--- title: "Naha Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/naha description: "Okinawa's vibrant gateway to Ryukyu heritage" --- # Naha ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Okinawa's vibrant gateway to Ryukyu heritage" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.6h - **Departure Sailings:** 17 - **Visiting Sailings:** 121 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (46 sailings), Jan (28 sailings), Mar (14 sailings) ## About Naha Naha is the capital of Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and feels quite different from the mainland. The port is about a 20-minute walk from the centre, or a quick taxi ride. Kokusai Dori, the main commercial street, runs through the heart of downtown, lined with restaurants, souvenir shops selling awamori (local rice spirit), and vendors offering purple sweet potato tarts. Shuri Castle, the reconstructed seat of the old Ryukyu Kingdom, sits on a hill above the city. The complex has been rebuilt several times after fires, most recently in 2019, and reconstruction is still ongoing in parts. The Makishi Public Market, tucked behind Kokusai Dori, has ground-floor fishmongers who will prepare your purchase for cooking upstairs. The subtropical climate means warm weather year-round, so pack light and wear sunscreen. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 26.2248, 127.6808 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Naha/@26.22483,127.68079,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Naha&ll=26.22483,127.68079&z=13) ## Things to Do in Naha Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60ce17d5-d5b5-41e6-92a9-178fcea79dc9.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (785) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ52 | Viator | | [E-bike tour to local life: Cultural side of Okinawa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/405410ce-ec23-4f77-9e91-64e4063fb11a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (104) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ82 | Viator | | [Kintsugi Workshop, Naha, Okinawa โ€“ Art from Broken Pieces!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2408e947-109c-4939-886f-e97106aef165.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (46) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ49 | Viator | | [Okinawa 2-Hours Genuine Kendo/Samurai Experience in Japan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7c5c337c-ac1f-48c2-a146-bb749d6e9c8d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (38) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ104 | Viator | | [Okinawa Hidden Gems: Private Morning Food & Culture Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72d8e3e3-6f26-465a-9ee7-28a7b2e60418.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (37) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ66 | Viator | | [Sushi Making Experience Class in Naha Makishi Public Market](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f798ef9-d996-4506-8bbf-938ddf2b6faf.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (38) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ144 | Viator | | [Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Tour, Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1c41ba3b-cb97-4075-9edc-fb270f9bc37f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (75) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ238 | Viator | | [E-bike tour to zodiac shrines: Routes from Ryukyu era in Okinawa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/96d71a2e-b14e-4992-9934-37e535263372.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (34) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ91 | Viator | | [E-bike tour to nature: Hidden gems in Okinawa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7034274-9ba3-4eab-b810-eed78740a0b6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (30) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ82 | Viator | | [Okinawa Shuri Castle Peace Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c71bdae3-ddd8-4d67-af39-a762fddde9d0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (27) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ63 | Viator | | [Karate History Tour in Okinawa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/31a9bce6-1ca9-43d9-8716-0302f080b76e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (46) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Traditional Japanese Costumes "Kimono", "Yukata", "Ryuso", "Photograph Course "Hair Set & Lipstick & Kimono & Photography"](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4c2b3918-1c82-4c5e-9dc0-b6da732ec102.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (18) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Miyako-jima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/miyako-jima.md): 156 nm - [Ishigaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/ishigaki.md): 222 nm - [Keelung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/keelung.md): 328 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tide-turn-keelung-to-naha~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20280113-2.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ260 per person (โ‚ฌ520 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Bellissima](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-bellissima.md) - **Duration:** 2 nights - **Departure:** 2028-01-13 - **Itinerary:** Tide Turn โ€“ Keelung to Naha ## Featured Cruises from Naha Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Exotic Retreat โ€“ Ishigaki & Miyako](https://cruisello.com/cruises/exotic-retreat-ishigaki-miyako~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20261127-5.md) | MSC Bellissima | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-27 | 5 | โ‚ฌ549 | | [Far East Discovery โ€“ Yokohama, Hong Kong & Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-discovery-yokohama-hong-kong-singapore~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270225-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-25 | 12 | โ‚ฌ1,341 | | [Lantern Glow โ€“ Kyoto, Taipei & Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lantern-glow-kyoto-taipei-hong-kong~CEL-CELEBRITY_MILLENNIUM-20261029-14.md) | Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-10-29 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,954 | ## Browse Cruises - 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