Westerdam — 28-Night East Asia Cruise from Hong Kong

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28-Night East Asia Cruise from Hong Kong

28 nights · East Asia · 19 ports of call

28-night East Asia cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Hong Kong and calling at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Kaohsiung, Keelung (Chilung) and Ishigaki and 12 more.

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At a glance

Ship: Westerdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 28 nights
Region: East Asia · Asia
Departs: Hong Kong
Returns: Tokyo

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Hong Kong
  Depart 16:00
  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
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
At sea
Day
4
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
5
- Boracay Island
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
6
- Manila
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
7
At sea
Day
8
- Kaohsiung
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
9
- Keelung (Chilung)
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
10
- Ishigaki
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
  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
Day
11
- Naha, Okinawa
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:30
  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
Day
12
At sea
Day
13
- Osaka
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  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
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- Tokyo
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
  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
Day
16
- Shimizu
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
  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
Day
17
- Osaka
  Arrive 10:00
  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
Day
18
- Osaka
  Depart 21:00
  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
Day
19
At sea
Day
20
- Kagoshima
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
21
- Nagasaki
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
Day
22
- Busan
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
23
- Yeosu
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
24
- Fukuoka
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
25
- Scenic Cruising
Day
26
- Hiroshima
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
  A river-delta city on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, rebuilt as a place of remembrance and peace. Its central Peace Memorial Park and preserved A-Bomb Dome mark the 1945 event, while the floating shrine of Miyajima lies just offshore.
  - Peace Memorial Park
  - A-Bomb Dome
  - Miyajima shrine
Day
27
- 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
Day
28
At sea
Day
29
- 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

14 Feb 2027

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28-Night East Asia Cruise from Hong Kong FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 28-night East Asia cruise calls at Hong Kong, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Kaohsiung, Keelung (Chilung), Ishigaki, Naha, Okinawa, Osaka, Tokyo, Shimizu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Busan, Yeosu, Fukuoka, Scenic Cruising, Hiroshima and Kochi.

How many days are spent at sea?

8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Hong Kong and ends in Tokyo.

How long is this cruise?

28 nights aboard Westerdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 14 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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