Small Ship ASIA CRUISES

Experience Asia in Windstar Style.

Nowhere else in the world will you find such a stunning juxtaposition of ancient traditions and contemporary cultures. Mystic temples give way to soaring skyscrapers while tranquil, timeless villages neighbor pulsating, modern cities. Windstar brings you the best of both worlds, taking you to the heart of cosmopolitan marvels like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo and the exotic shores of small villages and unspoiled islands of Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Windstar Knows the Way to Asia

SENSES REEL IN ASIAN ARCHIPELAGOS. Brace yourself for the taste of nutmeg fresh off the tree, sizzling satay, the chatter of a crowded fish market, and Buddhas painted in bright kimono colors. For luminous green subterranean rivers, earth-hued batiks, proboscis monkeys, and coral more alive and vibrant than any you’ve seen. For the Seto Inland Sea where few travelers go but those who do find ports trapped in amber, and for the climb to the top of Borobudur where the view doesn’t just amaze, it transforms. When you feel you simply can’t absorb any more, make your way to blissful humpbacked islands that clear your mind like a cracker cleans a palate.

Juxtaposition of Contrasts

EXPLORE ALL THE MOODS OF ASIA: Remote tropical islands at the fringes of Indonesia and the Philippines, wondrous Borobudur with its bell-shaped stupa, wildlife from Komodo dragons to orangutans, the neon glare of Hong Kong and Singapore. Set course for the Seto Inland Sea, Japan’s secret Mediterranean, where rustic islands boast forgotten shrines and picturesque water towns. And discover the breadth of Japan from tranquil Edo-period gardens to fluttering paper cranes, heated sand baths to decadent Kobe beef.

See It All

Choose from 14 comprehensive Asia itineraries — some focusing on remote, pristine regions and others focusing on hidden harbors or classic cities

Distinctly Different

Go off the beaten path to remote places like Pulau Banda, Pulau Menyawakan, and Pantara Island

Let Us Show You Our Hometown

Get insider tips on where to go and what to see as we visit the crew’s home countries of Indonesia and the Philippines on a hometown cruise itinerary - Windstar Crew Hometowns: Philippines & Indonesia

Featured Port: Okinawa, Japan

The beautiful subtropical islands of Okinawa have a culture all their own. A long history of trade when it was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom has infused the culture with foreign influences. See hints of China in the 14th century Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shop for hand-dyed bingata cloth, originally reserved for court ladies, or Ryukyu glass, once made from the old bottles discarded by U.S. troops. Even the language, music, and cuisine are distinct from the rest of Japan.

Shore Excursion Must-Do: The Regalia, Water Village & Cruise (Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei)

Visit the immense Tamu Kianggeh open air market located on the banks of the Kianggeh River in the heart of Brunei’s capital. Cruise to Pulau Ranggu and keep a keen eye out for the elusive Proboscis monkeys that make their home here. Your cruise will take you to Kampong Ayer, a series of colorful villages built on stilts over water. Tour the breathtaking Royal Regalia Museum, home to Brunei’s Crown Regalia, and the Istana Nurul Iman (The Royal Palace).