• Holland America Line’s 2027-2028 Asia season introduces three new Japanese ports and a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay.
• The Noordam will sail a variety of 13 to 15-day itineraries with increased overnight stays in key destinations for deeper cultural immersion.
• Onboard dining will feature a Destination Dining program with local Asian flavors and pop-up restaurants.
• Early booking incentives include the “Have It All” package with added perks and an onboard credit for Mariner Society members.

Holland America Line has announced its 2027-2028 Asia cruise season, featuring new ports and expanded experiences across the region. The Noordam will sail from September 2027 to April 2028, offering 13 to 15-day itineraries that include destinations in Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. This season introduces three new Japanese ports: Hitachinaka, Nagoya, and Maizuru, alongside a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay. The ship’s size allows access to smaller, unique ports like Jeju, South Korea, and Boracay, Philippines.

A key highlight of the upcoming season is the inclusion of more overnight stays in six popular destinations: Halong Bay, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Osaka, and Shanghai. These extended visits aim to provide guests with a deeper cultural immersion, allowing them to experience night markets, city lights, and sunsets. The itineraries offer various departures, primarily from Tokyo, but also from Singapore, Hong Kong, and Seattle, providing flexibility for travelers.

Onboard, Holland America Line will enhance the culinary experience through its Destination Dining program, featuring Asian-inspired menus crafted with local ingredients. Guests can expect a range of regional specialties, including Japanese rockfish and sushi, Korean bibimbap, Thai mango sticky rice, and Vietnamese spring rolls. Two pop-up dining experiences, Taste of Tamarind and Morimoto by Sea, will also be available. Shore excursions are curated to offer cultural, historical, and adventurous experiences, such as exploring cliffside temples in Busan or visiting the ancient city of Hoi An from Da Nang.

For booking incentives, guests can take advantage of the “Have It All” premium package for a limited time, which includes shore excursions, specialty dining, a beverage package, and Wi-Fi, plus free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades. Mariner Society loyalty members can also receive an early booking bonus of up to $400 onboard credit for bookings made by January 12, 2026.

Season Highlights

• 14-Day Circle Japan: four departures available, roundtrip Tokyo or from Yokohama (Tokyo) to Tokyo. Each itinerary circles Japan’s Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands, visiting up to 10 ports in Japan, as well as a call to Sokcho, Busan (Pusan) or Yeosu, South Korea. Select itineraries include late-night calls at Hiroshima, Osaka (Kobe) and Hakodate, Japan.
• 14-Day Southern Japan: departs Feb. 27, 2028, roundtrip from Tokyo. Calls at eight ports in Southern Japan, including a maiden call at Nagoya. Also features an overnight call at Osaka (Kobe), as well as a visit to Busan (Pusan).
• 14-Day Japan, South Korea and China: departs Oct. 24, 2027, from Tokyo to Hong Kong. Calls sat ix ports in Japan, including a late-night call at Hiroshima; Busan (Pusan), nearly two days at Shanghai.
• 14-Day China & Japan Discovery: Shanghai & Osaka Overnight: departs Feb. 13, 2028, sailing from Hong Kong to Tokyo. Includes overnight calls at Shanghai and Osaka (Kobe), as well as five additional ports in Japan.
• 14-Day Japan & South Korea Discovery: departs March 12, 2028, sailing from Tokyo to Yokohama (Tokyo). Calls at five ports in Japan, including a late-night call at Osaka (Kobe) and three ports in South Korea—including lesser visited Jeju (Cheju) and an overnight call at Incheon (Seoul).
• 14-Day Far East Discovery: five departures available, sails between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at ports in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand—including overnight stays at Halong Bay and Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand. For travelers looking to make their holidays special, guests can embark Dec. 19, 2027, spending Christmas Eve in Da Nang, Vietnam, and Christmas Day in the South China Sea—and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Nathon, Thailand, before ringing in the New Year at sea.
• 14-Day Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines: departs Jan. 30, 2028, sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong. Calls at six ports throughout the region, including overnight stays in Manilaand Laem Chabang (Bangkok).
• 13- or 15-Day North Pacific Crossing; 13-day departs Sep. 12, 2027, from Seattle to Tokyo, calling at Ketchikan, Alaska; and Kushiro and Aomori, Japan, before reaching Tokyo. The 15-day departs Apr. 23, 2028, from Tokyo, calling at Kushiro; Kodiak, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, before reaching Vancouver, Canada.