Itinerary

Day 1 Mar 29, 2027 Baoshan (Shanghai) Departs 16:30 When your MSC cruise brings you to Shanghai it is easy to understand that after years of stagnation, this great metropolis is undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen. As Shanghai begins to recapture its position as East Asia’s leading business city, a status it last held before World War II, the skyline is filling with high-rises – there are well over a thousand now. Gleaming shopping malls, luxurious hotels and prestigious arts centres are rising alongside, while underneath everything snakes the world’s longest subway system. Shanghai’s 23 million residents enjoy the highest incomes on the mainland, and there’s plenty for them to splash out on; witness the rash of celebrity restaurants and designer flagship stores. MSC Grand Voyages cruises also offer excursions to the Bund – Shanghai’s original signature skyline –, a strip of grand Neoclassical colonial edifices on the west bank of the Huangpu River Pudong on the opposite shore – a backdrop domestic visitors queue up against to have their picture taken. Named after an old Anglo-Indian term, “bunding” (the embanking of a muddy foreshore), the Bund’s official name is Zhongshan Lu but it’s better known among locals as Wai Tan (literally “Outside Beach”). By whatever name, this was old Shanghai’s commercial heart, with the river on one side and the offices of the leading bank and trading houses on the other. Jinmao Tower is a beautiful building, an elegant tapering postmodern take on Art Deco, has an observation deck on the 88th floor. An ear-popping lift whisks you up 340m to the top in a matter of seconds. The spectacle of the city spread out before you is of course sublime, but turn round for a giddying view down the building’s glorious galleried atrium. Shanghai Museum is one of the city’s highlights, with a fantastic, well-presented collection. Baoshan (Shanghai) port guide Search cruises visiting Baoshan (Shanghai)

Baoshan (Shanghai) photo — Day 1 Mar 29, 2027 Baoshan (Shanghai) Departs 16:30 When your MSC cruise brings you to Shanghai it is easy to understand that after years of stagnation, this great metropolis is undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen. As Shanghai begins to recapture its position as East Asia’s leading business city, a status it last held before World War II, the skyline is filling with high-rises – there are well over a thousand now. Gleaming shopping malls, luxurious hotels and prestigious arts centres are rising alongside, while underneath everything snakes the world’s longest subway system. Shanghai’s 23 million residents enjoy the highest incomes on the mainland, and there’s plenty for them to splash out on; witness the rash of celebrity restaurants and designer flagship stores. MSC Grand Voyages cruises also offer excursions to the Bund – Shanghai’s original signature skyline –, a strip of grand Neoclassical colonial edifices on the west bank of the Huangpu River Pudong on the opposite shore – a backdrop domestic visitors queue up against to have their picture taken. Named after an old Anglo-Indian term, “bunding” (the embanking of a muddy foreshore), the Bund’s official name is Zhongshan Lu but it’s better known among locals as Wai Tan (literally “Outside Beach”). By whatever name, this was old Shanghai’s commercial heart, with the river on one side and the offices of the leading bank and trading houses on the other. Jinmao Tower is a beautiful building, an elegant tapering postmodern take on Art Deco, has an observation deck on the 88th floor. An ear-popping lift whisks you up 340m to the top in a matter of seconds. The spectacle of the city spread out before you is of course sublime, but turn round for a giddying view down the building’s glorious galleried atrium. Shanghai Museum is one of the city’s highlights, with a fantastic, well-presented collection. Baoshan (Shanghai) port guide Search cruises visiting Baoshan (Shanghai)

