Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11 Countries in 2025-26 Season
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From September 2025 to April 2026, Holland America Line’s Westerdam will sail to Asia, visiting 11 destinations. The itineraries focus heavily on Japan, with 24 different ports around the country and Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Far East cruises depart from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of Asia’s most iconic cities, visiting up to 12 ports in a single voyage. Late departures and overnight stays allow guests more time to experience the region’s nightlife, gastronomy, and unique cultures.
“Our 2025-2026 season provides an opportunity to explore the region in depth via cruise for travellers looking to discover Asia,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. “We have diversified the number of ports to more than 50 across several itineraries.” We want to ensure our guests have an authentic glimpse into the diverse cultures of each country, creating immersive moments and deeper connections to those destinations.”
Highlights of the 2025-2026 Asia Season
- Westerdam will explore Asia from September 2025 through April 2026.
- The cruises visit a combined 51 ports in the region, including 24 in Japan.
- More than 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are sprinkled throughout the itineraries, giving guests on every cruise the chance to visit these spectacular sites that represent the best of human heritage, as designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Holland America Line’s Global Fresh Fish Program brings native fresh fish and other local ingredients on board, from Japanese rockfish to Indonesian rambutan.
- Overnight calls include Shanghai, China; Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand; Manilla, Philippines; Hiroshima, Japan; and Incheon (Seoul), South Korea.
- Late-night departures on select itineraries include Hakodate, Osaka and Kobe, Japan; Halong Bay and Da Nang, Vietnam; Lembar, Indonesia; and Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
- “North Pacific Crossing” between Seattle and Yokohama:
- 13 days, departing Sept. 28, 2025, from Seattle to Yokohama, including calls at Juneau, Alaska, and Kushiro and Aomori, Japan.
- 15 days, departing April 26, 2026, Yokohama to Seattle, including Kushiro, Japan; Alaska’s Kodiak, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- “Circle Japan” — 14 or 15 days roundtrip from Yokohama. Three itineraries:
- Omaezaki, Kobe, Kochi, Fukuoka, Kanazawa, Sakata, Otaru, Aomori, Hakodate and Miyako, all in Japan, as well as Sokcho, South Korea.
- Himeji, Kochi, Hiroshima, Sakaiminato, Tsuruga, Toyama, Sakata, Otaru and Hakodate, all in Japan, as well as Busan (Pusan), South Korea.
- Omaezaki, Kobe, Kochi, Fukuoka, Kanazawa, Sakata, Otaru, Aomori and Hakodate, all in Japan; as well as Sokcho, South Korea.
- “Japan and South Korea Discovery” — 14 days, roundtrip from Yokohama. Kochi, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Kobe, Japan; (Seoul, overnight), Busan and Jeju City (Cheju), South Korea.
- “Japan, South Korea and China” — 13 or 14 days, from Yokohama to Hong Kong: Shimizu, Osaka, Takamatsu (maiden port), Hiroshima (overnight Feb. 15 departure only), Fukuoka and Nagasaki, Japan; Busan (Pusan), South Korea; Shanghai (overnight), China.
- “The Philippines, Taiwan and Japan” — 14 days, Hong Kong to Yokohama. Calls at Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Keelung (Taipei) and Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and Osaka, Naha and Ishigaki, Japan.
- “Far East Discovery” — 13 or 14 days between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at Halong Bay, Da Nang (Hue), Nha Trang and Phu My, Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; and Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight) and Nathon (Koh Samui), Thailand.
- “Indonesian Holiday” — 15 days roundtrip from Singapore. Sails Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4 2026. All calls are in Indonesia and include Probolinggo, Surabaya, Semarang and Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Java; Celukan Bawang and Benoa (Denpasar), Bali; Komodo Island; Lembar, Lombok; and Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Scenic cruising by the active Krakatau Volcano.
- “Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines” — 14 days from Singapore to Hong Kong. Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight), Thailand; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Puerto Princesa and Manilla (overnight), the Philippines; and Phu My, Vietnam.
