How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h in Kaohsiung, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Taiwan
Kaohsiung Cruise Port
Kaohsiung is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Kaohsiung
How busy does Kaohsiung get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 4% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,250 passengers
- Busy day: 3,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 4% of days
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Where Kaohsiung fits into a cruise
Kaohsiung is most commonly visited on Japan itineraries, often alongside Manila and Hong Kong .
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When to cruise to Kaohsiung
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Kaohsiung typically carry around 1,258 guests, with Vasco Da Gama, Oceania Riviera, and Westerdam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Vasco Da Gama 6 calls
- 2 Oceania Riviera 4 calls
- 3 Westerdam 3 calls
- 4 Seven Seas Explorer 2 calls
- 5 Vista 2 calls
- 6 Norwegian Jade 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 8 Seven Seas Explorer
Feb 21 Westerdam
Feb 25 Norwegian Jade · Vasco Da Gama
Apr 14 Oceania Riviera
Apr 17 Vista
Cruises that visit Kaohsiung
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Kaohsiung.
Oceania Riviera
Singapore → Muar → Seymour Narrows → Vancouver
Apr 5 · 39 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 10
About average
$18,249 balcony · $468/night
Vasco Da Gama
San Antonio → Easter Island → Hakodate → Tokyo
Jan 4 · 64 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 53
About average
$17,606 oceanview · $275/night
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Hiroshima → Kagoshima → Tokyo
Feb 22 · 11 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 4
About average
$3,329 inside · $303/night
Oceania Riviera
Singapore → Muar → Kaohsiung → Hong Kong
Apr 5 · 11 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 10
About average
$6,099 balcony · $554/night
Westerdam
Hong Kong → Puerto Princesa, Palawan → Osaka → Tokyo
Feb 14 · 14 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 8
About average
$3,159 inside · $226/night
Westerdam
Singapore → Ko Samui → Osaka → Tokyo
Jan 31 · 28 nights
Visits Kaohsiung on day 22
About average
$6,024 inside · $215/night
Cruise routes that include Kaohsiung
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Kaohsiung, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Japan Passage: Singapore, Hubbard Glacier & Seymour Narrows
From $18,249
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Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia
From $17,606
$17,606
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1 upcoming sailing
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia
From $12,804
$12,804
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1 upcoming sailing
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Japan One-Way via Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay & Kaohsiung
From $5,174
$5,174
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1 upcoming sailing
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Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon
From $13,587
$13,587
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1 upcoming sailing
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Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon
From $8,707
$8,707
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FAQ about cruises visiting Kaohsiung
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Kaohsiung.
What is the best time to visit Kaohsiung on a cruise?
The best time to visit Kaohsiung depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Kaohsiung busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kaohsiung?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kaohsiung include Japan Passage: Singapore, Hubbard Glacier & Seymour Narrows, Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia, and Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Kaohsiung?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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