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[Winter Exclusive in Okinawa, Japan] Kerama Islands Whale Watching Tour｜Departs from Naha and Chatan｜Group bookings are more discounted
- Depart from either Naha or Chatan, and enjoy discounts if multiple people sign up!
- Japanese-speaking guides, we have established a trusting relationship with whales, and we can watch whales up close
- Provide free pick-up and drop-off service at designated locations in Naha city
- 98% chance of encountering a whale
- Guaranteed viewing is provided (please check the product description column for details)
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point, Hotel transfer, Get there on your own |
| Minimum participant requirement | 10 travelers, 15 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Whale watching |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise |
Product Info
The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.
－Itinerary information－
【Departure from Naha】(December 21, 2024 to April 5, 2025)
Morning session: Gather at 8:30, depart from the port at 9:00 and return to the port at 12:00
Afternoon session: Gather at 13:00, depart from the port at 13:30 and return at 16:30
※ The maximum duration of the trip is 3 hours. After a whale is discovered, the observation time is about for 1 hour. However, there is a possibility of returning early on the day due to the appearance of whales and the condition of all passengers.
・You must arrive at the venue 30 minutes in advance.
・Meeting point: Naha City Miejo Port (3-20 West, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)
・From Naha, you can go to the meeting point by yourself, or you can choose a free pick-up at a fixed point (please inform the pick-up location when making a reservation *limited to pick-up and drop-off at the same point).
[Pick-up time and location, departure in the morning]
＜International Route＞ ※reservations must be made before 15:00 the day before the event※
7:45 Departure from Omoromachi T Gallery (opposite to Aoyama in Western Clothes)
7:55 Departure from FamilyMart (Saion Square store)
8:00 Departure from Tembusu Naha (in front of Lawson)
8:05 Depart from Jiaxin Hotel (by the International Expressway)
8:10 Depart Kenchōmae
8:20 Departure from Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi
8:25 Depart Pacific Hotel Okinawa(next to the parking lot)
＜National Route No. 58＞ ※Reservations must be made before 15:00 the day before the event※
7:55 Departure from DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi
8:00 Depart Nahana Hotel
8:05 Depart Prince Smart Inn Naha
8:10 Depart WBF Water City Naha
8:20 Depart Peace Island Naha
8:25 Departure from Apa Hotel Naha Airport Wakasa
8:30 Gather at the white triangular building in Naha Mie Castle Port (gather by yourself)
[Pick-up time and location, departure in the afternoon]
＜International Route＞ ※Reservations must be made before 15:00 the day before the event※
12:30 Depart Omoromachi T Gallery (opposite to Aoyama Yofuku)
12:40 Depart from FamilyMart (Saion Square store)
12:45 Depart from Tembusu Naha (in front of Lawson)
12:50 Depart from Jiaxin Hotel at (by International Express)
12:55 Departs from Kenchomae
13:05 Departure from Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi
13:10 Depart Pacific Hotel Okinawa at 13:10 (next to the parking lot)
＜National Route No. 58＞ ※Reservations must be made before 15:00 the day before the event※
12:40 Departure from DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi
12:45 Depart Nahana Hotel
12:50 Departure from Prince Smart Inn Naha
12:55 Departure at 12:55 for WBF Water City Naha
Depart Peace Island Naha
13:10 Departure from Apa Hotel Naha Airport Wakasa
13:15 Gather at the white triangular building in Naha Mie Castle Port (gather by yourself)
【Departure from Chatan】(December 21, 2024 to April 5, 2025)
Morning session: Gather at 9:00, depart from the port at 9:30 and return at 12:30.
Afternoon session: Gather at 13:00, depart from the port at 13:30 and return at 16:30.
※ The maximum duration of the trip is 3 hours. After a whale is discovered, the observation time is about for 1 hour. However, there is a possibility of returning early on the day due to the appearance of whales and the condition of all passengers.
・You must arrive at the venue 30 minutes in advance.
・Meeting point: Hamagawa Fishing Port (Chatan-cho Port 4, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture)
・Departing from Chatan, you need to go to the meeting point by yourself.
・Facility usage fees will be charged at the pier for departures from Chatan: adults (12 years old and above) 200 yen/person; children (3-11 years old) 100 yen/person (payable at the pier on the day)
－About viewing guarantee－
・If you do not see a whale between 2025/2/1-2025/3/15, you can get a full refund or choose another day to participate.
・If no whales are seen between 2024/12/21-2025/1/31 and 2025/3/16-2025/4/5, you can participate again on a different date, and no refunds will be given. If the passenger is unable to cooperate with the above plan due to travel arrangements or personal factors, it will be deemed to have waived his rights.
・If whale spouting behavior is seen from a distance or whales are seen by more than 2 guests on the day, the above guaranteed viewing plan will not be applicable, please understand.
[Departure from Naha] 08:30 / 13:00 Gather in front of the white cement building in Mie Port, Naha. 09:00 / 13:30 Depart from the port to find whales. Disband after returning to the port at 12:00 / 16:30.
