3 recommended tour plans for "whale watching", a popular winter leisure event in Okinawa!
Hello to all of you who are viewing the Activity Japan BLOG. Winter vacation, a cold holiday trip is a season when you are wondering what to do. Skiing and snowboarding are standard winter activities! It's good to go on a hot spring trip, but if there are activities in Okinawa that you can only enjoy during the winter, you're curious! Since November, the beaches of Okinawa will be closed and the off-season will begin, so air tickets and accommodations will be much cheaper than when traveling to Okinawa in the summer.
The average temperature in Okinawa in January is around 17 ℃. It may feel chilly, but it's much warmer than in Tokyo, where the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius. When I went to Okinawa in February, I was able to spend the night wearing a hoodie on short sleeves. Moreover, in Okinawa, where spring comes the earliest in Japan, the buds of cherry blossoms begin to appear in mid-January, and it is highly recommended that you can feel the footsteps of spring as soon as possible. A winter-only activity that you can enjoy in Okinawa in winter
Whale watching
I investigated.
Go see the whale! What is Okinawa whale watching?
Why in the sea of Okinawa in winter
Whale watching
Is it? Let's start with that story. The humpback whale found in the sea of Okinawa has a captain of 13m to 16m, weighs 30 tons, and is about the size of the 4th floor of a building. Such humpback whales usually inhabit the Bering Strait and Alaska Bay, but during the winter they move to the warm waters of Okinawa and the Ogasawara Islands for mating, childbirth, and parenting. The distance traveled is about 9,000km! It is said that they will return to the polar sea, which is rich in food, as spring comes.
Therefore, December to April is the best season for humpback whales to be seen in Okinawa. The encounter rate with humpback whales is 98%! It seems that you can meet whales with a high probability. Full refund if you can't meet! There is even a tour company called. Humpback whales are characterized by the only long chest fin in large cetaceans, the head, which occupies about one-third of the body length, and the hump-like ridge in front of the dorsal fin. The big giant shows us various action performances.
For example, a big jump called bleaching. There are various theories about this, such as dropping parasites, threatening to protect children from orca, means of communication, and simply having fun, but it seems that the clear reason is unknown. In addition, each action has a meaning and a name, such as the action of blowing up the tide called blow, the tail slap that puts out the tail fin and hits the surface of the water, and the pex slap that puts out the chest fin.
Whale watching
It seems to be popular among people who enjoy.
Then, for a limited time to enjoy in the sea of Okinawa in winter
Whale watching
I would like to introduce three plans of.
[Okinawa / Kerama] Encounter rate 98%! "Whale watching" by a catamaran that is resistant to shaking * Full repayment system available
[Regional common coupon target] [Okinawa / Kerama] One seat per person guaranteed! All seats face forward ☆ Equipped with toilets, spacious decks, and families can enjoy ☆
- 4.1
- (5 reviews / experiences)
This facility is registered in the Go To Travel Campaign "Regional Common Coupon Handling Stores". "Regional common coupon" can be used in the following cases.・ Payment method at the time of reservation is "local payment" ・ Payment amount after deducting points and coupons used at the time of reservation * If you wish to use, please be sure to select "local payment"
《Tour period》
December-April
<< What is included in the price >>
Boarding fee, guide fee, life jacket rental, insurance fee, whale guidebook
《Age of participation》
From 3 years old
"meeting time"
<AM> 8:30
<Afternoon> 13:00
《Time required》
About 3 hours
"The meeting place"
Miegusuku Port
3-20 Nishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Total Marine Spot NEWS is a historic company that has a track record of over 17 years as a marine sports specialty store in Okinawa, and has been featured in "NTV" Travel Magic "" and "NHK" Lunch ""! The humpback whale encounter rate is 98% and guarantees a full refund in the unlikely event that it is not seen. You can choose the time zone of departure in the morning and departure in the afternoon, and if it is a hotel in Naha city, it will pick you up. The strength of this company is that it is a large ship that is resistant to rolling! Recommended for people who tend to get seasick.
