East Asian Trade Winds – Kobe, Taipei & Hong Kong

About this cruise

A 13-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Yokohama on October 12, 2027 and visits Kobe (Osaka), Kochi and Naha, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. You wind up in Singapore, so it's worth planning a night or two there. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The route threads through 5 countries along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan coast: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore. Singapore stands out. It's A garden city where cultures converge. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 14 restaurants on Quantum Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 13 nights. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Yokohama itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.