Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 26, 2026 Taipei Departs 13:00 Located on the north coast of Taiwan, and embraced by lush green mountains, Keelung City is Taiwan’s second-biggest port and a major gateway to Taipei's glittering lights and spectacular skyscrapers. It can get a little damp here at times - the city is known as the 'Rainy Port' after all - but even the elements fail to dampen the spirits in this Taiwanese hotbed of tradition, modernity and rich culture. View less Keelung is famous for its Mid-Summer Ghost festival – when dragons decorated with flowers and spitting pyrotechnics are paraded through the streets. Flickering lanterns glitter on the water’s waves, creating a beautiful, ethereal scene. If you do linger in Keelung, witness the city coming to life as the sun dips - and Keelung Miaokou night market floods with people below a blinding wash of lights. Most will choose to take the ride to the country's capital, Taipei, and visit this mesmerising modern city, which blends influences from around the world. A quirky city of museums and countless bustling markets. Stands and stalls work late into the night, serving up every food you can imagine. Wander between the salivating smells and rising flames of open fires, which cook up everything from fried oysters to chicken and fish pastries - as you ride the all-out sensory assault of the city's bustling markets. Incredible temples are sprinkled across Taipei, such as Bao-An Temple, a peaceful, incense-infused place of colourful artistry. The country's heritage is reflected in towering new architecture like the tiered pagoda of the Taipei 101 skyscraper, which dominates the skyline from every angle. Taipei Taipei port guide Search cruises visiting Taipei

Day 3 Aug 28, 2026 Busan, South Korea Arrives 09:00 "A tapestry of kaleidoscopic colours, intense seafood flavours, and urban beach bliss, Busan rolls across a glorious natural setting on the Korean Peninsula's south-east. One of the largest and busiest ports in the world, 3.5 million people call South Korea's second city home, and the amiable locals help to lend the city its quirky, offbeat outlook. A spacious, playful and cosmopolitan place, Busan is a lively, liveable city, cradled by lush mountains and endless ocean scenery. Haedong Yonggung Temple nestles on a dramatic cliffside, just above the crumbling rocks and crashing waves of the East Sea. Dating back to 1376, the temple's multi-storey pagoda is adorned with lions - each representing a different emotion. Elsewhere, lanterns glitter in the night sky around Mount Geumjeongsan, freshly released from the beautiful Beomeosa Temple, which was established in AD 678. The hillside shantytown of Gamcheon Culture Village has completed an improbable transformation, blossoming from a sea of makeshift homes for Korean war refugees, into a colourful explosion of creativity and curiosity. Local artists have been let loose to create interactive installations, and the entire area is now an expansive canvas for expression. Lose yourself among vibrant alleyways of flamingo-pink, lemon-yellow and baby-blue painted facades in this unique area. Sample bibimbap, fiery-hot beef and rice, from street food vendors, before relaxing on one of South Korea's best beaches - Haeundae's banana bend of sand. Metallic skyscrapers offer an unusual backdrop to this pristine expanse of golden powder and are mirrored by elaborate sandcastles and sculptures during the annual sand festival - when spontaneous water fights and firework displays also take place. Gwangalli beach is another urban option, laying out spectacular views of the reaching Gwangan Bridge - the country's second largest bridge. At night, 16,000 bulbs bathe this engineering marvel in colour." Busan, South Korea Busan, South Korea port guide Search cruises visiting Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea photo — Day 3 Aug 28, 2026 Busan, South Korea Arrives 09:00 "A tapestry of kaleidoscopic colours, intense seafood flavours, and urban beach bliss, Busan rolls across a glorious natural setting on the Korean Peninsula's south-east. One of the largest and busiest ports in the world, 3.5 million people call South Korea's second city home, and the amiable locals help to lend the city its quirky, offbeat outlook. A spacious, playful and cosmopolitan place, Busan is a lively, liveable city, cradled by lush mountains and endless ocean scenery. Haedong Yonggung Temple nestles on a dramatic cliffside, just above the crumbling rocks and crashing waves of the East Sea. Dating back to 1376, the temple's multi-storey pagoda is adorned with lions - each representing a different emotion. Elsewhere, lanterns glitter in the night sky around Mount Geumjeongsan, freshly released from the beautiful Beomeosa Temple, which was established in AD 678. The hillside shantytown of Gamcheon Culture Village has completed an improbable transformation, blossoming from a sea of makeshift homes for Korean war refugees, into a colourful explosion of creativity and curiosity. Local artists have been let loose to create interactive installations, and the entire area is now an expansive canvas for expression. Lose yourself among vibrant alleyways of flamingo-pink, lemon-yellow and baby-blue painted facades in this unique area. Sample bibimbap, fiery-hot beef and rice, from street food vendors, before relaxing on one of South Korea's best beaches - Haeundae's banana bend of sand. Metallic skyscrapers offer an unusual backdrop to this pristine expanse of golden powder and are mirrored by elaborate sandcastles and sculptures during the annual sand festival - when spontaneous water fights and firework displays also take place. Gwangalli beach is another urban option, laying out spectacular views of the reaching Gwangan Bridge - the country's second largest bridge. At night, 16,000 bulbs bathe this engineering marvel in colour." Busan, South Korea Busan, South Korea port guide Search cruises visiting Busan, South Korea

