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Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 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 range: 0-80 years old；Clothing and items: * We recommend bringing a windbreaker as it can be cold and you may get splashed by spray. * If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.；Rental items: For safety, you are required to wear a life jacket.；Duration: Up to 3 hours * The tour may return early if whales are spotted sooner.；Min. 15 people to depart

[Departing from Chatan, Half-Day, PM Tour] Whale Watching Tour. Over 20,000 passengers served annually! Refund guarantee period available if no whales are spotted.

Name: [Departing from Chatan, Half-Day, PM Tour] Whale Watching Tour. Over 20,000 passengers served annually! Refund guarantee period available if no whales are spotted.
Uploaded: 2026-11-08
Description: [Departing from Chatan, Half-Day, PM Tour] Whale Watching Tour. Over 20,000 passengers served annually! Refund guarantee period available if no whales are spotted.

Japan-Okinawa , Chatan

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Guided language: Japanese

Free cancellation up to 11 day(s) in advance

A chance to encounter the world's largest mammals!
Enjoy whale watching with ease!
Half-day tour with a choice of morning or afternoon departures

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

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Recommended points: * Over 20,000 passengers served annually * 18 years of whale watching tour experience! Operated by the largest optional tour company in the prefecture * Guided by veteran captains A chance to encounter the world's largest mammals! Departing from near American Village in Chatan. Recommended for guests staying in central Okinawa, such as Chatan, Onna Village, and Yomitan. ----------------------------------------------------------- [Schedule / PM Tour] 13:00 Meet at Chatan Town Uminchu Wharf ↓ 13:30 Departure - Up to 3 hours of whale watching - * If whales are spotted, whale watching will last approximately 1 hour. However, the tour may return early depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all guests. Please note this in advance. * As these are wild animals, whales may not be spotted. ↓ 16:30 Approx. Return to port and dismiss ↓ Click here for the AM tour! ↓
A chance to encounter the world's largest mammals!
After spending the summer feeding in the northern seas around the Aleutian Islands, humpback whales return to the warm, calm waters of Okinawa—specifically the seas near Zamami Island, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs about 40 km west of Naha—for breeding in winter. Enjoy observing the ecology and dynamic movements of these whales, which can weigh about 30 tons and reach lengths of about 15 meters. Learning about the various actions of humpback whales in advance will make the experience even more enjoyable!
Enjoy whale watching with ease!
The biggest advantage of departing from Chatan is that we communicate with the lead cruisers departing from Naha, allowing us to head straight to the point where whales have been spotted! You can enjoy whale watching with less travel time!
Half-day tour with a choice of morning or afternoon departures
This package allows you to choose between morning and afternoon departure times, helping you enjoy Okinawa efficiently! The duration is up to 3 hours. The morning tour returns around 12:00, and the afternoon tour returns around 16:30. If you prefer a slow morning, please book the afternoon tour. ↓ Click here for the AM tour! ↓

Breaching

Blowing

Parent and child

Purchase Notice

Questions at the time of booking:

Question 1: Please provide the ages of all participants.

Tour cancellation:

The tour will depart in light rain that does not affect operations. The tour will be canceled in case of bad weather or high waves. In the event of cancellation, we will contact you the day before or on the day of the tour to reschedule or provide a refund.

Important notes for the tour:

* A minimum of 15 participants is required for the tour to depart. If the minimum number is not met, the tour will be canceled. Please note that this decision may be made on the day before the tour. - The schedule may shift depending on whale sightings. - If whales are spotted, whale watching will last approximately 1 hour. - Okinawa's seas in winter can have higher waves than in summer. Depending on sea conditions, we may refuse boarding for infants or elderly passengers. - For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to participate due to the vibrations from the boat engine. - Due to vessel facilities and safety requirements, wheelchair users are not permitted to participate. - The schedule may change due to weather conditions. - We will contact you if the tour is canceled due to bad weather. - For safety, you are required to wear a life jacket. - Please prepare your own cold and waterproof gear. - If you are prone to seasickness, please take medication. - Please be sure to read the travel terms and conditions when booking.

Other notes:

＜Whale Watching Tour Notes＞ - Whales are wild animals and may not be spotted. Please note that there will be no refunds in such cases. However, if no whales are spotted between February 1, 2027 and March 15, 2027, one of the following will be provided: ＜Limited offer from Feb 1, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027＞ 1. Full refund (customer bears any bank transfer fees) 2. Re-boarding (re-boarding available until April 4, 2027) * This does not apply to the periods from Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 and Mar 16, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027. Please note that we cannot provide the above if any of the following occur: - A blow (spout) was confirmed in the distance. - Multiple guests were able to confirm a whale. If you cannot use either option 1 or 2 due to your schedule, please note that the offer will be forfeited. ＜About the meeting port＞ The meeting port is Uminchu Wharf. If the location is changed to Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port, we will contact you the day before. If you do not receive a notification, please meet at Uminchu Wharf as planned. ●Chatan Fisherina Uminchu Wharf● If arriving by rental car, please enter the address 'Chatan Town Uminchu Wharf' into your car navigation system. Paid parking is available at the meeting point. ●Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port● If arriving by rental car, please search for 'Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port' (Address: 4 Minato, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa) in your car navigation system. Free parking is available at the meeting point.

Reminders

Age range: 0-80 years old
Clothing and items: * We recommend bringing a windbreaker as it can be cold and you may get splashed by spray. * If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Rental items: For safety, you are required to wear a life jacket.
Duration: Up to 3 hours * The tour may return early if whales are spotted sooner.
Min. 15 people to depart

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 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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