Cruise itinerary
9-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai
9 nights · Asia · 4 ports of call
9-night Asia cruise aboard MSC Bellissima, departing Shanghai and calling at Busan, Fukuoka and Jeju Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Shanghai
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Shanghai
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Busan
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day4
Fukuoka
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Shanghai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
Jeju Island
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day8
Busan
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Shanghai
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 9 Aug 2026
- 14 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, Busan, Fukuoka and Jeju Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Shanghai.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard MSC Bellissima.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.