13 Best Family-Friendly Cruises From Hong Kong To Japan, Vietnam & Singapore 2026 / 2027
Silversea, Oceania, Regent And Kids-Club Ships Sailing From Victoria Harbour
School holidays in Hong Kong vanish into airport queues unless you board at Kai Tak or Ocean Terminal instead. Spectrum of the Seas is the main kids-first ship for the 2026–27 Hong Kong season, with complimentary Adventure Ocean clubs, Splashaway Bay, SeaPlex bumper cars, and sailings from a 2-night weekend loop to 4-night Chan May, 5-night Okinawa and Ishigaki, and 9-night Japan or Christmas itineraries.
Cunard, Costa, Celebrity, Holland America and Star Voyager also leave for Vietnam, Taiwan, Xiamen and Japan if you want a quieter ship or a Tsim Sha Tsui walk-on. Start with the Little Steps top family cruises from Hong Kong round-up, then lock connecting cabins before Christmas and Japan dates fill up.
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Which family cruises leave from Hong Kong?
Spectrum of the Seas is the main family ship from Hong Kong, with short Vietnam, Okinawa and Japan sailings plus 2-night weekend loops. Cunard, Costa, Celebrity and Holland America also leave for Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and Japan. See the top cruises from Hong Kong round-up.
What is the best cruise ship from Hong Kong for kids?
Spectrum of the Seas: kids clubs, pools, bumper cars, a science lab, and an Ultimate Family Suite with a slide. Holland America has a club for ages 3–17. Luxury ships such as Silversea and Regent suit older children better than toddlers.
How much does a family cruise from Hong Kong cost?
Short 2–5 night trips can start from a few hundred US dollars per person inside. Mid-length Japan or Vietnam sailings cost more; all-inclusive luxury lines often run several thousand per person. Watch kids-sail-free offers.
Are weekend cruises from Hong Kong good with kids?
Yes. A 2-night Spectrum loop or Star Voyager sailing lets you test ship life without a long trip. Pools, shows, and kids’ activities stay onboard, so it works as a staycation. More ideas in our experiential staycations guide.
When should I book a family cruise from Hong Kong?
Book 6–12 months ahead for school holidays, Christmas and Japan sailings. October–November and February–March are often calmer and cheaper. Confirm visas for Japan, Vietnam or Taiwan before the deposit. Also see family-friendly cruises in Asia.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
9-Day Enriching Family Adventure Exploring JapanPrepare for a family trip with Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas Cruise, leaving from Hong Kong. Board this ship and sail across the East China Sea. On the cruise, you get 4 room categories: Interior, Outside View, Balcony, or Suites. There's also a family suite with a cinema that also acts as a karaoke stage. For adults in the family, there are 6 bars and lounges to relax and chill. After two fun days of cruising, you'll visit Kagoshima with your family to see its culture and pretty scenery. Then, it's off to the coastal town of Miyazaki (Aburatsu). In the historic city of Nagasaki, you can learn about Japan's long traditions together. Fukuoka is next, where you'll experience its modern sights. This sailing is part of Spectrum's expanded 2026–27 Hong Kong season — the season kicks off with a repositioning sailing from Shanghai on 1 November 2026, so check current dates before booking.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Head Office: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132, United States, 00 65 6675 0412, [email protected], www.royalcaribbean.com
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Cunard Line: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
6 Nights From Hong Kong To SingaporeExplore Singapore with your family with Cunard's Queen Mary 2, sailing from Hong Kong on 22 March 2026. The 6-night trip includes a call at Chan May (Hue) in Vietnam, with three relaxing sea days, before finally reaching Singapore. The massive ship is famous for its fancy style and gorgeous decor. You get plenty of space onboard, so your family and kids can relax or enjoy all the great activities. Cunard has some of the most delicious dining at sea, with many different restaurant options to choose from. The ship has various room options: ocean view, balcony, and family suites. Because Cunard's Asia season changes each year, check Cunard's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Cunard Line, Head Office: Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, +44 (0) 33 0808 1294, [email protected], www.cunard.com
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Royal Caribbean Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