The deck is spacious and has two floors, so you can enjoy the powerful performance of whales without being crowded. There are two restrooms, so you can spend your time comfortably. The humorous guidance provided by a professional whale guide has a reputation for being a bit different. In addition, all participants will receive a guidebook to check the behavior patterns of whales. In addition, it is sure to be the best memory with a lot of services such as installing a whale microphone that can listen to whale love songs and touching the beard of a real whale!
[From Chatan / 2 flights a day ♪] ☆ Full money-back guarantee & nice benefits ★ Okinawa winter synonymous whale watching (^^ ♪
[From Chatan / 2 flights a day ♪] ☆ Full money-back guarantee & nice benefits ★ Okinawa winter synonymous whale watching (^^ ♪
- 5.0
- (1 review / experience)
Opportunity to meet the world's largest mammals! Depart from near Chatan American Village ♪ Recommended for guests staying in central Okinawa ♪ ★ Whale postcards and handbook gifts!
《Tour period》
12/21-04/05
<< What is included in the price >>
Boarding fee / insurance / life jacket
《Age of participation》
From 0 years old
"meeting time"
Morning flight 9:00 / Afternoon flight 13:00
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Hamakawa fishing port
4 Minato, Chatan Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Cerulean Blue's plan, which has a lot of Okinawan activities such as parasailing and Churaumi Aquarium, is from Chatan near the American Village. This is a must-see for anyone staying at hotels around Chatan. You can choose to depart in the morning or afternoon, so you can play efficiently around Chatan, which is a popular area in Okinawa. What's more, this tour can be attended by a 0-year-old baby, which is great for families. And the biggest merit of departing from Chatan is that you can keep in touch with the ship departing from Naha that has departed earlier, so you can go straight to the point where the humpback whale swims! Therefore, the boarding time is short.
Of course, if you can't meet the humpback whale in this plan, you can get a full refund! Is listed. We will give you a handbook that gives you a good understanding of whales, such as whale behavior, and an original postcard to commemorate your boarding! It is also a nice point. This reservation is until 19:59 the day before, so if you're wondering what to do the next day, please join us.
Winter limited special course !! [Okinawa blue cave diving & whale watching] Super deals at a set price !!
《Tour period》
January 1st-March 31st
<< What is included in the price >>
Guidance fee, insurance fee, diving equipment rental fee, feeding, underwater photography, bath towel, drink, boarding fee, life jacket rental fee, insurance fee
《Age of participation》
10-55 years old
"meeting time"
[Schedule A] 8:00 Blue Cave (Cape Maeda)
[Schedule B] 9:00 Uminchu Wharf
* Please meet 15 minutes before each.
《Time required》
6 hours or more
"The meeting place"
▼ A schedule
Maedamisaki Parking Lot
469-1 Maeda, Onna-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 904-0417
▼ B schedule
Uminchu Wharf
54 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115
Diving shop Mensore offers diving to the blue cave
Whale watching
It is a super-profitable plan limited to the winter season (January to March). A dream set plan that can only be realized at a diving shop!
Whale watching
It is also a nice point to decide whether to go diving in the blue cave first, the congestion situation at that time, the appearance situation of humpback whales, etc.
Experienced guides will give lectures in the shallow waters where you can reach your feet, so even beginners who are new to diving can participate with confidence. The cute pink underwater equipment that shines on SNS seems to be popular with girls ♪ It also takes pictures with a beautiful skin camera with beautiful underwater coloring. With diving in the blue cave
Whale watching
Isn't it a perfect plan for the beginning of the new year in 2020?
Finally...
Even though Okinawa is a cold season on the sea, it seems better to wear warm clothes that do not allow the wind to pass through. Introduced this time
Whale watching
The humpback whales found in humpback whales have been designated as endangered species, but their numbers have increased after nearly 50 years of protection. Since they have a habit of acting in groups, they can be seen swimming with their parents and couples. If you see the whale, one of the largest mammals in the world, you will surely feel the power that you cannot taste in an aquarium.
Humpback whales also sing songs to attract females when they take courtship behavior. If you're lucky enough to hear it It's romantic to sing a love song! A humpback whale with such a cute side! By all means on these tours
Whale watching
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