Last Updated on November 29, 2025
Sea-View Dining Onboard
In case you missed it, here’s Part 1.
My mother and I went on a Tokyo Bay lunch cruise on a pleasantly comfortable day at the end of summer. The two-hour cruise departs from Hinode Pier and makes a loop around Tokyo Bay, passing under the Rainbow Bridge, Haneda Airport’s flight paths, and the Tokyo Gate Bridge.
Our Course Begins
Our Course BeginsThe earlier ship has left, and it’s finally our turn to depart. There was hardly any movement, and the ship departed so smoothly that we didn’t even realize it.
We had just enjoyed cold drinks at a café, so we didn’t order anything to drink. If we weren’t allergic to alcohol, we might have ordered wine or something, which would have been a nice choice like the other guests.
We had reserved an Italian course meal. For just boarding, a reservation isn’t strictly necessary if seats are available, but since they are limited, making a reservation is recommended. It seems that reservations can also be made through GetYourGuide or Klook, so I’ll include this information in the info section.
Appetizers
Among the appetizers, the first thing worth mentioning is the fish terrine. It had a light, fluffy texture with the rich flavor of the fish tightly sealed inside. Also, it was accompanied by a variety of vegetables, which I enjoyed slowly.
Pasta
The short pasta with whitebait that came next was also deeply flavorful, as the pasta had absorbed all the richness of the fish. The boiled whitebait was plump and tender, and it’s one of my favorite Japanese ingredients. Its light saltiness made it so appetizing that I couldn’t stop eating!
Fish
The fish dish was salmon, served with a slightly tangy mustard sauce. It was topped with crispy fried leeks, which were freshly fried and delightfully light, leaving no fibrous bits in the mouth. I felt that even the toppings were prepared with great care.
In addition, we also had two kinds of warm bread, which were so delicious that we ended up eating more than we should have.
Sweet Treats & Coffee
Sweet Treats & CoffeeHow delicious coffee tastes when someone makes it for you! It’s truly a precious moment for someone like me, who’s usually the one serving my family. And the homemade dessert was just as delightful. The seasonal Shine Muscat grapes and the cool sorbet made for the perfect desserts for the day. I truly love dessert plates filled with an assortment of sweets!
The View
The ViewDon’t miss the view of the sea. The ship moves completely smoothly, and the scenery outside constantly surprises me. Enjoying a meal while the landscape changes around you makes a lunch cruise a unique experience. We flew over Odaiba and the industrial zones, catching sight of Haneda Airport as well. The sunlight made the water shimmer beautifully.
And just when I thought I was seeing a large cruise ship, it turned out to be Tokyo DisneySea! Tokyo DisneySea’s S.S. Columbia also has a wonderful lounge, which I hope to show you someday.
Cruise Info
Price: The Italian lunch course with boarding – 57.46 USD / 49.85 EUR
(approximate conversion from JPY)
Access: 250 m / 820 ft from Hinode Station
Symphony Cruise Official website
Klook
GET YOUR GUIDE
All info is current as of my visit.
