Cruise itinerary
9-Night Asia Cruise from Hong Kong
9 nights · Asia · 9 ports of call
9-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Hong Kong and calling at At Sea, Ishigaki, Naha, Okinawa, Naze, Amani Oshima, Kagoshima and Nagasaki and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Hong Kong
- Returns
- Shanghai
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Hong Kong
Depart 18:00
A dense vertical city where Victoria Harbour separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. The Star Ferry crosses between them, the Peak Tram climbs to skyline views, and street markets, dim sum houses and temples fill the districts in between.
- Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry
- Temple Street market
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Ishigaki
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
The main island of Japan's Yaeyama group, far southwest near Taiwan, ringed by coral reefs and white-sand bays. Kabira Bay's turquoise lagoon, manta-ray dive sites and a laid-back subtropical pace set it apart from the mainland.
- Kabira Bay
- Coral reefs
- Manta rays
- Day4
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Okinawa, on the largest island of Japan's southern Ryukyu chain. Once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom, it centres on the rebuilt Shuri Castle, the covered Kokusai-dori shopping street and a subtropical culture distinct from mainland Japan.
- Shuri Castle
- Kokusai-dori
- Ryukyu heritage
- Day5
Naze, Amani Oshima
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Kagoshima
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
A southern Japanese port on the island of Kyushu, watched over by the smoking Sakurajima volcano across its bay. Hot springs and ash-grey beaches mark the area, often likened to Naples for its volcanic bay setting.
- Sakurajima volcano
- Sengan-en garden
- Hot springs
- Day7
Nagasaki
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city in southern Japan, set around a deep harbour that was for centuries the country's only window to foreign trade. That legacy survives at Dejima and in Chinatown, while the Peace Park memorialises the 1945 atomic bombing.
- Peace Park
- Dejima
- Glover Garden
- Day8
Busan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
South Korea's largest port city, set where mountains meet the sea on the country's southeast coast. It is known for the seafood halls of Jagalchi Market, the hillside murals of Gamcheon Culture Village and the broad sands of Haeundae Beach.
- Haeundae Beach
- Jagalchi Market
- Gamcheon Village
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Shanghai
Arrive 09:00
China's largest city and busiest port, rising on the Huangpu River. The colonial-era Bund faces the futuristic towers of Pudong across the water, with classical gardens and tea houses tucked into the older lanes.
- The Bund
- Pudong skyline
- Yu Garden
Upcoming departures
- 16 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Asia Cruise from Hong Kong FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Asia cruise calls at Hong Kong, At Sea, Ishigaki, Naha, Okinawa, Naze, Amani Oshima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Busan and Shanghai.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Hong Kong and ends in Shanghai.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.