Asia Cruise and Stay Holidays

An Asia cruise and stay holiday combines a cruise with time spent on land before or after sailing. This allows you to visit several destinations by ship while also enjoying longer stays ashore, giving you more time to explore Asia’s cities, culture and landmarks as part of one well-planned holiday.

Yes. Asia cruise and stay holidays can be tailored by our cruise specialists to suit how you want to travel. From choosing your cruise itinerary and cabin to deciding where and how long to stay on land, your holiday is shaped around your preferences with expert guidance throughout.

An Asia cruise and stay typically includes a cruise combined with hotel accommodation before or after sailing. This may involve staying in a major gateway city such as Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore, giving you time to experience local culture, food and attractions beyond the cruise port. All arrangements are planned to fit smoothly around your cruise.

For many travellers, a cruise and stay offers a more rewarding way to experience Asia compared with a cruise alone. Cruising makes it easy to visit multiple destinations in one trip, while a stay on land allows you to explore cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore in more depth. The strong travel connections between many Asian destinations also make it easier to combine cruising with time ashore as part of one balanced holiday.

There is no single best time to book, as Asia cruise and stay holidays operate across different seasons depending on the itinerary. Booking earlier often provides a wider choice of cruises and stay options, while later bookings can suit travellers who are more flexible with travel dates and route.

Yes. Asia cruise and stay holidays are a popular option for first-time visitors, as they combine the ease of cruising with the chance to spend more time ashore in key destinations. This makes it easier to experience highlights without feeling rushed between ports.

Asia cruises call at a wide range of ports depending on the itinerary. Popular cruise ports include Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Busan in South Korea and ports across Taiwan and Japan’s coastline. A cruise and stay holiday allows you to spend extra time in one of these destinations before or after sailing.

Booking with Southampton Cruise Centre means expert advice, personal service and itineraries carefully planned by cruise specialists. SailorMade Asia cruise and stay holidays are designed to make choosing, booking and enjoying your holiday straightforward and reassuring from start to finish.

If you are interested in learning more about popular starting points for Asia cruises, our guide on why Singapore is a great port to cruise from explains why it is such a popular choice. For wider inspiration, our blog on hidden gem cruise destinations you might not have considered highlights lesser-known regions and experiences around the world.