“Kyoto was one of the highlights of our cruise. We covered the places we wanted to see while still having enough time to enjoy each stop.”
Shore Excursions Asia · HAL Westerdam 2026–2027
Choose your exact HAL Westerdam sailing, compare available port-day tours and review the current shared price before you enquire. Each departure is arranged around the ship’s port schedule, with licensed local guides, manageable group sizes and a clear back-to-ship plan.
Start with the date range printed on your HAL Westerdam cruise booking confirmation.
See the tour, duration, walking level, image and exact shared price together before booking.
Fiona checks availability, group size and final meeting details before payment.
2026–2027 Japan, East Asia and Southeast Asia port-day planning
These shore excursions for HAL Westerdam guests are organised by sailing rather than shown as one generic list. Every tour card is tied to a Westerdam port date, so you can match the excursion to your cruise before comparing duration, walking level, small-group format and the current USD price.
The 2026–2027 programme spans Japan and South Korea before continuing through Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Similar destinations can appear on several sailings, so always start with your cruise dates before choosing a tour.
Start with your cruise dates, then review the available port-day tours in the same order HAL Westerdam visits each destination. Prices below follow the current Westerdam shared-tour listing and should be reconfirmed when you enquire.
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Choose your sailing dates to jump directly to the matching itinerary, Westerdam port dates and current shared-tour prices.
September 13–October 11, 2026
Lake Akan, Ainu Village & Kushiro Marshland
Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village & ASPAM
Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square & Gamcheon Culture Village
Matsue Castle, Tottori Hanakairo and the Mizuki Shigeru cultural area
Maruoka Castle, Eiheiji Temple and Habutae-mochi cultural experience
Gokayama/Ainokura, Toyama Glass Art Museum & Takaoka Great Buddha
Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sanno Club, Honma Residence & Sankyo Warehouse
Sannai-Maruyama Site, Showa Daibutsu, Nebuta WA RASSE & ASPAM
Goryokaku, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse & Mt. Hakodate
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →October 11–24, 2026
Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
Horaibashi Bridge, Makinohara tea country, tea museum, Hamaoka dunes & Omaezaki Cape
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari’s iconic torii gates
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Tochoji Temple, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Fukuoka Tower
Oyama Shrine, Kenrokuen, Nagamachi, Higashi Chaya & Omicho Market
Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sanno Club, Honma Residence & Sankyo Warehouse
Mt. Higurashi, Onuma Quasi-National Park and scenic lake cruise
Kitayamazaki Coast, Ryusendo Cave and Jodogahama Beach
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →October 24–November 7, 2026
Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira Ropeway and Miho-no-Matsubara with Mt. Fuji views
Sakurajima ferry, volcanic landscapes, observatory and Tenmonkan district
Yoko Museum, Keishu-en, Nagasaki Peace Park and Dejima
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hanok Village, Insadong, Folk Museum & N Seoul Tower
Dongmun Market, Yongduam, Dol Hareubang and local cultural stops
Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square & Gamcheon Culture Village
Tochoji Temple, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Fukuoka Tower
Tsunoshima Lighthouse, Akiyoshido Cave and Karato Market
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →November 8–22, 2026
Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira Ropeway and Miho-no-Matsubara with Mt. Fuji views
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Tsunoshima Lighthouse, Akiyoshido Cave and Karato Market
Tochoji Temple, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Fukuoka Tower
Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square & Gamcheon Culture Village
Seongeup Folk Village, Gwangchigi Beach and Seongsan Ilchulbong
Wong Tai Sin, Nan Lian Garden, Tsim Sha Tsui, Victoria Peak & Repulse Bay
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →November 22–December 6, 2026
Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Old Quarter, cyclo ride and Vietnamese coffee
Yen Duc Cultural Village and Halong Bay cruise
Hoi An Ancient Town walking tour and lantern-making experience
Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Chinatown & Ben Thanh Market
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →December 6–20, 2026
Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Chinatown & Ben Thanh Market
Cam Thanh Coconut Village, basket boat ride, Hoi An Ancient Town & lantern workshop
Yen Duc Cultural Village and Halong Bay cruise
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →December 20, 2026–January 1, 2027
Yen Duc Cultural Village and Halong Bay cruise
Hoi An Ancient Town walking tour and lantern-making experience
Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Chinatown & Ben Thanh Market
Tumnob Rolok Fishing Port, Prek Trabek Village, local pagoda and Phsar Leu Market
Pattaya Floating Market and Sanctuary of Truth
Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, local lunch and ICONSIAM
Na Muang Waterfall, Hin Ta/Hin Yai, Thai lunch, viewpoints, Big Buddha & Chaweng
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →January 3–31, 2027
Puerto Princesa Underground River, rainforest, wildlife and cave formations
Waruga stone graves, Minahasa countryside, traditional village and local lunch
Lake Sentani boat ride, Asei Island bark painting, Jokowi Hill and local market
Komodo National Park and Pink Beach
Barong & Keris Dance, Ubud Palace, Balinese lunch, Gunung Kawi Sebatu & Tegalalang
Uluwatu Temple, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and Jimbaran Beach
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →January 31–February 14, 2027
Na Muang Waterfall, Hin Ta/Hin Yai, Thai lunch, viewpoints, Big Buddha & Chaweng
Wat Traimit, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chao Phraya ferry and ICONSIAM
Pattaya Floating Market and Sanctuary of Truth
Tumnob Rolok Fishing Port, Prek Trabek Village, local pagoda and Phsar Leu Market
Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Chinatown & Ben Thanh Market
Cam Thanh Coconut Village, basket boat ride, Hoi An Ancient Town & lantern workshop
Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Old Quarter, cyclo ride and Vietnamese coffee
Yen Duc Cultural Village and Halong Bay cruise
Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront, Avenue of Stars, Wong Tai Sin & Nan Lian
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →February 14–28, 2027
Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront, Avenue of Stars, Wong Tai Sin & Nan Lian
Starfish Island, Luli Island and Cowrie Island
Balinghay Beach, Crystal Cove, Coral Garden and Ilig-Iligan Beach
Rizal Park, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church & local lunch
Lotus Pond, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Love River, Dream Mall & Pier-2 Art Center
Maokong Gondola, tea-growing district, Tea Promotion Center and local teahouse
Mt. Banna, Ishigaki Yaima Village, Nagura Bay, Kabira Bay, Shisa Garden & Euglena Mall
Gyokusendo Cave, Shuri Castle, Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum and Kokusai Dori
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →February 28–March 14, 2027
Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira Ropeway and Miho-no-Matsubara with Mt. Fuji views
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Sakurajima ferry, volcanic landscapes, observatory and Tenmonkan district
Yoko Museum, Keishu-en, Nagasaki Peace Park and Dejima
Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square & Gamcheon Culture Village
Odongdo Island, maritime cable car, Jungang Market and Yeosu Art Land
Dazaifu Tenmangu, Kushida Shrine, Tochoji, Jotenji and Yusentei Garden
Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →March 28–April 11, 2027
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square & Gamcheon Culture Village
Matsue Castle, Tottori Hanakairo and the Mizuki Shigeru cultural area
Maruoka Castle, Eiheiji Temple and Habutae-mochi cultural experience
Gokayama/Ainokura, Toyama Glass Art Museum & Takaoka Great Buddha
Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sanno Club, Honma Residence & Sankyo Warehouse
Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village & ASPAM
Goryokaku, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse & Mt. Hakodate
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →April 11–May 9, 2027
Horaibashi Bridge, Makinohara tea country, tea museum, Hamaoka dunes & Omaezaki Cape
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkakuji & Fushimi Inari
Chikurin-ji Temple, Kochi Castle, Hirome Market & Katsurahama
Tochoji Temple, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Fukuoka Tower
Oyama Shrine, Kenrokuen, Nagamachi, Higashi Chaya & Omicho Market
Hiyoriyama Park, Kaikoji Temple, Sanno Club, Honma Residence & Sankyo Warehouse
Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village & ASPAM
Maruyama Park, Hokkaido Shrine, Red Brick Office, Clock Tower & Sapporo Beer Museum
Goryokaku, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse & Mt. Hakodate
Found the right port days for this Westerdam sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check current places, the shared departure and final meeting details before payment.
Check Places →Send your sailing dates and preferred port tours in one request. Fiona will check the correct itinerary, current group status and the next step before payment.
You do not need to organise a group yourself. Your request is matched with other guests interested in the same departure.
Each selected excursion is checked against the actual HAL Westerdam itinerary.
Fiona explains whether the tour is confirmed, gathering interest or waiting for final guest numbers.
Walking concerns, stairs, mobility requirements and preferred pace can be recorded before payment.
No payment is required to enquire. Personalised replies are normally sent within 12 working hours.
Each request moves through a practical checking process, so the tour date, group status and operating details are clear before you commit.
Fiona checks the exact HAL Westerdam itinerary, port sequence and calendar date for every excursion requested.
Current interest, expected guest numbers and the operating status are reviewed before a payment request is sent.
You receive the meeting instructions, guide identification process and any relevant notes about walking, stairs or preferred pace.
The final price, confirmed group arrangement and next contact step are provided so you know what to expect before going ashore.
The guide and transport team operate around the published itinerary and planned return time for HAL Westerdam.
Still comparing several sailings? Send the dates you are considering and the preferred port tours in one request. The team will help separate the options clearly.
Check My SailingCompare the experience before you book
Both options are shared excursions. The difference is usually the group environment, how clearly port-day details are presented and how much individual communication is practical once the tour begins.
Traveler feedback
What guests value most is clear organisation, a comfortable pace and confidence that their port day fits the ship’s schedule.
“Kyoto was one of the highlights of our cruise. We covered the places we wanted to see while still having enough time to enjoy each stop.”
“Our guide was knowledgeable and made the whole day easy to follow. We especially appreciated the relaxed pace and help at every stop.”
“Travelling in a smaller group made a real difference. Getting on and off was quick, and there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions.”
“Communication before the tour was excellent. The meeting point was easy to find, the day ran to schedule and we were back at the ship with time to spare.”
Common questions
No. Shore Excursions Asia is an independent local tour operator. These shared tours are designed around HAL Westerdam port schedules but are independently operated and are not Holland America Line shore excursions.
Use the sailing selector near the top of the page. Every itinerary section lists its port calls in date order, and each tour card shows the exact port date.
No. They are scheduled shared departures. Group size is shown on each date-specific price card, and the operating status is confirmed before payment.
Fiona checks current availability, expected group size, meeting arrangements and any mobility notes. You will receive the next booking step before payment.
The local team monitors the ship schedule and adjusts the operating plan where practical. Every route is designed with a timely return to port in mind.
Inclusions vary by tour, but typically cover the licensed English-speaking guide, chartered transport, applicable entrance fees, tolls and parking. Check the individual excursion page for exact inclusions.
Yes. Add walking concerns, cane use, stair limitations or preferred pace to your enquiry. Fiona will confirm whether the selected tour is suitable or suggest a better alternative.
Ready to plan your days ashore?
Send your sailing dates and preferred port tours. Fiona will check places, group size, mobility notes and the next booking step.