Cruise itinerary
16-Night Asia Cruise from Singapore
16 nights · Asia · 12 ports of call
16-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Singapore and calling at At Sea, Phu My, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hong Kong and Shanghai and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Singapore
- 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
Singapore
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Phu My
Arrive 09:00
A deep-water industrial port in southern Vietnam serving as the maritime gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, roughly two hours inland. Most callers head for the former Saigon's war-history museums, colonial boulevards and the Cu Chi tunnel network nearby.
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi tunnels
- Colonial boulevards
- Day4
Phu My
Depart 17:00
A deep-water industrial port in southern Vietnam serving as the maritime gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, roughly two hours inland. Most callers head for the former Saigon's war-history museums, colonial boulevards and the Cu Chi tunnel network nearby.
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi tunnels
- Colonial boulevards
- Day5
Nha Trang
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
Da Nang
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
A coastal city in central Vietnam set between the South China Sea and forested hills. Its long sandy beaches and the Marble Mountains lie nearby, and it serves as the gateway to the old towns of Hội An and the imperial city of Huế.
- Marble Mountains
- Hội An nearby
- My Khe beach
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Hong Kong
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Shanghai
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day11
Shanghai
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Shimonoseki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14
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
- Day15
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
- Day16
Toba
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
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
- 5 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Asia Cruise from Singapore FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Asia cruise calls at Singapore, At Sea, Phu My, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shimonoseki, Kochi, Osaka, Toba and Tokyo.
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 Singapore and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.