As the world’s largest and most diverse continent, Asia is a hub for culture and tourism. And we’re not just talking about on land, but this extends to the Asian waters too. Cruises around Asia have become immensely popular and give families a fun and unique way to see parts of Asia. Most modern-day cruise ships also offer an array of entertaining activities and fantastic facilities on board, from waterslides to extravaganzas. Enjoy short-stay or long-stay voyages. Take in the vast blue waters and fresh sea breeze while relaxing on deck. From Tokyo, Japan, to Mumbai, India, there are many Asian itineraries to choose from. We’ve rounded up some great cruises all around Asia for the whole family to enjoy. Bon voyage!
The luxurious flagship of the Resorts World Cruises fleet, the Genting Dream, brings families a classic resort experience while at sea. With a dual homeport from Malaysia and Singapore, the Genting Dream offers short 2 to 4 night cruises.
We like the 3-night Singapore and Phuket roundtrip cruise departing from Port Klang, Malaysia. This Liner accommodates over 3,000 passengers in beautiful staterooms or palace villas, penthouses, and suites. Families can enjoy novel experiences, lively entertainment, a waterslide park and zipline course, Little Dreamers Kids Club, Zodiac Theatre, exceptional cuisine like The Lido buffet-style restaurant, and much more!
Resorts World Cruises, Registered Office: 77 Robinson Road, #13-00, Singapore, +65 800 852 8188, reservations.en@rwcruises.com, www.rwcruises.com
Climb aboard Holland America Line’s luxury cruise ship, the Westerdam, for a 15-day Indonesia Discovery Cruise. Departing and returning to a port in Singapore, guests can enjoy the magic of Indonesia’s electric cities and beautiful volcanic islands. The ship stops at Surabaya, Probolingo, Bali, Komodo Island, Lombok, Semarang, and Jakarta, plus scenic cruising around the Krakatau Volcano before returning to Singapore. For a unique family experience, do a Komodo Island adventure tour to see the gigantic Komodo Dragons. Westerdam accommodates 1924 guests in her comfy staterooms and luxurious suites. There are numerous delicious dining options available, a Kids Club, Pickle Ball at Sea, Greenhouse Spa & Salon, and world-class entertainment like the BBC Earth In Concert show on board.
Holland America Line, Head Office: 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, Washington, United States, +1 877 932 4259, guestrelations@hollandamerica.com, www.hollandamerica.com/en
Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Quantum Class liner, the Quantum of the Seas, takes families on fabulous Far East adventures. This magnificent cruise liner accommodates over 4,000 passengers, hop on board for a 11-night cruise from Tokyo to Singapore, with stops at other ports in Vietnam, China, and South Korea. Not falling short on unique entertainment, enjoy spellbinding stunts and performances, a Flowrider surf simulator, a skydiving simulator, a Royal Escape Room, dodgem cars, Aquanauts Kids Club, and much more. You’ll be spoiled for choice with dining and drinking options, from Tuscan specialties at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, to cocktails mixed up by robot bartenders at the Bionic Bar.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Singapore Office: 3 Anson Road, #13-02 Springleaf Tower Singapore, +65 6675 0413, apacres@rcclapac.com, www.royalcaribbean.com
Take the family on a Magnificent Mekong 15-day cruise package around cultural Vietnam and Cambodia. This package starts off in Hanoi and ends in Ho Chi Minh City, with a few days of on-land exploring of Vietnam and Cambodia’s cultural and religious sites, cities, and villages. Then hop onto the Viking Saigon cruise ship at Kampong Cham’s port for a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River. Pass Mekong rice fields and see floating river markets. Built in 2022 and a smaller intimate ship, the Viking Saigon accommodates 80 guests in 40 comfortable outside staterooms. The Ship’s facilities include an upper deck pool with 360-degree views, sky bar, restaurant, spa, and library.
Viking River Cruises, Head Office: 5700 Canoga Avenue, #200, Woodland Hills, California, United States, +1 800 304 9616, tellus@vikingcruises.com, www.vikingrivercruises.com
Cunard Line’s majestic Queen Elizabeth ship exudes style and has an especially refined feel with its Art Deco influences. The 10-night Southern Japan roundtrip cruise starts with a departure from Tokyo’s nearest port of Yokohama, then stops at Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, and crosses over to Busan in South Korea before Osaka and Tokyo. The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 passengers, offering a variety of spacious staterooms and suites on board. Enjoy live music while cruising along, tons of kids and sporting activities, gala evenings, fitness classes, and a game deck. Guests are treated to exceptional dining with deliciously imaginative menus on board, and a stellar array of nightly entertainment by talented performers.
Cunard Line, Head Office: Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, United Kingdom, +44 344 338 8648, customerservices@cunard.co.uk, www.cunard.com/en-gb
Take a cruise for 16 nights on the Azamara Pursuit, leaving on November 28, 2025. This trip takes you through the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, with fares starting at US$4,569 per person. Further, you'll get up to $1,000 credit to spend on board. You should visit some beautiful places with your family and kids along the way. For instance, get some relaxation at the beaches of Male in the Maldives with its turquoise waters. Also, you'll spend two days in Cochin, India, where you can indulge in local life as there’ll be an overnight stay as well. When you reach Colombo in Sri Lanka, you can explore tropical forests and ancient temples. Additionally, you've got plenty of choices for food on the ship – from casual spots when you want to keep it simple to fancy restaurants when you're in the mood for something special. And if you need some private time, you can hit the spa, work out at the fitness center, or watch some evening shows.
