Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 19, 2026 Taipei Departs 16:00 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 2 Aug 20, 2026 Naha (Okinawa Is.) Arrives 14:00 The sophistication, elegance and ages-old culture of Japan. On an MSC Grand Voyages Cruise, you can discover the ancient beauty of the Okinawa islands. Belonging to the archipelago of Ryūkyū, their capital is Naha. There are many attractions and monuments that can be visited. These include the Ryukyumura village and the UNESCO World Heritage site: Shikinaen Garden, where you can admire the characteristic wooden buildings with red tile roofs that overlook an artificial lake and vegetation that inspire meditation and peace. Peace Memorial Park has a great emotional impact: near the end of World War II, Okinawa was the scene of a bloody battle between Japan and the US, which killed about 200,000 people, more than half of which were civilians. The shopping and restaurant street in Naha isKokusai : two kilometers of bars, cafes, hotels and boutiques where you can linger and enjoy yourself sipping awamori , a typical liqueur from the island served with ice. The capital is also home to the museum of the former underground headquarters of the Japanese Navy and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum , where you can discover the history and culture of Okinawa. To understand how the inhabitants lived, you can also visit Ryukyumura Village , a small theme park that recreates a village where craftsmen shape pottery, weave clothing and blankets and where musicians play the sanshin guitar. Located in front of the East China Sea, the cliff of Cape Manzamou is a true natural sculpture shaped by the ocean: a part of it looks like the trunk of an elephant. It is impossible to leave without taking a photograph. Naha (Okinawa Is.) Naha (Okinawa Is.) port guide Search cruises visiting Naha (Okinawa Is.)

Naha (Okinawa Is.) photo — Day 2 Aug 20, 2026 Naha (Okinawa Is.) Arrives 14:00 The sophistication, elegance and ages-old culture of Japan. On an MSC Grand Voyages Cruise, you can discover the ancient beauty of the Okinawa islands. Belonging to the archipelago of Ryūkyū, their capital is Naha. There are many attractions and monuments that can be visited. These include the Ryukyumura village and the UNESCO World Heritage site: Shikinaen Garden, where you can admire the characteristic wooden buildings with red tile roofs that overlook an artificial lake and vegetation that inspire meditation and peace. Peace Memorial Park has a great emotional impact: near the end of World War II, Okinawa was the scene of a bloody battle between Japan and the US, which killed about 200,000 people, more than half of which were civilians. The shopping and restaurant street in Naha isKokusai : two kilometers of bars, cafes, hotels and boutiques where you can linger and enjoy yourself sipping awamori , a typical liqueur from the island served with ice. The capital is also home to the museum of the former underground headquarters of the Japanese Navy and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum , where you can discover the history and culture of Okinawa. To understand how the inhabitants lived, you can also visit Ryukyumura Village , a small theme park that recreates a village where craftsmen shape pottery, weave clothing and blankets and where musicians play the sanshin guitar. Located in front of the East China Sea, the cliff of Cape Manzamou is a true natural sculpture shaped by the ocean: a part of it looks like the trunk of an elephant. It is impossible to leave without taking a photograph. Naha (Okinawa Is.) Naha (Okinawa Is.) port guide Search cruises visiting Naha (Okinawa Is.)

Day 4 Aug 22, 2026 Ishigaki Island 11:00 – 20:00 9.0 hrs ashore Talk with the Japanese a while about the Japanese and you’re going to hear the word shimagunikonjo. The breakdown is simple: shima—island; guni—nation; konjo—consciousness. In one word, it's the firm belief that people who live on islands are different from people who live on continents, and anyone who’s done both is likely to agree. American culture may be the strongest influence in Japan now, but the Japanese will understand the motivations of the Brits a whole lot better. Islands require a different mind-set than continents. Islands require manners. But what if your island was never meant to be part of another bunch of islands? That’s what’s happened with today’s Okinawa Prefecture. The people who’ve always been there are Okinawan, one of the healthiest, longest-living people on earth. But now they’re part of Japan and seriously outnumbered by the Japanese. (And they’re not at all happy that the Japanese interlopers gave so much of their land over to U.S. military bases.) Signs of Okinawan culture can be subtle but are easier to pick out in more remote islands of the chain, like Ishigaki. Traditional buildings are a mixture of Chinese and Japanese influences. In the markets, you’ll find fu chanpuru (an Okinawan stir fry dish) and whole-wheat soba, which the Japanese won't touch. The ryuso robe holds on despite crowded kimono stores. The few people left who speak Uchinaguchi are praying for a movement like the Hawaiian renaissance to bring the culture back. The tipping point is close. A trip to Ishigaki now is to witness either the beginning or the end. Ishigaki Island Ishigaki Island port guide Search cruises visiting Ishigaki Island

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 106-day span: $629 · range $629–$970

Price signal by cabin

Inside ↓23% vs typical same-fare cut · high confidence

Lower than 70% of peers This short-break sailing's from-price per night is lower than 70% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line and duration · from-price per night · as of Jul 21, 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 $629

$157 / night

Fare rows

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $629

$157 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $649

$162 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $649

$162 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $659

$164 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $939

$234 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $939

$234 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $979

$244 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

Not available

Prices verified Jul 21, 2026

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 106 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Inside	$629	$629 · Jul 11	$970 · Apr 7
Oceanview	$939	$939 · Jun 19	$1,090 · Apr 7
Balcony	$1,189	$1,189 · Jun 19	$1,189 · Jun 19

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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