Sailing the ancient ports of Asia is to be a part of the world’s changing landscapes. Witness traditional floating fishing villages, among thousands of islets off the coast of Vietnam, take in Hong Kong Island's breathtaking skyline and be mesmerized by Shanghai, one of the world’s largest urban centres. This continent of contrast offers endless varieties of cruise options – all that will fascinate and captivate – that is guaranteed!

If you have never considered cruises in Asia, you are in for the experience of a lifetime! The most wonderful thing about a cruise to Asia is that you are assured an itinerary that will suit your taste and your budget. Consider the sheer size of the continent: it covers almost 30% of the earth’s land mass. The possibilities are seemingly endless! Repeat visitors find various destinations within this ancient land: The Maldives, located in Southern Asia, is ranked among the world’s best diving locations; China is home to the Yangze River, a scenic wonder that travels from Tibet to Shanghai – almost 6,500 kms; and Japan, the land of the rising sun, which is made up of over 3,000 islands, offers visitors wondrous sites, from beaches in Minnajima to spring cherry blossoms.

Asia cruises, ideal for families, for first-time or repeat cruisers, for the curious, the laidback or the active – sailing the many exotic ports of Asia is a necessity no matter what kind of traveller you are. With so many diverse styles of cruise available, from luxury sailing around the Andaman Islands to river boat cruises along the Yangtze and shopping frenzies in Singapore – your dreams of embarking on an Asian cruise can easily be made a reality!

- The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia; after the Nile (in Africa) and the Amazon (in South America), it’s the third longest in the world .

- The area of Hong Kong actual includes over 200 islands and Hong Kong Island, the area’s largest, can best be seen from the perch of famed Victoria Harbour.