Far East Cruise: Kyoto and Hong Kong — Spectrum of the Seas, 11 Nights

About Far East Cruise: Kyoto and Hong Kong — Spectrum of the Seas, 11 Nights

An 11-night, 12-day Far East cruise aboard the Spectrum of the Seas. Fly from Istanbul with Qatar Airways and board the ship at the port of Tokyo. The ship calls at Tokyo, Kyoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Taipei and Hong Kong in succession. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Doha; Day 2 Doha – Tokyo; Day 3 Tokyo; Day 4 Kyoto; Day 5 Kyoto; Day 6 Miyazaki; Day 7 Kagoshima; Day 8 At sea; Day 9 Taipei; Day 10 At sea; Day 11 Hong Kong – Doha; Day 12 Doha – Istanbul. Departure date: 10 January 2027. Prices start at €1.947 per person. Price includes: 11 nights’ accommodation aboard the ship in the selected cabin category; full-board meals on board; round-trip flights with Qatar Airways.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Doha

Flight from Istanbul to Doha on Qatar Airways flight QR240.

Day 2 — Doha – Tokyo

Flight to Tokyo following the layover in Doha; check-in upon arrival. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Tokyo

After breakfast, explore the area around Tokyo (Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower), then transfer to Tokyo port, board the ship and settle into your cabins. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 4 — Kyoto

The ship docks at Kyoto port at 15:00. Sightseeing around the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and Fushimi Inari Shrine and free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Kyoto

Stop at the port of Kyoto. Sightseeing around Osaka Castle with free time during the day. The ship departs from the port at 16:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — Miyazaki

The ship docks at Miyazaki port at 09:00. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. The ship departs from the port at 19:00; overnight on board.

Day 7 — Kagoshima

The ship docks at Kagoshima port at 08:00. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. The ship departs from the port at 19:00; overnight on board.

Day 8 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 9 — Taipei

The ship docks at Taipei port at 07:00. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. The ship departs from the port at 19:00; overnight on board.

Day 10 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 11 — Hong Kong – Doha

Disembarkation after breakfast at Hong Kong port; transfer to the airport and flight to Istanbul with a layover in Doha. Overnight on plane.

Day 12 — Doha – Istanbul

Return to Istanbul via Doha; end of tour.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Far East cruise with Spectrum of the Seas take?

The tour is 11 nights and 12 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Tokyo, Kyoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Taipei, Hong Kong, respectively.

Which ship operates this tour?

Onboard Spectrum of the Seas.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Flight with Qatar Airways from Istanbul to Tokyo port where the cruise is boarded; return is also by flight.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: January 10, 2027. Prices start from €1,947 per person.

What is included in the price?

11 nights accommodation on board in the selected cabin category; Full board meals on board; Round-trip flights with Qatar Airways.

What is not included in the price?

Optional shore excursions; Personal expenses.