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Top Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia To Book In 2024

Hop Aboard Exciting Asian Cruises With The Family

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As the world’s largest and most diverse continent, Asia is a hub for culture and tourism. And we’re not just talking about on land, but this extends to the Asian waters too. Cruises around Asia have become immensely popular and give families a fun and unique way to see parts of Asia. Most modern-day cruise ships also offer an array of entertaining activities and fantastic facilities on-board, from waterslides to extravaganzas. Enjoy short-stay or long-stay voyages. Take in the vast blue waters and fresh sea breeze while relaxing on deck. From Tokyo, Japan, to Mumbai, India, there are many Asian itineraries to choose from. We’ve rounded up some great cruises all around Asia for the whole family to enjoy. Bon voyage!

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    RESORTS WORLD CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Genting Dream Cruise Ship Departing From Port Klang, Malaysia

    The luxurious flagship of the Resorts World Cruises fleet, the Genting Dream, brings families a classic resort experience while at sea. With a dual homeport from Malaysia and Singapore, the Genting Dream offers short 2 to 4 night cruises.

    We like the 3-night Singapore and Phuket roundtrip cruise departing from Port Klang, Malaysia. This Liner accommodates over 3,000 passengers in beautiful staterooms or palace villas, penthouses, and suites. Families can enjoy novel experiences, lively entertainment, a waterslide park and zipline course, Little Dreamers Kids Club, Zodiac Theatre, exceptional cuisine like The Lido buffet-style restaurant, and much more!

    Resorts World Cruises, Registered Office: 77 Robinson Road, #13-00, Singapore, +65 800 852 8188, reservations.en@rwcruises.com, www.rwcruises.com

  • HOLLAND AMERICA LINE: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Westerdam Cruise Ship Departing From Singapore

    Climb aboard Holland America Line’s luxury cruise ship, the Westerdam, for a 14-day Indonesia Discovery Cruise. Departing and returning to a port in Singapore, guests can enjoy the magic of Indonesia’s electric cities and beautiful volcanic islands. The ship stops at Surabaya, Probolingo, Bali, Komodo Island, Lombok, Semarang and Jakarta, plus scenic cruising around the Krakatau Volcano, before returning to Singapore. For a unique family experience, do a Komodo Island adventure tour to see the gigantic Komodo Dragons. Westerdam accommodates 1924 guests in her comfy staterooms and luxurious suites. There are numerous delicious dining options available, a Kids Club, Pickle Ball at Sea, Greenhouse Spa & Salon, and world-class entertainment like the BBC Earth In Concert show on board.

    Holland America Line, Head Office: 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, Washington, United States, +1 877 932 4259, guestrelations@hollandamerica.com, www.hollandamerica.com/en

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    ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Quantum Of The Seas Cruise Ship Departing From Tokyo, Japan

    Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Quantum Class liner, the Quantum of the Seas, takes families on fabulous Far East adventures. This magnificent cruise liner accommodates over 4,000 passengers, hop on-board for a 13-night cruise from Tokyo to Singapore, with stops at other ports in Vietnam, China and South Korea. Not falling short on unique entertainment, enjoy spellbinding stunts and performances, Flowrider surf simulator, a skydiving simulator, Royal Escape Room, dodgem cars, Aquanauts Kids Club, and much more. You’ll be spoiled for choice with dining and drinking options, from Tuscan specialties at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, to cocktails mixed up by robot bartenders at the Bionic Bar.

    Royal Caribbean Cruises, Singapore Office: 3 Anson Road, #13-02 Springleaf Tower Singapore, +65 6675 0413, apacres@rcclapac.com, www.royalcaribbean.com

  • VIKING RIVER CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Viking Saigon Cruise Ship Departing From Kampong Cham, Cambodia

    Take the family on a Magnificent Mekong 15-day cruise package around cultural Vietnam and Cambodia. This package starts off in Hanoi and ends in Ho Chi Minh City, with a few days of on-land exploring of Vietnam and Cambodia’s cultural and religious sites, cities, and villages. Then hop onto the Viking Saigon cruise ship at Kampong Cham’s port for a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River. Pass Mekong rice fields and see floating river markets. Built in 2022 and a smaller intimate ship, the Viking Saigon accommodates 80 guests in 40 comfortable outside staterooms. The Ship’s facilities include an upper deck pool with 360-degree views, sky bar, restaurant, spa, and library.

