MSC Cruises has unveiled details of its first ever cruise to Japan.

The new 28-night voyage from Dubai to Yokohama will depart on 31 March 2018, aboard the 3,900-passenger MSC Splendida. Having left Dubai, the ship will call at 12 ports in nine countries as it sails eastwards through Asia, via Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand and China.

Following its departure from Dubai, MSC Splendida will visit Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Colombo, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and then Shanghai, before concluding in Yokohama.

En route, passengers will be able to access an array on onboard amenities, including multiple F&B outlets, a theatre, casino, nightclub, four swimming pools, a jogging track, squash court, gym and spa.

The cruise is already open for booking.