Cruise itinerary
8-Night East Asia Cruise from Shanghai
8 nights · East Asia · 4 ports of call
8-night East Asia cruise aboard Spectrum of the Seas, departing Shanghai and calling at Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- East Asia
- Departs
- Shanghai
- Returns
- Shanghai
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 Spectrum of the Seas sailing, typically within 24 hours.
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
Kobe
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 15:30
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Nagoya
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 19:30
A major industrial port and Japan's fourth-largest city, on Ise Bay in the centre of the main island. Its hilltop castle, the vast Atsuta Shrine and a local cuisine of miso-glazed dishes anchor a city that also serves as a gateway to the mountain town of Takayama.
- Nagoya Castle
- Atsuta Shrine
- miso katsu
- Day6
Tokyo
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
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
- 8 Aug 2026
- 29 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night East Asia Cruise from Shanghai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night East Asia cruise calls at Shanghai, Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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?
8 nights aboard Spectrum of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Aug 2026 and 29 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.