Cruise itinerary
21-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
21 nights · Asia · 20 ports of call
21-night Asia cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Tokyo and calling at Shimizu, Kobe, Kochi, Kagoshima, Cruising the East China Sea and Miyako Islands and 13 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Singapore
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
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
- Day3
Kobe
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Kochi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day5
Kagoshima
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Cruising the East China Sea
- Day7
Miyako Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Ishigaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day10
Cruising the Taiwan Strait
- Day11
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
- Day12
Cruising the Hainan Strait
- Day13
Ha Long Bay
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day14
Cruising the South China Sea
- Day15
Cam Ranh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16
Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive 12:00
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
- Day17
Ho Chi Minh City
Depart 15:00
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
- Day18
Cruising the Gulf of Thailand
- Day19
Bangkok
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
- Day20
Ko Samui
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day21
Cruising the Gulf of Thailand
- Day22
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
- 20 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Shimizu, Kobe, Kochi, Kagoshima, Cruising the East China Sea, Miyako Islands, Ishigaki, Keelung (Chilung), Cruising the Taiwan Strait, Hong Kong, Cruising the Hainan Strait, Ha Long Bay, Cruising the South China Sea, Cam Ranh, Ho Chi Minh City, Cruising the Gulf of Thailand, Bangkok, Ko Samui and Singapore.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.