11 Nt Tibetan Highlights, China's Pandas, Terracotta Army & Great Wall Tour with Gems of Japan, 27 March 2027 (22 nights)

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Spectrum of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

Kobe - Overnight Onboard

Tokyo - Overnight onboard

Itinerary Map

Chengdu - Panda Conservation Centre

Xian - Terracotta Warriors Tour

Beijing - Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

Beijing - Great Wall Tour

Shanghai - Yu Gardens & Bund Tour

Shanghai - Silk Factory & Huangpu River Cruise

Chengdu - Sichuan Hot Pot & Changing Face Show

Xian - Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Dancing

Beijing - Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven Parks

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27 March 2027 · 22 nights
2 Adults

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Your itinerary

Day 1-2 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flight departs
    
    27 Mar 2027
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Day 2
  - Shanghai Hotel Stay
    
    28 Mar 2027
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    5 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Jin Jiang Hotel
    
    Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai is one of the most prestigious hotels in the city. It has a great downtown location, near the Huaihai Road shopping street, and is only a ten-minute walk from Xintiandi-Shanghai. The hotel's beautiful grounds cover more than three hectares, including 16, 500 square meters of landscaping. Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai has five modern structures: The Cathay Building, Grosvenor House, Cathay Garden, East & West Wings, and the Jun Ling Building. The former three buildings have 442 hotel rooms, while the latter two offer 192 suites for offices and apartments. Then there is Jin Jiang Grand Hall, the site where the Shanghai Communiqué—an important document in U. S. -China relations—was signed during President Richard Nixon's Groundbreaking trip to China in 1972. Today, you can use the same Grand Hall for conferences, banquets and other professional events. Since its inauguration, Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai has received more than 500 heads of state and witnessed many great events in Chinese Modern history.
Day 3-11 Cruise from Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan) and back
- Day 3
  - Cruise departs from Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan)
    
    29 Mar 2027
    
    Departs at: 4:30 pm
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    A city where tradition meets the future, from the Bund’s skyline to hidden temples and street markets.
- Day 4
  - At Sea
    
    30 Mar 2027
- Day 5
  - Kobe - Overnight Onboard
    
    31 Mar 2027
    
    Arrives at: 2:30 pm, Departs at: 4 pm (25 hours in port)
    
    Animal Kingdom
    
    Nunobiki Waterfall
    
    Ikuta Jinja
    
    Explore Kobe’s scenic harbour, savour its world-renowned beef, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich cultural fusion.
- Day 7-8
  - Tokyo - Overnight onboard
    
    2-3 Apr 2027
    
    Arrives at: 4 pm, Departs at: 7 pm (51 hours in port)
    
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    
    Edo-Tokyo Museum
    
    Senso-ji Temple
    
    Experience the electrifying energy of Tokyo, where cutting-edge technology, rich history, and vibrant culture come together in one amazing city.
- Day 9
  - At Sea
    
    4 Apr 2027
- Day 11
  - Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan)
    
    6 Apr 2027
    
    Arrives at: 6:30 am
    
    A city where tradition meets the future, from the Bund’s skyline to hidden temples and street markets.
Day 11-22 Post-cruise
- Day 11
  - Start: Tibetan Highlights, China's Pandas, Terracotta Army and Great Wall (11 nights)
    
    Tibetan Highlights, China's Pandas, Terracotta Army and Great Wall (11 nights)
    
    Group Size medium
    
    Activity level challenging
    
    Meals some included
    
    Transfers all included
    
    Embark on an 11-night journey through China’s most iconic landmarks and the spiritual heart of Tibet. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City and walk the Great Wall before taking a bullet train to Xi'an to meet the Terracotta Army. In Chengdu, visit the world-famous Giant Panda Research Base. Your adventure concludes in the soaring mountains of Lhasa, where you will discover the Potala Palace and the sacred Jokhang Temple.
  - Shanghai Hotel Stay
    
    6 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 12
  - Shanghai - Yu Gardens & Bund Tour
    
