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Highlights

  • Limited-time winter departures, get up close and personal with humpback whales
  • Departing from Naha and Chatan
  • Free pick-up and drop-off service is available for departures from Naha (on a first-come, first-served basis; if the service is full or the designated time is outside the specified period, it will not be possible to arrange service).


  • For flights departing from Naha, you can also choose the Churaumi Aquarium ticket package.


  • If you are unable to see humpback whales between February 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, you are guaranteed a full refund or a free additional boat trip before April 5, 2026.


The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not
reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before
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- Itinerary Information -


Departing from Naha


  • Meeting time: 08:30 / 13:15
  • Departure time: 09:00 / 13:45
  • Meeting point: Triangular rooftop meeting room inside the port of Mie Castle, Naha (3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)


  • Return trip information: Disbandment is required at the same meeting point.


  • Meeting point: You can go on your own, or you can choose a pick-up and drop-off service at a designated location (if you mind a long wait, please meet and disperse at the port).
  • Designated pick-up and drop-off service: Free designated pick-up and drop-off service is available for departures from Naha. Please inform us of the pick-up location when making a reservation. ※Pick-up and drop-off are limited to the same location.

*Pick-up service will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. If the shuttle bus is fully booked or if the reservation is made after 3:00 PM the day before the event, pick-up service will not be available or the pick-up location can be changed.


[Departure time and location for shuttle bus]



Departure time: 07:45 / 12:30 Omoromachi T Gallery (opposite to Aoyama Fashion
Gallery)


Depart at 07:55 / Depart at 12:40 Family Mart (Saion Square)


Departure at 08:00 / Departure at 12:45 from Tembusu Naha (before Lawson)


Departure time: 08:05 / 12:50. Hotel Collective entrance (the side closest to
Kokusai Street).


Depart at 08:10 / Depart at 12:55 from the County Council/County Citizens'
Square


Departure time: 08:20 / 13:05 (In front of Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi)


Departure time: 08:25 / 13:10 Pacific Hotel Okinawa entrance (near the parking
lot)


※ Kokusai Street is designated as a pedestrian-only road from 12:00 to 18:00
on Sundays. Shuttle buses may not be able to stop at the "Jiaxin Hotel" and
"Tembusu Naha" pick-up and drop-off points.



Departure at 07:55 / Departure at 12:40 In front of Double Tree by Hilton Naha
(on the side with the monorail).


Departure at 08:00 / Departure at 12:45 (In front of Okinawa Nahana Hotel &
Spa)


Depart at 08:05 / Depart at 12:50 in front of Prince Smart Inn Naha


Departure time: 08:10 / 12:55 (In front of Hotel Aqua Citta Naha)


Depart at 08:20 / Depart at 13:05 in front of Peace Island Naha.


Departing from Chatan


  • Meeting time: 08:30 / 13:00
  • Departure time: 09:00 / 13:30


  • Meeting point: Marine Industry Promotion Center, Chatan Town (54-54 Mihama, Chatan Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture)


  • Return trip information: Chatan Town Marine Industry Promotion Center, Sea Station
  • Transportation: Travel by yourself

- Itinerary Introduction -


  • Whale watching in Okinawa offers warm, calm waters. The Kerama Islands, about 40 kilometers west of Naha City, are surrounded by rich coral reefs, making it one of Okinawa's best breeding and nursery grounds for humpback whales. Come and witness the magnificent sight of the world's largest mammals, the humpback whales!

Itinerary

  • 【Departure from Naha】

  • 08:30 / 13:15 Gather at the meeting room inside Naha Mie Castle Port

  • 09:00 / 13:45 Depart from the port to search for humpback whales

  • Get up close with humpback whales

  • Around 12:00 / 16:45, the tour concludes upon returning to the port. (If you have opted for the Churaumi Aquarium ticket option, please visit the aquarium on your own during your stay in Okinawa.)

  • 【Departure from Chatan】

  • 08:30 / 13:00 Chatan Town Marine Industry Promotion Center, Sea Station

  • 09:00 / 13:30 Depart from the port to search for humpback whales

  • The entire journey takes up to 3 hours

  • Disbanded after returning to the port around 12:00 / 16:30

What's included

INCLUDED

Insurance
Life jacket
Consumption tax
boat fare
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket (if available)

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses
meals
Miejo Port parking fee (500 yen/day)
Chatan Town Marine Industry Promotion Center, Sea Station Parking Fee
seasickness medicine

