million copies. The cumulative number of copies of the comics in print worldwide passed 600 million as of March 4, 2026 (over 450 million in Japan and over 150 million overseas).
The TV anime began airing in 1999 on the Fuji TV network and marked its 25th anniversary in 2024. The Elbaf Arc began airing on April 5, 2026. The live-action ONE PIECE series, streamed exclusively worldwide on Netflix, began streaming Season 2 on March 10, 2026. A new series, THE ONE PIECE (produced by WIT STUDIO), which adapts the original story into anime again from episode 1, is scheduled to stream worldwide on Netflix from February 2027.
