Holland America Line Announces 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Season

Holland America Line is set to visit 11 countries for its upcoming 2025-2026 Asia cruise season. The cruise line will position Westerdam in Asia from September 2025 through April 2026. Itineraries will visit a combined 51 ports, including 24 in Japan.

The itineraries have a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. More than 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are sprinkled throughout the itineraries. Cruises will depart from Hong Kong, Yokohama (Tokyo), and Singapore. 

Select voyages will offer late departures or overnight stays allowing extra time for guests to enjoy the region. 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. 

"For travelers looking to discover Asia, our 2025-2026 season provides an opportunity to explore the region in-depth via cruise," 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."

Following are the upcoming itinerary highlights of Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 cruise season:

• "North Pacific Crossing" - Between Seattle and Yokohama:
  • 13 days, departing Sept. 28, 2025, from Seattle to Yokohama, with calls in Juneau, Alaska, and Kushiro and Aomori, Japan.
  • 15 days, departing April 26, 2026, from Yokohama to Seattle, with calls in Kushiro, Japan, Alaska's Kodiak, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia. 
• "Circle Japan" — Spanning 14 or 15 days, sailing roundtrip from Yokohama. Includes 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" — Roundtrip from Yokohama. 
  • Sails 14 days with visits to Kochi, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Kobe, Japan; (Seoul, overnight), Busan and Jeju City (Cheju), South Korea.
• "Japan, South Korea and China" — Sails from Yokohama to Hong Kong
  • 13 or 14-day voyages calling on 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" — Sails from Hong Kong to Yokohama. 
  • 14-day voyages calling on Manila, Boracay, and Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Keelung (Taipei) and Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and Osaka, Naha, and Ishigaki, Japan.
• "Far East Discovery" — Sails from Hong Kong and Singapore. 
  • 13 or 14 days with calls to 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" — Roundtrip from Singapore (Sails Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4 2026)
  • 13 or 14-day voyage with all calls in Indonesia. Stops 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" — Sails from Singapore to Hong Kong. 
  • 14 days with calls in Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight), Thailand; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Puerto Princesa and Manilla (overnight), the Philippines; and Phu My, Vietnam.

Sailors looking for a longer experience can check out Holland America’s Collectors’ Voyage offerings, which combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries and represent the best per-day value for guests. Voyages in this category are up to a total of 29 days. 
For a limited time, when guests book select 2025-2026 Asia cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf Wi-Fi are included, plus the added perk of prepaid Crew Appreciation, an upgrade to the Elite Beverage Package, and Premium Wi-Fi. 

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