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Regional Asia Sailings on NCL Jade
Effortless City-to-City Exploration:
- Capacity & Size: She carries approximately 2,400 passengers at double occupancy.
- Why Mid-Size Ships for Asia: The mid-size footprint allows her to easily dock in closer, boutique regional ports in Asia (like Shimizu or Keelung) while still offering full resort amenities, multiple specialty dining venues, and broad ocean views.
- Flexible Homeports: Connect major North Asian hubs including Tokyo (Yokohama), Seoul (Incheon), Taipei (Keelung), and Hong Kong without retracing your steps.
- Seasonal Timing: Autumn through spring sailings designed to capture ideal regional weather, vibrant foliage, and seasonal celebrations.
- Extended Port Time: Enjoy late-night departures and overnights in cultural hubs like Osaka, Kyoto, and Taipei.
- Asia Concierge Services: Pair your voyage with high-speed Shinkansen train passes, luxury pre-/post-cruise hotel stays, and private transfers.
Transpacific Cross-Ocean Routes
Seattle, WA (Pier 66) & Vancouver, BC (Canada Place)
- Fall Westbound: 15- to 16-day sailings originating from Seattle (Pier 66) or Vancouver (Canada Place)
- Alaska Gulf Repositioning (Late Summer Westbound): Connects Seward (Gulf of Alaska) directly to Yokohama or Osaka as ships wrap up their Alaska season. Packages pair luxury wilderness lodge or Anchorage stays with scenic rail or motorcoach transfers through the Chugach Mountains.
- Japan to Pacific Northwest (Spring Eastbound): Spring sailings departing Yokohama International Passenger Terminal heading eastbound across the Pacific back to Vancouver or Seattle. Packages feature multi-night central Tokyo hotel stays, guided temple tours, and private port transfers.
Windstar Grand Japan Voyages
Small Ship Up-Close Coastal Journeys
Seasonal Breakdown for Windstar in Asia
Autumn (September – November):
- Small Ship Japan Voyages: Focuses on coastal Japan during the fall foliage season (visiting ports like Shimizu, Shingu, and Nagasaki).
- Transpacific & Repositioning: Ships transition across the North Pacific from Alaska/North America to Asia before heading south.
Winter (December – February):
- Ships move south into warmer tropical routes across Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines).
Spring (March – May):
- Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: Small-ship coastal voyages return to Japan for the spring sakura bloom.
- Eastbound Transpacific: Ships reposition back across the North Pacific toward Alaska and the US Pacific Northwest for the summer season.