IF NCL goes to Asia, would you go?

Poll time!

IF NCL is going to Asia, whenever and with whatever ship, doing regular 7 day cruises from large cities as Bangkok, Hong Kong, up in the more northern part of Asia would you go?

Despite the lower prices which will probably be used to attract the new business from growing countries as China I, personally, am not too eager, the cultural difference of loud and rude, an overcrowded casino does not hold up to the beauty of the ports of call.

Am I biased and wrong, any insights?

We will probably always stick to US ports. I just don't want the added cost of having to fly an expensive distance first. For us, a cruise is as much (or more) about the journey, the time on ship, as it is the destinations. The exception being Hawaii, if Southwest ever adds that at a good price (we use SWA points to fly usually)

It would depend on the ports of call.

We probably wouldn't take a cruise to Asian ports. We have no desire to visit that part of the world. There are too many other destinations which take priority.

Asia er no but Austrailia for sure.

Would love to cruise into Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Singapore, would, as usual, avoid the casinos.

Yes we would, I think a cruise would be a great way to sample this area of the world.

i dont believe ncl is going to go to asia.they wouldnt like to compete against star cruises!!that would not be good for either cruiseline.Now i believe that australia cruise on ncl is possible and if this happens i will be one of the first to book

I would definitely go!

We would DEFINITELY book for Australia.

We're from Asia and we visit our families almost every other summer. So, yes I would love too!

I hope NCL goes to Asia and Australia in the future!

I was in the Navy for 21 years so I've already been to Asia and seen everything I wanted to. Truth be told, I'm probably still banned from several countries and would be wary about going to the ones I'm not banned in.

(Just kidding...sort of) :D

Australia would be intriguing but that's a very expensive and super long flight from here in the heartland country.

Have been a couple of times...would not go again. Love Australia and New Zealand. Wonder why they are not there

NCL is partly (28%) owned by the Genting Hong Kong.

Genting HK owns Star Cruises which after RCCL and Carnival is the third largest cruise company. Star is the predominate cruise line in Asia.

Back in the early 2000's when Genting was majority owner many of the their newer ships was transferred to NCL. And a few of NCL's older ships was transferred to Star.

RCCL is sending its newest ship Quantum to Asia later this year. During the TransPac the ship will be changed to suit the Asian market. RCCL is a major partner in operating the new Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.

I voted yes, though I'm not 100% sure that cruising would be our choice of travel to Asia. But we'd consider it, if it was offered.

Australia/NZ...would love to travel to both of them, but probably wouldn't do so on a cruise, either. We'd think about it, if it was offered, but I think we'd ultimately decide that based on the flight duration to get there, we'd want to spend more time in each destination than a cruise would let us.

I would love to go to Asia, and definitely plan to some day. It will definitely not be to cruise though. If I spend the time and money, I'm not going to be limited by a cruise ship schedule.

Yep I would go on a cruise around Asia, but would probably prefer longer than 7 days.

Nope. No interest.

I would go in a heartbeat!!

Rochelle

Asia - possible, Australia DEFINITELY!

Absolutely! No doubt about it.

Would definitely do it at some point - RCI has been running theirs and we might go with theirs, especially with decent prices - a matrix of ports, itinerary & ship as services will be by similar hard-working crew and food isn't going to be much different, if at all & will have a regional touch to it. Hot wings & chicken pot pies are cool, but ... Star's runs now are basically casinos at sea so not those.

It's actually cheaper to cruise Asia with lower airfares these days than to do POA or Hawaii by the time you add up the pre-cruise hotel & land/meal costs, etc. Discounted Y fares as low as $800 RT depending on the oversea airports & 2 meals in the main cabin each way vs. 12 hours to HNL and BYO food, just a slighter longer non-stop on wide-bodied jumbo vs. A320 or B757 connect out of West Coast gateway.

Whether we like it or not, the wealthier Chinese are considered the top untapped market with huge profit potential for the industry, given their discretionary spending $$$$ habits & eagerness to shop till their oversized suitcases are overflowing. And, still a little P.O. on rising live Maine/NE whole lobster prices lately as the "excess" are exported abroad for consumption. Just don't visit those places during the hot & tropical months ... :D

Asia.......No Dice

*Living large one week at a time*

Definitely - but 7 days is too short to get the full experience and to justify the air fares.

Australia and New Zealand, for sure, but it seems a shame to fly that far just to be in each port for eight hours or so (I actually have the same issue with Europe.) Also, it's a long way (potentially) from port to port.

There's a lot of vacation time (and jet lag) committed just to get to the port and back from the U.S. I've been go Australia on business many times, and it can be brutal travel, although the country and people are lovely once you get there. I went to Malaysia on business in coach (stupid travel rules) and now understand why nobody from the company goes to Asia any more. I had a great time there (for a business trip), but really don't want to do the flight again.

I'm more interested in South America, but it's not cheap. I can imagine what Asia fares would be like.