{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"160815","rtpr_id":"nPn7pLFfa-20261005","ticker":"RCL","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["RCL"],"title":"NAHA PORT AUTHORITY, CRUISE PORT NAHA G.K., MSC CRUISES AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CRUISE TERMINAL AT NAHA PORT, OKINAWA","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-05T15:14:31.755Z","article_body":"NAHA PORT AUTHORITY, CRUISE PORT NAHA G.K., MSC CRUISES AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CRUISE TERMINAL AT NAHA PORT, OKINAWA\nPR Newswire\n\nNAHA, OKINAWA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026\n\nThe new terminal will support the long-term development of tourism in Okinawa,\nstrengthen regional connectivity, and enhance the guest experience.\n\nNAHA, OKINAWA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Naha Port Authority, Cruise\nPort Naha G.K., Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises celebrated the\ngroundbreaking of a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, marking a significant\nmilestone in the continued growth of cruising in Japan and across the East\nAsia region.\n\nCruise Port Naha G.K. is a joint venture between CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises\nLtd., representing the respective interests of MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean\nGroup. Under the Cruise Hub Formation Agreement concluded with the Naha Port\nAuthority in August 2026, Cruise Port Naha G.K. will develop and operate the\nnew terminal, with completion and the start of operations targeted for March\n2028.\n\nThe new terminal will provide modern, purpose-built facilities designed to\nenhance the guest experience, improve operational efficiency, and support the\nlong-term growth of cruise tourism in Okinawa.\n\nAs one of Japan's most strategically located ports, Naha offers year-round\naccessibility and serves as an ideal gateway for cruise itineraries throughout\nthe region. Once completed, the new terminal will provide enhanced passenger\nfacilities, strengthening the port's ability to accommodate some of the most\nadvanced cruise ships in the world, thereby supporting increased passenger\ncapacity and growing demand for cruise vacations in Asia.\n\n\"For Royal Caribbean Group, Japan is one of the most important cruise markets\nin Asia - not only as a destination, but as a long-term partner in our global\nbusiness. We do not simply bring guests here, we also invest here and with\nNaha Okinawa, we are investing in infrastructure that will benefit the local\ncommunity for years to come,\" said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal\nCaribbean Group. \"The future of cruising in Japan is about shared ambition,\ncollaboration, and responsible innovation, and we are honored to be a part of\nit.\"\n\n\"Okinawa is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of some of Asia's most\nexciting cruise destinations, and we see real potential for its future,\" said\nPierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group, Cruises Division. \"This\nproject forms part of our long-term vision to expand our presence in the\nregion and create new opportunities for guests of MSC Cruises and Explora\nJourneys to enjoy Asia year-round. As we continue to develop our itineraries\nand invest in infrastructure, we are making cruising more accessible for both\ninternational and Asian travellers while strengthening connections across the\nregion. We are proud to partner with Royal Caribbean Group and the Naha Port\nAuthority in bringing this vision to life, and I thank all those whose\ncommitment, collaboration and shared ambition have made today's milestone\npossible. Together, we are investing not only in a port, but in the future\ngrowth of cruise tourism in Okinawa and across Asia.\"\n\nThe project follows Naha Port's designation by Japan's Ministry of Land,\nInfrastructure, Transport and Tourism as an International Cruise Ship Hub\nFormation Port in 2019 and represents an important public-private\ncollaboration to support the long-term development of tourism in Okinawa.\n\nToday's groundbreaking included a traditional Japanese ceremony at the future\nterminal site, marking the formal start of construction and bringing together\nseveral esteemed public officials for the event, including Okinawa Governor\nGenta Koja and representatives from the Cabinet Office of Japan, alongside\nrepresentatives from Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., MSC Cruises\nand Royal Caribbean Group.\n\nAbout Royal Caribbean Group\nRoyal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise,\none-of-a-kind destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company\noperates 71 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven\ncontinents through its three wholly owned brands - Royal Caribbean, Celebrity\nCruises, and Silversea - and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises,\nwhich operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.\n\nThe Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations through its\nPerfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river\ncruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands,\nadvanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has\nbuilt a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into\na lifetime of vacations.\n\nNamed to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to\nForbes' 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided\nby its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more\ninformation, visit royalcaribbeangroup.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789495-1&h=1858865304&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeangroup.com%2F&a=royalcaribbeangroup.com)\n.\n\nAbout MSC Cruises\nHeadquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the\nworld's third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a\nstrong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23\nmodern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more\nthan 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making\nunforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality. For more\ninformation visit MSC Cruises\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789495-1&h=30721699&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msccruises.com%2Fint&a=MSC+Cruises)\n.