

Cruise itinerary
28-Night East Asia Cruise from Singapore
28 nights · East Asia · 17 ports of call
28-night East Asia cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Singapore and calling at Ko Samui, Pattaya, Sihanoukville, Phu My, Da Nang and Ha Long Bay and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Westerdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- East Asia · 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

Ko Samui
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
Thailand's second-largest island, set in the Gulf of Siam and ringed by palm-backed sand. Coconut groves cover the interior, while Chaweng and Lamai draw most of the beach crowd and the golden Big Buddha watches over the northeast coast.
- Chaweng Beach
- Big Buddha
- Ang Thong park
- Day4
Pattaya
Arrive 06:00
- Day5
Pattaya
Depart 16:00
- Day6

Sihanoukville
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8

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
- Day9At sea
- Day10

Da Nang
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12

Ha Long Bay
Arrive 08:00
A bay in northeastern Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin, scattered with thousands of limestone karst islands and islets. Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO site known for its towering rock formations, sea caves, and traditional junk boats cruising the emerald water.
- Karst islands
- Sung Sot Cave
- Junk boat cruises
- Day13

Ha Long Bay
Depart 21:00
A bay in northeastern Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin, scattered with thousands of limestone karst islands and islets. Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO site known for its towering rock formations, sea caves, and traditional junk boats cruising the emerald water.
- Karst islands
- Sung Sot Cave
- Junk boat cruises
- Day14At sea
- Day15

Hong Kong
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18

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
- Day19

Boracay Island
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day20

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
- Day21At sea
- Day22

Kaohsiung
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day23

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
- Day24

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
- Day25

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
- Day26At sea
- Day27

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
- Day28At sea
- 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
- 31 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night East Asia Cruise from Singapore FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night East Asia cruise calls at Singapore, Ko Samui, Pattaya, Sihanoukville, Phu My, Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, Hong Kong, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay Island, Manila, Kaohsiung, Keelung (Chilung), Ishigaki, Naha, Okinawa, Osaka and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 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 Westerdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.