Cruise itinerary
15-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai
15 nights · Asia · 11 ports of call
15-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Shanghai and calling at At Sea, Miyako Islands, Naha, Okinawa, Naze, Amani Oshima, Nagoya and Tokyo and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Keelung (Chilung)
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
Miyako Islands
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00
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
Naha, Okinawa
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
- Day6
Naze, Amani Oshima
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Nagoya
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Kobe
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
- Kobe beef
- Kitano district
- Arima hot springs
- Day12
Kochi
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day15
Ishigaki
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day16
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 09:00
A port city on the northern tip of Taiwan, serving as the sea gateway to Taipei. Known for its hillside harbour and lively night market, it lies near the eroded rock formations of Yehliu and the mountain teahouses of Jiufen.
- Gateway to Taipei
- Yehliu rocks
- Jiufen old street
Upcoming departures
- 25 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, At Sea, Miyako Islands, Naha, Okinawa, Naze, Amani Oshima, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kobe, Kochi, Ishigaki and Keelung (Chilung).
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Shanghai and ends in Keelung (Chilung).
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.