Pacific Monsoons – Cairns, Tokyo & Busan

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 25-night sailing leaves Sydney on January 29, 2027 and visits Newcastle, Cairns and Rabaul, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. The trip wraps in Hong Kong, so you won't retrace your steps. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. 6 countries (Australia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong) across the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan, each with its own character. Keep an eye out for Busan: Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. At 2,260 guests, Costa Deliziosa has pools, shows, and a solid range of restaurants. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And a January cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. That's 25 nights well spent.