About

Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Our beginnings

About Mitsui O.S.K. Lines heritage

Mitsui Ocean Cruises heritage

Rooted in Japanese heritage, nature and traditions, MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES is part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, with a 140-year legacy in Japan.

MOL Cruises, Ltd. carries that seafaring heritage into its cruise operations. NIPPON MARU is part of that story, connecting the line’s legacy with the next chapter of Japanese cruising.

The next chapter

Mitsui Ocean Cruises today

Rooted in Japanese heritage, nature and traditions, from the blue sea, MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES connects people with the wonders of nature and Japanese culture to enrich people’s lives and secure a happier and more sustainable future. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES is the brand of MOL Cruises, Ltd, and is part of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) group of companies.

Today, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI and MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA bring this new generation of the fleet to guests.

U.S. and Canada

Exclusive sales agent for North America

Exclusive sales agent of MOL Cruises, Ltd

Distinct Cruises International (DCI) is the exclusive sales agent of MOL Cruises, Ltd, a Japanese company d/b/a Mitsui Ocean Cruises.

DCI is a full-service hospitality sales and marketing firm founded by Albert Hartigan, a 30+ year travel industry veteran with senior roles at Conde Nast, The New Yorker, Gourmet, Travelocity.com, and NorthStar Travel Media. Albert has advised private equity firms on travel and leisure M&A and due diligence, and has partnered with cruise lines, destinations, tour companies, and consortia across both B2B and B2C.

Contact the North America team

Albert Hartigan
EVP Partner Marketing
albert@aghmedia.com
(203) 300-9267

Kelly Predmesky
Head of Sales, North America
kelly.predmesky@mitsuioceancruises.us
813-748-4525

Grace Reyes
Operations/Sales Coordinator
grace.reyes@mitsuioceancruises.us