Asia Cruises 2028

Where in Asia Can You Cruise in 2028?

Asia cruises in 2028 cover a wide sweep of the continent, from Japan’s imperial cities and coastal ports to the sun-drenched islands of Southeast Asia and the cultural capitals of East Asia. The concentration of sailings tells its own story: Japan leads by a considerable margin, followed by Southeast Asia, making these two regions the natural focus for anyone planning a 2028 voyage.

Japan

Japan is the single biggest draw for Asia cruises in 2028, and it’s easy to see why the itineraries here work so well by sea. Ships call at a spread of ports — from Tokyo and Yokohama in the east to Kobe and Osaka in the west — meaning you can take in several very different cities without packing and unpacking. Sailings range from short four-night introductions to longer voyages of two weeks or more, and the median length sits at 14 nights, which is enough time to settle into a rhythm and genuinely explore ashore. For a deeper look at what’s on offer, the dedicated Japan cruises 2028 page covers the full range of itineraries, including those departing from Tokyo in 2028.

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is the second most popular region among 2028 sailings, with itineraries threading through some of the world’s most distinctive port cities. Singapore serves as both a starting point and a destination in its own right — a city where you can spend several days before or after your cruise without running out of things to do. Bali features prominently at the other end of several itineraries, with the port at Benoa giving easy access to the island’s temples and terraced landscapes. Browse the full selection on the Southeast Asia 2028 cruises page, or look at cruises from Singapore in 2028 if you’d rather begin there.

East Asia and China

East Asia sailings visit some of the most compelling ports on the continent. Hong Kong remains a favourite call for its harbour skyline and the density of things to do within easy reach of the pier. Shanghai features on several itineraries, paired with other Chinese and regional ports. A smaller number of sailings focus specifically on China as a primary destination. If you’re weighing up the broader region, the Asia cruise destination hub is a useful starting point, and the Seoul port page gives detail on South Korean calls.

Which Cruise Lines Sail Asia in 2028?

Six cruise lines between them cover a broad range of styles, ship sizes and price points across the 2028 Asia programme.

Princess Cruises has the widest selection of Asia sailings in 2028, with particular depth in Japan. The line has a long history in the region and has two ships purpose-fitted to make the most of Japanese itineraries — more on both below. If you’re looking at Princess specifically, the Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 landing page brings together the full range, and the broader Princess Cruises 2028 programme covers everything the line has on offer that year, including departures detailed on the Princess Cruises 2028 from UK page.

Celebrity Cruises brings two well-known ships to Asia in 2028, both recently updated. The line pitches its Asia product squarely at guests who want a premium experience — multiple speciality restaurants, well-designed public spaces and a strong suite programme. See the full Celebrity Cruises 2028 collection for everything on sale.

Azamara takes a deliberately different approach: smaller ships, longer stays in port, and a boutique feel that suits guests who want to spend real time ashore rather than a few hours at each call. Regent Seven Seas Cruises positions at the luxury end of the market, with inclusive fares that cover most of what you’d expect to pay extra for elsewhere. Royal Caribbean rounds out the main lines with a broader appeal across ship sizes and budgets.

Cruise1st Packages are also available across these sailings — these are cruise-inclusive holidays that combine your chosen sailing with flights, hotels and transfers, put together as a single booking. If you want the whole trip arranged in one place, that’s the option to look at.

Which Ships Are Sailing Asia in 2028?

Below are the ships with the strongest Asia programmes in 2028. Each has something distinct about it — a particular piece of design, a dining concept, or a way of using port time that sets it apart from the rest of the fleet.

Diamond Princess — Princess Cruises

Diamond Princess has been sailing Japanese waters for years and has onboard features to match. The Izumi Japanese Bath is the largest Japanese-style onsen bath at sea — a proper wellness draw on a Japan itinerary, and one you won’t find on ships that haven’t been built with Asia in mind. At dinner, the Crown Grill steakhouse and Kai Sushi sit alongside Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa, which brings a Michelin-pedigree Japanese dining concept to sea. The MedallionClass system lets you order food and drinks to anywhere on the ship via the Princess app, and Movies Under the Stars is the outdoor cinema on the pool deck. Skywalkers Nightclub is positioned high above the stern with views back across the wake.

