Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 31, 2026 Keelung, Taiwan Departs 17:00 With over 2,600,000 inhabitants, Taipei is the largest city on the island of Taiwan and its capital. It represents the fulcrum of the country: the headquarters of the government is located here and it is the cultural and commercial center of Taiwan. An MSC Cruise will take you inside this crossroads of Japanese and Chinese cultures, where the ancient and modern coexist with no distinction. One of the symbols of the city is the Taipei 101 Tower, named for the fact that there are 101 floors. First known as the Taipei World Financial Center, it is located in the Xinyi district. Reachable on an MSC excursion, this singular construction, built in 2004, is bamboo-shaped and its 509 meters in height made it the the tallest building in the world in 2004: today, it is in fifth place; first place is held by Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is also one of the destinations that can be reached with an excursion: a white building with a blue octagonal roof, whose colors also reflect the national flag, it is a symbol of freedom, equality and brotherhood. Consisting of 89 steps, one for each year of the leader's life, it is surrounded by Chinese-style gardens and buildings housing examples of Taiwanese culture. Considered one of the most important monuments of the 20th century, the Memorial Hall tells the story of the head of the Chinese nationalist government which was in charge from 1950 to 1975; the hall opened in 1980. More than 700 thousand pieces representing 8,000 years of Chinese history and art from the Neolithic to the present day are exhibited in the National Palace Museum which can be visited on an MSC excursion. The museum was once located inside the walls of the Forbidden City of Beijing. In 1949, it was moved to the Shilin district in Taipei, into the current building, after the government of the Republic of China was also transferred. Keelung, Taiwan

Day 3 Sep 2, 2026 Busan, South Korea Arrives 13:00 "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 Sep 2, 2026 Busan, South Korea Arrives 13:00 "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 122-day span: $766 · range $766–$841

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $841

$420 / night

Fare rows

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $841

$420 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $851

$425 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $871

$435 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $881

$440 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Oceanview

from $881

$440 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $881

$440 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Oceanview

Cabin grade

Available

from $921

$460 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $991

$495 / night

Fare rows

Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $991

$495 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $1,101

$550 / night

Fare rows

Mini Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,101

$550 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite with Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,151

$575 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 26, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 72%

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 122 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 72% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Inside	$841	$766 · Jun 3	$841 · Apr 27
Oceanview	$881	$806 · Jun 3	$881 · Apr 27
Balcony	$991	$991 · Jun 28	$991 · Jun 28
Suite	$1,101	$1,101 · Aug 25	$1,101 · Aug 25

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 1 hour 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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