Holland America Line announced its new 2027-2028 Asia season, which features three new ports in Japan.
The three new ports are Hitachinaka, where guests can stroll through Seaside Park; Nagoya, which features a reconstructed castle and its rich heritage; and Maizuru, a historic port city that includes a new scenic cruising experience through Maizuru Bay. Guests will enjoy overnight stays in six ports, allowing them the opportunity for a deeper connection with the culture of the destination. Overnight stays include Halong Bay, Vietnam; Seoul, South Korea; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Osaka, Japan; and Shanghai, China.
Fifteen voyages aboard Noordam will sail between September 2027 and April 2028. The itineraries will range from 13 to 15 days and include port stops across Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Noordam is the ideal size, allowing access to unique ports larger ships can not reach, including Jeju, South Korea, and Boracay, Philippines.
Robert De Bruin, director of deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America, said, “Asia offers guests a wealth of natural wonders and remarkable cultural landmarks. We know our guests are eager for deeper exploration, so this season we’ve added new ports, increased calls to lesser-visited destinations, and provided extended stays in popular locales. These enhancements allow guests to make the most of their journey, fully delving into the culture of each destination.”
Most of Noordam’s 15 itineraries will sail from Tokyo, Japan with additional departures from Singapore, Hong Kong and Seattle. Travelers can choose from the following:
- 14-Day Circle Japan, which embarks from Tokyo and circles Japan’s Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu islands and visits up to 10 ports in Japan and calls on Sokcho, Busan, or Yeosu, South Korea. This itinerary includes four departure dates and can include late-night calls at Hiroshima, Osaka, and Hakodate..
- 14-Day Southern Japan, which embarks on February 27, 2028, from Tokyo and includes 8 ports in Southern Japan, a call to Busa,n and an overnight call at Osaka. This itinerary includes a maiden call to Nagoya.
- 14-Day Japan, South Korea, and China, which embarks on October 24, 2027, from Tokyo to Hong Kong and includes 6 ports in Japan, a late-night call at Hiroshima, and almost 2 days at Shanghai.
- 14-Day China & Japan Discovery, which embarks on February 13, 2028, from Hong Kong to Tokyo and includes overnight calls at Shanghai and Osaka, and five additional ports in Japan.
- 14-Day Japan & South Korea Discovery, which embarks on March 12, 2028, from Tokyo and includes five ports in Japan, a late-night call in Osaka, and three ports in South Korea, including lesser-visited Jeju and an overnight in Seoul.
- 14-Day Far East Discovery, which offers five departure dates sailing between Hong Kong and Singapore and includes calls in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, including overnight stays at Halong Bay and Bangkok, Thailand. Guests who choose the December 19, 2027, sailing of this itinerary will spend Christmas Eve in Da Nang, Vietnam, Christmas Day in the South China Sea, New Year’s Eve in Nathon, Thailand, and ring in the New Year at sea.
- 14-Day Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, which embarks on January 30, 2028, from Singapore to Hong Kong and includes six ports throughout the region as well as overnight stays in Manila and Bangkok
- 13- or 15-Day North Pacific Crossing. The 13-day itinerary embarks on September 12, 2027, from Seattle to Tokyo and includes calls at Ketchikan, Alaska, and Kushiro and Aomori, Japan, before disembarkation in Tokyo. The 15-day itinerary embarks on April 23, 2028, from Tokyo to Vancouver and includes calls at Kushiro, Japan; Kodiak, Sitka, and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, before disembarkation in Vancouver, Canada.
While onboard Noordam, guests will enjoy Holland America Line’s Destination Dining program as well as two pop-ups–Taste of Tamarind and Morimoto by Sea. Through the Destination Dining program, the cruise line’s culinary team “crafts menus that tell the story of each region visited, using local ingredients sourced directly from trusted purveyors.”
Holland America Line will also offer curated shore excursions that will showcase the region’s culture, history, and beauty. Guests can explore cliffside temples in Busan, samurai-era castles in Kochi, tour the ancient city of Hoi An in Da Nang, or relax and enjoy the view of My Khe Beach.
Holland America Line is offering the Have It All Early Booking Bonus for a limited time, which includes the standard packaged amenities plus prepaid gratuities and free drinks and WiFi upgrades. Additionally, Mariner Society loyalty members will receive up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom when they book by January 12, 2026.