Le Soleal • Ponant Cruises
12-night East Asia One-Way: Shanghai, Naha, Okinawa & Keelung
May 20, 2028 → Jun 1, 2028 • Busan → Manila
From $8,265
$689/night
Great deal
↓27% below typical
Kaohsiung
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Cruises visiting Kaohsiung
Quietest
Nov
Busiest
Feb
Upcoming
36+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 16+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Kaohsiung.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Kaohsiung
These sailings rank first because they visit Kaohsiung while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Soleal • Ponant Cruises
13-night East Asia One-Way: Shanghai, Naha, Okinawa & Keelung
Oct 23, 2027 → Nov 5, 2027 • Busan → Manila
From $8,954
$689/night
Good value
↓20% below typical
Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
24-night East Asia One-Way via Shanghai, Naha, Okinawa & Hualien
Jan 31, 2029 → Feb 24, 2029 • Hong Kong → Tokyo
From $14,398
$600/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
Le Soleal • Ponant Cruises
9-night Southeast Asia One-Way: San Fernando & Currimao
Sep 11, 2027 → Sep 20, 2027 • Manila → Keelung (Chilung)
From $6,481
$720/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
12-night East Asia One-Way via Kaohsiung, Taichung & Ishigaki
Feb 12, 2029 → Feb 24, 2029 • Hong Kong → Tokyo
From $8,098
$675/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
Seabourn Encore • Seabourn
38-night East Asia One-Way via Laem Chabang, Kâmpóng Saôm & Ho Chi Minh City
Jan 17, 2029 → Feb 24, 2029 • Singapore → Tokyo
From $24,298
$639/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Kaohsiung, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Kaohsiung that day.
Kaohsiung is busiest from Feb, with multiple ships per day. Nov are significantly quieter.
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$1,013/night
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Selected port-call day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1 ship visit Kaohsiung on this date, carrying about ~800 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~800 passengers
- Cruises
- 2
- Best fare
- $1,013/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Kaohsiung on this date.
Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
10-night East Asia One-Way via Nagoya, Aichi, Osaka & Keelung
Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 10, 2026 • Tokyo → Hong Kong
From $12,318
$1,232/night
Priced high
↑49% above typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Kaohsiung that same day.
Best time to visit Kaohsiung on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Kaohsiung still look attractively priced.
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,122
2 visits
Traffic
↑36% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$251
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$523
4 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Kaohsiung
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Kaohsiung, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Southeast Asia One-Way via Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila (Rare Variant)
Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 11
From $6,705
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Muar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 5
From $5,849
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 4
From $15,753
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 22
From $11,460
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 22
From $15,722
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Feb 20
From $13,706
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Kaohsiung
See the next scheduled ship visits into Kaohsiung.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Vista | — |
| Sep 18, 2027 | Le Soleal | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Le Soleal | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 9, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Dec 7, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Jan 14, 2028 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises |
| Feb 10, 2028 | Explora III | — |
| Feb 26, 2028 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Mar 7, 2028 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Apr 1, 2028 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Apr 24, 2028 | Le Jacques Cartier | Ponant Cruises |
| May 28, 2028 | Le Soleal | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 25, 2028 | Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Feb 14, 2029 | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn |
| Feb 22, 2029 | Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
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?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Kaohsiung, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Kaohsiung busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Kaohsiung. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kaohsiung?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kaohsiung include Southeast Asia One-Way via Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila (Rare Variant), Southeast Asia One-Way via Muar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance), and Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy). 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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