Royal Caribbean and MSC Break Ground on Naha Cruise Terminal
The joint-venture facility at Japan’s Naha Port is expected to open in March 2028.
Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises have broken ground on a new cruise ship terminal at Naha Port. The project is a joint venture involving the two cruise companies and Cruise Port Naha G.K.
Cruise Port Naha G.K. is set to develop and operate the terminal, with opening planned for March 2028. According to the project partners, the facility is intended to accommodate advanced cruise ships and support increased cruise capacity across Asia.
A traditional Japanese ceremony marked the official start of construction. Attendees included Okinawa Governor Genta Koja and representatives from Japan’s Cabinet Office, the Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group.
