Gilded Pagoda Voyage – Hong Kong & Tokyo

About this cruise

If you've got 14 nights to work with, this sailing from Singapore on January 9, 2027 through Nha Trang, Halong Bay and Hong Kong, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You wind up in Tokyo, so it's worth planning a night or two there. There's a nice rhythm here: explore a port, recover at sea, do it again. You never feel rushed or restless. 4 countries (Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan) across the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan, each with its own character. Nha Trang stands out. It's Vietnam's beach city with a French accent. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Sapphire Princess. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All in all, it's a solid trip.