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Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • The minimum group size for departures from Naha is 10 adults, while the minimum for departures from Chatan is 15 adults. If the minimum group size is not met, the event will be cancelled. Notification will be sent via message board one to two days prior to the event.
  • Children aged 0-2 years can enjoy whale watching in Naha for free, but please be sure to enter the number of children when making a reservation. If you only inform us on the day that you will be traveling with a child, the boat may be full and you may not be able to board. Adults will not be able to request a refund for reasons such as needing to take care of a child. Please be aware of this.
  • Since the port does not have accessible facilities, people with mobility impairments should not book whale watching trips departing from Naha.
  • If you and your family/friends make separate reservations, please be sure to use the same representative's name, or inform all accompanying persons of their order numbers in advance via the message box, to avoid being assigned to different boats on the day of the activity. If you do not inform us in advance, you may be assigned to different boats on the day, and we will not be able to make adjustments for you on the spot. Please be aware of this.
  • Depending on the tracking of humpback whales, the activity time may be subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  • For safety reasons, we cannot accept pregnant women or guests who may be pregnant. We apologize for any inconvenience. Guests who are refused boarding due to pregnancy on the day of the trip will not receive a refund.
  • The trip may be cancelled or the activity schedule may be changed due to weather, sea conditions, or other factors. In the worst-case scenario, you may be informed of the cancellation at check-in. Please check the message box before your trip.
  • Please note that if there are infants or elderly participants: the waves are high in Okinawa during winter, and young children or the elderly may be refused boarding on the day of the trip depending on the wave conditions. In such cases, a full refund will be provided. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Even in rain, activities will proceed as scheduled if the seas are calm and it is safe to do so. The decision to sail or not is made by the experienced captain. Cancellations and refunds due to personal reasons (such as bad weather, car trouble, illness, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • In case of strong winds, high waves, or other unfavorable sea conditions, the activity will be cancelled for safety reasons. In such cases, participants can reschedule free of charge. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be issued through the platform.
  • Please understand in advance that as humpback whales are wild animals, we may not be able to see or encounter them on the day of the activity. There will be no compensation or refund offered even if we do not see humpback whales.


≪Naha Whale Watching + Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket Package Usage Instructions≫

  • Tickets for Churaumi Aquarium cannot be obtained in advance; please collect them upon check-in on the day of whale watching.
  • Children under 6 years old can enter for free, so the fee does not include the cost of admission to Churaumi Aquarium.
  • This tour does not include pick-up and drop-off service to Churaumi Aquarium. Please make your own arrangements to visit the aquarium during your stay in Okinawa.


≪Naha Fixed-Point Pick-up and Drop-off Service Usage Instructions≫

  1. If you inform us that you need pick-up and drop-off service after 3:00 PM (Japan time) the day before departure, or if you make a reservation after 3:00 PM (Japan time) the day before departure, we will not be able to provide you with pick-up and drop-off service, even if you have filled in the pick-up and drop-off locations. Please go to the meeting point at Naha Mie Castle Port on your own.
  2. After 15:00 (Japan time) the day before the departure date, there will be no change of pick-up and drop-off points. Please meet at the pick-up point you filled in at the beginning.
  3. Free pick-up and drop-off service is arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. If the quota is full, no pick-up and drop-off service can be arranged.
  4. When there are many passengers using the free shuttle service in Naha city, you may have to wait at the port for a long time (30 minutes or more for both outbound and return trips) because the vehicle may need to make two trips or/and wait for passengers scattered on different ships to return to the port before it can depart or/and properly pick up (drop off) all passengers.
  5. If the shuttle bus needs to make two trips to pick up and drop off passengers, the departure time may be adjusted. If this happens, you will be notified in the message box the day before the event. Please be sure to check your email or add the service provider's communication software (Line/Whatsapp) in advance.
  6. The times listed on the page are the departure times for the shuttle bus. Please arrive at the meeting point early to wait for the bus. Latecomers will not be waited for. If you miss the shuttle bus due to your own reasons or being late, you will need to go to the port meeting point on your own, and you will be responsible for any expenses incurred.
  7. There is no space for luggage or strollers in the shuttle bus or at the port, so please do not bring them.


Limited-time offer

If we are unable to see humpback whales between February 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, we will offer one of the following options:

① Full refund

②Or take another free boat ride (valid until April 5, 2026)

However, if the following conditions are met, it will be considered a successful observation of a humpback whale. Please take note.

●Humpback whales spouting water were observed from a distance.

● Two or more passengers saw humpback whales that day.

Reminders
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 30 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The activity time may be changed depending on the situation of humpback whale tracking. Please note that the time may change.
The event may be canceled or the time may be changed due to weather conditions one hour before the event.
For safety reasons, please wear a life jacket at all times.
The use of drones is prohibited on board.
Please gather 30 minutes before departure. No refund or compensation will be given if you fail to board the boat due to personal reasons.
Guests who are prone to seasickness are advised to take seasickness medicine 30 minutes before departure.
Please bring your own waterproof and cold-proof supplies on the day.
Please provide your communication software when making a reservation and enable the friend status for emergency contact notification (Line/WhatsApp).
Any behavior that violates safety regulations is strictly prohibited on board. If the behavior fails to improve after repeated warnings, we reserve the right to refuse the passenger's participation in the activity without refund.
The images of the boats are for reference only. Please note that the boat type and size may vary depending on the number of guests.
After a humpback whale sighting, the observation time is approximately one hour. However, due to the appearance of a humpback whale, the physical condition of all passengers, or changes in sea conditions, we may need to return to the voyage early. In such cases, no refund or difference in the fare will be granted. Please note that
Guests who are hungover or have consumed alcohol on the day will be denied boarding without a refund. Drinking and smoking are also prohibited on board.
For safety reasons, please do not bring items with wheels on board, such as suitcases or strollers.
Participants with mobility issues or any health or physical problems should consult customer service beforehand to confirm whether they are suitable to participate in this event.
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