Asian Cruises
The Far East brings a wealth of diverse and exotic cultures, traditions and beauty. Wander ornate gilded pavilions and ancient temples, marvel at new growth and development, shop for bargains in the markets of Hong Kong and Singapore or walk barefoot on the unspoiled beaches of Thailand.
Travelers seeking cruises to Asia may select a specialized area or prefer a segment of a longer world or transoceanic itinerary that encompasses cruising to Southeast Asia. Asian cruises can range anywhere from 7 to 32 days, whereas the transoceanic cruises traveling to or from cities such as Anchorage, Alaska, Cape Horn in Africa or Femantle, Australia may cruise for a month or more.
Cruises to Asia may stop in China, Japan, Vietnam or Thailand. Guests enjoy sightseeing and exotic excursion experiences, sipping fragrant teas and sampling delectable regional cuisine.
India is included in Asian cruises, which encompasses transoceanic crossings like those departing from Cape Town, South Africa, Singapore or Fremantle, Australia. Mumbai on India’s northwestern coast is a city of exotic sights and sounds. Capture the historic sites and daily life of the people of India on a city tour or by boat to explore the 6th century temples carved from rock caves on the nearby island named Elephant Island.
Cruising Asia is a great opportunity to experience the architecture, cuisine and art of some of the world’s oldest civilizations. Both ancient cultures and modern metropolis’ await the adventurous traveler.
World's Leading Cruise Lines that sail to Asia include Costa Cruises, Holland America Line,
Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.