Southeast Asia & Japan from Singapore

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to Singapore

  Fly for your chosen regional UK airport to Singapore. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay.

• Day 2-3: Singapore

  Singapore is one of the most popular destinations in Asia for tourism and it is very easy to see why. A modern day metropolis with a wide range of cultural diversity and a huge emphasis on technology all coming together to attract people the world over. Take a shopping trip down Orchard Road, a shopper’s paradise of designer shops and department stores you will be spoilt for choice for what to buy, journey to the Singapore Botanical Gardens with 120 acres showcasing some weird and wonderful plants or head to the world famous Raffles Hotel and relax with a Singapore Sling Cocktail. Singapore is a city that you will want to visit again and again.

• Day 4: Singapore (Embarkation port)

  After check out be transferred to the port for your 13-night cruise on board Diamond Princess

• Day 5: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City

  Dock at Phu My and travel to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Vietnam's capital city has a strong heritage and vivid culture with plenty of modern twists. Explore French colonial architecture, shop at a designer mall and sample some street food as you wander around the energetic avenues. You can visit the colourful floating markets of Mekong Delta, before heading to the city's famous landmarks — including Notre Dame Cathedral, Jade Emperor Pagoda and the National Museum of Vietnamese History. Discover wartime Vietnam at the Cu Chi tunnels and Independence Palace, then treat yourself to port, sticky rice and seafood dishes flavoured with lemongrass, coconut milk and peanut dipping sauce!

• Day 7: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 8: Da Nang/Hue (Chan May), Vietnam

  Chan May Port is situated on the East coast of Vietnam between two iconic cities: Hue and Da Nang. Spend time on scenic China Beach in nearby Da Nang, where U.S. soldiers relaxed during the Vietnam War. Take a tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hue; otherwise known as the 'Imperial City of the Nguyen Emperors'. Here you can stop by the Imperial Enclosure and visit the Purple Forbidden City as its heart. Take a riverboat ride on the Perfume River or explore the Tomb of Tu Doc and Thien Mu Pagoda. Venture to the ancient city of Hoi An which boasts a melting pot of history and culture and is home to the elaborate Japanese Covered Bridge with its beautiful pagoda.

• Day 9: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 10: Hong Kong, China

  Hong Kong is an autonomous territory in South East China. Hong Kong has developed from a small fishing village in the 19th century to a bustling metropolis filled with high-rise buildings and infused with culture. Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise; discover a wide range of shopping experiences at Causeway Bay, Sheung Wan, Harbour City, Festival Walk, and Tsim Sha Tsui. Dine in a traditional restaurant and sample a world of exquisite, mouth-watering local cuisine including noodles, dumplings, and rice. Visit Mickey Mouse at Disneyland Park, or relax on the white sand at Repulse Bay. Trek to Victoria Peak; the highest peak on Hong Kong Island and see one of the world's most beautiful skylines at Victoria Harbour. Witness the historical temples including Man Mo Temple and Po Lin Monastery for an insight into the local culture.

• Day 11: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 12: Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan

  Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is filled with bustling shopping streets, lively street-food, night markets, contemporary buildings, and traditional Japanese lanes. Admire the stunning skyline of Taipei from Elephant Mountain and see Taipei 101 in all its glory. Ascend to the 83rd floor observatory inside Taipei 101 for breath-taking views of the city. Appreciate the world’s largest Chinese Art collection at Taipei’s National Palace Museum, or take a visit to Taipei’s famous Longshan Temple to discover the vibrant and traditionally decorated landmark. Hop on a short train ride into Shifen to enjoy striking waterfall scenes, or discover Taiwan’s cultural past at Bopiliao Old Street. Finish off your day by making a wish as you release a traditional sky lantern out into the night sky at Pingxi Old Street.

• Day 13: Ishigaki, Japan

  Ishigaki is a city on Japan's Ishigaki Island and gives you access to great beaches and coral reefs. This is Japan's southernmost city and is the only urban centre of the Yaeyama Island, as well as being home to the region's major airport and ferry terminal. No trip here is complete without a visit to the white sands of Kabira Bay to snorkel and scuba dive in the vivid blue waters. Banna Park is one for all the family; kids can enjoy the playground and slides and there is an egg-shaped tower ideal for bird watching. See vast water vistas at Tamatorizaki Observatory, visit the beautiful lighthouse at Port of Ishigaki, and hike up the famous Mount Omoto. Rest on the shores of Yonehara Beach or try out some invigorating water sports.

• Day 14: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 15: Kagoshima, Japan

  Kagoshima is a charming seaside city on Japan's Kyushu Island, best known for the active volcano Sakurajima that faces Kinko Bay. At the base, Nagisa Lava Trail winds through lava fields filled with boulders. The stunning Japanese gardens and former residence of a feudal lord, Sengan-en, offers guided tours and mesmerising volcano views. For a flavour of the city's history, Kagoshima Castle is a must-see or head to Museum of the Meiji Restoration to experience sound, light, and robots as they present a three-dimensional portrayal of the Meiji Restoration. Marvel at views of the spectacular Mount Shiroyama or dolphin-watch and visit the family-fun parks at the iconic Kagoshima Bay.

• Day 16: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 17: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan (Disembarkation Day)

  Today you will disembark the ship and be transferred to the airport for your flight to the UK