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AsiA - BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERNITY

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

21.04.2026 to 17.05.2026

  • 26 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2606

Keelung (Taipei) - Otaru

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

17.05.2026 to 05.06.2026

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2607

Otaru - Otaru

Circumnavigation of Japan - a new understanding of Nippon

05.06.2026 to 21.06.2026

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2608

Otaru - Seward

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

21.06.2026 to 09.07.2026

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2609

Offers in the SILVER fare

Kanazawa - Palau

South Korea, Japan and Micronesia - focus on the Far East: from urban to untouched

05.10.2025 to 25.10.2025

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2519

Mahe (Seychelles) - Singapore

Festive days in idyllic island worlds

20.12.2026 to 09.01.2027

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2700

Singapore - Fremantle (Perth)

Beyond breathtaking: Indonesia and the west coast of Australia

24.01.2027 to 10.02.2027

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2702

Lautoka (Viti Levu/Fiji) - Hong Kong

The beauty of the South Seas

07.04.2027 to 29.04.2027

  • 22 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2706

Hong Kong - Tokyo

Asia between tradition and modernity

29.04.2027 to 15.05.2027

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2707

Tokyo - Hong Kong

Japanese culture and Chinese cities

15.05.2027 to 02.06.2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2708

Palau - Hong Kong

Philippines and Vietnam: new discoveries in Southeast Asia

14.05.2027 to 31.05.2027

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2707

Hong Kong - Incheon (Seoul)

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

31.05.2027 to 13.06.2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2708

Incheon (Seoul) - Tomakomai

Unknown Japan and South Korea: a meeting of opposites

13.06.2027 to 26.06.2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2709

Tomakomai - Seward

Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska: pristine appeal

26.06.2027 to 13.07.2027

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2710

Mauritius - Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

18.12.2027 to 04.01.2028

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2800

Hong Kong - Mauritius

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

02.06.2027 to 20.06.2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2759