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MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES

Company Profile
会社概要

Our legacy began in 1868 with modern Japan and extends to today. As Japan's sole ongoing passenger ship operator, we've served about 100 million passengers. With evolving leisure trends and a growing appetite for luxury, MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES leads in crafting a new cruise culture. Our fleet comprises two vessels: for the Japanese market, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI (formerly Seabourn Odyssey) and Mitsui Sakura, formerly Seabourn ( Sojourn) both North American and Japanese markets.

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(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MOL)

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is a leading Japanese transport company headquartered in Tokyo, and is one of the biggest shipping and logistics companies globally. It was originally formed as part of the historic Mitsui conglomerate (zaibatsu) and today is a core member of the Mitsui keiretsu alliance.

Shipping and Fleet Overview

  • MOL operates an extensive fleet, which includes:

    • Dry cargo ships (bulk carriers)

    • LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) carriers

    • Ro-Ro car carriers

    • Oil tankers

    • Container ships (MOL Triumph is among the world’s largest)

    • Cruise ships and ferries

  • The company merged its container shipping operations with NYK Line and K Line, forming Ocean Network Express (ONE) in April 2018. MOL retains a major stake in ONE. 

Cruise Business: Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Mitsui has expanded aggressively into the leisure cruise sector, establishing the Mitsui Ocean Cruises brand in 2023. Operated by MOL Cruises Ltd.—a fully owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines—the cruise division offers both luxury and locally-focused Japanese cruise experiences.

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Flagship Vessels  

  • Mitsui Ocean Fuji (formerly Seabourn Odyssey): Launched in December 2024 as MOL’s flagship luxury cruise ship, featuring all-suite accommodations with a focus on Japanese hospitality (omotenashi) and culinary excellence.  Our newest ship, the MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA (formerly Seabourn Sojourn) will set sail in September 2026.  

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Experience and Itineraries

  • Cruises emphasize Japanese culture, cuisine, and traditions. The line caters to luxury travelers, offering suites, authentic Japanese dining, and exceptional personalized service.perx+1

  • Typical itineraries cover the coast of Japan, with round-trip and island-hopping journeys to UNESCO World Heritage sites and scenic destinations.

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HOSPITALITY おもてなし

OMOTENASHI

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Omotenashi is the Japanese art of heartfelt hospitality. It’s more than great service—it’s anticipating your needs before you even realize them and making every detail feel personal, thoughtful, and effortless.

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Omotenashi is from the heart - the praise of delicious cuisine, intoxicated on the beauty of nature, the value of time and space.

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Think of it as hospitality with soul, where every guest is treated like family.

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