Southeast Asia Cruises 2028

Where Are the 2028 Southeast Asia Sailings?

Cruises across Asia in 2028 are led by Southeast Asia, which accounts for the largest share of what is on sale. The main embarkation ports are Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali (Benoa), Sydney, and Tokyo — covering a sweep of the region from the tropics to the Pacific Rim. Most sailings are one-way, so you board in one port and disembark in another, which makes planning the flights both ways a real consideration. Cruise1st can book those flights along with your hotels and transfers, so the whole trip sits in one place.

Which Regions Can I Explore?

Southeast Asia itself is the heartland of what is on sale. Beyond that, the inventory spreads across Australia, East Asia, world cruise segments, transpacific crossings and Indonesia.

Southeast Asia

The bulk of sailings are concentrated here. Southeast Asia itineraries tend to be generous in length — a median of 17 nights across the full programme — giving you real time in port rather than a whistle-stop tour. Singapore is by far the most common embarkation and disembarkation point, and it works well as a base for a night or two before or after the cruise. If you want to explore further, Princess Cruises combines Japan and Southeast Asia on a number of 2028 itineraries, which gives you the option of two regions in a single sailing.

Australia and Beyond

A solid number of sailings extend into Australia and New Zealand, often as a continuation of a Southeast Asia routing. Sydney is a popular disembarkation point for these longer journeys. East Asia — including sailings using Tokyo and Yokohama — features across the programme too, and there are Japan-focused itineraries worth looking at alongside the broader Asia options. If you want a fly-cruise to Australia in 2028, our team can put that together with flights and accommodation.

World Cruises and Transpacific

For those with more time, a portion of the 2028 programme includes world cruise segments — sailings that call at ports across three continents — and transpacific crossings that link Asia to other parts of the world. These are typically one-way voyages, so a flight home from the disembarkation port is needed; we can book that as part of the same holiday. See the full world cruises 2028 selection for the complete picture.

Which Cruise Lines Sail Southeast Asia in 2028?

The 2028 programme is led by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises, with Azamara and Oceania Cruises also sailing the region in strength. Royal Caribbean, Explora Journeys, Cunard Line and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises all have sailings here too. Cruise1st Packages — which combine the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers — make up a large share of what is on sale, making it straightforward to book the whole trip as one holiday rather than piecing it together yourself.

The mix runs from boutique luxury ships carrying fewer than 700 guests to larger vessels with wide-ranging on-board facilities. If you are comparing lines, our cruise experts can talk you through the differences and help you match the right ship to what you actually want from the trip.

Which Ships Sail Southeast Asia in 2028?

Celebrity Millennium — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Millennium carries a genuine piece of history: the Olympic Restaurant features original walnut panelling salvaged from RMS Olympic, Titanic’s sister ship, which makes dinner aboard feel quite different from most cruise ships. The on-board Le Petit Chef experience pairs 3D tabletop projections with a multi-course tasting menu — a talking point that tends to book up early. If you are considering an AquaClass stateroom on Celebrity Millennium, that grade brings exclusive access to restaurant Blu and the Persian Garden thermal spa, which is worth factoring into your cabin choice.

Cabin grades on Celebrity Millennium run from interior to suite:

• Prime Inside (I1) — from 15.9 m², centrally placed on higher decks for easy access to the pool deck and outdoor areas, sleeping up to 4
• Prime Ocean-view (O1) — from 16.0 m², on higher decks with a sea-facing window, sleeping 2
• Ultra Deluxe Veranda Balcony (UV) — from 43.3 m², nearly 3 times the size of a standard veranda cabin, with a private balcony, sleeping 2
• Penthouse Suite (PS) — approximately 235 m² of total space including around 102 m² of balcony, private outdoor hot tub and panoramic views, sleeping up to 4

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice was comprehensively renewed in 2026 — the refit brought a new Trattoria Rossa, Fine Cut Steakhouse, a Sunset Park terrace and refreshed Retreat suites. The Lawn Club is still one of the more distinctive features at sea: a genuine half-acre of real grass on deck, which hosts live Hot Glass Show demonstrations and open-air cinema. The Retreat gives suite guests their own private pool sundeck, Luminae restaurant serving Daniel Boulud menus, and dedicated butler service. For cabin details and deck plans, visit the Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans page.

Seven Seas Explorer — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer is built around the idea that more space and more inclusions add up to a less stressful holiday. Suites are genuinely large — the Regent Suite runs to 341 m² of cabin plus a 131 m² balcony on the highest deck — and the fare tier covers a wide range of inclusions so you are not counting extras once you board. The ship’s approach suits travellers who want to arrive somewhere and explore it properly, rather than tick it off.

Azamara Pursuit — Azamara

Azamara Pursuit carries around 777 guests, which is small enough for it to overnight in ports that larger ships turn around in an afternoon. That is Azamara’s calling card: longer stays, late-night departures, and the kind of time ashore that actually lets you see a place. Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings — exclusive cultural events held ashore — are included in the fare, as are the Prime C and Aqualina specialty restaurants.

Cabin grades on Azamara Pursuit:

• Inside cabin (09) — 14.7 m², no windows, a genuinely dark and quiet retreat between excursions, sleeping 2
• Ocean-view cabin (04) — 13.3 m², large window with a direct sea view and natural daylight, sleeping up to 3
• Veranda Plus Ocean-view (P1) — 16.3 m², private balcony with fresh sea air and sea view, sleeping up to 3
• Club World Owner’s Suite (CW) — 52 m², the largest cabin on board and more than 3 times the size of a standard veranda cabin, sleeping up to 3

See the full Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans for sizes across all grades.