Experiencing Vietnamese Culture On A 5-Night CruiseGet ready for a 5-night trip to Nha Trang, Vietnam! You'll sail on the Spectrum of the Seas ship with Royal Caribbean. This ship is over 1,100 feet long and has many things onboard. After leaving Hong Kong, you'll have one day to relax and play on the ship. There are pools, restaurants, and an entertainment lounge. Then you'll spend a whole day in Nha Trang. Go to the beach, try Vietnamese food, and see the sights with your family and kids! Another day at sea lets you have fun before returning to Hong Kong. With shows, activities for everyone, and plenty of food, this cruise will create memories for your family. This sailing runs alongside Spectrum's longer Japan sailings as part of the 2026–27 Hong Kong season, so check current dates before booking.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Head Office: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132, United States, 00 65 6675 0412, [email protected], www.royalcaribbean.com
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Silversea: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
Explore Asia's Wonders On A 14-Day VoyageHop on this 14-night cruise voyage if exploring Asia is on your bucket list. You'll be sailing on the Silver Muse, which has a nearly one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, so you know you'll get top-notch service. Fares start from around US$8,300 per person, and you also get your own personal butler. Also, when it comes to dining, you've got multiple restaurants serving delicious food, for example, La Terrazza, The Grill, and La Dame. Departing Hong Kong on 31 January 2027, you'll call at Keelung in Taiwan, then Manila, Coron, and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, followed by Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo, before the journey ends in Singapore. Because Silversea's Asia season changes from year to year, check Silversea's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Silversea, Head Office: Gildo Pastor Center 7, Rue du Gabian 98000 Monaco, +377 9770 2424, [email protected], www.silversea.com
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Viking Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
22-Days Family Cruising To Discover China’s Hidden GemsGet ready to discover China's hidden gems and culture with Viking's cruise from Hong Kong (Shenzhen) to Beijing (Tianjin). You'll visit ports like Xiamen, with colonial buildings and Buddhist temples. See the islands and fishing villages of Pingtan and Dongtou. In Zhoushan, explore Mount Putuo and its unique rock formations. In Shanghai, explore the famous riverfront skyline. From here, you visit ports like Qingdao, sail the Yellow Sea, and reach Tianjin, a famous trading centre since the 13th century. Vikings use small ships that can go right into most ports. Staterooms have verandas. Tours are included at each stop to learn about the local culture. Because Viking's China season and exact itinerary change from year to year, check Viking's current Asia sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Viking Cruises, Head Office: Schäferweg 20, 4057 Basel, Switzerland, +41 61 638 60 00, +1 877-917-7023, [email protected], www.viking.com
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Princess Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
14 To 28 Days Exploring Japan & Southeast AsiaPrincess Cruises runs a confirmed 2026-27 Hong Kong season with several ships in rotation, including Grand Princess, Royal Princess, Coral Princess, Sapphire Princess, and Diamond Princess — so there's usually more than one sailing to choose from. Options range from a 14-day Southeast Asia & Japan voyage up to 24 and 28-day Grand Adventure itineraries covering Japan and Southeast Asia in one trip. Families get Princess's usual mix of kids clubs (split by age group), pools, Movies Under the Stars on the top deck, and a range of stateroom types from interior to balcony and suites. Because ships and itineraries rotate through the season, check Princess's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates, ports and prices before booking.
Princess Cruises, +1 800-774-6237, www.princess.com
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Celebrity Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
12-Nights On Cruise, Exploring Thailand and Vietnam’s Natural BeautyThis 12-night trip from Hong Kong through Vietnam and Thailand on the Celebrity Solstice ship, with 2027 departures on 19 February and 3 March. This cruise takes your family to see the fantastic beauty of Vietnam and Thailand. The Solstice can hold over 2,800 people and is 1,033 feet long. You'll find natural grass areas, places to eat, roomy rooms, and a spa on board. There is a theatre for shows, pools, hot tubs, a gym, and a spa to relax. Bars and lounges give you spaces to hang out. With so many fun things for all ages, the Solstice makes for a great family adventure. Visit over five ports in Vietnam and Thailand along the way with Celebrity Cruises.