Cabin grades on Diamond Princess — from the most affordable to the most spacious — are as follows:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², sleeps up to 4. Positioned on middle decks with central lift access and minimal ship movement, ideal for those who spend most of their time ashore.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 (bow position) — 18.3 m², sleeps up to 4. A panoramic window gives natural daylight and a wide forward sea view that inside cabins don’t offer.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², sleeps up to 4. Your own outdoor space with seating, direct sea air and open views — the step up most guests notice most.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest suite aboard at approximately 123.5 m², nearly twice the space of the Owner’s Suite.

Full deck plans and every cabin grade are on the Diamond Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Sapphire Princess — Princess Cruises

Sapphire Princess is a 2,670-guest Gem-class ship that came out of a 2025 refurbishment with more than 700 balcony staterooms — one of the highest balcony ratios in the Princess fleet, which matters on a Japan sailing where you’ll want to be outside when the scenery demands it. Dining options include the Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa. Like her sister, Sapphire Princess runs MedallionClass technology with OceanNow delivery throughout the ship. Cabin grades and deck layouts are covered on the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice was comprehensively renewed in 2026, and the refit shows throughout the ship. New additions include Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse, a Sunset Park terrace and freshened Retreat suites. The Lawn Club — a genuine half-acre of real grass on the top deck — hosts live Hot Glass Show demonstrations by working glass-blowers and serves as an outdoor cinema in the evenings. For guests travelling in The Retreat, the benefits include a private pool sundeck, butler service and Luminae restaurant, where menus are developed by Daniel Boulud.

Cabin grades on Celebrity Solstice:

• Inside cabin I1 — 17.0 m², sleeps up to 4. Positioned on higher decks, giving shorter walks to pools and bars and better access to public deck views.
• Panoramic Ocean-view cabin PN — 22.7 m², sleeps up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass gives a significantly wider field of view than a standard porthole or window cabin.
• Deluxe Veranda DV — 19.1 m², sleeps up to 5. Around 1 m² larger than standard balcony cabins, with your own outdoor seating area.
• Penthouse Suite PS — approximately 156.1 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest suite aboard, with a private hot tub — more than four times the space of a standard balcony cabin.

See full cabin detail and deck layouts on the Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans page.

Celebrity Millennium — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Millennium carries a genuine piece of maritime history: the Olympic Restaurant is panelled in original walnut from RMS Olympic, the Titanic’s sister ship, salvaged and installed aboard. It gives even an ordinary dinner a sense of occasion. Le Petit Chef is Celebrity’s 3D animated dining experience, pairing tabletop projections with a multi-course tasting menu — the kind of thing that fills tables every night at sea. AquaClass staterooms come with exclusive access to restaurant Blu and the Persian Garden thermal spa, making the cabin grade a meaningful upgrade rather than simply a larger room. Deck plans are on the Celebrity Millennium cabins and deck plans page.

Azamara Pursuit — Azamara

Azamara Pursuit carries just 777 guests, which on an Asia itinerary translates directly into more time in each port and a quieter, more personal experience aboard. The ship regularly overnights in port and stays late so you can explore properly — not just a few hours before the tender schedule calls you back. Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings are exclusive private cultural events ashore, included in your fare, and the two speciality restaurants — Prime C and Aqualina — are also included rather than charged as extras.

Cabin grades on Azamara Pursuit:

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m², sleeps up to 2. A dark, quiet cabin ideal for guests who want to sleep well between full days ashore.
• Ocean-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m², sleeps up to 3. A large window brings natural daylight and sea views into the room.
• Veranda Plus Ocean-view cabin P1 — 16.3 m², sleeps up to 3. Your own private balcony gives direct access to sea air and open views.
• Club World Owner’s Suite CW — 52.0 m², sleeps up to 3. The largest cabin aboard at 52 m², more than 11 m² larger than the next grade down and over three times the space of a standard veranda cabin.

Full layouts are on the Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans page.

