Holland America Line unveils 2027/28 Asia season

Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 0

Holland America Line has released details of its 2027/2028 Asia season, sailing from September to April on Noordam.

The season comprises 15 itineraries, ranging from 13 to 15 days, with the majority departing from Tokyo, Japan. Additional departures are available from Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Seattle, Washington.

The cruises will visit destinations in Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. New calls include the Japanese ports of Hitachinaka, Nagoya and Maizuru, in addition to a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay.

There are overnight stays in Halong Bay, Vietnam; Seoul, South Korea; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Osaka, Japan; and Shanghai, China.

Highlights include:

* 14-day Circle Japan, four departures available, roundtrip Tokyo or from Yokohama to Tokyo. Each itinerary circles Japan’s Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands, visiting up to 10 ports in Japan, as well as a call to Sokcho, Busan (Pusan) or Yeosu, South Korea. Select itineraries include late-night calls at Hiroshima, Osaka (Kobe) and Hakodate, Japan. From £2,799pp.

* 14-day Southern Japan, departing February 27, 2028, roundtrip from Tokyo. Calls at eight ports in Southern Japan, including a maiden call at Nagoya. Also features an overnight call at Osaka (Kobe), as well as a visit to Busan (Pusan). From £2,829pp.

* 14-day Japan, South Korea and China, departing October 24, 2027, from Tokyo to Hong Kong. Calls at six ports in Japan, including a late-night call at Hiroshima and two days at Shanghai. From £2,699pp.

* 14-day China & Japan Discovery: Shanghai & Osaka Overnight, departing February 13, 2028, sailing from Hong Kong to Tokyo. Includes overnight calls at Shanghai and Osaka (Kobe), as well as five additional ports in Japan. Fron £2,559pp.

* 14-day Japan & South Korea Discovery, departing March 12, 2028, sailing from Tokyo to Yokohama. Calls at five ports in Japan, including a late-night call at Osaka (Kobe) and three ports in South Korea, including Jeju (Cheju) and an overnight call at Incheon (Seoul). From £2,949pp.

* 14-day Far East Discovery, five departures available, sailing between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at ports in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, including overnight stays at Halong Bay and Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand. Guests can also embark on December 19, 2027, spending Christmas Eve in Da Nang, Vietnam, and Christmas Day in the South China Sea, and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Nathon, Thailand. From £2,259pp.

* 14-day Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, departing January 30, 2028, sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong. Calls at six ports throughout the region, including overnight stays in Manila and Laem Chabang (Bangkok). From £2,449pp.

* 13- or 15-day North Pacific Crossing: 13-day departing September 12, 2027, from Seattle to Tokyo, calling at Ketchikan, Alaska; and Kushiro and Aomori, Japan, before reaching Tokyo. The 15-day departs April 23, 2028, from Tokyo, calling at Kushiro; Kodiak, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, before reaching Vancouver, Canada. From £1,789pp.

Example shore excursions across the season include cliffside temples and villages in Busan; samurai-era castles and local markets in Kochi; and a tour of the ancient city of Hoi An when visiting Da Nang.

While on board Noordam, guests can enjoy the flavours of Asia through Holland America Line’s Destination Dining programme. From port-to-plate specialities to time-honoured classics, guests can experience offerings such as Japanese rockfish and fresh sushi, Korean bibimbap with beef bulgogi, Thai mango sticky rice, Filipino chicken adobo, matcha lava cake, Indonesian coconut-filled pancakes and Vietnamese-style fresh spring rolls. Guests onboard Asia cruises can also enjoy two pop-ups while sailing: Taste of Tamarind and Morimoto by Sea.

For a limited time, when guests book 2027/2028 Asia cruises with the ‘Have It All’ Early Booking Bonus, they will receive shore excursion credit, speciality dining credit, prepaid crew appreciation, the Elite Beverage package, premium Wi-Fi and up to US $300pp onboard credit.

Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line’s Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom. Guests must book these cruises by January 12, 2026, to receive the Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.

Robert de Bruin, Holland America Line’s director of deployment and itinerary planning, said: “Asia offers guests a wealth of natural wonders and remarkable cultural landmarks. We know our guests are eager for deeper exploration, so this season we’ve added new ports, increased calls to lesser-visited destinations and provided extended stays in popular locales. These enhancements allow guests to make the most of their journey, fully delving into the culture of each destination.”

For more information on Holland America Line, consult a travel agent, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.