Far East and Southeast Asia Cruise — Diamond Princess, 20 Nights

About Far East and Southeast Asia Cruise — Diamond Princess, 20 Nights

A 20-night, 21-day Far East and Southeast Asia cruise aboard the Diamond Princess. Fly from Istanbul with Qatar Airways and board the ship at Tokyo port. The ship calls at the ports of Tokyo, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Ishigaki, Taipei, Hong Kong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore in that order; the itinerary then continues with a land stop in Osaka; the program includes 6 days at sea. Itinerary summary: Day 1: Istanbul – Doha; Day 2: Doha – Osaka; Day 3: Osaka; Day 4: Tokyo; Day 5: Tokyo; Day 6: At sea; Day 7: Kagoshima; Day 8: Nagasaki; Day 9: At sea; Day 10: Ishigaki; Day 11: Taipei; Day 12: At sea; Day 13: Hong Kong; Day 14: At sea; Day 15: Da Nang; Day 16: At sea; Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City; Day 18: At sea; Day 19: Singapore; Day 20: Singapore – Doha; Day 21: Doha – Istanbul. Cabin options: Standard Inside Cabin, Outside Cabin with Obstructed View, Standard Balcony Cabin. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: December 23, 2026. Prices start from €3.699 per person. Included in the price: Economy-class connecting flights on scheduled QATAR Airways services (Istanbul–Doha) – (Doha–Osaka) and (Osaka–Doha) – (Doha–Istanbul); 14 nights' full-board accommodation in a cabin in your chosen category; 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Osaka; 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Tokyo; 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Singapore; Osaka–Tokyo bullet train (Shinkansen) ticket.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Doha

Flight from Istanbul to Doha on Qatar Airways flight QR240. Overnight on board.

Day 2 — Doha – Osaka

Free time around Osaka after breakfast; optional excursions for those who wish. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3 — Osaka

After breakfast, sightseeing around Osaka (Otowa Waterfall / Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion District) and free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 — Tokyo

After breakfast, a tour around Tokyo (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Hachikō Statue, Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa) and free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 — Tokyo

After breakfast, transfer to Tokyo port, embarkation and settling into cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 7 — Kagoshima

The ship docks at Kagoshima port at 09:00. The day includes sightseeing and free time around the Kagoshima Kamikaze Museum, Senganen Japanese Garden, Chiran Peace Museum, and Shoko Shuseikan Museum. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 8 — Nagasaki

The ship docks at Nagasaki Port at 07:00. Enjoy sightseeing and free time around Megami Ohashi Bridge, Glover Garden and Dejima Island during the day. The ship departs from the port at 16:00; overnight on board.

Day 9 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 10 — Ishigaki

The ship docks at the port of Ishigaki at 08:00. Enjoy sightseeing and free time around Ishigaki Island, Ishigaki Beach and Banna Park during the day. The ship departs the port at 17:00; overnight on board.

Day 11 — Taipei

The ship docks at Taipei port at 07:00. Sightseeing around Longshan Temple during the day and free time. The ship departs from the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 12 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 13 — Hong Kong

The ship docks at Hong Kong port at 07:00. Enjoy sightseeing and free time during the day around Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island, and the Avenue of Stars. The ship departs the port at 23:00; overnight on board.

Day 14 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 15 — Da Nang

The ship docks at the port of Da Nang at 07:30. Enjoy sightseeing and free time during the day around Dragon Bridge, Hue Imperial Palace and Trang Tien Bridge. The ship departs the port at 17:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 16 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 17 — Ho Chi Minh

The ship docks at Ho Chi Minh port at 07:00. Spend the day sightseeing and enjoying free time around Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Presidential Palace. The ship departs at 17:30; overnight on board.

Day 18 — Cruising at sea

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

Day 19 — Singapore

Disembarkation after breakfast at Singapore port; transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 20 — Singapore – Doha

Free time around Singapore after breakfast; airport transfer and flight to Istanbul via Doha.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Far East and Southeast Asia cruise on Diamond Princess take?

The tour is 20 nights and 21 days, including 6 days cruising at sea.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Tokyo, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Ishigaki, Taipei, Hong Kong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Diamond Princess ship.

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: December 23, 2026. Price starts from €3,699 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Standard Interior Cabin (base price), Oceanview Cabin Obstructed View (+€600), Standard Balcony Cabin (+€1,500). Difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Scheduled economy-class connecting flights with Qatar Airways: Istanbul–Doha–Osaka and Osaka–Doha–Istanbul; 14 nights’ Full Board accommodation in a cabin in your selected category; 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Osaka; 1 night’s Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Tokyo; 1 night’s Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Singapore; Osaka–Tokyo high-speed train (Shinkansen) ticket; all transfers; port, airline and city taxes (1500 Euro); Turkish-speaking guide service (minimum 20 people); entertainment, activities and shows arranged every day and night; breakfast, lunch and dinner on board; the Captain’s welcome party and gala dinner.

What is not included in the price?

Ship crew service charge (18 USD per day); Medical services; Shore excursions arranged at the ports; Beauty center and SPA; All drinks on board; Expenses incurred during hotel stays; Personal expenses (internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.); Domestic connecting flights.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.