We are on this cruise from 17/1/09 back to back with south east asia for 28 days deck 7.When we return in feb I will report on the cruise which you may find usefull.Do some homework in the meantime regarding your visa for China.Its not cheap or easy.

we have just been on a cruise to simular places, Hongkong, shanghai, Singapore, etc, don t wish to put you off, but be prepared for lots of forms to fill in, every port you arrive in. very interesting places. hope you have a lovely time.

Congrats on discovering the hidden gems of Azamara cruises. Deck 7 is better than 6 IMHO. You are rarely close enough to the shore to matter. I would gues Port would get more of the evening sun. For recommendations there is a better site to ask or look for the answer as far more contributions - It is easy to find recommendations of local tour operators and hotels etc, - go to a browser and enter 'message asia cruise' and the first link returned should give you all the info you need.