Cruise Business
The world cruise market came to about 7.6 billion dollars in 2022. It is regarded as a market that can be expected to grow by at least 11 percent annually through to 2030. In this market, we handle things such as official cruise ship company tours of the ports of call in all parts of Japan as well as embarkation and disembarkation services as a ground handler for cruise ships of luxury to premium class. We furnish the customers with hospitality throughout the whole sequence of services for acceptance of cruise ships.
Support
- Tours of sightseeing spots at ports of call
- We contract with overseas cruise ship companies, make plans for their official sightseeing tours at ports of call, and sell such tours. We make preparations for tours of sights distinct to the areas of the Japanese ports where the cruise ships call, for the enjoyment of the passengers. We conduct more than 300 tours a year to the areas of more than 50 ports across Japan.
- Services as a ground handler for cruise ship companies
- As a ground handler for cruise ship companies, we carry out embarkation and disembarkation services for passenger ships that call at ports in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, and other cities in Japan. Depending on the situation, we also offer hotel bookings and arrangements for tours before embarkation or after disembarkation.
Flow of sight-seeing tours at ports of call
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- Preparation at the port
- After the cruise ship docks in the port, we meet with tour bus companies, interpreter guides, and bus guides to prepare for tours before the passengers disembark.
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- Provision of information on sightseeing tours at ports of call
- The passengers participate in official cruise ship company tours to sightseeing areas near the port of call.
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- Departure & preparations for the stop at the next port of call
- In the evening, the ship departs for the next port of call. Our staff reach the next port of call ahead of the ship and make preparations for tours at the next port of call.