Cruise Destinations & Routes Map

Singapore

Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens

9.5

Singapore anchors many Southeast Asian cruise itineraries thanks to its central location. Gardens by the Bay features towering artificial trees fitted with solar panels. Visitors can walk an elevated skywalk between the towering supertrees near the port. Nearby, Marina Bay Sands offers rooftop views across the gardens and skyline.

Highlights:

🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

Osaka

Castle, neon canals and street food

8.5

Osaka serves as a regular stop on Japanese cruise itineraries thanks to its large port. Osaka Castle has stood in some form since a warlord built it in the 1580s. Visitors can tour the castle grounds surrounded by cherry trees near the port. Nearby Dotonbori district glows with neon signs above busy street food stalls.

Highlights:

🐠 Visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest
🍢 Feast on street food at Dotonbori and see the neon lights
🏯 Explore Osaka Castle and wander through its scenic park

Hiroshima

Peace Park, okonomiyaki and Miyajima ferry

8.4

Cruise ships calling at Hiroshima give passengers access to the Peace Memorial Park. The dome-shaped ruin near the park survived close to the atomic bomb's 1945 hypocenter. Visitors can tour the memorial museum and walk through the surrounding park. Nearby Miyajima island offers a floating torii gate a short ferry ride away.

Highlights:

🌸 Stroll Shukkeien Garden’s tranquil bridges and ponds
🏛️ View the haunting ruins of the Atomic Bomb Dome
🕊️ Reflect at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Yokohama

Japan's port city with Chinatown and skyline

7.5

Yokohama serves as a major cruise port for Tokyo, since larger ships can't dock in the capital directly. A large Chinatown near the port reflects the city's history as an early trading hub. Visitors can explore Chinatown's restaurants or a waterfront park nearby. Nearby, a historic red brick warehouse now houses shops and restaurants.

Highlights:

🌸 Stroll through the serene Sankeien Garden
🥢 Explore vibrant streets of Yokohama Chinatown
🌆 Ascend Yokohama Landmark Tower for panoramic views

Kobe

Harbor city with hills, beef and hot springs

7.8

Kobe serves as a regular stop on Japanese cruise itineraries thanks to its deep harbor. The city is famous worldwide for the marbled beef raised in the surrounding region. Visitors can sample Kobe beef at a local restaurant near the port. Nearby hot spring towns offer a soak in the hills above the city.

Highlights:

🌿 Explore the lush Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
♨️ Relax in the historic Arima Onsen hot springs
🌆 Visit iconic Kobe Port Tower for stunning views

Nagasaki

Peace memorials, trade history and harbor views

7.9

Cruise ships calling at Nagasaki give passengers access to the city's Peace Park. The park commemorates the atomic bombing that struck the city in August 1945. Visitors can tour the memorial museum and reflect at the surrounding grounds. Nearby, Dutch trading history still shapes parts of the city's architecture.

Highlights:

🌄 Take in panoramic city views from Mount Inasa
🏛️ Explore historic Glover Garden and Western mansions
☮️ Visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park

Maldives

Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas

9.2

Small ships navigate the Maldives since the country's scattered atolls limit larger vessel access. Coral reefs surround nearly every island, keeping the water shallow and clear. Visitors can snorkel directly from the ship's tender or dive nearby reef walls. Nearby overwater bungalows offer a land-based option before or after the cruise.

Highlights:

🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon

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