Deepwater Dreams – Busan & Fukuoka

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 5 nights from Shanghai on August 18, 2026, visiting Hakata (Fukuoka) and Busan. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. Bullet trains visible from the harbour, cherry blossoms, and thousands of years of history. East Asia is a lot to take in. People come back from this cruise talking about Busan: Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea. Around 13 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Bellissima. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 6 more when you feel like treating yourself. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 2 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.