Day 3 Mar 31, 2027 Kobe Arrives 14:30 The Japanese city of Kobe needs no introduction. The name is synonymous with its home grown superstar. We are not talking of its stunning shrines, cherry trees laden with blossom during sakura or effervescent city, buzzing with life 24/7. We are of course talking of a much more grass roots hero – its eponymous beef. The delicacy might have put the city on the map, but there is far more to Kobe than its meat. Naturally, Kobe wears its cuisine as a badge of honour. View less Its port history has given it a gastronomy that is quite different from its neighbours. Seafood and sushi is naturally some of the freshest and most diverse you can find, but Kobe’s multi-cultural nature (the city is home to 98 different nationalities) means that it has one of the most diverse gastronomic cultures in Japan. Bread and bakeries are also an (unexpected) delicacy. Additionally, Sake is taken very seriously – Kobe even has its own museum dedicated to the national spirit. Historically, Kobe has always been a key city for Japan. Renamed in 1889, it was known as Owada no Tomari during the Nara Period (710-784 C.E.). Kobe’s location on the calm Inland Sea between Osaka and Kyoto has proven to be pivotal in Japanese history; it is mentioned in famous literary works such as The Tale of Genji (from approximately late 9th century) and the Taiheiki (14th century). The city and region are home to many attractions including the Himeji Castle (widely considered to be Japan's most beautiful feudal castle), a short ride away.

Day 4 Apr 1, 2027 Kobe Departs 16:00 The Japanese city of Kobe needs no introduction. The name is synonymous with its home grown superstar. We are not talking of its stunning shrines, cherry trees laden with blossom during sakura or effervescent city, buzzing with life 24/7. We are of course talking of a much more grass roots hero – its eponymous beef. The delicacy might have put the city on the map, but there is far more to Kobe than its meat. Naturally, Kobe wears its cuisine as a badge of honour. View less Its port history has given it a gastronomy that is quite different from its neighbours. Seafood and sushi is naturally some of the freshest and most diverse you can find, but Kobe’s multi-cultural nature (the city is home to 98 different nationalities) means that it has one of the most diverse gastronomic cultures in Japan. Bread and bakeries are also an (unexpected) delicacy. Additionally, Sake is taken very seriously – Kobe even has its own museum dedicated to the national spirit. Historically, Kobe has always been a key city for Japan. Renamed in 1889, it was known as Owada no Tomari during the Nara Period (710-784 C.E.). Kobe’s location on the calm Inland Sea between Osaka and Kyoto has proven to be pivotal in Japanese history; it is mentioned in famous literary works such as The Tale of Genji (from approximately late 9th century) and the Taiheiki (14th century). The city and region are home to many attractions including the Himeji Castle (widely considered to be Japan's most beautiful feudal castle), a short ride away.

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 99-day span: $1,063 · range $1,063–$1,600

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $1,600

$200 / night

Fare rows

Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,600

$200 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $1,692

$211 / night

Fare rows

Ocean View Stateroom - Guaranteed

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,692

$211 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $1,742

$217 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,742

$217 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Obstructed Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,778

$222 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Connecting Oceanview Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,826

$228 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,851

$231 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,851

$231 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,854

$231 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,867

$233 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,876

$234 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View with Large Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,901

$237 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View with Large Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,901

$237 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View with Large Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,925

$240 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,410

$301 / night

Fare rows

Suite - Guaranteed

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,410

$301 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Silver Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,744

$343 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Silver Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,981

$372 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sky Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,559

$444 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,606

$700 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 2, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Ocean View with Large Balcony	1C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	1D	Balcony
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	1E	Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony	2C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	2D	Balcony
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	2E	Balcony
Studio Ocean View Balcony	2F	Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony	3C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	3D	Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony	4C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	4D	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	5D	Balcony
Sky Balcony	BY	Balcony
Connecting Oceanview Balcony	CB	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed	XB	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony Quad Gty	XQ	Balcony
Interior with Virtual Balcony	1U	Inside
Interior	1V	Inside
Interior with Virtual Balcony	2U	Inside
Interior	2V	Inside
Studio Interior	2W	Inside
Interior	3V	Inside
Interior	4V	Inside
Connecting Interior	CI	Inside
Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed	ZI	Inside
Interior Quad Gty	ZQ	Inside
Ocean View	1N	Oceanview
Ocean View	2N	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	3M	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	4M	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom - Guaranteed	YO	Oceanview
Ocean View Quad Gty	YQ	Oceanview
Grand Loft Suite with Balcony	GL	Suite
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom	GS	Suite
Silver Junior Suite	J1	Suite
Silver Junior Suite	J4	Suite
Sky Junior Suite	JY	Suite
Owner's Suite	OS	Suite
Ultimate Family Suite	US	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	WS	Suite