Holland America Line will visit 11 countries and more than 50 ports of call in its 2025-2026 Asia programme.
On sale now, the new cruises, all on the 1,916-guest Westerdam, will depart from Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore, from September 2025 to April 2026.
The itineraries, ranging from 13 to 15 days, will have a strong focus on Japan, with 24 different ports around the country.
Also included are visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Late departures and overnight stays will allow extra time for guests to sample the nightlife, local cuisine and cultures of Asia.
The season will also showcase more than 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The itineraries comprise:
- A 13-day ‘North Pacific Crossing’ Seattle to Yokohama, calling at Juneau (Alaska) and Kushiro and Aomori (Japan).
- A 15-day ‘North Pacific Crossing’, Yokohama to Seattle, visiting Kushiro, Kodiak, Sitka (all Japan), Ketchikan (Alaska) and Victoria, British Columbia (Canada).
- Three ‘Circle Japan’ options, roundtrip from Yokohama, with 14 and 15-day itineraries available. Ports of call include Omaezaki, Kobe, Kochi, Fukuoka, Kanazawa, Sakata (all Japan), and Sokcho (South Korea), among others.
- A 14-day ‘Japan and South Korea Discovery’ voyage, roundtrip from Yokohama and calling at Kochi, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Kobe (all Japan), Seoul (overnight), Busan and Jeju City (Cheju) (all South Korea).
- 13 or 14-day ‘Japan, South Korea and China’ cruise, from Yokohama to Hong Kong. Featuring a maiden call in Takamatsu, as well as stops at Shimizu, Osaka, Hiroshima (overnight), Fukuoka and Nagasaki (all Japan); Busan (Pusan), South Korea; Shanghai (overnight).
- A 14-day ‘The Philippines, Taiwan and Japan’ cruise, from Hong Kong to Yokohama. Calls at Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa (all Philippines); Keelung (Taipei) and Kaohsiung, (all Taiwan); and Osaka, Naha and Ishigaki (all Japan).
- 13 or 14-day ‘Far East Discovery’ cruise, between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at Halong Bay, Da Nang (Hue), Nha Trang and Phu My (all Vietnam); Sihanoukville (Cambodia); Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight) and Nathon (Koh Samui), Thailand.
- A 15-day ‘Indonesian Holiday’ voyage, roundtrip from Singapore. All calls are in Indonesia and include Probolinggo, Surabaya, Semarang and Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Java; Celukan Bawang and Benoa (Denpasar), Bali; Komodo Island; Lembar, Lombok; and Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Scenic cruising includes the active Krakatau Volcano.
- A 14-day ‘Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines’ cruise, between Singapore and Hong Kong. Calls include Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight), Thailand; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Puerto Princesa and Manilla (overnight) (all the Philippines); and Phu My, Vietnam.
Prices start from £1,959pp cruise only, when booking the 13-day Far East Discovery sailing, departing December 7, 2025.
For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Asia cruises with the ‘Have It All Early Booking Bonus’, they can benefit from free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and premium Wi-Fi.
The package also includes shore excursions (two for 10-20 day cruises, three for 21 days or longer), speciality dining (two for 10-20 days, three for 21 days or longer) and prepaid crew appreciation.
Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing for Holland America Line, said: “For travellers looking to discover Asia, our 2025-2026 season provides an opportunity to explore the region in-depth via cruise.
“We have extended the number of ports to more than 50 across several itineraries. We want to ensure our guests have an authentic experience of the diverse cultures of each country, creating immersive moments and deeper connections to those destinations.”
For more information on Holland America Line, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.
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