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NAHA PORT AUTHORITY, CRUISE PORT NAHA G.K., MSC CRUISES AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CRUISE TERMINAL AT NAHA PORT, OKINAWA

The project will add modern facilities and improve efficiency as Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises back long-term cruise growth in Okinawa.

  • On Monday, October 5, 2026, Naha Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and MSC Cruises celebrated the groundbreaking of a new cruise terminal at Naha Port in Okinawa, Japan, marking a significant milestone in regional cruise growth.
  • Cruise Port Naha G.K., a joint venture between CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises Ltd., is overseeing development following the port's 2019 designation as an International Cruise Ship Hub Formation Port.
  • Purpose-Built facilities will enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency, strengthening the port's ability to accommodate advanced cruise ships while supporting long-term cruise tourism growth in Okinawa.
  • Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the MSC Group Cruises Division, stated "Okinawa is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of some of Asia's most exciting cruise destinations" regarding the project's strategic vision.
  • Completion of the terminal is scheduled for March 2028, positioning both cruise companies to expand operations and serve the region year-round with enhanced capacity.
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Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises have celebrated the start of construction work on the new cruise terminal at the Port of Naha. This marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of cruise tourism in Japan and across East Asia. Cruise Port Naha G.K. is a joint venture between CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises Ltd., which represent the interests of MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean respectively. U…

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ADKhabar broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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