The cruise begins and ends in Tianjin (Beijing), China. Port calls include: Chejhu, South Korea; Kagoshima and Kobe, Japan. The ship spends two nights in Kobe. Optional fully escorted over night excursions include an overnight bullet train excursion to Tokyo or an over night excursion to Kyoto with tours planned for Kyoto and Osaka. For those wanting the ultimate Asian experience, optional tour extensions are available that include Beijing, Shanghai and Xian.