Cruise itinerary
28-Night Asia Cruise from Singapore
28 nights · Asia · 17 ports of call
28-night Asia cruise aboard Noordam, departing Singapore and calling at Laem Chabang, Phu My, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island and Manila and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Noordam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- Asia · South Asia
- Departs
- Singapore
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Singapore
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Laem Chabang
Arrive 12:00
A deep-water container port on the Gulf of Thailand, serving as the main sea gateway to Bangkok and the seaside resort of Pattaya. Ships dock here for shore trips to the capital's temples and palaces, around two hours away by road.
- Gateway to Bangkok
- Pattaya beaches
- Gulf of Thailand
- Day4
Laem Chabang
Depart 18:00
A deep-water container port on the Gulf of Thailand, serving as the main sea gateway to Bangkok and the seaside resort of Pattaya. Ships dock here for shore trips to the capital's temples and palaces, around two hours away by road.
- Gateway to Bangkok
- Pattaya beaches
- Gulf of Thailand
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Phu My
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Palawan in the western Philippines, fringed by mangroves and limestone coast on the Sulu Sea. It is best known as the gateway to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, a navigable cave threading through a karst mountain.
- Underground River
- Honda Bay
- Mangrove forest
- Day11
Boracay Island
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Manila
Arrive 08:00
The capital of the Philippines, a vast city on the bay where Spanish and Asian history meet. The walled district of Intramuros keeps Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and Rizal Park and the bayside promenade anchor the old centre.
- Intramuros walls
- Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park
- Day13
Manila
Depart 17:00
The capital of the Philippines, a vast city on the bay where Spanish and Asian history meet. The walled district of Intramuros keeps Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and Rizal Park and the bayside promenade anchor the old centre.
- Intramuros walls
- Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Hong Kong
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Shanghai
Arrive 08:00
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
- Day19
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
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Kagoshima
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day22
Nagasaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day23
Fukuoka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
A large port city on the Japanese island of Kyushu, set on a bay facing the Asian mainland. It is known for its ramen and street-food stalls, the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and the historic Hakata district at its heart.
- Hakata ramen
- Fukuoka Castle
- Ōhori Park
- Day24
Scenic Cruising
- Day25
Kochi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day26
Osaka
Arrive 08:00
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
- Day27
Osaka
Depart 16:00
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
- Day28
Shimizu
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day29
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
- 30 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Asia Cruise from Singapore FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Asia cruise calls at Singapore, Laem Chabang, Phu My, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Scenic Cruising, Kochi, Osaka, Shimizu and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 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?
28 nights aboard Noordam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.