Icons of Asia

Your Asian adventure begins in Tokyo – vast, layered and endlessly fascinating. Check into your 4-star hotel and let the city draw you in. The temples of Asakusa, the fashion streets of Harajuku, the controlled chaos of Shibuya crossing, the quiet of a neighbourhood ramen counter – Tokyo rewards every instinct and every mood.

A second full day in one of the world’s great cities. The Tsukiji outer market for breakfast, the serenity of the Meiji Shrine, the panoramic views from the Tokyo Skytree, an afternoon in the galleries of Roppongi – or simply more of whatever Tokyo offered you yesterday. Tonight, a last dinner in the city before the ship awaits.

Board Celebrity Millennium at Yokohama this afternoon and settle in as she departs at 4:30 PM – Tokyo Bay opening up ahead as the Japanese coastline begins its remarkable reveal.

On a clear October morning, Mt Fuji is extraordinary – perfectly conical, snow-dusted, presiding over the landscape with a serene authority that has inspired Japanese art and poetry for centuries. Ten hours ashore opens up the Fuji Five Lakes region for closer views, the ancient Miho no Matsubara pine grove with its framed perspectives of the mountain, or simply the pleasure of standing on deck as the ship docks and letting the moment happen.

The ship arrives into Osaka in the early afternoon – gateway to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital. Two days in port is one of the great gifts of this itinerary. This afternoon and evening, the highlights: Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates, the gold-leaf perfection of Kinkaku-ji, the bamboo groves of Arashiyama. October brings the first hints of autumn colour to the temple gardens – one of the most beautiful times of year to be in Kyoto.

A second full day to go deeper into Kyoto’s quieter, more contemplative character – the neighbourhood temples that appear without fanfare on side streets, the covered markets of Nishiki, the ancient machiya townhouse cafes of Gion. Or spend the day in Osaka itself, where the castle, the markets and Dotonbori’s legendary street food are more than enough to fill the hours. With departure at 6:00 PM, the evening is yours.

A first, restful day at sea as Celebrity Millennium heads south into the East China Sea. The spa, the pool deck, the restaurants – a perfect pause between Japan’s extraordinary ports and the destinations ahead.

A second day at sea as the ship makes her way toward Taiwan. The open ocean, the autumn sun and everything Celebrity Millennium has to offer – a welcome opportunity to rest and reflect on Japan before the journey continues.

Thirteen hours in Keelung opens the door to one of Asia’s most rewarding capital cities. Taipei is a city of extraordinary contrasts – the soaring Taipei 101 tower, the ancient Longshan Temple, the extraordinary National Palace Museum with its peerless collection of Chinese art, and the legendary night markets of Shilin and Raohe where the food alone justifies the journey. An extended stay until 9:00 PM means you can experience Taipei across the full arc of the day and well into the evening.

A relaxed day at sea between Taiwan and Hong Kong. The South China Sea stretches out around the ship, and the anticipation of one of the world’s great harbour cities builds with every passing hour.

Hong Kong from the water at dawn is one of the great arrival experiences in world travel – the harbour lights giving way to the skyline as the city wakes up around the ship. Over thirteen hours ashore gives you the full arc of a Hong Kong day: the Star Ferry crossing, the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the temples of Hollywood Road, the neon of Mong Kok, a dim sum lunch and a sunset cocktail on a rooftop bar before returning to the ship in the evening.

A peaceful day at sea as Celebrity Millennium heads southwest into the South China Sea toward Vietnam. The spa, a long lunch, the open deck – time to savour the memory of Hong Kong and look forward to the Vietnamese coast.

Twelve hours at Chan May opens the door to two of central Vietnam’s most rewarding destinations. Hue – Vietnam’s former imperial capital – sits on the banks of the Perfume River, its citadel, royal tombs and pagodas layered with centuries of history. Da Nang offers the Marble Mountains and the ancient lantern-lit streets of Hoi An nearby. A full day to choose your adventure.

A restful day at sea along the Vietnamese coast as the ship heads south toward Ho Chi Minh City. The pool, the spa, a long dinner – time to anticipate the energy of what tomorrow brings.

Twelve hours in Ho Chi Minh City is an immersion in one of Asia’s most dynamic metropolises. The French colonial architecture of the city centre, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the War Remnants Museum, the Ben Thanh Market – and everywhere, the relentless energy of a city that never slows down.

A first of two final sea days as Celebrity Millennium makes her way south toward Singapore. The restaurants, the spa, the open deck as the equator approaches – a chance to savour the last stretch of an extraordinary journey.

A second and final day at sea – the South China Sea giving way to the Strait of Malacca as Singapore draws close. A last long dinner, the open deck in the warm tropical evening, the quiet satisfaction of a journey well made.

Celebrity Millennium glides into Singapore in the early morning light – the gleaming skyline of one of the world’s most remarkable cities announcing the end of 15 extraordinary nights at sea. Disembark and check into your 4-star hotel for two nights in Asia’s most captivating city-state.

A full free day in Singapore – the Gardens by the Bay, the colonial grandeur of the Civic District, the colour and spice of Little India and Chinatown, the hawker centres and the rooftop bars. Singapore rewards every hour you give it.

A final morning in one of Asia’s great cities before heading home. After 19 nights and a journey that has traced the very best of the continent, Singapore is the perfect place to close the chapter.