Costa Cruises Far East: 14 nights from Hong Kong with Costa Serena
Dec 19, 2025

Keelung

Keelung is an important port city in Taiwan, the second after Kaohsiung. The name means “rooster's cage” and it is said to come from the local mountain whose shape resembles that of a rooster's cage or from the early inhabitants of the region.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the city in all its glory and taste the local cuisine inside the famous Miaokou night market. If you are a nature lover and you want to enjoy breathtaking views, Heping Island GeoPark is the place for you! Located on the Keelung seashore and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts of a wide range of unique flora and fauna. Choose a cruise that stops in Keelung and enjoy the visit of this beautiful city thanks to one of the many excursions available.

Naha

Naha is a city in Japan, known worldwide as the “blue zone” of longevity for its natural environment and peaceful lifestyle. There are many must-see attractions, Shurijo Castle is undoubtedly one of them.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the ancient residence of the rulers as well as theancient religious seat of the kingdom stands in the hills east of the city center. A visit to the castle offersthe opportunity to take a walk surrounded by nature and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Also not tobe missed are the various food markets and typical restaurants where you can taste various local dishes.
Very beautiful destinations are the various gardens that include all the characteristic elements of Japanese gardens. There it is possible to immerse oneself in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

Kagoshima

Tokyo

Kobe

Located between the bay and Mount Rokko, Kobe is a Japanese city known worldwide for the beauty of its characteristic places that must be seen when visiting the city. Opened in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which connects the city to Awaji Island, is the longest suspension bridge in the world and is one of the city's most iconic attractions. If you want to enjoy a breathtaking view, Mount Rokko is the place for you!

Here, you can not only visit a botanical garden or play on the golf course, but also visit the Rokko Garden Terrace, a center with restaurants, stores, and an observatory. If you want to enjoy a day of total relaxation, Arima Osen is the place for you! This is one of the oldest spa resorts in Japan, it has become a popular destination for tourists over the years. Considering that these are just some of the city's many attractions, choose a cruise that stops in Ishigaki and do not miss the opportunity to take part in one of the many excursions available.

Nagasaki

Busan

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the main cities in China for its economy, tourism and the density of population. Hong Kong is a combination of Eastern and Western cultures, new and old, offering its visitors an endless variety of places to explore, bars, clubs, street markets, haute-couture boutiques and much more. Visit the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade with its breath-taking landscape on the port. At night the buildings are all lighted-up and offer a real spectacle. If you want to take a break from the skyscrapers and are looking for a calmer place, you can reach Repulse Bay, more crowded in summer, for a relaxing walk and detox from the traffic and the frenzy typical of the huge metropolis. Many of the Cruises to Far East leave from Hong Kong’s port and take you to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore, to discover the most exotic places in the world. You can visit the Far East with the best cruise companies such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Silversea and many more.