13 May, 2016
Cruise Festa Executive Committee
Bureau of Port and Harbor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
CRUISE FESTA 2016
Join one of the biggest cruise festivals in the country!
From family vacations to wedding anniversary trips – cruising has something for every occasion
Cruise Festa 2016, one of the biggest cruise festivals in the country, will take place at Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal (Chuo Ward), from May 21 (Sat) to May 22 (Sun). The festival will feature a range of attractions to bring to life the world of cruising. There will be something for all, young and old, seasoned cruise travelers, and those who have never been on a cruise before. Please come along with your family or friends.
Dates
May 21 (Sat)–May 22 (Sun), 10:00–18:00
Venue
Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal
(Address: Harumi 5-7-1, Chuo Ward)
Access
Free shuttle bus from JR Tokyo Station (bus leaves from Kajibashi Parking Area at the Yaesu Exit)
OR
No. 5 Toei bus to Harumi Futo (last stop). Catch the bus from one of the following stations: JR Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit), JR Yurakucho Station, Subway Toei Oedo Line Kachidoki Station
Entrance FREE
SPECIAL PROGRAM May 21 (Sat)
Opening Ceremony
Get into the cruise spirit with this dazzling opening ceremony and a welcome from the Miss Japan International 2016 winner and contestants.
10:00–10:30, 2nd Floor Entrance Hall
Fashion and talk show, ‘Cruise Style’, hosted by Girolamo Panzetta
Tips on overcoming any worries about cruising dress code, and suggestions for what to wear in a range of situations. The following fashion brands will be featured: BEAMS, Helly Hansen, HIGH BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, MAUBOUSSIN, PELLE MORBIDA, STELLA.K, TADASHI.
13:00–13:45 and 15:00–15:45*, 4th Floor, Multi-purpose hall *the same show will be held twice
Talk by Bansei Fujita, former Chief Purser of the first generation passenger cruise ship ‘Asuka’
There is something in this talk for both first-timers and experienced cruise travelers, from the basics of cruising and tips on selecting a cruise to advice on how to enjoy your cruise to the fullest, along with Fujita’s own anecdotes from his time aboard.
14:00, 4th Floor, Multi-purpose hall
SPECIAL PROGRAM May 22 (Sun)
Live Radio Show: ‘SEIKO ASTRON presents World Cruise’
One of the highlights of Cruise Festa 2016, this live broadcast of the Tokyo FM show will welcome actor Eisaku Yoshida to talk about the true joys of cruising and share various experiences.
13:00–15:00, 4th Floor, Multi-purpose hall
Talk by Owner-Chef Tsutomu Ochiai of LA BETTOLA da Ochiai
The owner-chef of one of Japan’s most sought-after restaurants will talk on the theme of food and cruising. Chef Ochiai has experience as a guest chef on Japan’s leading ‘Asuka II’ cruise ship. He will talk about cuisine as a vital ingredient of travel, and how best to enjoy food while cruising.
16:00, 4th Floor, Multi-purpose hall
OTHER EVENTS RUNNING MAY 21 AND MAY 22*
- The World’s Cruise Areas in Images
- The Stars as seen from a Cruise Ship (mobile planetarium)
- The World’s Cruise Ships Exhibition
- Cruise Life Seminar/ ‘I started cruising’, presented by Komaki Kubo
(May 21, 16:00; May 22, 10:30, 4th Floor, Multi-purpose hall) - Food Area: Delights of port cuisine
*For details of the above events, please see the attachment(PDF:356KB)
Information also available here: http://cruise-style.net https://facebook.com/cruisestyle
Inquiries
Inquiries related to the event
Cruise Festa Executive Committee Office (SAPIENT Inc.)
Phone:+81-3-5439-4400
Fax:+81-3-5439-4401
Inquiries about Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal
Port Promotion Section, Port Management Division, Bureau of Port and Harbor
Phone:+81-3-5320-5548