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Motobu Town (including Sesoko Island and Minna Island)/Ie Island popular plans
Departing from Motobu Town in northern Okinawa! 10 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium! Small group tour. Two departures a day from Toguchi Port in Motobu Town. Veteran staff who love whales will guide you to see whales in the north! Free pick-up from some designated hotels in Motobu Town and Nago City! (However, this is only for those who do not have transportation such as rental cars) The average encounter rate is an amazing 98%! If you do not see cetaceans (whales or dolphins), you will be issued a re-attempt right valid for one year (However, if you are able to see blows even if you are alone or if you are unable to see them due to your own circumstances, you will not be issued a re-attempt right) ★ Dogs (pet dogs) are allowed on board the boat.
Humpback whales will return to Okinawa from December to April. The area around Motobu Peninsula is a super secret whale watching area. Humpback whales are whales that migrate thousands of kilometers north and south of the earth, and can reach up to 15 meters. The curious humpback whale may even approach the boat on its own! Once you see it, you will never forget it! Let's experience the excitement together!
Two flights a day depart from Toguchi Port in Motobu Town. After-sales activities such as Nakijin Castle, Nago Pine Garden, and Kouri Island sightseeing, graduation trips, and family participation are also recommended!
Motobu Town and some designated hotels in Nago will be picked up free of charge. Please contact us when making a reservation.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | On the day, cancellation due to customer's convenience will be 100%. For free cancellation, please be sure to contact us by phone by 20:00 the day before. (E-mail is not possible) After 20:00, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. |
About event termination | ・ There are days when the sea is shike (when the waves are high), and there are days when it is not possible to sail. We recommend that you plan your participation in the first half of your travel itinerary.・ Please note that the port may be canceled or returned on the way due to sea conditions or weather even immediately before departure or during the tour.・ In case of cancellation, we will contact you the day before or around 7:00 / 11:00 on the day. |
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~12 |
Operating period | 2024/1/06〜2024/4/05 Humpback whales migrate to Okinawa from winter to spring. |
Assembly time | <Morning> 8:15-12:00 <Afternoon> 13:15-17:00 *Required time: Approximately 3 hours *Please be punctual when meeting. Please be sure to contact us if you are likely to be late. (If we do not hear from you, we will depart even before the scheduled time.) |
Booking deadline | until 21:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | Sea cold, you sometimes also wave splash take, pants in the cold weather waterproof clothes, sneakers are recommended. We recommend bringing-taking motion sickness drugs. |
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About rental items | If you wish, we can rent it for the following price.・Raincoat top and bottom: 500 yen ・Marine boots: 200 yen |
Matters require attention | ・To prevent seasickness, please avoid staying up late the night before and drinking too much alcohol. We also recommend taking motion sickness medication on the day of the trip. Take it 30 minutes before boarding. ・Elementary and junior high school students will not be allowed to board alone. Parents must accompany them. ・Depending on the sea conditions, elementary school students and seniors (over 60 years old) may be refused entry. ・Pregnant women will not be allowed on board. ・Owners are responsible for managing their dogs. ・Dogs are not covered by marine insurance. ・We are not involved in matters related to dogs (accidents, etc.). Thank you for your understanding. |
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Other notifications | *If you cannot see any cetaceans (whales, dolphins), you will be given the right to try again. However, if even one person can confirm (blow, etc.) and cannot see it due to customer's convenience, the right to re-challenge will not be issued. please note that. |
Introducing the cruiser! It has a capacity of 17 people and has a toilet. Once inside the ship, you can get rid of the rain and cold!
There are special benefits for participants! Using our original handbook, we will carefully explain whales and how to watch them! A plastic bottle of tea and an etiquette bag are also included.
Morning flight 8:15 Meeting/whale explanation 8:50 Departing to look for whales! 11:50 Afternoon flight back to port 13:15 Meeting/whale explanation 13:50 Departing to look for whales! 16:50 Return to port
Okinawa Kunigami-gun, Motobu-cho Tokuji 764 (Town management Parking Lot)
At the entrance there are uphills and signboards. Parking Lot The staff are there, so please ask.
If you want to wake up with a rental car, please enter [764 Toguchi, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa].
About 3 minutes on foot after getting off at "Tancha" on the Ryukyu Bus Sesoko Line
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※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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At our company, in order for many customers to enjoy various activities all over Japan safely and with peace of mind, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's " Basic Policy for Countermeasures against Coronavirus Infectious Diseases " and " Let's Avoid the Three Cs "・ Based on the " new lifestyle ", we recommend the following infectious disease countermeasures to the operator.
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