From Singapore to Tokyo, Phuket to Shanghai: Asia combines thousand-year-old culture with modern metropolises and tropical islands. Short distances on board, vast contrasts on shore – we'll find the route that fits you.
Itineraries from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess, MSC, TUI Cruises and Crystal. Filter by duration, season and departure port – or get personal advice from our team.
Southeast Asia, Far East and the Indian Ocean are culturally and climatically very different. We'll show you which region fits which season.
Singapore, Bangkok/Laem Chabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket, Langkawi, Bali. The entry-level Asia region: warm tropics year-round, short sailings, no lingering jetlag. Usually departs Singapore (direct flight from Zurich approx. 12h).
Japan (Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki), South Korea (Busan, Jeju), Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Highly developed metropolises, cherry blossom, autumn foliage and Michelin-dense cuisine. Best time March–May and October–November.
Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion. Dream beaches, snorkelling and yoga retreats under palm trees – often combined with Dubai as departure port. Season November–April.
Asia has three clearly distinct regions with their own monsoon and temperature patterns. Pick a month and see which sub-region is ideal.
No region offers so much contrast in such a small space: temples, skylines, beaches and street food rotate on a daily rhythm.
Southeast Asia relaxed, Far East intense or Indian Ocean for unwinding? Which vaccinations, which visa, which departure port? Tell us what you're looking for – we'll suggest the right route and the right ship. No obligation, in your language, from Switzerland.
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Southeast Asia November–March (dry season, 28–32 °C), Far East (Japan/Korea) March–May for cherry blossom or October–November for autumn foliage, Indian Ocean November–April. Avoid the southwest monsoon (June–September) in the tropics and the late-summer typhoon season in the Far East.
Given the long flight time we recommend 12–17 nights. That makes the journey worthwhile and gives you enough time to see two or three countries. Shorter loops from Singapore (5–7 nights to Thailand and Malaysia) work if you're already combining with a stopover.
The main departure ports are Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo/Yokohama, Bangkok/Laem Chabang and Dubai (for the Indian Ocean). From Zurich there are direct flights to Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong (11–12h). We can organise flights and transfers to the ship on request.
During the main season (November–March in Southeast Asia) the monsoon is not an issue. Outside these windows expect daily, mostly brief showers and heavier seas on open stretches. Cruise lines deliberately move their fleets along the monsoon rhythms – our recommendations always follow the dry season.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity with modern ships, Holland America and Princess (premium), MSC and Costa with a large fleet, TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) with German-speaking service, Crystal, Silversea and Regent Seven Seas in the luxury segment. For Japan there are also specialists like Viking and Oceania.
Swiss passport: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan are visa-free for short stays. China and India require visas – transit or group visas often exist for shore excursions. Vaccination recommendations vary by route – we refer to the tropical institute in Zurich, Basel or Bern for tailored advice.
Yes, large ships from Royal Caribbean, MSC or Princess have extensive kids' clubs and family cabins. Keep in mind the long flight (11–14h) and tropical heat – ideal from school age upwards. Shore excursions in Southeast Asia are mostly family-friendly (elephant sanctuaries, beaches, aquariums).