Westerdam in Kochi: Private Shore Excursion Guide
Is your cruise on Westerdam stopping at Kochi? You are in the right place. My name is Hiroshi, a licensed local guide born and raised in Kochi. Westerdam (Holland America Line, about 2,000 guests) visits Kochi many times in 2026 and 2027, and I welcome its passengers at the port every season. I will pick you up from the Kochi cruise terminal and show you the best of my hometown on a private tour, with a schedule planned around your ship’s departure time.
Westerdam Port Calls in Kochi 2026 and 2027
Here are the scheduled visits of Westerdam to Kochi. I check the official Kochi Prefecture port schedule every month, but times can change, so please also check with your cruise line.
| Date | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 hours |
| October 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 13 hours |
| November 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 hours |
| March 12, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 hours |
| March 31, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 hours |
| April 14, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 13 hours |
Schedule as of July 2026, based on the official Kochi Prefecture port list and cruise line data. Dates and times can change without notice.
Best Tour Plan for Your Time in Port
On most calls, Westerdam gives you about 9 to 13 hours in Kochi. Here is what I recommend.
If your time in port is on the shorter side
The 4-hour express tour is the safe choice. We visit Kochi Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan, and Katsurahama Beach with the famous Sakamoto Ryoma statue. You will also try katsuo tataki, our local seared bonito, if time allows.
If you have a full day
The 6-hour highlights tour is our most popular option. We add the lively Hirome Market, where locals eat and drink together, and a relaxed lunch. The 8-hour version covers everything at an easy pace, or we can go out to the Niyodo River and see the famous “Niyodo Blue”, some of the clearest water in Japan.
Small tip: All aboard time is usually 30 to 60 minutes before departure. I always plan the tour to return you to the terminal well before all aboard time. I have never returned a guest late.
Where We Meet at the Kochi Cruise Terminal
Meeting me is easy. Westerdam docks at Kochi New Port, and after you walk off the ship and pass through the terminal area, I will be waiting right at the exit, holding a welcome signboard with your name on it. You do not need to find a taxi or a bus. From the moment we meet, I will take you to each location throughout the day and bring you back to the same spot.
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Private tours are one group per day only. Cruise days book up early, especially spring and autumn. Send me your cruise date and I will reply within 12 hours with a plan made for your time in port. No payment is needed until everything is confirmed.
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You can also see the full tour details here: Kochi Highlights Tour | Niyodo Blue Tour