Aerial view of Tokyo with Mount Fuji

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From tranquil temples to buzzing markets, discover a land of contrasts on a cruise to Asia.

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Top Reasons to Cruise Asia With Holland America

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Visit spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites and Biosphere Reserves on our 2025–2026 Asia cruises.

Extended Port Stays

Immerse yourself in rich cultures during late-night or overnight stays in top destinations such as Bangkok, Bali, and Shanghai.

Authentic Cultural Experiences

Browse a South Korean fish market, visit a Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, call on a traditional village in Thailand, or meet local artisans in Indonesia.

Fresh Regional Cuisine

Savor locally sourced Peking duck, fresh lychee, and more on board and take a Vietnamese cooking class or experience a Japanese tea ceremony on shore.

Featured Asia Cruise Ports

Every Asia cruise port enchants and amazes, from Singapore’s lighted Supertrees to Hong Kong’s buzzing open-air markets.

Tokyo

Brave the busy Shibuya Crossing
Wander Edo-era neighborhoods

Visit serene temples, sample gastronomic delights, shop ’til you drop, and more as Tokyo’s neon lights pulse to the beat of its historic traditions, advanced technology, and ever-evolving identity.

Map depicting Tokyo port in Japan

Kobe (Osaka)

Marvel at Osaka’s castle and ancient temple
Explore Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion

Kobe is a pleasant city from which to travel to Osaka and Kyoto. After savoring Kobe’s renowned beef and exploring its waterfront, take a train to vibrant Osaka, where visiting castles and ancient temples tops your list. Go just a bit farther to find Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion and traditional teahouses.

Map depicting Kobe port in Japan

Singapore

Enjoy a bird’s eye view from vertical gardens
Gaze out from the iconic Surfboard building

Experience Singapore’s futuristic architecture, cultural diversity, and vibrant spirit for yourself as you admire its dazzling harbor and taste your way through Chinatown and Little India.

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Map depicting Singapore port

Laem Chabang (Bangkok)

Marvel at Wat Po & Wat Arun
Admire the Grand Palace

Embrace the intoxicating chaos of Thailand’s capital. When you need a break from the neon lights and the city, there are Buddhist temples and ruins, the Chao Phraya River, and elephant sanctuaries.

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Map depicting Laem Chabang port in Thailand

Hong Kong

Take in a dramatic skyline
Dine at Michelin-starred restaurants

Marvel at Lantau Island’s immense bronze Tian Tan Buddha statue and call on the buzzing Mong Kok district, with its array of open-air markets selling snacks and samples to tempt every taste.

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Map depicting Hong Kong port in China

Orange torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

Woman with traditional dress in Senso-ji temple, Tokyo

Ramen bowl with pork, pak choi and egg

Great Buddha bronze statue in Kamakura, Japan

Japanese wagyu beef on a black plate

Osaka Castle in cherry blossom season, Osaka, Japan

Cityscape of Kobe port at night

Ikuta shrine in Kobe, Japan

Supertree grove in the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Singapore skyline at the Marina Bay

The Merlion fountain in Singapore

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown district, Singapore

Buddhist temple of Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok city and Chao Praya river at sunset

Portrait of traditional dancers, Bangkok

Jumbo Floating restaurant in Hong Kong, China

Victoria harbor at sunset in Hong Kong

Lateral view of the Big Buddha in Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Dim Sum in steamed bamboo

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Tokyo, Japan

Experience the electric energy and iconic attractions of the world’s largest city.

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Singapore

Admire the “surfboard” sitting atop the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, experience the largest orchid display in the world and see other Singapore highlights.

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Komodo Island, Indonesia

Get a glimpse of Komodo dragons in their rugged natural habitat.

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Canoe on an underground river in Subterranean River National Park.

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Bali, Indonesia

Immerse yourself in Balinese dance and see intricate carvings and paintings at an art gallery on a Bali excursion.

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Tokyo, Japan

Experience the electric energy and iconic attractions of the world’s largest city.

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Singapore

Admire the “surfboard” sitting atop the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, experience the largest orchid display in the world and see other Singapore highlights.

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Komodo Island, Indonesia

Get a glimpse of Komodo dragons in their rugged natural habitat.

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Canoe on an underground river in Subterranean River National Park.

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Bali, Indonesia

Immerse yourself in Balinese dance and see intricate carvings and paintings at an art gallery on a Bali excursion.

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Tokyo

Singapore

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Komodo Island, Indonesia

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

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Bali, Indonesia

Asia Travel Tips & Articles

Cruise Vietnam’s Halong Bay Learn about the dramatic caves and islets you will see while cruising Halong Bay, Vietnam.

Top Edo-Era Sites in Tokyo Go back in time to the age of samurais, geishas and shoguns when sightseeing in Tokyo on cruises to Asia.

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District Learn about Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District and how it will soon become the largest district of its kind in the world.

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Explore Asia With Holland America

Our ships are perfectly sized to navigate Asia's stunning straits, beautiful bays and amazing archipelagoes with ease.

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