Colorful temple rooftop in Taipei, Taiwan adorned with intricate dragon and deity sculptures, overlooking a vibrant coastal landscape with deep blue ocean, green hills and scattered buildings below.

Keelung, Taiwan

Cruises to Keelung (Taipei)

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Things to do in Keelung (Taipei)

What’s your pleasure? Soaking up centuries of Chinese art or soaking in a thermal spring, this port promises moments you won’t soon forget. Cruises to Taipei (Keelung) serve up cultural treasures, natural wonders and more noodles than you can shake a chopstick at.

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  • Close-up of grilled stinky tofu on skewers served in a paper tray, topped with kimchi and herbs, held by a hand in front of a bustling night market crowd in Taipei.

    Taste Taiwan’s boldest street food with a bite of crispy, flavorful stinky tofu fresh from the night market.

  • Colorful dragon sculptures decorate the red tiled rooftops of Bishanyan Temple in Keelung

    Dragons roar to life on temple rooftops overlooking Taipei’s skyline.

  • Eroded honeycomb rock formations at Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan with calm sea and partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Unique honeycomb rock formations rise along the rugged coast of Yehliu Geopark.

  • The National Palace Museum in Taipei illuminated at sunset, showcasing classic Chinese architecture with green tiled roofs, surrounded by palm trees, gardens and forested hills.

    National Palace Museum glows at dusk.

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Shore excursions to explore Keelung and Taipei

With Princess, your time ashore becomes a choose-your-own-adventure filled with history, hot springs and hidden-gem villages. Here are a few excursions that might catch your eye — or your camera lens.

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  • Steaming green hot spring pool surrounded by lush vegetation and rocks, with a shaded walkway along the water's edge in Yangmingshan National Park near Taipei, Taiwan.

    Yang Ming Shan Hot Springs & Yehliu Geographic Park

    Slip into misty bliss at Tienlai Hot Springs Resort, where the volcanic slopes of Yangmingshan set the scene for a soothing soak. After lunch, head to the coastline’s lunar playground — Yehliu Geo Park — to witness wind-carved rock formations that feel more sci-fi than seaside.

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  • The Taipei Confucius Temple at dusk, featuring intricate carvings, colorful dragon-adorned rooftops and a grand symmetrical courtyard lined with traditional red-tiled buildings.

    National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai Shek & Temples

    History buffs, prepare for a triple hit of culture. Visit ornate temples, see the guard ceremony at Martyr’s Shrine and explore one of the world’s most impressive collections of Chinese artifacts at the National Palace Museum — all capped off with a buffet fit for an emperor.

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  • Colorful view of Chiufen Old Street in Taiwan at twilight, with glowing red lanterns, bustling crowds, traditional wooden buildings and mountainous scenery in the background.

    Chiufen Walking Tour

    Once a mining village, now a maze of steep alleys and red lanterns, Chiufen feels like it stepped out of an animated Japanese fairytale — think dreamlike bathhouses and glowing lanterns. Wind your way through hillside streets packed with craft stalls, sizzling dumplings and sweeping views. It’s cinematic in every sense.

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  • The white marble Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall with a blue-tiled octagonal roof, towering above a wide stone plaza and flanked by manicured gardens and modern Taipei buildings in the distance.

    National Palace & Chiang Kai Shek's Memorial Hall

    Take in Taipei’s icons — from the stoic Martyr’s Shrine to the commanding presence of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Visit the National Palace Museum and catch a glimpse of Taipei 101, the skyscraper that looks like a stack of lucky charms reaching into the clouds.

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  • The red and white colonial-era Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring a central clock tower, rows of palm trees and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.

    City Drive, Lungshan Temple & Handicraft Center

    Cruise through Taipei’s highlights on wheels and by foot (but mostly wheels). Stop at Lungshan Temple, browse 40,000 handmade items at the Handicraft Center and snap your own picture-perfect moment in front of the gleaming Taipei 101. Check your watch, because it’s time for souvenirs.

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Experience the Keelung port on your next cruise

Even though Keelung is small, it plays a big role in Asia cruises. This quaint location somehow feels both tucked away and yet intrinsically connected to Taiwan’s cultural core. Taipei is only an hour inland and easy to get to, but Keelung itself offers a quiet moment before the buzz, with coastal scenery, seafood markets and temple-dotted hillsides. Whether you’re zipping into the city or lingering by the waterfront, this port delivers on charm and convenience.

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9-Day Southern Islands

Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

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9-Day Okinawa & Taiwan

Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

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14-Day Southeast Asia & Japan with Halong Bay

Singapore to Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

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Step ashore at Keelung, where Taiwan’s stories begin

The port of Keelung is the first chapter of your Taiwan adventure. Taipei continues the story. Here, dynastic legacies live alongside digital dreams and warm, therapeutic springs weave through a land alive with tradition. You’ll find shrines that whisper old wisdom, side streets humming with the scent of everything savory and museum halls that could take days to conquer. Cruises to Keelung with Princess give you time to take it all in, with expert-planned excursions, seamless travel and plenty of comfort along the way.

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Our cruises to Taipei (Keelung) pair a deep dive into culture with all the comforts of a premium sailing experience.

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Built in Japan with an eye to the region’s unique aesthetic, Diamond Princess delivers an experience that’s steeped in regional charm — from the Izumi Japanese Bath to the onboard sushi bar. It’s the perfect ship for cruises to Hiroshima, connecting you to its vibrant Japanese culture in comfort and style.

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With world-class dining and dazzling entertainment, Sapphire Princess® is a destination in itself. From sumptuous cuisine and lively performances to the tranquil Lotus Spa®, this gem of a ship indulges your every whim — making it a perfect match for voyages to Japan and beyond.

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    Extend your cruise vacation and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the representative’s services.

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