Asia & Pacific

Asia & Pacific

Asia & Pacific

From the exotic capitals and off the beaten track treasures of the Far East to the natural wonders of Australia and New Zealand – we invite you to immerse yourself in the diverse history and culture of Asia and the Pacific. Aboard our elegant and spacious ms Volendam, travel to unique ports of call and discover the elusive Komodo dragon in Indonesia, Sapporo’s Nijo Ichiba Market in Otaru, Japan, and the luxurious resorts of Sanya, Hainan in China. From the comfort of your private verandah, witness the beauty of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand’s Fjordland National Park.

 

Featured Ports and Excursions

Hong Kong, China
Can any city in the world top Hong Kong's phenomenal energy? Judge for yourself as you ride the tram to the top of Victoria Peak, join the surge into countless markets and watch the hardworking world of Aberdeen's fishing junks. Sample shore excursions: Morning Tai Chi & Cooking Tour; Hong Kong Island City Sightseeing; Explore Lantau Island & Monastery.

Nagasaki, Japan
City of melancholy memories. Visit Glover House, where Puccini's Madame Butterfly reputedly awaited her errant Lt. Pinkerton; pay tribute to lives lost in WWII at Peace Memorial Park. Sample shore excursions: Nagasaki Half-day Tour; Sakai Bridge & 99 Islands;Arita, Birthplace of Ceramics.

Shanghai, China
Neon pulses, soaring skyscrapers pierce the sky, construction never stops in Shanghai's race to modernity. Still, you can feel the city's silk past in the peaceful Yu Gardens, its history as a financial powerhouse in the international banks along The Bund. Sample shore excursions: Best of Shanghai; Chinese Acrobat Show; Scenic Suzhou; Maglev Train Ride & New Shanghai.

Tokyo, Japan
Noisy, fast and friendly, Tokyo enchants with moated palaces and Shinto shrines, tea ceremonies and Kabuki theater. Have you ever shopped the legendary Giza District or ridden in a rickshaw? Sample shore excursions: Edo Tokyo Museum & Cultural Experience; Highlights of Tokyo; Meiji Shrine & Museum of Art.

Xingang (Beijing), China
Xingang links you to Beijing, where the power of 24 successive emperors radiates from the Forbidden City. Your Holland America ship will be here for two full days, allowing ample time to shop, explore and feast on Peking Duck right here in Peking! Sample shore excursions: Beijing & the Forbidden City; Ming Tombs & the Great Wall of China; Tianjin City Tour.