Port by port
Miyakojima 2 calls
Berth: Hirara Port cruise berth on both calls. From the berth: Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels.
Nautica in Miyakojima: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Miyakojima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Miyakojima →
Naha 1 call
Berth: Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal). From the berth: Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district).
Nautica in Naha: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Naha complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Naha →
Nagasaki 3 calls
Berth: Matsugae Cruise Terminal (2 calls) or Dejima Wharf (1 call). From the berth: The city starts at the gangway — Dejima and Chinatown on foot, trams for the rest.
Nautica in Nagasaki: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Nagasaki complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Nagasaki →
Kochi 2 calls
Berth: not named in the published schedule. From the berth: A working harbor away from the center — no walking route worth planning.
Nautica in Kochi: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Kochi complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Kochi →
Hiroshima 1 call
Berth: Itsukaichi -11m/-12m Quay. From the berth: Ujina: tram toward the Peace Memorial. Itsukaichi: nothing around the wharf.
Nautica in Hiroshima: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Hiroshima complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Hiroshima →
Hakodate 1 call
Berth: Wakamatsu Wharf (Hakodate Cruise Terminal). From the berth: Wakamatsu: Morning Market 3 min, station ~5 min on foot. Minato-cho: not walkable (6 km north).
Nautica in Hakodate: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Hakodate complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Hakodate →
Niigata 1 call
Berth: West Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North). From the berth: West Port: bus stops 8–11 min on foot, then ~15 min into town. East Port: nothing walkable.
Nautica in Niigata: the plans and tours that fit this call →
The Niigata complete guide: transport, timed days, tours that fit → · The one to book in Niigata →
Every call, in date order
| Date | Port | Berth | In port | Usable* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 28 Feb 2027 | Miyakojima | Hirara Port cruise berth | 07:00–17:00, 10 hours | ~8 h |
| Mon, 1 Mar 2027 | Naha | Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) | 08:30–18:30, 10 hours | ~8 h |
| Fri, 5 Mar 2027 | Nagasaki | Matsugae Cruise Terminal | 07:00–17:00, 10 hours | ~8 h |
| Sun, 7 Mar 2027 | Kochi | — | 10:00–19:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | Kochi | — | 07:00–15:30, 8.5 hours | ~6.5 h |
| Tue, 16 Mar 2027 | Nagasaki | Dejima Wharf | 08:00–18:00, 10 hours | ~8 h |
| Fri, 19 Mar 2027 | Hiroshima | Itsukaichi -11m/-12m Quay | 09:00–18:00, 9 hours | ~7 h |
| Tue, 23 Mar 2027 | Hakodate | Wakamatsu Wharf (Hakodate Cruise Terminal) | 07:00–15:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Wed, 24 Mar 2027 | Niigata | West Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North) | 08:00–16:00, 8 hours | ~6 h |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | Nagasaki | Matsugae Cruise Terminal | 08:00–18:00, 10 hours | ~8 h |
| Wed, 21 Apr 2027 | Miyakojima | Hirara Port cruise berth | 07:00–19:00, 12 hours | ~10 h |
* Usable = time in port minus about half an hour to get ashore and an hour back before all-aboard (usually 30 minutes before departure). Each port's complete guide picks the day and the tours that fit.
Quick answers
Which Japanese ports does Nautica visit?
On the published schedules, Nautica has 11 calls at 7 ports between Sun, 28 Feb 2027 and Wed, 21 Apr 2027: Miyakojima (2), Naha (1), Nagasaki (3), Kochi (2), Hiroshima (1), Hakodate (1), Niigata (1).
Where does Nautica dock in Miyakojima?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at Hirara Port cruise berth on both calls in Miyakojima (28 Feb, 21 Apr), according to the port's official schedule. Berth shuttle to the terminal, then Hirara town ~15 min on foot; the island beyond needs pre-booked wheels. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/miyakojima/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Naha?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at Tomari Wharf No.8 (Naha Cruise Terminal) in Naha (1 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. Wakasa: Kencho-mae station and Kokusai-dori ~20 min on foot (1.5 km). Shinko: not walkable (5.6 km, cargo district). Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/naha/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Nagasaki?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at Matsugae Cruise Terminal (2 calls) or Dejima Wharf (1 call) in Nagasaki (5 Mar, 16 Mar, 28 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. The city starts at the gangway — Dejima and Chinatown on foot, trams for the rest. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/nagasaki/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Kochi?
Nautica is scheduled to call at Kochi (7 Mar, 14 Mar), according to the port's official schedule, which does not name the berth. A working harbor away from the center — no walking route worth planning. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/kochi/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Hiroshima?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at Itsukaichi -11m/-12m Quay in Hiroshima (19 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. Ujina: tram toward the Peace Memorial. Itsukaichi: nothing around the wharf. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/hiroshima/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Hakodate?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at Wakamatsu Wharf (Hakodate Cruise Terminal) in Hakodate (23 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. Wakamatsu: Morning Market 3 min, station ~5 min on foot. Minato-cho: not walkable (6 km north). Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/hakodate/complete-guide/
Where does Nautica dock in Niigata?
Nautica is scheduled to dock at West Port Yamanoshita Wharf (North) in Niigata (24 Mar), according to the port's official schedule. West Port: bus stops 8–11 min on foot, then ~15 min into town. East Port: nothing walkable. Timed plans and transport from the berth: https://port-of-japan.com/niigata/complete-guide/
Official schedules used (7)
- Hirara Port (City of Miyakojima Port Div.) via NACRU, the joint Naha/Hirara/Ishigaki cruise berth-booking system (クルーズ船寄港予約システム) — public list views for 2026 and 2027
- Naha Port Authority (那覇港管理組合) via NACRU, the joint Naha/Hirara/Ishigaki cruise berth-booking system (クルーズ船寄港予約システム) — public list views for 2026 and 2027
- Nagasaki Port (Nagasaki Prefecture port office) — R8 (2026) and R9 (2027) cruise call schedules (as of 2026-09-25)
- Kochi Prefecture Port Promotion Division (FY2026 schedule + FY2025/FY2026 actuals PDFs) (as of 2026-09-18)
- Hiroshima Prefecture: Hiroshima Port passenger ship schedule FY2026 (PDF) + FY2025 actuals (as of 2026-09-18)
- City of Hakodate Port & Harbor Dept. — 令和8年度クルーズ船入港予定表(R8.9.1現在)(PDF + CSV) (as of 2026-09-01)
- City of Niigata cruise fan club: FY2026 call schedule (+FY2025 page for Mar 2026) (as of 2026-07-17)