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Asia - between tradition and moderninty 

Asia - where burgeoning cities meet ancient temples, where a dynamic spirit of renewal is at one with incredibly ancient architecture, and where tradition and modernity come together in inseparable harmony. Asia is an enthralling continent of fascinating contrasts and overwhelming diversity.

The countries that welcome you with smiles will beguile you as you cruise through their mystical landscapes - the breathtakingly beautiful Halong Bay is just one of countless impressive examples. A cruise through the poetic world of Asia will enchant you forever. Let your senses lead the way as you immerse yourself in the adventure that is Asia.

Asia is home to tranquil, smiling people with their own, very individual philosophy of life. The people of Asia will wow you with their gracious hospitality. On your cruise, you will also encounter countless Buddhist temples that bear witness to the continent's religious heritage. Impressive sights abound to overflowing in Asia's booming metropolises, such as Hong Kong, the ambitious megacity on the South China Sea.

Asia - the dimensions of this eastern supercontinent are staggering. It's hard to believe, but did you know that Asia covers a third of the world's land mass? During your cruise, you will not only be immersed in the geography of Asia, but will also gain deep insights into the history and culture of its countries. Instructive lectures on the expedition cruise will expand your horizons of knowledge, revealing new and intriguing information about this superpower.

Asia is an incomparable adventure for the mind - discover its fascinating strangeness and the exotic beauty of this region up-close. The term Asia means something like sunrise. During your cruise, not only will you experience the sun rising over the horizon - an impressive sight in this part of the world - but you will also feel how your heart soars.

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Selected trips

Offers in the SILVER fare

Fiji - Keelung (Taipei)

Expedition Micronesia with Marshall Islands and Palau - island magic in the heart of the Pacific

21 Apr 2026 to 17 May 2026

  • 26 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2606

Offers in the SILVER fare

Keelung (Taipei) - Otaru

Unknown Japan and South Korea - mysteries and masterpieces in East Asia’s island kingdom

17 May 2026 to 05 Jun 2026

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2607

Offers in the SILVER fare

Otaru - Seward

Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska - a real explorer's trilogy from Asia to Alaska

21 Jun 2026 to 09 Jul 2026

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2609

Mahe (Seychelles) - Singapore

Festive days in idyllic island worlds

20 Dec 2026 to 09 Jan 2027

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2700

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2026

Singapore - Fremantle (Perth)

Beyond breathtaking: Indonesia and the west coast of Australia

24 Jan 2027 to 10 Feb 2027

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2702

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Lautoka (Viti Levu/Fiji) - Hong Kong

The beauty of the South Seas

07 Apr 2027 to 29 Apr 2027

  • 22 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2706

Hong Kong - Tokyo

Asia between tradition and modernity

29 Apr 2027 to 15 May 2027

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2707

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Tokyo - Hong Kong

Japanese culture and Chinese cities

15 May 2027 to 02 Jun 2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2708

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2026

Palau - Hong Kong

Philippines and Vietnam: new discoveries in Southeast Asia

14 May 2027 to 31 May 2027

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2707

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Hong Kong - Incheon (Seoul)

Expedition “South Seas of Japan”: the yin and yang of paradise islands

31 May 2027 to 13 Jun 2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2708

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Incheon (Seoul) - Tomakomai

Unknown Japan and South Korea: a meeting of opposites

13 Jun 2027 to 26 Jun 2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2709

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Tomakomai - Seward

Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska: pristine appeal

26 Jun 2027 to 13 Jul 2027

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2710

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Mauritius - Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

18 Dec 2027 to 04 Jan 2028

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2800

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Hong Kong - Port Louis (Mauritius)

Focus on the Far East: trends, culture and Asian rituals

02 Jun 2027 to 20 Jun 2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2759

Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Singapore

Details coming soon

04 Jan 2028 to 16 Jan 2028

  • 12 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2801

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Singapore - Hong Kong

Details coming soon

16 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028

  • 15 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2802

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Hong Kong - Ho Chi Minh City

Details coming soon

31 Jan 2028 to 14 Feb 2028

  • 14 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2803

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong

Details coming soon

14 Feb 2028 to 01 Mar 2028

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2804

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Hong Kong - Yokohama

Details coming soon

01 Mar 2028 to 20 Mar 2028

  • 19 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2805

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Yokohama - Ho Chi Minh City

Details coming soon

20 Mar 2028 to 08 Apr 2028

  • 19 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2806

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Ho Chi Minh City - Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur)

Details coming soon

08 Apr 2028 to 21 Apr 2028

  • 13 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2807

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) - Mahe (Seychelles)

Details coming soon

21 Apr 2028 to 07 May 2028

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2808

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Dubai - Singapore

Festive holidays in the magic of exotic coasts

18 Dec 2028 to 06 Jan 2029

  • 19 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2900

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Auckland - Bali

Expedition Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia: island-hopping to hidden Pacific gems

14 Mar 2028 to 06 Apr 2028

  • 23 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2804

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Bali - Darwin

Expedition Indonesia and East Timor: on hidden paths through mysterious worlds

19 Apr 2028 to 04 May 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2806

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Darwin - Darwin

Expedition Kimberley: a region of superlatives in Down Under

04 May 2028 to 22 May 2028

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2807

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Darwin - Keelung (Taipei)

Expedition Molucca Islands, Raja Ampat and the Philippines: idylls above and below the water

22 May 2028 to 08 Jun 2028

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2808

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Keelung (Taipei) - Otaru

Unknown Japan and South Korea: in a realm full of mysteries

08 Jun 2028 to 27 Jun 2028

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2809

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Otaru - Vancouver

Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska’s Inside Passage: powerful pristine beauty

27 Jun 2028 to 17 Jul 2028

  • 21 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2810

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Bali - Bali

Expedition unknown Indonesia: kingdom of a thousand islands

06 Apr 2028 to 19 Apr 2028

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2805