MOL Cruises, operator of Japan’s Mitsui Ocean Cruises, announced that it has purchased another ship from Seabourn Cruises.
The Seabourn Sojourn was handed over last 4th March and is the sister vessel of MOL’s Mitsui Ocean Fuji which was originally called the Seabourn Odyssey.
Set to begin operation as a Japan-flagged vessel next year, the new ship will offer a wide variety of itineraries, including short and medium-term cruises in the waters around Japan.
The purchase of this additional vessel is part of MOL Group’s plan to expand its cruise business ahead of the launch of two new vessels in the future.
A compact vessel
Taking advantage of the compact size of the hull with a total length of less than 200 m, it will be able to call at a variety of large and small ports, from the Seto Inland Sea, remote islands of Okinawa and Hokkaido, and ports within walking distance of the city.
From the basic suite class rooms of 25 m2 or more, and spacious public spaces, there is also an open outdoor deck not only on the rooftop, but also on the bow and stern.
In a statement released at the hand-over, MOL officials declared: “With the addition of this vessel, we will further increase the travel options for our customers, and, with heartfelt Japan hospitality, we will deliver a beautiful boat trip in Japan that is unique to Mitsui Ocean Cruises.”
