NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise will offer a world cruise onboard the Asuka II next year, with a 103-night itinerary scheduled to sail roundtrip from Japan on Mar. 31, 2025.

According to the company, the sailing will mark the final world voyage for the ship, which is soon being joined by a newbuild.

Guests will be able to start the global itinerary in Yokohama and Kobe, sailing to 18 destinations in 12 countries around Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and the Pacific.

After departing from Japan, the Asuka II is scheduled to visit Singapore and Reunion before sailing to South Africa and Namibia.

The ship then heads north, visiting the Canary Islands before arriving in Europe for destinations in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Portugal, Spain, France and England are among the countries set to be visited by the 940-guest vessel during this segment.

The world cruise continues with a trans-Atlantic crossing ahead of visits to Boston, New York City and the Bahamas.

After a visit to Colombia, the Asuka II is set to transit the Panama Canal on its way to the Pacific coast of North America.

The itinerary features visits to Costa Rica, Mexico, San Francisco and Hawaii before returning to Japan in mid-July.

Overnight calls are among the highlights of the cruise, which feature two-day visits to Cape Town, Rouen, New York City and Honolulu.

Asuka is currently promoting the world voyage with a series of information sessions in Tokyo and Osaka set to be held through late January.

According to the company, passengers are able to book segments of the cruise.

In 2025, Asuka Cruise is also taking delivery of the new Asuka III.

Currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the 744-guest ship is scheduled to debut ahead of the upcoming summer season.