Cruise itinerary
6-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai
6 nights · Asia · 4 ports of call
6-night Asia cruise aboard MSC Bellissima, departing Shanghai and calling at Kagoshima, Kochi and Tokyo.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Shanghai
Depart 16:30
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
Kagoshima
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4
Kochi
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day7
Tokyo
Arrive 00:01
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
- 8 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, Kagoshima, Kochi and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Shanghai and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard MSC Bellissima.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.