The Big Four – adventure: cruises in Asia

From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the Great Wall of China, Asia is a continent that holds huge amounts of intrigue for the modern traveller. The diverse region is not as impenetrable as it once was either – with most western operators having seized the initiative long ago. We have split our suggestions below between river and ocean. This could be the start of a fascination with the Far East for you client if you get it right.

Following on from the publication of Cruise Adviser’s Expedition & Adventure guide 2015-16, each week we will be running our Big Four feature, which gives you a trio of cruise options to choose from. This week it’s ocean and river cruises to Asia.

To request a copy of Cruise Adviser’sExpedition & Adventure guide email: info@cruise-adviser.com or read it online here.

River

Line: Viking River Cruises
Departure port: Hanoi
Departure date: August 1, 2016
Destination: Mekong River
Duration: 15 days
Ship: Viking Mekong
Price: £3,299

Line: Uniworld
Departure port: New Delhi
Departure date: November 28, 2016
Destination: Ganges River
Duration: 13 nights
Ship: Ganges Voyager II
Price: £5,385

Ocean

Line: Princess Cruises
Departure port: Tokyo
Departure date: April 25, 2016
Destination: Japan
Duration: Five days
Ship: Diamond Princess
Balcony price: £868
Suite price: £2,038

Line: Azamara Club Cruises
Departure port: Singapore
Departure date: November 30, 2016
Destination: Thailand and Vietnam
Duration: 10 nights
Ship: Journey
Oceanview price: £1,538
Suite price: £2,858

Cruise Adviser top tip

If your customer has been to Asia before, be prepared to offer something different. It isn’t a continent that can be ‘done’ with one trip!