Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung’s port is unlike any other cruise gateway, where the scale of Taiwan’s biggest seaport meets a city’s imaginative pulse, turning a routine embarkation into an opening act. As the world’s fourth largest container port, Kaohsiung handles ships and guests with efficiency that feels almost effortless, thanks to terminals designed for smooth, passport-free arrival and swift onward journeys. What sets it apart, however, is how the port sits at the heart of a living metropolis: you can walk off the gangway into a waterfront that blends industrial prowess with coastal leisure—cranes in the distance, the Love River’s landscaped banks, and coffee shops that invite you to linger and watch life drift by. Signature experiences begin the moment you step ashore: a short ride to Cijin Island for seafood, a sunset stroll along the Urban Spotlight corridor—an 150-meter-long ribbon of light by local artists that turns the Central Park precinct into an open-air gallery—and easy excursions to Lotus Pond and nearby temples that reveal Kaohsiung’s cultural heartbeat. Onboard, ships are drawn to turn-key comfort: spacious cabins, diverse dining from local favorites to global gastronomy, lavish spa and wellness decks, and immersive programs that connect travelers with Taiwan’s maritime spirit. Fleet features and services are aligned to the city’s export-driven energy—modern terminal facilities, multilingual guest services, and shore-side amenities that help guests maximize time on the water or at port. All of this lives alongside Kaohsiung’s urban artistry and river-side charm, where the Love River breeze, urban light installations, and the city’s modern industries fuse into a memorable, distinctly Kaohsiung cruise experience.