Why You Should Visit
A special event held when four cruise ships simultaneously dock at Kobe Port. Features stage programs by ship captains, latest cruise information, exhibitions, workshops, and activities enjoyable for all ages. A commemorative ceremony with all four captains will also be held.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Port Terminal Hall (4-5 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
- period
- March 14, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 11:00-16:00
- cost
- Free admission
- access
- Immediately after getting off at Port Terminal Station on the Port Liner. Free shuttle bus service available (stops at Kobe Port Terminal, Shinko-cho, Nakatottei Passenger Terminal)
- REGISTRATION
- 【Stage Events】Numbered tickets required (session system)
- Details: https://kobe-cruise-festa2026.jp/stage_timetable
【Watching Cruise】Advance registration required (Lottery)
- Capacity: 200
- Deadline: Feb 15
- Apply: https://dx-mice.jp/EZEntry/cruiseship-watchingcruise/Entry - NOTE
- ※Entry may be restricted during crowding ※Some areas of the greeting deck are off-limits due to security zones ※Times and content are subject to change ※Events may be partially or fully cancelled due to weather conditions ※Boarding of cruise ships is not permitted
Frequently Asked Questions
What cruise ships will be docking?
【4 ships total】 [Port Terminal East] Amadea, Azamara Pursuit [Port Terminal West] Asuka II [Nakatottei Terminal] Asuka III *Amadea formerly operated as the first Asuka until 2006
What events are available?
Captains' stage / Talk by cruise experts / Drawing workshop / Product PR / Captain's uniform photo booth / Bag making workshop / Freshly baked baumkuchen / Mission rally with limited prizes
What about the commemorative ceremony and watching cruise?
【Ceremony】Mar 14 (Sat) 10:30- at Kobe Port Terminal Hall / Captains' speeches 【Watching Cruise】Mar 14 (Sat) 15:00- / Capacity 200 (Free) *Advance registration via official website required by Feb 15 (Lottery)
