Westerdam — 29-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo

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29-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo

29 nights · East Asia · 16 ports of call

29-night East Asia cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Tokyo and calling at Shimizu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Yeosu, Incheon and Jeju Island and 9 more.

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At a glance

Ship: Westerdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 29 nights
Region: East Asia · Asia
Departs: Tokyo
Returns: Hong Kong

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Where this voyage takes you

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

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Tokyo
  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
2
- Shimizu
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
3
At sea
Day
4
- 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
5
- 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
6
- Yeosu
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
7
At sea
Day
8
- Incheon
  Arrive 08:00
  A major port and gateway to Seoul on the west coast of South Korea, where the country's largest airport sits on reclaimed land. The waterfront mixes container terminals with a historic Chinatown, seafront parks and ferries to the islands of the Yellow Sea.
  - Chinatown
  - Wolmido waterfront
  - Yellow Sea islands
Day
9
- Incheon
  Depart 16:00
  A major port and gateway to Seoul on the west coast of South Korea, where the country's largest airport sits on reclaimed land. The waterfront mixes container terminals with a historic Chinatown, seafront parks and ferries to the islands of the Yellow Sea.
  - Chinatown
  - Wolmido waterfront
  - Yellow Sea islands
Day
10
- Jeju Island
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
  A volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea, shaped by lava tubes and the cone of Hallasan. Waterfalls, basalt sea cliffs and the sunrise peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong define a landscape recognised by UNESCO.
  - Hallasan volcano
  - Seongsan Ilchulbong
  - Lava tubes
Day
11
- Busan
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
12
- Fukuoka
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
13
- Scenic Cruising
Day
14
- Kobe
  Arrive 06:30 · Depart 23:00
  A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
  - Kobe beef
  - Kitano district
  - Arima hot springs
Day
15
At sea
Day
16
- 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
17
- Shimizu
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
  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
18
- Osaka
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
- 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
20
- Hiroshima
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
  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
21
- Scenic Cruising
Day
22
- Fukuoka
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
23
- Busan
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
24
- Jeju Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea, shaped by lava tubes and the cone of Hallasan. Waterfalls, basalt sea cliffs and the sunrise peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong define a landscape recognised by UNESCO.
  - Hallasan volcano
  - Seongsan Ilchulbong
  - Lava tubes
Day
25
At sea
Day
26
- 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
Day
27
- Shanghai
  Depart 23:00
  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
Day
28
At sea
Day
29
At sea
Day
30
- Hong Kong
  Arrive 06:30
  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

24 Oct 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

29-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 29-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Shimizu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Yeosu, Incheon, Jeju Island, Busan, Fukuoka, Scenic Cruising, Kobe, Osaka, Kochi, Hiroshima, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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 Tokyo and ends in Hong Kong.

How long is this cruise?

29 nights aboard Westerdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 24 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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