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 113-day span: $166 · range $166–$281

Price signal by cabin

Balcony ↓10% vs typical same-fare cut · high confidence
Inside ↓10% vs typical same-fare cut · high confidence

Lower than 100% of peers This short-break sailing's from-price per night is lower than 100% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line and duration · from-price per night · as of Jul 22, 2026 · Broader cohort: same cruise line and duration, compared by from-price per night.

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $166

$83 / night

Fare rows

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $166

$83 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $176

$88 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $186

$93 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $196

$98 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $206

$103 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $206

$103 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $216

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $246

$123 / night

Fare rows

Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $246

$123 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $256

$128 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $266

$133 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $296

$148 / night

Fare rows

Mini Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $296

$148 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $511

$255 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $731

$365 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 22, 2026

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 113 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Inside	$166	$166 · Jul 10	$281 · Apr 1
Oceanview	$206	$206 · Jul 10	$331 · Apr 1
Balcony	$246	$246 · Jul 10	$381 · Apr 1
Suite	$296	$296 · Jul 10	$431 · Apr 1

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 2 hours ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 2 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

Show all 28 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony	B1	Balcony
Balcony	B2	Balcony
Balcony	B3	Balcony
Balcony Group	BA1	Balcony
Balcony Group	BA2	Balcony
Classic Outside with Balcony	BC	Balcony
Premium Outside with Balcony	BP	Balcony
Balcony Guarantee	BV	Balcony
Single Inside	CI	Inside
Interior	I1	Inside
Interior	I2	Inside
Interior	I3	Inside
Interior	I4	Inside
Classic Inside Stateroom	IC	Inside
Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )	IN1	Inside
Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )	IN2	Inside
Premium Inside Stateroom	IP	Inside
Inside Guarantee	IV	Inside
Single Oceanview	CE	Oceanview
Oceanview	E1	Oceanview
Oceanview	E2	Oceanview
Classic Outside with Window	EC	Oceanview
Premium Outside with Window	EP	Oceanview
Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )	ET1	Oceanview
Outside Guarantee	EV	Oceanview
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Mini Suite with Balcony	MS	Suite
Suite with Balcony	S	Suite

Ship

Your ship Costa Serena 4★ **114,147** GT **3,780** guests Built **2006** Let yourself be seduced by the unique elegance and enticing atmosphere of the goddess of the sea: Costa Serena is a ship inspired by classical legends. Jupiter, Apollo, Bacchus, Clio... all the divinities of the ancient world will captivate you with their singular charm and golden aura in every area of the ship. A ship inspired by fun, well-being and relaxation: bars and restaurants, spacious, panoramic decks, swimming pools covered by a sliding glass roof, virtual reality and sports areas in which to challenge your friends as you sail the ocean waves. 6,000 square metres of space devoted to well-being and arranged across two floors, one measuring 2,100 square metres, entirely given over to the Samsara Spa, one of the largest spas currently in existence on a cruise ship. Costa Serena Costa Serena ship guide Search cruises on Costa Serena

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