The continent of Asia is home to unequaled exotic cultural influences and temples built in times past, white blazing beaches, and tastefully unique cuisines. This should be a tour that any cruise fan must indulge. Cruise lines are an ideal way to tour this lovely continent.

During the extent of your cruise, there will be plentiful stops at some of the best tourist destinations that Asian culture has to offer. Gorgeous landscapes and unmistakably delightful food draws more tourists than the typical tour of the Bahamas. For those of you who seek new and different climates to satisfy that touring urge, this is the place to go. The entertainment is available at every stop.

Tourist cruising routes began to frequent South East Asia because the regions there respond to visitors with such an appeal that it is irresistible. Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore are certain stops along the South East Asia shores. The sights are amazing and these countries offer such friendly hospitality to those who come from distant lands.

Enter the region of Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand and experience the splendor of the Reclining Buddha, a famous tourist attraction. Hong Kong´s bustling retail environment is overwhelming at first, but once you get used to it, you feel welcomed as an equal and there are many souvenirs and gifts to bring home.

Many countries of Asia have moved into the tourist scene in order to boost industry interest and commerce. The Maldives and India as well as Sri Lanka and Taiwan represent the growth of Asian industry, and the advances in technology appeal to private-public sector partnerships that foster global growth of business. These countries especially call to tourists for this reason.

Ten days would be the minimum amount of time to allow for your cruise to tour Asia. You should expect an early arrival in order to adjust to the difference in time. You are going a significant distance from home for this experience.

Many cruise lines will arrange for you to stay in a hotel for the duration of your adjustment to the changes in time. From that point, after you have had time to settle, your journey will begin. Be sure that you have studied the Asian customs and rituals to some extent before your arrival in these countries so that you show reverence for local customs.

On a cruise, you can tour Asia at your leisure. This is such a huge continent that there will be much for you to take in, but you can set your own pace. Enjoy the sights and entertainment completely and you need not become overwhelmed by the breadth of it all.