    7 Apr 2027
    
    Yu Garden
    
    Shanghai Museum
    
    The Bund
    
    Spending your day in Shanghai is always rewarding and this tour is no exception. An experience that combines a walking tour of the sensational Yu Gardens – home to a variety of rock formations and ponds alongside the enigmatic Exquisite Jade Rock – with a stroll along The Bund – a stunning section of Shanghai’s waterfront lined with impressive neoclassical architecture – you’ll have the chance to explore Shanghai’s history during the Ming Dynasty alongside its colonial history. A dramatic contrast that makes this city one of the most unique in the Far East, this tour will also include a stop at the Shanghai Museum. Home to thousands of pieces of ancient Chinese art, you’ll find some of the rarest surviving items from the Northern Song dynasty here among artefacts from the Zhou, Tang, and Ming dynasties.
  - Shanghai - Old Shanghai Charms in Tianzifang
    
    7 Apr 2027
  - Shanghai - Silk Factory & Huangpu River Cruise
    
    7 Apr 2027
    
    Traditional Silk Factory
    
    Huangpu River Cruise
    
    If you’re looking to learn more about ancient Chinese culture and the chance to see Shanghai from a different perspective, this combination of experiences will offer you exactly that. Striking a balance between the old and new, you’ll start by heading to a traditional silk factory; here, you’ll learn about the ancient silk-producing techniques still in practice today – an experience that will give you a unique insight into what parts of life would have been like hundreds of years ago. Then, you’ll take to the calm waters of the Huangpu River on a sightseeing cruise. When the sun starts to set, Shanghai comes alive with bright, colourful lights highlighting this city’s unique skyline. On this river cruise, you’ll have the chance to admire this stunning sight while learning more about the city’s rich history.
  - Shanghai Hotel Stay
    
    7 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 13
  - Fly Shanghai/Chengdu
    
    8 Apr 2027
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
  - Chengdu - Sichuan Hot Pot & Changing Face Show
    
    8 Apr 2027
    
    Savour a traditional Sichuan hot pot and witness a vivid face changing performance.
  - Chengdu Hotel Stay
    
    8 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 14
  - Chengdu - Panda Conservation Centre
    
    9 Apr 2027
    
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    
    Giant Panda
    
    Red Panda
    
    Visit the Panda Conservation Centre, meet the adorable pandas, and learn about their conservation efforts in this Chinese wildlife haven.
  - Fly Chengdu/Lhasa
    
    9 Apr 2027
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
  - Lhasa Hotel Stay
    
    9 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 15
  - Lhasa - Barkor Circuit, Jokhang Temple & Sera Monastery
    
    10 Apr 2027
  - Lhasa Hotel Stay
    
    10 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 16
  - Lhasa - Potala Palace & Norbulingka Gardens
    
    11 Apr 2027
  - Lhasa - Traditional Tibetan Meal & Dance Performance
    
    11 Apr 2027
  - Lhasa Hotel Stay
    
    11 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 17
  - Fly Lhasa/Xian
    
    12 Apr 2027
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
  - Xian - Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Dancing
    
    12 Apr 2027
    
    Dumpling Demonstration & Banquet Dinner
    
    Tang Dynasty Dancing Show
    
    An enchanting evening of entertainment – and exceptional food – awaits you in Xi’An. Starting with an interesting dumpling demonstration, where you will learn all about the significance of this dish and how a variety of ingredients, flavours, and techniques can be used to transform a simple dumpling into something truly extraordinary, you’ll then be treated to a dumpling banquet. Following on from this, you’ll then enjoy a fascinating Tang Dynasty Dancing show. A truly fabulous performance celebrating China’s golden age, this is a fantastic way to learn more about the historic culture of Xi’An city and the Tang Dynasty itself.
  - Xian Hotel Stay
    
    12 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 18
  - Xian - Terracotta Warriors Tour
    
    13 Apr 2027
    
    The Terracotta Army
    
    Xi’An Arts and Ceramics Exhibition
    
    Xi’An Ancient City Walls
    
    Marvel at the incredible Terracotta Warriors and dive into Xi’an’s rich history on a tour of China’s ancient capital.
  - Xian Hotel Stay
    
    13 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 19
  - Bullet Train - Xian to Beijing
    