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naha-port-authority-cruise-port-naha-gk-msc-cruises-and-royal-caribbean-group-begin-construction-of-new-cruise-terminal-at-naha-port-okinawa-302898538.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naha-port-authority-cruise-port-naha-gk-msc-cruises-and-royal-caribbean-group-begin-construction-of-new-cruise-terminal-at-naha-port-okinawa-302898538.html)\n\nSOURCE Royal Caribbean Group\n\n\n\nRoyal Caribbean Group, Jodie Davies, Jodieadavies@rccl.com; MSC Cruises, Mihoko Obama, mihoko.obama@msccruises.jp\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2002327/Royal-Caribbean-Group-Naha-Port-Groundbreaking.jpg?id=OA2987303\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2002325/RoyalCaribbeanGroup_MSC_CTL.jpg?id=OA2987290\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn7pLFfa-20261005","title":"NAHA PORT AUTHORITY, CRUISE PORT NAHA G.K., MSC CRUISES AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CRUISE TERMINAL AT NAHA PORT, OKINAWA","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"RCL","created":"2026-10-05T15:14:31.755Z","tickers":["RCL"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"NAHA PORT AUTHORITY, CRUISE PORT NAHA G.K., MSC CRUISES AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CRUISE TERMINAL AT NAHA PORT, OKINAWA\nPR Newswire\n\nNAHA, OKINAWA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026\n\nThe new terminal will support the long-term development of tourism in Okinawa,\nstrengthen regional connectivity, and enhance the guest experience.\n\nNAHA, OKINAWA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Naha Port Authority, Cruise\nPort Naha G.K., Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises celebrated the\ngroundbreaking of a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, marking a significant\nmilestone in the continued growth of cruising in Japan and across the East\nAsia region.\n\nCruise Port Naha G.K. is a joint venture between CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises\nLtd., representing the respective interests of MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean\nGroup. Under the Cruise Hub Formation Agreement concluded with the Naha Port\nAuthority in August 2026, Cruise Port Naha G.K. will develop and operate the\nnew terminal, with completion and the start of operations targeted for March\n2028.\n\nThe new terminal will provide modern, purpose-built facilities designed to\nenhance the guest experience, improve operational efficiency, and support the\nlong-term growth of cruise tourism in Okinawa.\n\nAs one of Japan's most strategically located ports, Naha offers year-round\naccessibility and serves as an ideal gateway for cruise itineraries throughout\nthe region. Once completed, the new terminal will provide enhanced passenger\nfacilities, strengthening the port's ability to accommodate some of the most\nadvanced cruise ships in the world, thereby supporting increased passenger\ncapacity and growing demand for cruise vacations in Asia.\n\n\"For Royal Caribbean Group, Japan is one of the most important cruise markets\nin Asia - not only as a destination, but as a long-term partner in our global\nbusiness. We do not simply bring guests here, we also invest here and with\nNaha Okinawa, we are investing in infrastructure that will benefit the local\ncommunity for years to come,\" said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal\nCaribbean Group. \"The future of cruising in Japan is about shared ambition,\ncollaboration, and responsible innovation, and we are honored to be a part of\nit.\"\n\n\"Okinawa is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of some of Asia's most\nexciting cruise destinations, and we see real potential for its future,\" said\nPierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group, Cruises Division. \"This\nproject forms part of our long-term vision to expand our presence in the\nregion and create new opportunities for guests of MSC Cruises and Explora\nJourneys to enjoy Asia year-round. As we continue to develop our itineraries\nand invest in infrastructure, we are making cruising more accessible for both\ninternational and Asian travellers while strengthening connections across the\nregion. We are proud to partner with Royal Caribbean Group and the Naha Port\nAuthority in bringing this vision to life, and I thank all those whose\ncommitment, collaboration and shared ambition have made today's milestone\npossible. Together, we are investing not only in a port, but in the future\ngrowth of cruise tourism in Okinawa and across Asia.\"\n\nThe project follows Naha Port's designation by Japan's Ministry of Land,\nInfrastructure, Transport and Tourism as an International Cruise Ship Hub\nFormation Port in 2019 and represents an important public-private\ncollaboration to support the long-term development of tourism in Okinawa.\n\nToday's groundbreaking included a traditional Japanese ceremony at the future\nterminal site, marking the formal start of construction and bringing together\nseveral esteemed public officials for the event, including Okinawa Governor\nGenta Koja and representatives from the Cabinet Office of Japan, alongside\nrepresentatives from Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., MSC Cruises\nand Royal Caribbean Group.\n\nAbout Royal Caribbean Group\nRoyal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise,\none-of-a-kind destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company\noperates 71 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven\ncontinents through its three wholly owned brands - Royal Caribbean, Celebrity\nCruises, and Silversea - and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises,\nwhich operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.\n\nThe Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations through its\nPerfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river\ncruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands,\nadvanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has\nbuilt a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into\na lifetime of vacations.\n\nNamed to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to\nForbes' 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided\nby its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more\ninformation, visit royalcaribbeangroup.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789495-1&h=1858865304&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeangroup.com%2F&a=royalcaribbeangroup.com)\n.