Royal Caribbean Destinations - Asia

Nothing is as exciting as going on a cruise to thedifference between cosmopolitan and rural living in
Far East. Royal Caribbean International makes thisthe country. Almost blinded by the neon signs,
possible with its many cruise options to Asia.tourists can feast their eyes on some of the
Everything from ancient temples to exotic cuisine,most unbelievable architecture in the world. They
Asia offers a unique experience for each andmust also make a stop at Japan's Imperial Palace,
every visitor.another fine work of architecture and art and
Royal Caribbean International offers excitinghome to the Emperor of Japan. Yet one more
cruises and cruisetours to the Far East forspectacular specimen of Japan's architecture is the
passengers to visit different cities before orSensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most
during their cruise. Cruises to Asia can be as longimportant Buddhist temple that dates back to the
as 3 to 13 nights, depending on destinations.7th century.
Ships from Royal Caribbean's fleet that sail aroundJapan is a country of food lovers so tourists are
the Far East belong to the Vision-class, particularlyin for a wide variety of dining choices with over
the Legend of the Seas. Aboard this luxury cruise800,000 restaurants in Tokyo. From street diners
ship, Royal Caribbean passengers will enjoy theirto noodle shops to the fanciest sushi and sashimi
cruise even before leaving their port of departure!restaurants, the Tokyo dining scene has
With its Vegas-style Casino Royale and over 8something for every palate.
different lounges and cafes, Legend of the SeasAnother stop Royal Caribbean passengers should
is a vacation of its own. Four whirlpools, a minimake is in India. Mumbai, formerly known as
golf course and a spectacular Solarium make forBombay, is the "City of Dreams". India's capital is
a very pleasant journey on this cruise around Asiaa vibrant city with extremely active nightlife and
and the South Pacific.endless shopping opportunities. It is both the
Departure ports for Asian cruises include: Shangaifinancial and entertainment capital of the country
- China, Singapore, Tokyo - Japan and Victoriaand home to the world-famous Taj Mahal. Visitors
Harbor in Hong Kong. Passengers can choose towill find there is never enough time to see the
start their vacation with land tours to any ofCrawford Market or admire carpets at
these exotic cities or choose another place amongMereweather Road. Food in India is everywhere.
the various ports of call.From Khau Gullies, a street lined with endless food
Besides an obvious stop at China's Great Wall, it isstalls offering freshly made Indian cuisine, to
important to consider visiting the bustling city ofseveral four and five-star restaurants, India has
Shangai. With a marvelous and modern art andsomething new to try every day.
shopping scene, Shangai has nothing to envyFor those up for a surprise, Cambodia is the stop
some of the West's largest metropolis. Amongto make. Angkor Wat, the famous ancient temple
popular tourist stops are the Yu Gardens and Oldto the north is only one of many beautiful sights
Town which trace Chinese history to way beforeto see here. Royal Caribbean passengers can
the Ming dynasty. For food lovers, Shangai's Yuenjoy seaside activities in Sihanoukville such as
Gardens Bazaar is the best place to try allfishing, snorkeling, sailing or just the occasional
traditional Chinese snacks. From pork knuckle toswim in calm turquoise waters. Truly a
hairy crab, the Bazaar is a must see for peoplerapidly-growing resort city, Sihanoukville is the
with a hearty appetite.present and future for tourism in this part of the
Once in Japan, Tokyo awaits to show the hugeSouth Pacific.