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NIPPON MARU
Sold/Decommissioned
MOL Cruises, the leisure operation for the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, plans to retire the 'Nippon Maru' in Yokohama on May 10, 2026. The ship consistently operating in the Japanese market over her 35-year career, offering cruises around the Japanese islands reaching smaller ports not accessible to larger cruise ships. She offered a focus on cultural enrichment and traditional Japanese culture. Itt was decided to retire the ship for operational and economic reasons. To date, the 'Nippon Maru' has traveled 2,877,642 nautical miles during over 2,000 cruises, hosting more than 600,000 passengers, and visiting over 400 ports in and out of Japan. In addition to the domestic cruises, she operated longer voyages including nine world cruises. The legacy of the 'Nippon Maru' and her contribution to the Japanese cruise industry will be honored during her final season between February and May 2026, with several cruises and events, featuring special commemorative gifts and menus.
