Asia Cruises

Helpful Tips to Know Before You Go

• In the summer months, many Asian countries will be exceptionally hot and humid. Even if you’re used to UK humidity, this likely won’t hold a candle to the sheer damp heat of places like Japan or China in the summer. Bring plenty of spare clothes to be ready to change regularly, as you’re likely to get sweaty.
• Very nearly every country you visit in your Asia cruise will have different visa and entry regulations, which will mean a lot of forms. Your cruise ship will handle most of this for you, but make sure to have your necessary documents ready for them. Likewise, customs may vary by country – it’s sensible to bring as much photo ID as you have.
• Do research on the ports in your itinerary ahead of time, particularly where you’re planning on excursions away from the port cities. In some countries, it will be hard to download maps once you’re there, or in some cases offline maps won’t be available at all. It’s a good idea to prepare yourself if you’re heading out of town.
• In some ports, the travel time from the port to the city can be an hour or longer. Be sure to take this into account when planning any shore excursions, so as to make it there on time.
• Some shore excursions, particularly those that are only available at a certain time of year, will be exceptionally busy and attract massive crowds. Be prepared for this, and wherever possible, book places far in advance to avoid disappointment.
• Toilet facilities can be quite different in many Asian countries. In some places, only squat toilets will be available, and toilet tissue may not always be available. Travel with wet wipes or tissues to prepare for this eventuality.

Things to Do

• Sample local flavours. Asia is home to a vast array of world-famous foods, from the curries and delicious flatbreads of India to the myriad delights in Japan, China, Korea and more. Sample soba and mochi-based sweets in Japan, try Korean bibimbap, and discover all-new favourite foods.
• Explore Asian cultures. This region contains a wide variety of fantastic cultures, with everything from intricate and dazzling traditional clothing to iconic and beautiful architecture and more. From temples to tea ceremonies, there’s so much to experience.
• Discover world-famous experiences. Some activities available on your Asia cruise are not to be missed, like the incredible cherry blossom viewing parties of Japan, or the floating markets of Thailand. Make the most of your chosen ports and check out these special opportunities.
• Visit famous landmarks. Behold the enormous temple complex of Angkor Wat, ascend Mount Fuji, visit the Presidential Palace in Vietnam, and so much more.
• Appreciate the wonders of nature. Immense natural beauty awaits everywhere, from fantastic rock and formations and mountains to the stunning mangrove forests in Cambodia. The animal life is equally abundant, with plenty to see within the water and on land alike. You can even visit the Panda Conservation Centre in China.

Why Book With Kenwood Travel

At Kenwood Travel, we’re dedicated to making sure you have the best cruise experience possible, giving you memories to look back on fondly for the rest of your life. Our decades of expertise with cruises, and arranging the perfect holidays, puts us in the best position to help you plan your Asia cruise. Whether you’re looking for an itinerary packed with inland river routes, or a more standard ocean-only cruise, we’re here to help. Get in touch today and we’ll put together the cruise to Asia you’ve been dreaming of.