Asia tantalises with long coastlines, culture-dense cities and fabulous archipelagos. Now the cruise focus has finally turned towards this under-cruised continent.
Australians might well wonder why Asia has long had such limited cruise choices. We look north and know this continent has plenty to explore, from glittering cities to spice-scented islands, steaming jungles to chilly volcanic landscapes.
American and European cruise companies have long been aware of Asia’s potential, and of the increased interest in Asia from their customers. Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Scenic, Silversea and Viking have a growing presence in Asia. MSC will launch MSC World Asia in 2026, its second ship dedicated to Asian cruising.Asia is now the fourth most popular cruise destination in the world after the Caribbean, Mediterranean and rest of Europe.
Celebrity Cruises introduced year-round itineraries in Asia in 2024 on Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium and, for the first time, all-summer sailings from Yokohama that focus on Japan. Meanwhile, Princess Cruises will extend its Asian season in 2025-26, and has added 11 new voyages of between nine and 22 days in Japan aboard Diamond Princess. Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas will be homeported in Singapore between October 2025 and March 2026.
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