    Viking River Cruises, Head Office: 5700 Canoga Avenue, #200, Woodland Hills, California, United States, +1 800 304 9616, tellus@vikingcruises.com, www.vikingrivercruises.com

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    WINDSTAR CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Star Breeze Cruise Yacht Departing From Hong Kong

    Set sail with Star Breeze, Windstar Cruises’s all-suite luxury cruise yacht. Book the 14-day Windstar Crew Hometowns cruise departing from Hong Kong and ending in Benoa, Bali. This smaller cruise yacht accommodates 312 guests in cozy suites, all featuring queen-size beds with luxurious linens. With stops at Hundred Islands, Manila, Boracay, Coron Island, Palawan Puerto Princesa, Sandakan, Makassar, Loh Liang, Lembar, and Benoa, guests can enjoy the best of Philippines and Indonesia. Enjoy an infinity pool, fitness area, a new spa, and fabulous dining areas on-board. Windstar Cruises does not cater to children under 8.

    Windstar Cruises, Head Office: 8400 NW 36th Street, Suite 520, Doral, Florida, United States, +1 866 851 4042, info@windstarcruises.com, www.windstarcruises.com

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    CUNARD LINE: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Queen Elizabeth Cruise Ship Departing From Tokyo, Japan

    Cunard Line’s majestic Queen Elizabeth ship exudes style and has an especially refined feel with its Art Deco influences. The 10-night Southern Japan roundtrip cruise starts with a departure from Tokyo ’s nearest port of Yokohama, then stops at Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and crosses over to Busan in South Korea before Osaka and Tokyo. The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 passengers, offering a variety of spacious staterooms and suites on-board. Enjoy live music while cruising along, tons of kids and sporting activities, gala evenings, fitness classes, and a game deck. Guests are treated to exceptional dining with deliciously imaginative menus on board, and a stellar array of nightly entertainment by talented performers.

    Cunard Line, Head Office: Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, United Kingdom, +44 344 338 8648, customerservices@cunard.co.uk, www.cunard.com/en-gb

  • AZAMARA CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Azamara Journey Cruise Ship Departing From Dubai

    Azamara Pursuit Cruise Ship Departing From Dubai

    Hop aboard the Azamara Pursuit and vacay with the family on a 17-night cruise to see parts of India and Sri Lanka, with other stops along the way. Departing from Dubai and ending in Singapore, the majestic Azamara Journey ship calls at ports in Muscat, Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Hambantota, Phuket, Penang and Kuala Lumpur before its final destination of Singapore. A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the mid-sized Azamara Pursuit ship can accommodate 702 passengers, with guests staying in luxurious suites and staterooms. Guests can wine and dine at 6 restaurants, cafes, and lounges on-board. Other facilities and entertainment include a large pool, sun-drenched decks, a spa, and Azamara live broadway shows.

    Azamara Cruises, Singapore Office: 3 Anson Road, #13-02 Springleaf Tower, Singapore, +65 3158 3935, support.au@azamara.com, www.azamara.com/home

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    PRINCESS CRUISES: Family-Friendly Cruises In Asia

    Crown Princess Cruise Ship Departing From Singapore

    Crown Princess Cruise Ship Departing From Singapore

    This 9-day Malaysia, and Australia roundtrip cruise departing from Singapore’s port focuses on time at sea, with just two stops at Kuala Lumpur and Bali before arrival in Perth. Awarded ‘Best Large Ship’ by Fodors, the Crown Princess accommodates over 3,000 guests on-board. We love that besides the standard suites available, there are 2-bedroom family suites sleeping 8, with 2 bathrooms, a large living room, and an expansive private balcony. A trove of delights, families can enjoy specialty restaurants, a theatre, freshwater pools, putting course, pools, kids camps, and much more!

    Princess Cruises, Hong Kong Office: Unit 1207, The Gateway Tower 1, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2952 8088, info@carnival-hk.com, www.princess.com

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