Guide, boarding fee, photo data

Parking fee within the marina (700 JPY)

Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 2 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Age requirement: 15 to 59 years old；What to wear/bring: ・Card ・Swimsuit (wear it when you arrive) ・Towel ・Clothes you don't mind getting wet ・Sickness medication (Aneron is recommended) ・Drinks ・Lunch (a light snack like rice balls is recommended) ・A passionate heart that won't give up until the very end!；Regarding rental equipment: If you need to rent equipment, please let us know in advance.；Duration: Depending on the tour schedule, return time may be after 2 PM. If you are planning to fly after participating in this tour, we recommend taking a later flight.；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Okinawa Main Island] Whale Swim & Watching ⭐️ Photos & Videos Included ⭐️ License Required ⭐️ Limited to Jan, Feb, Mar ⭐️ Held at 2 Locations: Naha & Ginowan

Japan-Okinawa , Ginowan

5.0Excellent

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 day(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) in advance

◆You can fly home after the tour!
◆Available from two locations, making it easy to join from various areas!
◆Experience the sense of unity as everyone shares the excitement on board!

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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　★Share the excitement of a passionate winter★ Every winter, humpback whales come to the main island of Okinawa to raise their calves! As adults, they can reach about 13 m in length, making them one of the largest creatures on Earth! This is an inspiring experience tour where you can observe these humpback whales from the boat or the water surface. This is a nature-based tour. To minimize stress on the whales, snorkeling is held under specific conditions, and the number of times you enter the water may be limited depending on sea conditions and individual whale behavior. However, the thrill of seeing them underwater is so incredible that it makes all the effort worthwhile!
◆You can fly home after the tour!
　Since this is a snorkeling activity, you can fly home after the tour! You can combine this with diving, or even those with limited time can enjoy the tour in as little as 2 days, 1 night. [Example 1] Combining diving and whale swim Day 1: Morning arrival at Naha Airport, afternoon diving Day 2: Whale swim, evening flight home [Example 2] Whale swim only Day 1: Work during the day, arrive in Okinawa at night Day 2: Whale swim, evening flight home * We recommend booking a late flight after the whale swim. Depending on tour conditions, the end time may be delayed.
◆Available from two locations, making it easy to join from various areas!
　We depart from two locations, Naha and Ginowan, making it easy to join from not only Naha City but also Chatan, Yomitan, Onna, Nago, and other areas. The port may change depending on boat availability. Please let us know in advance if you have a preference for Naha or Ginowan.
◆Experience the sense of unity as everyone shares the excitement on board!
Although the boat is shared, we only organize with friendly shops, so once on board, we act as one team! This sense of unity on board is unique to the Chubu Whale Swim! Let's share the excitement with everyone!

No. 1 teamwork in Okinawa

Watching from the boat is also fun

Build up good karma for good luck!

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What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 day(s)

1 Day

06:00
Meet at Ginowan Marina or Mie-gusuku Port. Tours are held from two locations: Ginowan Marina and Mie-gusuku Port. Please meet at the port communicated to you in advance. Once you arrive, please contact us to meet with the staff in charge. 080-9850-5874
06:45
After the briefing, we set sail! We will help you change into your wetsuits, explain how to use the boat, and go over safety precautions for whale swimming before departing. Note: Our staff will primarily be on the second deck to spot whales.
08:00
Once we spot a whale, we will start by watching it. After discovering a whale, we will observe it to determine if it is safe to enter the water. In the meantime, please enjoy watching while taking care of bathroom breaks and staying hydrated.
09:00
Stand by once it is determined that you can enter the water! Once it is decided that you can enter the water, it is time to stand by! Put on your snorkel set, gather together compactly, and wait for the signal♪
09:30
Enter the water slowly and gently! When the signal to enter the water is given, perform a sitting entry so as not to startle the whales! Once in the water, float and wait for them to come to you. Splashing, swimming around, and free diving are prohibited. The trick is to act like a piece of driftwood!
09:45
The whales you have been waiting for are right in front of you! Here they come!!! Where the whales appear and how close you can see them depends entirely on the whales.
11:00
Lunch time. Lunch break timing depends on the whales. Light meals such as rice balls or sandwiches are recommended.
12:00
Looking for whales that are easy to observe! If it looks like we can try again, we will enter the water, or if the whales are stressed, we will look for others! Everything depends on the whales♪
13:00
Return to port. Thank you for joining us! We expect to return to port around 13:00, but this may be earlier or later depending on the whale sightings. *If you are flying out on the same day, we recommend booking a later flight.

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

Please note that the tour may be cancelled due to bad weather, etc. In such cases, we will not compensate for travel expenses incurred.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・A license (scuba or free diving) is required. ・This is a snorkeling activity where you observe from the surface. Chasing or skin diving is not permitted. ・Please use standard length fins (other than long fins). ・As this is the open ocean, waves are high. ・The trip will be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached. ・Please note that even if you are unable to see or swim, refunds will not be given once the trip has departed. ・Cancellations due to customer convenience will incur a 50% charge if made one week in advance, and a 100% charge if made the day before.

Other important points:

Failure to follow the rules will cause inconvenience to all participants. Guests who do not follow the instructions of staff may be prohibited from entering the water even during the course.

Includes/Excludes

Guide, boarding fee, photo data

Parking fee within the marina (700 JPY)

Reminders

Age requirement: 15 to 59 years old
What to wear/bring: ・Card ・Swimsuit (wear it when you arrive) ・Towel ・Clothes you don't mind getting wet ・Sickness medication (Aneron is recommended) ・Drinks ・Lunch (a light snack like rice balls is recommended) ・A passionate heart that won't give up until the very end!
Regarding rental equipment: If you need to rent equipment, please let us know in advance.
Duration: Depending on the tour schedule, return time may be after 2 PM. If you are planning to fly after participating in this tour, we recommend taking a later flight.
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: Ginowan Marina 4-4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2224 Mie-gusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0036

Address: Ginowan Marina 4-4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2224 Mie-gusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0036

How to Get There

・Meeting time: 6:00 Meet at Ginowan Marina or Mie-gusuku Port *The port will vary depending on boat availability and other factors. If you have a preference for either Naha or Ginowan, please let us know in advance. ・Meeting location: Since the tour operates from two locations, it will be at one of these ports. If you have a preference, please let us know in advance. Upon arrival, please call us to meet with the staff in charge. 080-9850-5874 Ginowan Marina ・Take a parking ticket and proceed to the far back on the north side. Mie-gusuku Port ・Take a parking ticket and park in front of the waiting area.

Experience Location

Location Name: Ginowan Marina 4-4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2224 Mie-gusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0036

Address: Ginowan Marina 4-4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2224 Mie-gusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0036

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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