![[Departure from Naha] 08:30 / 13:00 Gather in front of the white cement building in Mie Port, Naha.
09:00 / 13:30 Depart from the port to find whales.
Disband after returning to the port at 12:00 / 16:30.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_262827/20241125043039_jwN5V/jpg)
[Departure from Chatan] Gather in Chatan at 09:00/13:00, depart from the port to find whales at 09:30/13:30, and disband after returning to the port at 12:30/16:30.
![[Departure from Chatan] Gather in Chatan at 09:00/13:00, depart from the port to find whales at 09:30/13:30, and disband after returning to the port at 12:30/16:30.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_262827/20241125044813_kGdBr/jpg)
The trip lasts up to 3 hours, and the observation time after spotting a whale is about 1 hour. However, there is a possibility of returning early on the day due to the appearance of whales and the condition of all passengers.
Please be aware that the type of boat that passengers can board will change depending on the number of reservations. The minimum group size for departures from Naha is 10 adults, and the minimum group size for departures from Chatan is 15 adults. If the group size is not reached, the event will be cancelled. Please be informed.
Purchase Notice
[Travel details]
- Departure and Destination: Naha ・ Kerama Sea Area
- Duration: Day trip (same-day return)
- Transportation: Boat ・ Shuttle Bus (included service)
- Bus Company Name: Cerulean Blue Co., Ltd. (セルリアンブルー株式会社)
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
- Minimum Number of Participants: 10
- Tour leader: 0 Guide: 1 (Driver also serves as the guide)
[Travel Planning and Operation]
- Operating Company Name: Yamato Travel Co., Ltd. (ヤマトトラベル株式会社)
- Address: 3-9-24, 2F Maejima, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (沖繩縣那霸市前島3丁目9-24 2F)
- License Number: Registered Travel Agency No. 2-344, issued by the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (沖繩縣知事登錄旅行業第2-344號)
Includes/Excludes
Surcharge(s)
Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port Port Facility Usage Fee
Tourists participating in the Chatan whale watching tour are required to pay an additional port facility usage fee, which is 200 yen per adult (over 12 years old) and 100 yen per child (3-11 years old). Please pay cash to the on-site staff when you check in on the day.
Reminders
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 30 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please provide communication software when making an appointment and turn on the friend status for emergency contact notification (Line/WeChat/Whatsapp).
The minimum group size for departures from Naha is 10 adults, and the minimum group size for departures from Chatan is 15 adults. If the group size is not reached, the activity will be canceled and you will be notified via email at least 4 days before departure. Please be informed.
Passengers who book "Departing from Naha" and need free pick-up and drop-off service in Naha city, please be sure to note the "Pick-up location (※Only available for same-point pick-up and drop-off)". If no note is made, it will be deemed as "Go on your own". Please note. If you make a reservation after 15:00 (Japan time) on the day before your departure date, the pick-up service will not be provided. Even if you requested a pick-up service when booking, please meet at Naha Miejo Port by yourself.
If the itinerary is canceled due to weather effects, you can choose a date to participate during your stay in Okinawa; if the time delay, the itinerary is suspended or the time is changed due to traffic, weather and other force majeure factors, when canceling, please contact customer service and we will arrange for you to do so. You apply for a partial refund.
For safety reasons, please wear a life jacket, cold-proof and waterproof clothing and non-slip shoes at all times. It is recommended that you bring your own binoculars, towels and other personal belongings.
If you are worried about seasickness, it is recommended to take your own seasickness medicine 30 minutes in advance.
As long as the rain does not cause navigation difficulties, ships can still leave the port even on rainy days. If the guest cancels due to rainy weather and does not want to participate, cancellation fees will be charged in accordance with regulations.
The probability of encountering whales is the same in the morning session and the afternoon session, so please choose according to your own itinerary.
Please note that if whale spouting behavior is seen from a distance or whales are seen by more than 2 guests on the day, refunds or rescheduling will not be applicable.
When whales visit, the sea conditions in Okinawa in winter are different from those in summer. The waves are higher in winter. If there are infants or elderly people who sign up to participate, they may not be allowed to board the boat depending on the wave conditions on the day. Please understand.
As the boat will vibrate due to engine operation, for safety reasons, pregnant women, senior citizens or people with mobility impairments, as well as people who drink alcohol on the day, are not allowed to participate in this trip. Please understand. If you are not informed until check-in on the same day, you will not be able to participate in the activity and no refund will be given. Please be informed.
If you are unable to arrive at the meeting point on time on the same day, you will not be able to change the date and venue for free, and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged, so please allow sufficient time for your arrival.
The cruise takes about 3 hours, and depending on where the whales are found, the return time may take more than 1 hour, so please allow enough time to participate.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Naha Mie Castle Port (go to meet up on your own)
Address: 3 Chome-3-3 Tsuji, Naha, Okinawa 900-0036Cancellation 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 3 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–2 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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