East Asia Escape – Fukuoka & Busan

About this cruise

5 nights from Shanghai, visiting Hakata (Fukuoka) and Busan. It sails August 16, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." 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 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Spectrum Of The Seas. 6 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 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.