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Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)
Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)
Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)
Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)
Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)

Go with Dr. Whale! Whale watching tour reservation (from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture)

Japan-Okinawa , Okinawa Main Island , Chatan , Motobu , Naha
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Booking confirmation: within 2 days before the departure
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date

Book your unforgettable whale-watching tour reservation online now from Naha/Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture! Witness the awe-inspiring sight of whales.

  • Book your Okinawa winter tradition "Whale Watching Tour" reservation now
  • Enjoy the impressive sight of large whales, weighing approximately 30 tons and measuring up to 15 meters in length
  • Experience the convenience of pick-up and drop-off services
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Product Info

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— What You Can Expect —

Embark on a winter tradition in Okinawa with this whale-watching tour. Humpback whales migrate to the waters near the main island of Okinawa from late December to early April, journeying from the cold northern seas to the warmer waters to give birth and raise their young. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of these large whales, weighing approximately 30 tons and measuring up to 15 meters long.


— Holding Period —

From December 23, 2023, to April 4, 2024

*Subject to change


— Itinerary —

From Naha

  • Pick-up from Naha City by shuttle car:
  1. Morning: 7:30 am–8:15 am
  2. Afternoon: 11:30 am–1:15 pm

*The pick-up time will be announced the day before

*The pick-up and drop-off location will be specified by the tour provider: 株式会社Cot

  • Depart from Naha Miejo Port:
  1. Morning: 9:00 am
  2. Afternoon: 1:30 pm
  • Return to the port:
  1. Morning: 12:00 pm 
  2. Afternoon: 4:30 pm

From Chatan

  • Please meet at Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port:
  1. Morning: 9:00 am
  2. Afternoon: 1:00 pm

*A facility usage fee of JPY200 for adults and JPY100 for children will be charged separately on-site

  • Depart from Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Port:
  1. Morning: 9:30 am
  2. Afternoon: 1:30 pm
  • Disband after returning to the port:
  1. Morning: 12:30 pm
  2. Afternoon: 4:30 pm

From the North Side of Okinawa

  • Pick-up by shuttle car:
  1. Morning: 7:30 am–8:15 am
  2. Afternoon: 11:30 am–1:15 pm 


— Pick-up Locations —

  • Hotel Orion Motobu Resort and Spa
  • Hotel Mahaina
  • Royal View Hotel Churaumi
  • Hotel Yugaf Inn Okinawa
  • Motobu Green Park Hotel
  1. The pick-up time will be informed the day before
  2. The pick-up and drop-off location will be specified by the tour provider: 株式会社Cot
  3. Depart from Motobu Port (Morning: 09:00 am/Afternoon: 1:30 pm) 
  4. Return to port (Morning: 12:00 pm/ Afternoon: 4:30 pm)


Important Info

Includes/Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Tour guide
  • Boarding fee
  • Personal expenses
  • [From Chatan] Facility usage fee: JP¥200 for adults/JP¥100 for children (please pay on-site)

Reminders

  • The tour may be canceled depending on the sea conditions on the day.

  • Please wear clothing that is warm and waterproof.

  • We do not sell motion sickness medicine.

  • For safety reasons, pregnant women are not allowed on board.

  • People under the age of 3 or the elderly may be refused boarding depending on sea conditions.

  • If you do not see any whales during the dates from February 1st to March 19th, we will refund your money. *If even one customer is able to confirm a blow (squirting) or if a dolphin is found, it will be excluded.

  • For plans departing from the north, even if you do not encounter whales, there will be no refund and you will only have to try again.

  • If you would like to use the free pick-up service from a hotel in Naha city, please be sure to enter the hotel name and address when making your reservation. Please note that if this information is not filled out, the shuttle service will not be provided.

  • Please note at some hotels in Naha City, you may be asked to meet at a nearby meeting point.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

Voucher Redemption Period

  • The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Experience Location

Location Name: [From Naha] Naha Miejo Port

Address: 沖縄県那覇市西3‐20
How to Get There
We will pick you up within Naha city. *The pick-up and drop-off location will be specified by the operating company. *The pick-up time will be announced the day before.

Location Name: [From Chatan] Hamagawa Fishing Port

Address: 沖縄県中頭郡北谷町港4
How to Get There
If you are coming by rental car, please enter the meeting point address "Hamakawa Fishing Port" into your car navigation system. *A facility usage fee ofJP¥200 for adults and JP¥100 for children will be charged separately on site.

Location Name: [From the north] Motobu Port

Address: 671-1 Hamano Station, Motobu Machizaki Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa
How to Get There
If you are coming by rental car, please enter the meeting address "671-1 Hama no Eki, Motobu-cho, Motobu-cho, Saki Motobu, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県国頭郡本部町崎本部671-1浜の駅内)" into your car navigation system.

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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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