    14 Apr 2027
  - Beijing Hotel Stay
    
    14 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 20
  - Beijing - Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
    
    15 Apr 2027
    
    Tiananmen Square
    
    Gate of Supreme Harmony
    
    Forbidden City
    
    Walk through history at the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, where ancient culture meets modern China’s beating heart.
  - Beijing - Temple of Heaven
    
    15 Apr 2027
    
    The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
    
    Temple of Heaven Parks
    
    Circular Mound Altar
    
    A remarkable complex of religious buildings symbolising the dramatic relationship between heaven and earth, the Temple of Heaven is an impressive Ming Dynasty site you won’t want to miss seeing when you’re in Beijing. Built in 1420 and flanked by over 650 acres of park area, this place was notably home to annual ceremonies throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties – where the Emperor of China, who was regarded as the Son of Heaven by his people, would pay respect to the authority of heaven in the form of sacrifices. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of both architecture and landscape design, the influence of this complex on society for centuries after its completion – from religious worship to architecture and planning – cannot be understated.
  - Beijing Hotel Stay
    
    15 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 21
  - Beijing - Great Wall Tour
    
    16 Apr 2027
    
    Great Wall of China
    
    Jade Museum
    
    Step back in time as you trek along the majestic Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most iconic historical landmarks.
  - Beijing - Sacred Way & Ming Tombs
    
    16 Apr 2027
  - Beijing Hotel Stay
    
    16 Apr 2027
    
    Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
    While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
- Day 22
  - Flight departs
    
    17 Apr 2027
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.

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Interior-Connecting Optional £4,949 pp
Interior Stateroom £4,979 pp
Interior with Virtual Balcony £4,999 pp

Outside from £5,099
Ocean View Guarantee £5,099 pp
Ocean View £5,179 pp
Spacious Ocean View £5,349 pp
Suite from £5,999
Suite Guarantee £5,999 pp
Silver Junior Suite with Balcony £6,249 pp
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom £7,579 pp
Balcony from £5,349
Balcony Guarantee £5,349 pp
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony £5,399 pp
Balcony - Connecting Optional £5,479 pp
Ocean View Balcony £5,479 pp
Ocean View with Large Balcony £5,499 pp
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Spectrum of the Seas

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Our first cruise on one of the "big" ships. We were apprehensive at first but it turned out brilliant, the Cabin was bigger than we expected, very clean. The staff were amazing . All in all a very positive experience. Would definitely cruise with RC in the future. Only negatives were the Windjammer market place, it was always full and difficult to find a seat, but the food was excellent. Drinks were very expensive.

couple

6-10 cruises

7 Nov 2025

Overall, the cruise was a mixed experience. It didn’t seem to fully cater for the range of nationalities onboard, which made some of the activities and announcements feel limited in appeal. The entertainment was average at best, although the Silk Road show was a definite highlight and stood out for its quality and creativity. The cruise director was noticeably absent compared to other cruises I’ve been on, where they usually play a more visible and engaging role. Excursions were also quite disappointing, overpriced for what was offered and not really worth the cost considering what we actually saw. The saving grace of the trip was the incredible staff. They were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and looked after. Their professionalism and warmth truly made the difference.

family

2-5 cruises

6 Nov 2025

After all the problems we had trying to get a visa for China and we can say it's still a very grey area. We paid £450 at the end of the day a 242 hour visa with the help from RCCL you do not need to waste your money. The Spectrum of the Seas is very nice indeed, the staff are absolutely wonderful. The food and drink was excellent too. The cabin was very nice and was kept very clean. The first stop in Japan was a complete waste of time in our opinion! We stopped at Maizuru and had to pay $50 for the both of us for a shuttle bus, the ride took around ten minutes each way. There was absolutely nothing to do or see in the town, most of the shops were shut too. Niigata was a lot busier and had lots of shops to look around and the shuttle bus was a little cheaper! Hakodate was so much more interesting, shops and the view from off the top of mount Hakodate was brilliant and this tim the shuttle bus was free.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Nov 2025

Although the cruise itself was pleasant enough, I found all the added expenses far too excessive.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Nov 2025

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