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Age range: 6-75 years old；Clothing and items: - Cold weather gear (thick jacket, windbreaker, etc.) - Clothes that can get wet - Drinks - Motion sickness medicine - Camera, smartphone (if needed) The temperature on the boat in winter feels lower than on land, and you may get splashed by waves. Please prepare sufficient cold weather protection. If you are prone to seasickness, please prepare motion sickness medicine in advance.；Duration details: 4 hours (activity time: 3 hours)；Minimum participants: 2 people

[Kagoshima, Amami Oshima] Whale Watching | Winter Only! An Impressive Boat Tour to Find Humpback Whales

Japan-Kagoshima , Setouchi Town

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:4 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Winter only! Find humpback whales in the Amami sea
Observe the powerful whales from the boat!
Choose from morning or afternoon boat tours!

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

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Package details

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type	Shared tour
Transportation method	Get there on your own
Departure Time	Standard Departure (8-9 am)
Minimum participant requirement	2 travelers
Tour types	Guided tour
Meal arrangement	Arrange yourself
Seasonal	Winter Snow Exclusive
Sightseeing type	Natural sights, Whale watching, Islands tour
Transport	Sightseeing cruise

Product Info

An emotional experience meeting wild humpback whales in Amami Oshima in winter! Every year from late December to early April, humpback whales come to the waters around Amami Oshima for breeding. Join this special seasonal whale watching tour and set out to find whales swimming leisurely in the great outdoors! If you are lucky, you may see dynamic behaviors such as breaching, where they lift their huge bodies out of the sea, or raising their tails high. The beautiful Amami sea viewed from the boat and the powerful sight of wild whales will surely become an unforgettable travel memory. ■ Tour overview - Period: Late December - early April - Course: 3 hours - Morning session: 08:30-12:30 - Afternoon session: 13:00-17:00 - Meeting point: Dandelion Amami Boat Pier ■ Price (tax included) - Adult: JPY 9,000 - Middle school student and under: JPY 6,000 - Preschooler: JPY 3,000 Enjoy this special marine experience unique to winter in Amami Oshima with your family, partner, or friends. * As whales are wild animals, there is no guarantee that you will encounter them. * The tour content may be changed or canceled depending on weather and sea conditions.
Winter only! Find humpback whales in the Amami sea
From late December to early April, humpback whales visit the waters around Amami Oshima. Enjoy a precious whale watching experience unique to winter in Amami.
Observe the powerful whales from the boat!
A chance to observe dynamic behaviors unique to wild humpback whales, such as large tail fins and breaching where they jump out of the sea. What kind of encounter awaits is a surprise for the day.
Choose from morning or afternoon boat tours!
With a two-part system in the morning and afternoon, you can participate according to your travel schedule. Enjoy the great nature of Amami Oshima in winter with your family and friends.

Purchase Notice

Notes for participating in this course:

[Health conditions] - Pregnant women cannot board the boat. - Those who are feeling unwell, such as those with a hangover or a cold, cannot board the boat. - If you have any pre-existing conditions or concerns about your health, please contact us before booking. [Clothing and safety] - It gets cold on the boat in winter, so please take sufficient measures against the cold. - Your clothes may get wet from sea spray. Please wear clothes that can get wet. - If you are worried about seasickness, please prepare motion sickness medicine in advance. - Please follow the safety instructions of the captain and staff while on board. [Tour operation] - The start time, route, and program content may be changed or canceled depending on weather and sea conditions. - As whales are wild animals, there is no guarantee that you will encounter them. - If the tour is canceled, the operator will contact you.

Reminders

Age range: 6-75 years old
Clothing and items: - Cold weather gear (thick jacket, windbreaker, etc.) - Clothes that can get wet - Drinks - Motion sickness medicine - Camera, smartphone (if needed) The temperature on the boat in winter feels lower than on land, and you may get splashed by waves. Please prepare sufficient cold weather protection. If you are prone to seasickness, please prepare motion sickness medicine in advance.
Duration details: 4 hours (activity time: 3 hours)
Minimum participants: 2 people

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
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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