Quick answer
Asuka Cruise is a premium ocean cruise line based in Yokohama, Japan, part of NYK Line. Japan's leading premium cruise line, with Japanese service, cuisine and onsen-style baths. Best for: culture & history, couples. Fares start from roughly US$340 per person per night (indicative).
- Cruise type
- Premium ocean cruises
- Headquarters
- Yokohama, Japan
- Owned by
- NYK Line
- Price level
- Luxury · from ≈ US$340 pp/night
- Fleet (selected)
- 2 ships listed
- Typical length
- 7–21 nights
- Ship size
- 600–4,300 guests
- Onboard currency
- JPY
- Best for
- Culture & history, Couples
Why choose Asuka Cruise
- Japanese hospitality and cuisine
- Coastal Japan festival sailings
- Japanese-language service
Ships
- Asuka II
- Asuka III
Selected ships; fleets change as ships join and leave. Ask us for deck plans and cabin details.
Sailings & fares
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Where Asuka Cruise sails
What is included
Usually included
Cabin, main dining, entertainment and enrichment talks. Some lines (Viking, Oceania, Azamara) bundle Wi-Fi, excursions or drinks — check each line.
Dress code
Smart casual most nights; one or two formal or 'evening chic' nights on longer sailings.
Food & dietary needs
Vegetarian meals are available on every sailing. Jain, vegan, halal and allergy requests are sent to the line in writing when you book — see our food guide.
Visas for Asuka Cruise itineraries
Depending on the itinerary you may need: Japan, Schengen visa (Europe), UK visa, US visa (B1/B2). When you book, our Visa Desk checks every port for your passport and gives you apply-by dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Asuka Cruise good for families?
Asuka Cruise is better suited to culture & history, couples than to young families. Couples, culture-focused travellers, multi-generation families and returning cruisers.
What is included in a Asuka Cruise fare?
Cabin, main dining, entertainment and enrichment talks. Some lines (Viking, Oceania, Azamara) bundle Wi-Fi, excursions or drinks — check each line.
Where does Asuka Cruise sail?
Asuka Cruise sails to Japan, Korea & China, World cruises, transatlantic & repositioning.
How much does a Asuka Cruise cruise cost?
As a guide, Asuka Cruise fares start from about US$340 per person per night, so a 7-night trip starts around US$2,380 per person before taxes and extras. Exact fares depend on ship, date and cabin.
Can I book Asuka Cruise through Xciting Cruising?
Yes. Xciting Cruising sells Asuka Cruise sailings worldwide, with prices in your currency (including INR), a free 48-hour hold, low deposits, and visa, insurance, shore excursions and forex handled in the same booking.
What is the dress code on Asuka Cruise?
Smart casual most nights; one or two formal or 'evening chic' nights on longer sailings.