What different cabin options are available?

There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $1,690/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $798/night on average.

What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along China?

There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to China, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Shanghai, China, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Fukuoka, Japan, Shanghai, China.

China Cruises: Find the Best Cruises to China in 2026

1 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24

1 night

Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan

$84/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-03-26 - 2026-03-28

2 nights

Manila, Philippines - At sea - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan

$164/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22

2 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

$206/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Jeju Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-06-12 - 2026-06-15

3 nights

Shanghai, China - Jeju Island South Korea - At sea - Shanghai, China

$247/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2026-10-04 - 2026-10-07

3 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - At sea - Tokyo, Japan

$264/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12

3 nights

Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China - At sea - Seoul (Inchon), South Korea

$284/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13

4 nights

Tokyo, Japan - At sea - At sea - At sea - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan

$286/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Seoul Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-04-10 - 2026-04-14

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Seoul (Inchon), South Korea - At sea - Shanghai, China

$293/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night China Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2027-03-23 - 2027-03-27

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - At sea - Tokyo, Japan

$319/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Busan Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-05-06 - 2026-05-10

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Busan (Kyongju), South Korea - At sea - Shanghai, China

$350/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01

4 nights

Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - At sea - At sea - Kanazawa, Japan

$356/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Jeju Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-04-06 - 2026-04-10

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Jeju Island South Korea - At sea - Shanghai, China

$359/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Ishigaki Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2027-01-24 - 2027-01-28

4 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Ishigaki, Ryukyu Island - At sea - Shanghai, China

$402/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Chan May Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-11-16 - 2026-11-20

4 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - At sea - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

$420/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-06-07 - 2026-06-12

5 nights

Nagasaki, Japan - At sea - Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China - At sea - Seoul (Inchon), South Korea

$427/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2027-10-08 - 2027-10-14

6 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - Kochi, Japan - At sea - Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo, Japan

$479/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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KAYAK’s Insights for Cruises to China

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your cruise to China with confidence

What is the cheapest month to take a cruise to China?

November is the cheapest month to sail to China for cruises with an itinerary of between 4 and 8 port stops.

What is the cheapest cruise line to sail with to China?

Costa is the cheapest out of all of the cruise lines that offer China cruises with an average cost of $653 for a 4 port itinerary. For an 8 port itinerary, the cheapest cruise line is also Costa with an average cost of $1,563.

What is the cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise to China?

The cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise with between 4 and 8 port stops is Monday.

How many stops do people usually make on a China cruise?

Generally, cruises with between 4 and 8 ports are the most popular. For passengers on cruises to China, most passengers book a cruise with 2 stops.

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
June	February	$1,023	$1,032
Cheapest month to sail with an average 14% drop in price.	Most expensive month to sail with an average 29% rise in price.	Average weeknight departure price.	Average weekend departure price.

What different cabin options are available?
There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $1,690/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $798/night on average.
What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along China?
There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to China, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Shanghai, China, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Fukuoka, Japan, Shanghai, China.