Cruise itinerary
14-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai
14 nights · Asia · 12 ports of call
14-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Shanghai and calling at At Sea, Shimonoseki, Kochi, Osaka, Toba and Tokyo and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Tokyo
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact EXPLORA III sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Shanghai
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Shimonoseki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Kochi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the island of Shikoku in southwestern Japan, set where the Kako River meets the Seto Inland Sea. Himeji's brilliant white hilltop castle, one of the country's finest, lies within easy reach to the west.
- Himeji Castle
- Seto Inland Sea
- Shikoku island
- Day5
Osaka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A major port and Japan's historic merchant city, set on the bay in the Kansai region. Famous for its street food and a moated castle, it serves as the gateway to the temples and deer park of nearby Nara and old Kyoto.
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori
- Street food
- Day6
Toba
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:30
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
- Day8
Nagoya
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A major industrial port and Japan's fourth-largest city, on Ise Bay in the centre of the main island. Its hilltop castle, the vast Atsuta Shrine and a local cuisine of miso-glazed dishes anchor a city that also serves as a gateway to the mountain town of Takayama.
- Nagoya Castle
- Atsuta Shrine
- miso katsu
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Busan
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day11
Hakata
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Shimizu
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port on Japan's Suruga Bay, long celebrated for its views of Mount Fuji rising across the water. The pine-lined Miho no Matsubara shore and nearby green tea fields draw visitors when the great peak is clear.
- Mount Fuji views
- Miho no Matsubara
- Green tea fields
- Day15
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
Upcoming departures
- 15 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, At Sea, Shimonoseki, Kochi, Osaka, Toba, Tokyo, Nagoya, Busan, Hakata, Nagasaki and Shimizu.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Shanghai and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.