

Cruise itinerary
26-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
26 nights · Asia · 17 ports of call
26-night Asia cruise aboard Seabourn Encore, departing Tokyo and calling at Shimizu, Shingu, Osaka, Kochi, Naha, Okinawa and Miyako Islands and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Encore
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 26 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Singapore
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Seabourn Encore sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

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
- Day2

Shimizu
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day3

Shingu
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4

Osaka
Arrive 07:00
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
- Day5

Osaka
Depart 16:00
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
- Day6

Kochi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8

Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day9

Miyako Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day10

Hualien
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11

Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day12At sea
- Day13

Hong Kong
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15

Ha Long Bay
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day16At sea
- Day17

Da Nang
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day18At sea
- Day19

Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive 09:00
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day20

Ho Chi Minh City
Depart 16:00
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day21At sea
- Day22

Sihanoukville
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day23

Koh Kood
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day24

Laem Chabang
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A deep-water container port on the Gulf of Thailand, serving as the main sea gateway to Bangkok and the seaside resort of Pattaya. Ships dock here for shore trips to the capital's temples and palaces, around two hours away by road.
- Gateway to Bangkok
- Pattaya beaches
- Gulf of Thailand
- Day25At sea
- Day26At sea
- Day27

Singapore
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 24 Nov 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
26-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 26-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Shimizu, Shingu, Osaka, Kochi, Naha, Okinawa, Miyako Islands, Hualien, Keelung (Chilung), Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Koh Kood, Laem Chabang and Singapore.
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 Singapore.
How long is this cruise?
26 nights aboard Seabourn Encore.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Nov 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.