Azamara Cruises, Singapore Office: 3 Anson Road, #13-02 Springleaf Tower, Singapore, +65 3158 3935, support.au@azamara.com, www.azamara.com/home
Want to spend the holidays cruising from Asia to Australia? You can hop aboard the Crown Princess for 16 days, leaving Singapore on December 19, 2025. Under this package, you'll visit some incredible places like Lombok and Bali in Indonesia, plus Darwin and Cairns in Australia. The best part? You can save up to 40% right now, and if you're bringing family, the third and fourth people in your room cruise for free. Your fare includes all your meals at the buffet and main restaurant. Additionally, if you're in the mood for something special, you can try Crown Grill or Sabatini's. After dinner, we recommend you catch a Broadway-style show, enjoy some live music, or join in on fun activities. And for your kids, if they're between 3-17, they'll have their own clubs with numerous activities to keep them busy.
Princess Cruises, Hong Kong Office: Unit 1207, The Gateway Tower 1, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2952 8088, info@carnival-hk.com, www.princess.com
Do you know that Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is popular for its family-friendly cruises and voted one of the best by Travel Weekly? You can explore multiple destinations in Asia with NCL. For instance, this 11-day cruise from Thailand covers countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. On this voyage, your family has various activities to indulge in, including waterslides, interactive kids' aqua parks, and sports competitions according to age groups. If your kids are under 12, they will eat at specialty restaurants at NCL. The cruise line offers complimentary youth programs like Splash Academy that offer engaging activities for your kids. Also, you can partake in the evening entertainment, including family-friendly Broadway shows and themed parties.
Norwegian Cruise Line, 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126, United States, +18662347350, +1 888-445-7934, socialmedia@ncl.com, www.ncl.com
Is your family a fan of Disney or Marvel, or both? If yes, then you should check out this 5-night all-sea tour from Disney Cruise Line. The ship’s called Disney Adventure and is perfect for your family if you want to get lost in the magical experiences filled with Disney and Marvel characters. Onboard, your family can explore seven themed areas designed like the Toy Story Place, Imagination Garden, and Discovery Reef. If you’ve kids between 3-10, they would love Disney’s Oceaneer Club, where they can engage in imaginative plays. Also, you can take some rest at adult-exclusive spaces offering beautiful environments. You also get to enjoy your meal with your beloved Disney characters. Accommodations range from cozy staterooms to luxurious concierge suites, ensuring your comfort throughout the voyage.
Disney Cruise Line, 210 Celebration Pl. Kissimmee, Florida 34747, United States, (800) 951-3532, www.disneycruise.disney.go.com
You can hop aboard the Seven Seas Explorer for an amazing 11-night adventure through Japan and South Korea, setting sail from Tokyo on October 28, 2025. The ship goes via some incredible places like Shimizu, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. The best part? Everything's included in your fare. Want to go on shore excursions? You can do that. Feeling hungry? Take your family and kids to any restaurant you want, including the special kid-friendly ones. Also, there’s a bar that will always be open. If you book one of the higher-category suites, like the Regent Suite RS, you'll even get your own butler to take care of everything you need.
There are a lot of entertainment activities for families and kids. For instance, you can catch some great shows, join interesting talks about the places you're visiting, treat yourself to a relaxing spa day, or browse through the boutiques for some luxury shopping.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Unit 2001, 20/F, 28 Stanley Street Central, Hong Kong, +852 800-930222, ncastillo@rssc.com, www.rssc.com
Are you looking to discover the best of Asia in comfort? You might want to jump aboard the Celebrity Millennium for a 14-night journey through India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Here’s how it will go: you will be leaving from Singapore on November 12, 2025, covering nine ports, including Penang, Phuket, and Mumbai.
On the ship, you get various dining options. For instance, The Metropolitan Restaurant changes its menu every night, so you'll always find something new to try. And if your family is in a suite, you'll get exclusive access to Luminae, where you will see the chefs making special global dishes you won't find anywhere else on the ship. Your kids can join the Camp at Sea program, which has over 500 fun activities to engage them in. Additionally, for the health-conscious, you can hit the jogging track while watching the mesmerizing ocean views. Also, there is a spa and art gallery as well.
Celebrity Cruises, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida, United States, cec@celebrity.com, www.celebritycruises.com
MSC Cruises is offering this family-friendly cruise for a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure! This is a 4-night trip, and you sail from Shanghai onboard their MSC Bellissima ship directly to Tokyo. Your ticket includes all your meals, and you can try different restaurants throughout your trip. The best part? You will get a different menu every night for the main dining room. When you're not eating, you may want to take a stroll through the Galleria Bellissima. It's an indoor promenade where you can shop or grab a bite. Also, the kids clubs offer various activities to keep your kids engaged. Need some time to yourself? You can go to the MSC Aurea Spa for some pampering, or catch one of the theatre shows in Broadway style at their London Theatre.
MSC Cruises, Room 1608, SIPG Tower, 358 Dongdaming Road, 200080 Shanghai-China, Fax: +86 21 35308393, Instagram, www.msccruises.com
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