Asia Cultural Tours & Cruises

Board SH Minerva in Manila for a 13-day cruise across the Philippines and Indonesia. In the Philippines, explore historic Intramuros, view tarsiers in Bohol, and walk the sandbars of Digyo Island. Sail across the sea to Sorong to enter Raja Ampat. Ride Zodiacs through Kabui Bay, and hike Piaynemo peak on Pulau Penemu.

Explore the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 4-day Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise on the RV Bassac Pandaw. Immerse yourself into the contrasting culture of Vietnam Delta and Cambodia.

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Katharina from Sorong to Ternate, discovering the wonders of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands of North Maluku. Snorkel vibrant reefs, trek rainforests to spot birds of paradise, explore ancient cave art, and experience local customs in remote villages.

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's striking cultural contrast in this 8-day Upstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Navigate the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, visit historic temples, rural villages, floating fish farms, and bustling markets.

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's cultural contrasts in this 8-day Downstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Start with a sunset cruise in Kampong Cham, explore pottery villages, visit Phnom Penh's landmarks, cross into Vietnam, see Chau Doc's floating farms, and finish with a sampan ride in Ben Tre.

Take a 5-day Mekong River cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap aboard the Jayavarman. Explore Cambodia's history with a city tour of Phnom Penh, then sail rural waterways to visit traditional craft villages.

Embark on an 11-day RV Mekong Pandaw cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap through the Mekong Delta and Cambodia. Visit Phnom Penh, explore traditional riverside villages, look for endangered Irrawaddy dolphins near Kratie, and cross the vast Tonle Sap Lake on an immersive Mekong River cruise.

Embark on a 15-Day South & North Raja Ampat Expedition aboard the Aqua Blu with diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters across remote islands. Highlights include Thousand Temples, Cape Kri, Wayag, and local village visits at Arborek and Mayalibit Bay.

Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard SH Minerva in Sorong. Explore Raja Ampat through snorkeling, diving, village visits, and scenic hikes. Continue to the Philippines, visiting Casulian Island, Surigao, Bohol, Cuatro Islas, Marinduque, and Manila. Spot marine wildlife, discover coral reefs, and experience island culture across two archipelagos.

Explore Japan on a 16-day expedition aboard Heritage Adventurer, traveling from Osaka through Ise-Shima, Izu Oshima, Sado Island, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, and Takamatsu. Visit shrines, castles, national parks, traditional villages, and coastal sites. The itinerary also includes Ulsan and Gyeongju in South Korea.

Embark on an 11-day luxury cruise through Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands aboard Aqua Blu, visiting Sorong, Mioskon, Yangeffo, Aljui Bay, and Yeben Island. Snorkel with reef sharks and dugongs, explore ancient caves and Dutch forts, and experience local culture in Arborek Village and Nusa Laut.

Discover Hindu temples, vivid flower marketplaces, towns lining the Ganges River, and a wellness program on a 16-day boat and rail tour of India's culture.