Cruise itinerary
47-Night Asia Cruise from Melbourne, Victoria
47 nights · Asia · 29 ports of call
47-night Asia cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Melbourne, Victoria and calling at Portland, Victoria, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, At Sea, Albany, Western Australia and Fremantle, Western Australia and 22 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Symphony
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 47 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Returns
- Dubai
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Melbourne, Victoria
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
- Day2
Portland, Victoria
- Day3
Adelaide, South Australia
The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
- Barossa Valley
- Adelaide Central Market
- North Terrace museums
- Day4
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Albany, Western Australia
- Day8
Fremantle, Western Australia
The historic port of Perth in Western Australia, set at the mouth of the Swan River. Its well-preserved colonial centre, weekend markets and the maritime museums sit beside the harbour, with the city and Swan Valley vineyards a short ride away.
- Fremantle Markets
- Maritime Museum
- Cappuccino Strip
- Day9
Fremantle, Western Australia
The historic port of Perth in Western Australia, set at the mouth of the Swan River. Its well-preserved colonial centre, weekend markets and the maritime museums sit beside the harbour, with the city and Swan Valley vineyards a short ride away.
- Fremantle Markets
- Maritime Museum
- Cappuccino Strip
- Day10
Geraldton, Western Australia
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Bali
An Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain, the country's Hindu cultural centre amid a Muslim-majority nation. Terraced rice paddies, cliff and sea temples, volcanic peaks and surf beaches give it a character all its own.
- Rice terraces
- Sea temples
- Ubud arts
- Day14
Bali
An Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain, the country's Hindu cultural centre amid a Muslim-majority nation. Terraced rice paddies, cliff and sea temples, volcanic peaks and surf beaches give it a character all its own.
- Rice terraces
- Sea temples
- Ubud arts
- Day15
Celukan Bawang, Bali
A cargo port on Bali's quiet northern coast, away from the island's southern resorts. It serves as a gateway to Indonesia's Hindu temples, the volcanic crater lakes of the interior and the calmer beaches and dolphin waters around Lovina.
- Lovina beaches
- Hindu temples
- Volcanic lakes
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
The capital of Palawan in the western Philippines, fringed by mangroves and limestone coast on the Sulu Sea. It is best known as the gateway to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, a navigable cave threading through a karst mountain.
- Underground River
- Honda Bay
- Mangrove forest
- Day19
Boracay Island
- Day20
Manila
The capital of the Philippines, a vast city on the bay where Spanish and Asian history meet. The walled district of Intramuros keeps Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and Rizal Park and the bayside promenade anchor the old centre.
- Intramuros walls
- Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park
- Day21
Manila
The capital of the Philippines, a vast city on the bay where Spanish and Asian history meet. The walled district of Intramuros keeps Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and Rizal Park and the bayside promenade anchor the old centre.
- Intramuros walls
- Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park
- Day22
At Sea
- Day23
Nha Trang
- Day24
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day25
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day26
At Sea
- Day27
Singapore
The island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula and a key Southeast Asian cruise hub. From its modern terminal, the waterfront Marina Bay, the trees of Gardens by the Bay and the food stalls of hawker centres are all close by.
- Marina Bay Sands
- Gardens by the Bay
- Hawker centres
- Day28
Singapore
The island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula and a key Southeast Asian cruise hub. From its modern terminal, the waterfront Marina Bay, the trees of Gardens by the Bay and the food stalls of hawker centres are all close by.
- Marina Bay Sands
- Gardens by the Bay
- Hawker centres
- Day29
Port Klang
The main seaport serving Kuala Lumpur, set on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is chiefly a gateway, with the capital's skyline, the Petronas Towers, and the Batu Caves shrines reached by road from the harbour.
- Petronas Towers
- Batu Caves
- Strait of Malacca
- Day30
Georgetown, Penang
The capital of Penang on Malaysia's northwest coast, a UNESCO-listed port city shaped by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and British trade. Its George Town core is famous for shophouse streets, clan houses, street art, and a celebrated hawker-food culture.
- George Town murals
- Clan jetties
- Hawker food
- Day31
Phuket
Thailand's largest island, on the Andaman Sea, ringed by sandy west-coast beaches such as Patong and Karon. Its old town keeps Sino-Portuguese shophouses, while limestone islands and the cliffs of Phang Nga Bay rise from the water nearby.
- Patong Beach
- Old town shophouses
- Phang Nga Bay
- Day32
At Sea
- Day33
Port Blair, Ross Island
- Day34
At Sea
- Day35
At Sea
- Day36
Hambantota
- Day37
Colombo
- Day38
At Sea
- Day39
Cochin
- Day40
New Mangalore
- Day41
Goa
- Day42
Mumbai (ex Bombay)
India's financial capital and largest city, spread along the Arabian Sea coast of Maharashtra. The waterfront Gateway of India, the Victorian-Gothic railway terminus and the cliffside Marine Drive define a port long shaped by trade and Bollywood.
- Gateway of India
- Marine Drive
- Elephanta Caves
- Day43
Mumbai (ex Bombay)
India's financial capital and largest city, spread along the Arabian Sea coast of Maharashtra. The waterfront Gateway of India, the Victorian-Gothic railway terminus and the cliffside Marine Drive define a port long shaped by trade and Bollywood.
- Gateway of India
- Marine Drive
- Elephanta Caves
- Day44
At Sea
- Day45
At Sea
- Day46
Khasab
- Day47
Abu Dhabi
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- the Corniche
- Day48
Dubai
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
Upcoming departures
- 10 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
47-Night Asia Cruise from Melbourne, Victoria FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 47-night Asia cruise calls at Melbourne, Victoria, Portland, Victoria, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, At Sea, Albany, Western Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Geraldton, Western Australia, Bali, Celukan Bawang, Bali, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Port Klang, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Port Blair, Ross Island, Hambantota, Colombo, Cochin, New Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Khasab, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Melbourne, Victoria and ends in Dubai.
How long is this cruise?
47 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.