Cruise itinerary
21-Night Asia Cruise from Hong Kong
21 nights · Asia · 19 ports of call
21-night Asia cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, departing Hong Kong and calling at Cruising the Taiwan Strait, Keelung (Chilung), Ishigaki, Miyako Islands, Cruising the East China Sea and Shanghai and 12 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Hong Kong
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Hong Kong
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day2
Cruising the Taiwan Strait
- Day3
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
- Day4
Ishigaki
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day5
Miyako Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Cruising the East China Sea
- Day7
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
- Day8
Shanghai
Depart 16:00
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
- Day9
Cruising the Yellow Sea
- Day10
Incheon
Arrive 10:00
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
- Day11
Incheon
Depart 17:00
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
- Day12
Cruising the Yellow Sea
- Day13
Jeju Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day14
Nagasaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day15
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
- Day16
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
A hot-spring resort on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, famous for the steam that rises across the town from its many thermal baths. The vividly coloured Hells of Beppu are the signature sight, alongside sand baths and sweeping views over the bay.
- Hells of Beppu
- Hot-spring baths
- Sand baths
- Day17
Hiroshima
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day18
Kochi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day19
Osaka
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day20
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
- Day21
Shimizu
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day22
Tokyo
Arrive 07:00 · 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
Upcoming departures
- 6 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Asia Cruise from Hong Kong FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Asia cruise calls at Hong Kong, Cruising the Taiwan Strait, Keelung (Chilung), Ishigaki, Miyako Islands, Cruising the East China Sea, Shanghai, Cruising the Yellow Sea, Incheon, Jeju Island, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Hiroshima, Kochi, Osaka, Cruising the Pacific Ocean, Shimizu and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Hong Kong and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.