\n\nAbout MSC Cruises\nHeadquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the\nworld's third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a\nstrong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23\nmodern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more\nthan 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making\nunforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality. For more\ninformation visit MSC Cruises\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789495-1&h=30721699&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msccruises.com%2Fint&a=MSC+Cruises)\n.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naha-port-authority-cruise-port-naha-gk-msc-cruises-and-royal-caribbean-group-begin-construction-of-new-cruise-terminal-at-naha-port-okinawa-302898538.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naha-port-authority-cruise-port-naha-gk-msc-cruises-and-royal-caribbean-group-begin-construction-of-new-cruise-terminal-at-naha-port-okinawa-302898538.html)\n\nSOURCE Royal Caribbean Group\n\n\n\nRoyal Caribbean Group, Jodie Davies, Jodieadavies@rccl.com; MSC Cruises, Mihoko Obama, mihoko.obama@msccruises.jp\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2002327/Royal-Caribbean-Group-Naha-Port-Groundbreaking.jpg?id=OA2987303\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2002325/RoyalCaribbeanGroup_MSC_CTL.jpg?id=OA2987290\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-05T15:14:31.797942387Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791213271797},"received_at":"2026-10-05T15:14:31.849Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naha-port-authority-cruise-port-naha-gk-msc-cruises-and-royal-caribbean-group-begin-construction-of-new-cruise-terminal-at-naha-port-okinawa-302898538.html"},"analysis":{"id":"149369","press_release_id":"160815","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure","sector":"Consumer Discretionary"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, and Naha Port Authority broke ground on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, Okinawa, developed and operated through the Cruise Port Naha G.K. joint venture.\n\nThe JV pairs CTL Maritime with RCL Cruises Ltd. under an August 2026 Cruise Hub Formation Agreement, with terminal completion and operations targeted for March 2028.\n\nFor RCL, the project cements Japan as a core Asian market and locks in purpose-built infrastructure supporting future passenger capacity growth in the region.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"RCL doubles down on Japan with Naha terminal JV targeting March 2028 operations -- Asia capacity runway builds."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"rcl_ships":71,"rcl_destinations":"1,000+","terminal_completion":"March 2028","hub_agreement_signed":"August 2026"}},"quotedText":"For Royal Caribbean Group, Japan is one of the most important cruise markets in Asia - not only as a destination, but as a long-term partner in our global business.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Jason Liberty","role":"Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group"},{"name":"Pierfrancesco Vago","role":"Executive Chairman, MSC Group Cruises Division"},{"name":"Genta Koja","role":"Governor of Okinawa"}],"products":["Celebrity River Cruises","TUI Cruises","Mein Schiff","Hapag-Lloyd"],"companies":[{"name":"Royal Caribbean Group","ticker":"RCL","relationship":"filer/co-developer"},{"name":"MSC Cruises","relationship":"JV partner"},{"name":"Cruise Port Naha G.K.","relationship":"joint venture (CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises Ltd.)"},{"name":"Naha Port Authority","relationship":"port/government partner"},{"name":"CTL Maritime","relationship":"JV co-owner"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Groundbreaking on an infrastructure JV supporting RCL's Asia capacity growth, but no financial figures disclosed and completion is targeted for March 2028 -- a long-dated, non-market-moving milestone."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"RCL"},"globalImportance":25,"audienceRelevance":45,"eventTypeSecondary":["partnership"],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"mega-cap consumer discretionary","eventGravity":"long-dated infrastructure milestone","retailFavoriteBoost":"moderate - RCL is a popular retail name","financialDisclosures":"none"}},"event_type":"operations_update","event_type_secondary":["partnership"],"sentiment":"bullish","material_impact_score":2,"narrative":"Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, and Naha Port Authority broke ground on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, Okinawa, developed and operated through the Cruise Port Naha G.K. joint venture.\n\nThe JV pairs CTL Maritime with RCL Cruises Ltd. under an August 2026 Cruise Hub Formation Agreement, with terminal completion and operations targeted for March 2028.\n\nFor RCL, the project cements Japan as a core Asian market and locks in purpose-built infrastructure supporting future passenger capacity growth in the region.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"rcl_ships":71,"rcl_destinations":"1,000+","terminal_completion":"March 2028","hub_agreement_signed":"August 2026"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Jason Liberty","role":"Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group"},{"name":"Pierfrancesco Vago","role":"Executive Chairman, MSC Group Cruises Division"},{"name":"Genta Koja","role":"Governor of Okinawa"}],"products":["Celebrity River Cruises","TUI Cruises","Mein Schiff","Hapag-Lloyd"],"companies":[{"name":"Royal Caribbean Group","ticker":"RCL","relationship":"filer/co-developer"},{"name":"MSC Cruises","relationship":"JV partner"},{"name":"Cruise Port Naha G.K.","relationship":"joint venture (CTL Maritime and RCL Cruises Ltd.)"},{"name":"Naha Port Authority","relationship":"port/government partner"},{"name":"CTL Maritime","relationship":"JV co-owner"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"model_name":"glm-5.3-flashx","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-10-05T15:14:38.057Z","global_importance":25,"audience_relevance":45,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"mega-cap consumer discretionary","eventGravity":"long-dated infrastructure milestone","retailFavoriteBoost":"moderate - RCL is a popular retail name","financialDisclosures":"none"}},"durationMs":6189,"modelName":"glm-5.3-flashx"}}