Asia Cruise: Southeast Asia aboard Small Luxury Ships

Shortly after sunrise the ship glides between the limestone pillars of Ha Long Bay, wooded and sheer as they rise from the still water. A fishing boat slips past. From a temple on the shore a bell carries across, and otherwise there is only haze and silence. This is how Southeast Asia wakes, very softly, and from a small ship you are right in the heart of it.

Southeast Asia is a mosaic of cultures, cuisines and religions, and it reveals itself most beautifully from the water. The voyage often begins in Singapore, the glittering city on the equator. From there it leads to Vietnam, to Ha Long Bay and to lively Ho Chi Minh City, on to Thailand with Phuket, to the Malaysian islands around Langkawi and to the Philippines, to Manila and the dreamy islets around Coron. At the end, Hong Kong and its skyline set a gleaming final note.

Small luxury ships were made for these waters. Here Silversea and Ponant sail vessels carrying a few hundred guests, reaching small anchorages and bringing you close to the temples, markets and beaches that stay out of reach for the large ships. The voyages usually last around two weeks; the season falls in the European winter, from November to March, when the region is dry and pleasant. Japan and Korea we keep as a travel world of their own.

Why book with ivent-sailing

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Fair prices

You pay not a single euro more than with the cruise line. We have agreed a commission with our partners.

Independent advice

We recommend the voyage that suits you, because we have no ship of our own to fill. In our consultation we can go into the small differences that make the experience yours.

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With us you receive a travel-security certificate and book with insolvency and consumer protection under German travel law.

All-round package

If you wish, we arrange the whole experience including travel there and back.

Tell us what you dream of

Which route, which cruise line, which season, we settle that best in conversation. Without obligation and free of charge, and you book secured by the travel-security certificate under German law.

Your expert

Kristina Karg

Good to know

When is the best time for an Asia cruise?

The European winter, from November to March. That is when Southeast Asia is dry and the humidity bearable.

Which cruise lines sail Southeast Asia?

Chiefly Silversea and Ponant, with small premium and luxury ships for a few hundred guests.

Which countries and harbours will I see?

Among others Singapore, Vietnam with Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand with Phuket, Malaysia with Langkawi, the Philippines with Manila and Coron, and Hong Kong.

How long does a voyage last?

Usually around two weeks, with variations from a good week to three weeks.

What does an Asia cruise cost?

From around €4,360 per person, depending on ship, cabin and route.

Do you sail to Japan as well?

Yes, Japan and Korea we keep as a travel world of their own, with its own seasons for the cherry blossom and the autumn leaves.

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