In December 2027, the Diamond Princess sets sail on a 12-night Southeast Asian cruise round-trip from Singapore, calling at popular ports across Malaysia and Thailand. Inside cabins are currently bookable starting at just €974 per person, oceanview cabins from €1,042 per person, and private balcony cabins from €1,507 per person (based on double occupancy). Solo travelers can book an inside stateroom from €1,902. Full board dining is included.
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Princess Cruises automatically adds a daily crew service charge/gratuity of $17 USD per person per day to your onboard folio. If you wish to modify or remove this amount, you can do so at the Guest Services desk onboard.
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The cruise fare includes full board in the main dining rooms and buffet restaurant, alongside water, brewed coffee, hot tea, and iced tea during buffet opening hours. Guests also enjoy access to most onboard amenities, including the fitness center, swimming pools, theater productions, and daily activities.
The Route
The journey departs from Singapore on December 11, 2027. Your first port of call is Port Klang, the maritime gateway to Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Depending on traffic, transfers into the city center take about 1 to 1.5 hours, where you can visit the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square, or the colorful Hindu shrine at the Batu Caves.
Next up is Penang, where George Town enchants visitors with its colonial architecture, ancient clan jetties, Buddhist temples, and vibrant street food culture. The ship then visits the duty-free archipelago of Langkawi, famous for its tropical rainforests and the dramatic Langkawi Sky Bridge suspended over Mount Mat Cincang.
On December 15, you make landfall in Thailand at Phuket, offering white sandy beaches, scenic viewpoints, and the Sino-Portuguese heritage buildings of Phuket Old Town. Following three days at sea navigating around the Malay Peninsula into the Gulf of Thailand, you visit the palm-fringed island of Koh Samui (home to the giant golden Buddha at Wat Phra Yai).
On December 20, the ship docks at Laem Chabang with a long layover until 23:00, allowing a full day trip into bustling Bangkok to explore the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Following two relaxing sea days heading south, the Diamond Princess returns to Singapore on the morning of December 23, 2027—just in time for Christmas.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 16:00 | ||
| 2 | Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 3 | Penang, Malaysia | 08:00 | 20:00 | |
| 4 | Langkawi, Malaysia | 07:00 | 19:00 | |
| 5 | Phuket, Thailand | 07:00 | 18:00 | |
| 6 | At Sea  |
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| 7 | At Sea |
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| 8 | At Sea |
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| 9 | Koh Samui, Thailand | 07:00 | 16:00 | |
| 10 | Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand | 08:00 | ||
| 11 | At Sea |
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| 12 | At Sea |
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| 13 | Singapore | 07:00 |
The Ship
The Diamond Princess entered service in 2004 and was built in Nagasaki, Japan. Measuring 290 meters in length and 28 meters in width with a gross tonnage of 116,000 GT, the vessel features 13 passenger decks accommodating approximately 2,700 guests alongside 1,100 crew members.
Dining options include three main dining rooms offering flexible or traditional set dining, the 24-hour Horizon Court buffet, and quick-service poolside pizza and burger grills. For an elevated culinary experience, specialty venues (available for a modest surcharge) include Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, the Sterling Steakhouse, and the Kai Sushi bar.
Basic beverages such as filtered water, brewed coffee, hot tea, and iced tea are complimentary at meals and in the buffet. A wide selection of bars and lounges throughout the ship serve cocktails, wines, draft beers, and specialty coffees either à la carte or through Princess Plus/Premier beverage packages.
Onboard facilities include five swimming pools, four whirlpools, the Lotus Spa and fitness center, the Princess Theater for musical productions, a casino, and an outdoor Movies Under the Stars poolside screen.
Staterooms start at approximately 15 m² and come equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, climate control, a mini-refrigerator, a safe, and a private en-suite bathroom with a shower.
The primary onboard language is English, and the onboard currency is the US Dollar (USD). Standard crew gratuities ($17 USD per person per day) are charged automatically to your onboard folio and can be adjusted at the Guest Services desk.
Below are a few impressions of the cabin categories:
Flights & Getting There
The cruise operates round-trip from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Flights for late 2027 will become bookable approximately 10 to 12 months prior to departure across major full-service airlines. You should budget roughly €600 to €800 for return flights between Europe and Singapore, noting that late December is peak holiday travel season.