Cruise itinerary
7-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai
7 nights · Asia · 6 ports of call
7-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Shanghai and calling at At Sea, Naha, Okinawa, Miyako Islands, Ishigaki and Hong Kong.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Hong Kong
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 23:30
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
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day4
Miyako Islands
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Ishigaki
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Hong Kong
Arrive 08:00
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
- Day8
Hong Kong
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 9 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, At Sea, Naha, Okinawa, Miyako Islands, Ishigaki and Hong Kong.
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 Shanghai and ends in Hong Kong.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.