Asia Pacific Cruises
Asia is a vast, multi-country region popular for cruises because it combines highly diverse cultural experiences — from ancient temples, street-food scenes and UNESCO sites to ultra-modern megacities — with varied coastal and island landscapes ideal for port-hopping itineraries.
Best Season: Varies by subregion — Southeast Asia: November–April (drier, calmer seas); Japan & Korea: April–June and September–November (spring cherry blossom and autumn foliage windows); China coast: April–October (warmer months).Start Planning59
Cruise Ports
18
Countries
Varies by subregion
Best Season
6
Cruise Lines
About this destination
The Mediterranean is a sun-drenched, history-rich cruising region whose itineraries link iconic coastal cities, islands and cultural sites across Southern Europe, North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean—offering beaches, ancient ruins, world-class cuisine and easy short-port-to-port sailings that make it a favorite for first-time and repeat cruisers alike. Cruises range from island-hopping in the Greek Isles and the Amalfi Coast’s cliffside towns to culturally dense calls in Barcelona, Rome and Marseille, giving passengers a mix of beach time, archaeological sites and vibrant city life in compact, easily reachable ports.
Popular Ports
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Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Brisbane, Australia
Cai Be River Cruise Pier
Cai Be, Vietnam
Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal
Cairns, Australia
CentrePort Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Chan May Port
Phu Loc (Chan May), Vietnam
Docklands Passenger Ferry Terminal (Port Phillip Ferries)
Melbourne, Australia
Fremantle Ports (Victoria Quay Passenger Precinct)
Fremantle (Perth), Australia
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