Asia cruises

Tokyo cherry blossoms, Hong Kong at night, one suitcase for all of it.

Japan round trips from Tokyo and Yokohama, Southeast Asia from Singapore to Bangkok, Vietnam and Bali, and Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea in between, on everything from Royal Caribbean and Princess to Viking, Oceania and Silversea. SmartCruiser shows every Asia sailing with taxes and fees included, and puts the sailings with SmartCruiser bonus credit at the top.

7 to 14nights, most are 10 to 12
3regions: Japan, Southeast Asia, the China Seas
Oct to Aprthe season; spring for cherry blossoms
All inevery price includes taxes and fees
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Which Asia is yours?

Pick a region and the list below filters to it; each one is a different trip, season and price.

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Japan

  • Tokyo or Yokohama round trips: Kyoto via Kobe, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Okinawa and a day in Busan, Korea
  • Cherry blossom sailings in late March and April sell out a year ahead
  • Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, MSC and Viking

Best for: food lovers, temples and gardens, first Asia trips

Warm and easy

Southeast Asia

  • Singapore to Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Bali
  • Overnights in port so you can get to Angkor or the Mekong
  • Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, Viking, Oceania, Regent, Silversea and Seabourn

Best for: beaches and street food, mixed-age groups, winter escapes

Grand tour

All of Asia, 14 nights and up

  • Hong Kong, Taiwan, Okinawa, Japan and Korea on one voyage
  • Singapore to Tokyo or Hong Kong to Dubai on the luxury lines
  • Few sea days, lots of overnights, one unpacking

Best for: second visits, retirees with time, Viking and Oceania fans

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Asia cruise deals: SmartCruiser picks first

Every Asia sailing from every line, Japan to Singapore, priced live with taxes, fees and port expenses included. The picks at the top are sailings where booking with SmartCruiser gets you something extra: instant savings, bonus onboard credit, a Special SmartCruiser rate, or a senior, resident or police & fire fare that beats the public price. Below them, every other sailing with full sorting.

SmartCruiser picks

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Every Asia sailing

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Which line for Asia?

Asia rewards overnights in port and a ship built for the region; our one-line take on each.

Timing

When to go

Asia is a winter cruise destination: October to April for Southeast Asia, spring and fall for Japan.

Late March to AprilCherry blossom season in Japan: the most wanted sailings in Asia. Book nine to twelve months out.
May to SeptemberHot and humid, monsoon rain in Southeast Asia and typhoon risk in Japan. Fewer sailings, lower prices for the ones that run.
October to NovemberFall color in Japan, the dry season starting in Thailand and Vietnam, comfortable everywhere. The best all-round months.
December to FebruaryPeak for Singapore, Thailand and Bali: dry and warm. Cool and clear in Japan with hot springs and views of Fuji; lunar new year sailings are festive.
Good to know

Asia cruise questions we answer every day

Do I need a visa for an Asia cruise?

US passport holders need no visa for Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand or Malaysia on cruise visits. Vietnam, Cambodia and mainland China require one; most lines arrange a cruise visa for guests for a fee, and we tell you exactly what each sailing needs when you book. Your passport must be valid six months past your return.

How long are the flights, and when should I arrive?

Twelve to seventeen hours from the US West Coast, and you lose a day crossing the date line. Arrive two nights before sailing; Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong are each worth the time, and jet lag is easier on land.

Japan or Southeast Asia for a first time?

Japan if you love food, cities, gardens and clean efficiency; Southeast Asia if you want warm water, temples, markets and a lower price per night. Both are easy from the ship; Japan is cooler and more walkable.

Big ship or small ship in Asia?

Big ships give you the best price and great family facilities on 7 to 10 night Japan and Singapore loops. Viking, Oceania, Regent and Silversea stay overnight in the ports that deserve it, which matters most in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Kyoto.

Are taxes and fees included in the prices here?

Yes. Every price on this page includes cruise fare, taxes, fees and port expenses. Flights, hotels, gratuities, drinks packages and excursions are extra unless the line’s offer says otherwise.

What do the SmartCruiser picks mean?

They are sailings where booking through SmartCruiser gets you something you do not get booking direct: instant savings, bonus onboard credit, a Special SmartCruiser rate we hold on that sailing, or a senior, resident or police & fire fare that beats the best public price.

Talk to an Asia specialist

Tell us Japan or Southeast Asia and the month, and we price every line side by side with the flights and hotel nights that make it work. Monday to Thursday 9 to 6, Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 6 ET.

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