Pacific Meridian – Halong Bay, Keelung & Tokyo

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 14 nights from Singapore on February 20, 2027, visiting Nha Trang, Halong Bay and Hong Kong, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. You get off in Tokyo, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 7 stops with a breather between each one. The Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan route takes in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Sapphire Princess keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. 14 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.