Kai Tak's past year

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, operated and managed by Worldwide Cruise Terminals, enjoyed a year of noteworthy achievements as it stepped into its 12th year of operations in June 2025, and celebrated multiple milestones.

Inaugural calls
 
In 2025, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal welcomed seven inaugural calls. Jeff Bent, managing director for Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT), said, “One of the highlights from 2025 was when the Terminal welcomed three world-class ships from two cruise lines at its two berths on the 19th of March 2025. This remarkable day brought over 10,000 passengers and crew to the beautiful city of Hong Kong.

“These three ships, with a collective gross tonnage of over 280,000, included the Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth and Norwegian Sky. The Queen Anne arrived the day prior and stayed overnight, while the Queen Elizabeth and Norwegian Sky made their arrivals on the 19th of March. Notably, the calls by Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky marked their inaugural visits to Hong Kong.”

CLIA training at the Terminal

For the third year in a row, WCT sponsored, hosted and jointly organized with the Cruise Line Industry Association, the Hong Kong Travel Agents Owners Association and Royal Caribbean, a full-day training workshop for over 50 ‘new-to-cruise’ travel agents at the Terminal. The workshop included training on site and an onboard tour of the technologically advanced Spectrum of the Seas, allowing agents to gain first-hand experience of modern cruise offerings.

New tenants at the Terminal

Three new tenants set up in the Terminal in the second half of 2025. Two Point Zero Cafe & Bar, one of Hong Kong’s newest pet-friendly cafés, opened its doors in July 2025, followed by the Global Chinese Pop Music Association in September 2025. A brand-new health and wellness shop, the Hong Kong International Medical Healthcare Management Centre, is set to open in February 2026.
Jeff Bent, managing director of WCT, said “Building on the success of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Rooftop Park, which became an Inclusive Park for Pets in March 2025, Two Point Zero Cafe & Bar offers a welcoming space for pet owners to relax and connect, while the new music association shop and health center will help bring a wide cross-section of visitors to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.”

Memorable events at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Worldwide Cruise Terminals hosted premium, world class events at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in 2025, including a global launch event from a publicly listed electric car company, a glamorous show by a family-owned Genevan luxury watch manufacturer, a lavish and memorable outdoor winter fashion show by a prestigious French luxury goods company, the 2025 World’s 50 Best Bars Ceremony, and a number of other private and corporate events.

Awards and accolades in 2025

WCT was presented with over 15 awards and certifications in 2025, highlighting our unwavering commitment to environmental and air quality management, occupational health and safety standards, racial diversity and inclusion, consumer caring and corporate social responsibility. Environmental awards recognized progress built on earlier successes such as achieving a 50% carbon footprint reduction, hosting Hong Kong’s first Tesla superchargers, performing Hong Kong’s first quantitative risk assessment for bunkering LNG, providing an electric bus charger, and other environmental achievements. The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was also recognized as Asia’s Leading Cruise Port in 2025 by the World Travel Awards, for the third year in a row.

Outlook

Jeff Bent added, “2025 was a significant year for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Our steady resumption of cruise operations, along with our involvement in hosting so many landmark events in Hong Kong has been a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work. We are proud to be a key player in Hong Kong’s dynamic event landscape.”

Bent concluded, “Looking ahead, the terminal is poised for further growth and innovation. Plans are already underway for new initiatives aimed at enhancing the experiences of overseas passengers, such as the addition of a new airport check-in and baggage delivery service. Events at the terminal are set to bring more visitors to the increasingly vibrant district. Along with a full complement of new and existing shops and restaurants, the terminal looks to grow into a vibrant hub that resonates with both locals and international visitors.”

About Worldwide Cruise Terminals

Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT) is a joint venture majority owned by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). It is dedicated to the management and operation of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and development of Hong Kong as a cruise port. Set against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour and with an impressive array of amenities, the terminal meets the demands of a new generation of super cruise liners and has the capacity to simultaneously handle two of the world’s largest cruise ships. It is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, was recognized as Asia’s Leading Cruise Port for three years straight (2023-2025) by World Travel Awards, and has received multiple port management awards including CCYIA’s Best Service Cruise Port Award in 2019. It was a Port of the Year finalist by Seatrade in 2016. Details are available at: https://www.kaitakcruiseterminal.com.hk/highlights/awards-accolades/

More details from Justin Tung at Jtung@worldwidecruiseterminals.com.hk or +852 3465 6887