Azamara Onward — Azamara

Azamara Onward carries around 692 guests and is built to the same philosophy as its fleet-mate: overnight stays, late departures, and access to 167 ports that simply close their doors to larger ships. On board, Prime C Steakhouse, Aqualina Italian and a Caviar and Champagne Bar give the dining a boutique-hotel feel without the scale of a big cruise ship. The Azamara Onward cabin and deck plan page has the full breakdown of grades and sizes.

Quantum of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Quantum of the Seas offers a very different kind of cruise ship experience. The RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, North Star observation pod and Laser Tag are on board; Two70° combines floor-to-ceiling glass with roboshow technology and a wraparound screen that you will not find on any other ship. Bionic Bar robotic bartenders, Wonderland imaginative cuisine and SeaPlex bumper cars complete a genuinely varied line-up for anyone who wants more than sun loungers. The Quantum of the Seas cabin and deck plans page covers all grades.

Also sailing the region in 2028: Grand Princess from Princess Cruises and EXPLORA III from Explora Journeys. Cabin grades and deck plan details for both are available on their respective pages: Grand Princess cabins and deck plans and EXPLORA III cabins and deck plans.

What Do the Fares Include?

What is bundled into the fare varies significantly by cruise line, and it is one of the most important things to check before comparing headline prices.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity offers 3 main fare levels. The cruise-only rate is the entry point — you choose and pay for extras as you go, which suits travellers who prefer to keep control of what they spend on board. The mid-tier fare bundles a drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into the price. At the top sits The Retreat, which covers premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, and access to an exclusive lounge — most of what you would pay for separately on a standard fare comes included.

Princess Cruises

Princess Standard is the base fare — the cruise itself, with packages available to add. Princess Plus builds on that with 4 casual dining meals per voyage, drinks up to a set limit per day, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photos plus prints, and reserved theatre seating. Explore the full Princess Cruises 2028 programme to compare departures and inclusions side by side.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean’s fare types include standard cruise fares, a solo occupancy option for single travellers, and promotional fare types such as last-minute offers. Check the sailing’s specific fare details at the time of booking, as inclusions and conditions vary by departure.

Are There Any Discounts on 2028 Southeast Asia Cruises?

A number of 2028 Southeast Asia sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The headline figure reaches up to 41% off on a single departure, though that represents one sailing in the programme — most reduced sailings are discounted by around 8%. If you are flexible on dates or departure port, it is worth asking our team which sailings currently carry the strongest reductions, as the picture changes regularly.

What Do the Fares Cost?

Prices start at £263 pp* for the programme as a whole. Longer sailings, luxury lines and suite grades carry significantly higher fares, while shorter departures on contemporary ships tend to sit at the more accessible end. All prices quoted are per person based on 2 people sharing. Our experts can walk you through the options at your budget and help you understand exactly what each fare covers before you commit.

Make It a Holiday, Not Just a Cruise

Almost all 2028 Southeast Asia sailings require a flight from the UK, and most are one-way — you board in one port and disembark somewhere else, which means you need to think about both legs. Cruise1st can take care of the whole picture: flights out and home, a hotel the night before departure in Singapore, Hong Kong or whichever port you join, transfers between the airport and the ship, tours, and insurance — all on one booking.

A small number of sailings in the programme depart from UK ports, where you can join by road or rail with no flight at all. Ask our team which ones those are if a no-fly departure matters to you.

Trusted by more than 7,000 Trustpilot reviewers (rated 4.5 out of 5), and ABTA and ATOL protected, Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists. Whether you book a Cruise1st Package with everything bundled or prefer to start with the cruise and build from there, we will help you find the right cabin grade and fare for your trip.

What Other 2028 Cruises Should I Consider?

If you are weighing up Southeast Asia against other 2028 destinations, or want to see how the itineraries compare, these pages cover the same year across different regions and lines:

• All 2028 cruises — the broadest view of what is on sale this year
• Celebrity Cruises 2028 — the full Celebrity programme across all regions
• Princess Cruises 2028 — Princess sailings worldwide, including Southeast Asia and Japan
• Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 — for itineraries combining both regions
• Japan Cruises 2028 — dedicated Japan itineraries departing in 2028
• World Cruises 2028 — longer voyages calling at ports across three continents
• Australia and New Zealand 2028 — sailings that extend south from Southeast Asia
• Indian Ocean Cruises 2028 — a natural companion to Southeast Asia itineraries
• Mediterranean Cruises 2028 — if you are still deciding between Asia and closer to home
• Princess Cruises 2028 from Southampton — for those who prefer a no-fly start
• Cruises 2028 from Southampton — all lines sailing from Southampton in 2028
• Celebrity 2028 Cruises from Southampton — Celebrity’s Southampton departures this year

Planning further ahead? The 2027 Cruises from Southampton page covers the year before, which is useful if you want to compare availability and pricing between the two years. Topical reading also includes Asia all-inclusive cruises in 2027, Japan 2027 cruises from Tokyo and Australia and New Zealand 2027 cruises for a sense of how the regional programme shapes up across both years.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.