Seabourn Encore — Seabourn

Seabourn Encore is an all-suite, all-balcony ship with a design sensibility that draws on a five-star hotel rather than a traditional cruise ship. Every guest has a balcony as standard, and the spa and wellness centre includes thermal suites for guests who want to wind down between port days. Cabin grades and layouts are on the Seabourn Encore cabins and deck plans page.

What Do the Fares Include?

What’s in your fare varies significantly by cruise line and by the fare tier you choose. Here’s what each main line offers across its 2028 Asia sailings.

Princess Cruises Fare Tiers

Princess offers 2 main tiers for most Asia sailings. Princess Standard is the base cruise fare — it covers the sailing itself, with beverages, Wi-Fi and gratuities available to add separately via the Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages. Princess Plus, which is the most popular tier, bundles four casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — all included in a single price.

Celebrity Cruises Fare Tiers

Celebrity offers 3 tiers. The cruise-only rate gives the lowest headline price, with amenities added later to suit your needs. The best-value tier includes a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi — the most convenient way to get a predictable all-in price. The Retreat is the suite-level tier, covering premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge and resort sundeck access, private dining at Luminae and dedicated personal service.

Royal Caribbean Fare Types

Royal Caribbean’s 2028 Asia sailings come with several fare types, including fare types such as last-minute offers and early-booking bonuses that provide onboard credit. A single-occupancy fare is available for solo travellers. Specific terms and availability vary by sailing, and our team can walk you through which type suits your dates and budget.

Are There Discounts on Asia Cruises 2028?

A good portion of 2028 Asia sailings are reduced from their previously listed cabin price. The headline saving reaches up to 46% on a single departure, though that figure applies to one sailing; across the sailings where reductions are in place, a typical saving is around 5%. That means the realistic expectation for most bookings is a modest reduction rather than a dramatic one — useful to factor in when you’re comparing options. More than half of the sailings on sale are all-inclusive or include key extras in the fare, which is worth checking alongside the headline price before deciding which represents better value for your trip.

For a filtered view of sailings with all extras already bundled, the Asia all-inclusive cruises 2028 page brings those together. If you’d prefer a sailing that includes your flights from the UK, the Asia fly-cruise 2028 page is the place to start.

Planning Your Trip: Flights, Hotels and Transfers

Almost all 2028 Asia sailings begin overseas — in Tokyo, Singapore, Yokohama, Hong Kong, Shanghai or Sydney — so a flight from the UK is part of the trip for the overwhelming majority of travellers. One-way itineraries, which make up a meaningful share of the programme, end in a different port from where they start, so you’ll need to factor in where you’re flying home from as well as where you fly to.

Cruise1st can book the whole journey as a single holiday: flights out and back, a hotel the night before embarkation if you’re arriving early, transfers between the airport and the ship, and travel insurance. Rather than holding separate bookings with separate companies, everything sits on one reference, which makes changes and queries straightforward. If you want to add pre- or post-cruise tours — time in Tokyo before you board, for instance, or a few days in Singapore at the end — our team can arrange those too. Cruise1st Packages are the ready-made version of this, combining cruise, flight, hotel and transfers in one price.

A small number of sailings in the 2028 programme do depart from a UK port, so if a no-fly option matters to you, it’s worth asking our team whether any suitable departures are available for your preferred dates and region.

Other 2028 Cruises to Consider

If you’re open to other destinations or lines for 2028, the full 2028 cruises collection covers every region on sale. The Mediterranean cruises 2028 page is the most popular alternative destination for the year. Closer to home, P&O 2028 cruises cover a wide spread of departures from UK ports if you’d rather skip the flight entirely.

If you’re drawn to Japan specifically but want to sail with Royal Caribbean, the Royal Caribbean Japan cruises collection is worth a look, and the Royal Caribbean 2027 cruises page covers the full year prior if your dates are flexible. For those considering a fly-cruise with Princess, the fly 2028 cruises with Princess Cruises page brings those itineraries together. If Princess in 2027 is worth considering alongside 2028, the Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton page shows what was on sale the year before for easy comparison.

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Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.