The back story
Singapore terminals: Marina Bay Cruise Centre; Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront, in a new building since July 2026 (singaporecruise.com.sg) · Japan: Yokohama has three passenger terminals (Ōsanbashi, Shinko Pier/Hammerhead, Daikoku); Tokyo International Cruise Terminal opened 10 Sept 2020 (city.yokohama.lg.jp, tptc.co.jp) · Sailings: Viking lists Bangkok (Laem Chabang)–Hong Kong and Hong Kong–Tokyo voyages for 2027–2029 (vikingcruises.co.uk, Oct 2026) · Main ports: Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama/Tokyo, Laem Chabang, Dubai, Mumbai, Colombo, Malé · Gateway airports: Singapore Changi, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo Haneda, Bangkok, Dubai, Mumbai, Colombo, Malé
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The back story
Asia & the Gulf·In depth
Harbour cities that grew rich on the sea lanes between the Gulf, India and the Far East, now linked again by ship.
The ports
Who it suits. On a budget: A short Singapore round trip on a big ship, hawker lunches at Lau Pa Sat, the Star Ferry in Hong Kong and the Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO site you can walk. Mid-range: A premium Japan or Southeast Asia voyage, a design hotel such as Hotel ICON before you sail, and timed tickets for M+ and the Grand Palace. Luxury: A luxury line between Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, with Raffles, the Fairmont Peace Hotel or Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, at either end.
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Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
Asia & the Gulf·Home port · Singapore
Singapore’s cruise terminal at Marina Bay, for home-port departures and calls.
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New terminal from July 2026
Asia & the Gulf·Port of call and home port · Singapore
Singapore’s second cruise terminal, moved into a new building at HarbourFront in July 2026.
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Kai Tak
Asia & the Gulf·Home port and port of call · Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s cruise terminal at Kai Tak, with shuttle buses to the MTR on ship days.
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Baoshan
Asia & the Gulf·Home port · China
Shanghai’s main cruise port, in Baoshan district north of the city.
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One of three Yokohama terminals
Asia & the Gulf·Home port and port of call · Japan
Yokohama’s international passenger terminal, with a rooftop deck open 24 hours.
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Opened 2020
Asia & the Gulf·Home port and port of call · Japan
Tokyo’s cruise terminal at Aomi on Tokyo Bay, opened on 10 September 2020.
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
Asia & the Gulf·Port of call · Thailand
The deep-water port on the Gulf of Thailand where big ships call for Bangkok.
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Dubai Harbour
Asia & the Gulf·Home port and port of call · UAE
Dubai’s seafront cruise terminal, beside what it calls the region’s largest marina.
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Mumbai Port Authority
Asia & the Gulf·Home port and port of call · India
India’s gateway on the Arabian Sea, with cruise terminals run by the Mumbai Port Authority.
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Asia & the Gulf·Port of call · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s capital port, run by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
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Visit Maldives
Asia & the Gulf·Port of call · Maldives
The capital of the Maldives, the start for island resorts and liveaboards.