Celebrity Cruises, Head Office: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, United States, Florida, +1 800-576-0519, www.celebritycruises.com
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Holland America Line: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
14-Day Far East Discovery Cruise From Hong KongAnother Asia explorer? You can take this 14-Day Far East Discovery cruise to experience the best of Southeast Asia while traveling in comfort. On the Westerdam, prices have recently started from around US$2,449 per person. Additionally, there are different kinds of suites and staterooms to choose from. For instance, you can choose the basic Verandah and Ocean View staterooms or go for the more luxurious Signature and Neptune suite. Also, there's a dedicated kids club for kids between ages of 3 and 17 while kids under 3 require prior registration. A recent Westerdam sailing departed Hong Kong on 20 December 2026, calling at Halong Bay and Da Nang in Vietnam and Sihanoukville in Cambodia, getting two full days in Bangkok to check out beautiful temples and try that scrumptious street food, then a stop in the tropical paradise of Koh Samui before ending in Singapore. Because Holland America's Asia season changes from year to year, check Holland America's current Asia sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Holland America Line, Head Office: 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, United States, +1 800-426-0327, [email protected], www.hollandamerica.com/en
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Costa Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
15-Night Round-Trip Cruise From Hong KongLooking for great value on a longer cruise? This 15-night round-trip sailing on the Costa Serena departs Hong Kong on 30 January 2026 and visits Nha Trang and Phu My (for Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam, Sihanoukville in Cambodia, Ko Samui in Thailand, Singapore, Muara in Brunei, and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, before returning to Hong Kong. Inside cabins start from around US$1,760 for the whole cruise, which works out to about US$120 a day, including meals, entertainment, taxes and port fees — one of the better value options on this list. Aboard the ship, you get all the facilities. For instance, you can grab some fresh sushi at Sushino or treat yourself to authentic Italian pizza at Pummid'Oro Pizzeria. Additionally, you can take a dip in one of the pools, relax in a hot tub, or admire some amazing shows in the evening. Also, their staterooms are cozy and suites have balcony views with private terraces as well. Because Costa's Asia itineraries change from year to year, check Costa's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Costa Cruises, Piazza Piccapietra 48, 16121 Genoa, Italy, 1-800-462-6782, [email protected], www.costacruises.com
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Oceania Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
Discovering Vietnam On A 9-Day Voyage To SingaporeThe Riviera, from Oceania, sails a 9-day "Expressions of Vietnam" voyage from Hong Kong to Singapore, departing 16 November 2027, with fares from US$3,299 per person. After leaving Hong Kong, you'll cruise to Ha Long Bay (for Hanoi), then along the Vietnamese coast to Hue (via Chan May), Cam Ranh, and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), before ending the voyage in Singapore. Onboard, you get all the facilities of a modern ship — try authentic Italian dishes at Toscana or French cuisine at Jacques, relax in comfy suites, and enjoy unlimited shore excursions and drinks (including wine) as part of Oceania's "Your World Included" fare. You can also take part in activities like learning to cook exquisite dishes or trying your hand at painting. Because Oceania's Asia season changes from year to year, check Oceania's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Oceania Cruises, Unit 2002-03, 20/F, 28 Stanley Street Central, Hong Kong, +852 800-967609, Instagram, www.oceaniacruises.com
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Seabourn Cruise Line: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
12-Night Voyage From Hong Kong To TokyoLooking for a family adventure through Japan and Taiwan? You can board the all-suite Seabourn Encore, sailing from Hong Kong on a 12-night voyage to Tokyo departing 15 February 2027. Fares start from around US$7,904 per person, and you get all the facilities of an intimate, all-inclusive ship, including access to speciality restaurants. Additionally, you and your family can indulge in various onboard activities like enjoying the observation bar, hitting the fitness area, or simply going shopping with the chef. Your journey starts from Hong Kong and you'll first spend a day at sea before reaching Keelung (Taipei) in Taiwan. Next up is Ishigaki Island, then Kagoshima, Aburatsu, and Kochi in Japan. From there, it's on to Osaka for two days, then Toba and Shimizu (for views of Mount Fuji), before arriving in Tokyo. Because Seabourn's Asia season changes from year to year, check Seabourn's current Hong Kong sailings for exact dates and prices before booking.
Seabourn Cruise Line, 300 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, United States, +1 800-442-4448, +1 206-626-9186, [email protected], www.seabourn.com
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Royal Caribbean Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
Weekend Getaway Cruise From Hong KongIf you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, then this cruise should be it. In just two nights, you’ll get to see the facets of Hong Kong from the eye of a traveller. Yet another cruise from Royal Caribbean Cruises, the Spectrum of the Seas, will be providing you with memorable experiences. For instance, you can try skydiving at sea with RipCord or take in incredible views from the North Star capsule — a floating cabin 300 feet above the ocean. For the foodies, you can get some fresh sushi at Sushino or taste the Italian dishes at Pummid'Oro Pizzeria. Additionally, you will get a full day at sea to try all those activities, catch some shows, treat yourself to a spa day, or just relax with the ocean views. The voyage is perfect for families short on time!
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Head Office: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132, United States, 00 65 6675 0412, [email protected], www.royalcaribbean.com
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Top Cruises From Hong Kong
10-Night Voyage From Tokyo To Hong KongHop aboard this Seven Seas Explorer "Zen To Zest" cruise from Tokyo to Hong Kong, setting sail on 31 October 2026. You can book tickets starting from US$14,449 per person and get to explore some of Asia's most beautiful places with your family. After leaving Tokyo, you'll call at Nagoya and Osaka, then continue on to Okinawa (Naha) and Ishigaki in the Sakishima Islands, with a day cruising the Philippine Sea. From there, it's on to Taipei (Keelung) and Kaohsiung in Taiwan before arriving in Hong Kong. Here's the best part — everything's included! For instance, you can join up to 47 different shore excursions without paying extra. Or get laundry done as well. Also, all your drinks and meals at the ship's restaurants are covered. The suites on the ships are comfortable, and the crew is helpful, too.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Unit 2001, 20/F, 28 Stanley Street Central, Hong Kong, +852 800-930222, [email protected], www.rssc.com
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