[Departing from Naha] Whale watching♪ Guaranteed one seat per person! All seats are forward facing and comfortable☆ Free photo gift, free city transfers, free for children 0-2
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
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Possible number of bookings1~20
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Participating age3Age ~ 80 Age
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Duration2~3 hours 他
☆☆Happy free benefits☆☆① Whale guidebook with trivia about whales (download)② Photos taken on the day & selected images of whales from the past (download)③ Free shuttle service within Naha city (place designated by our company)④ Tea provided on board☆Two tours per day, in the morning and afternoon! ┗Tour time is about 3 hours, so it's easy to incorporate into your itinerary☆Comfortable cruise on our own catamaran boat that is resistant to rocking! ┗We own two catamarans (double-hulled boats) that are said to be resistant to rolling☆There is one seat for each person during the trip, so even if you are traveling alone, you can rest assured! ┗There is one seat for each person facing the direction of travel, so you won't get sick and it's comfortable! ☆A long-established shop founded in 2002! ┗It is a safe shop certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission☆Whale guides will also be on board! ┗From whale trivia to Okinawa information! ? Whale guides will guide you with fun! ☆Happy free shuttle service included! ┗Free shuttle service is available from our designated locations in Naha City, so you don't need to rent a car! (Reservation required, first come first served.)◎Course A Morning Pick-up Location 8:00 Family Mart Saion Square 8:05 Tenbusu Naha Calbee 8:10 Collective 8:15 Prefectural Citizens Square 8:25 Lawson Kariyushi LCH Izumizaki 8:30 Double Tree by Hilton Naha◎Course B Morning Pick-up Location 8:00 APA Hotel Matsuyama 8:05 Prince Smart Inn 8:10 Aqua Citta Naha 8:20 Nest Hotel Naha Nishi 8:25 Loisir Hotel 8:30 Hotel SANSUI *Pick-up times are subject to change. In that case, we will contact you the day before. ☆You might hear the whales singing! ? ┗On the NEWS tour, the boat is equipped with a special microphone to listen to the love songs of humpback whales. Please look forward to hearing what kind of sound they make. [Schedule] *The times shown are for the morning tour. 8:30 Reception and payment 9:00 Departure The arrival time at the point varies depending on the whale spotting area that day. Please enjoy the whale guide's guidance. 12:00 Return to port - Thank you for your hard work. *The afternoon tour is scheduled to be received and paid at 13:00, and return to port at 16:30. *Depending on where the whales are spotted, the return time may vary by about an hour. Please make sure you have enough time to catch your flight back.
At NEWS, we do our best every day to ensure that all our customers can see whales! We have a proven track record of a 98% whale encounter rate each year. In the three months from January to March, we have about 15,000 passengers on board! You can also touch a real whale's baleen on board, and if the ocean conditions are good, you can even listen to the whale's song using an underwater microphone! Please come and experience it for yourself!
NEWS Our proud whale guide will explain about whales in a fun way, so you won't get bored until you find the whales!
The cruise will be on a large catamaran that is resistant to rocking, so even those who are worried about seasickness can participate with peace of mind. *Please note that due to maintenance, etc., we may guide you on a boat other than the above cruisers.
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- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
- Not accepted
- Request booking
About fees
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※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | No cancellation fee will be charged until 17:00 the evening of the previous day. In case of cancellation after that, 100% of the tour price will be charged. note that. |
About event termination | The time may be changed or the flight may be canceled due to bad weather or bad marine conditions. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 6 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~20 |
About duration |
2~3 hours
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3~4 hours
Depending on where the whale was found, the return time may vary. Please join us with plenty of time to spare.
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Operating period | 2024/12/21〜2025/4/06 |
Assembly time | <Am> 8:30 <Afternoon> 13:00 |
Booking deadline | until 16:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | ・It feels colder than the temperature on board. Also, when watching whales, you may get wet from the spray of the waves as you go out to the front deck. Please participate in warm clothes and waterproof clothes in advance.・Sneakers and other shoes that are easy to move in and walk in (boots with heels such as high heels and mules are very dangerous) |
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About rental items | Life jacket |
Matters require attention | ・Those who are pregnant cannot participate for safety reasons.・Children may be refused boarding for safety reasons depending on the ocean conditions.・The sea is shaky, so please avoid wearing high-heeled shoes, high-heeled boots, or other unstable footwear.・It is recommended that you take motion sickness medicine before participating.・The return time may be off by 1 hour or more. Please join us with plenty of time to spare. |
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Other notifications | Free transfers within Naha city are available from the following locations. ◎ Course A Morning Transfer Transfer Location 8:00 In front of Family Mart Saion Square 8:05 In front of Tenbusu Naha Calbee 8:10 In front of Collective 8:15 In front of Prefectural Citizens Square 8:25 In front of Lawson Kariyushi LCH Izumizaki 8:30 In front of DoubleTree by Hilton Naha ◎ Course B Morning Transfer Location 8:00 In front of APA Hotel Matsuyama 8:05 In front of Prince Smart Inn 8:10 In front of Aqua Citta Naha 8:20 In front of Nest Hotel Naha Nishi 8:25 Loisir Hotel 8:30 Hotel SANSUI *Pick-up times are subject to change. In that case, we will contact you the day before. ・Please note that the Naha city transfer service is a free service only. *If the service is fully booked, it may not be available. *If you are late for the meeting time, you will need to meet at the port yourself as the ride is shared with other customers. *You may not necessarily be picked up in front of the hotel, but may be asked to come to a nearby pick-up location.・The minimum number of participants for this plan is 6 people. Depending on the recruitment situation, we may not be able to hold the event. In that case, we will contact you the day before the experience. ・As a rule of the Central and Southern Okinawa Whale Watching Association, the viewing time for the whales you have spotted is set to 1 hour to avoid stressing the whales. In addition, please note that we may return to port earlier depending on the physical condition and seasickness of the passengers on board, as well as the ocean and weather conditions. ・The free photo gift includes the best whale shots taken in the past and a commemorative photo taken on the day. *We will take as many photos as possible of the whales and the participants on the day, but we may not be able to take photos in order to prioritize customer safety. ・We do not allow strong-smelling foods or alcohol on board. |
Plan attractions
Whale bleach!
You might even be able to see whale blows (squirting) up close! ?
If you're used to whales, you can even get closer to the boat! ??
A whale guide is also on board! While on board, NEWS' proud whale guide will happily explain about whales ♪
This is an activity unique to this time of year!
Come and see the mother and baby whales that can only be seen at this time of year!
Reception image The blue banner of “NEWS” is a landmark!
We also have a free shuttle service within Naha city. Don't worry even if you don't have a rental car♪
Shuttle bus (image)
NEWS' proud catamaran cruiser! It has a structure that is resistant to horizontal shaking.
Introducing a waistband type life jacket! From 2023, we have introduced a waistband type life jacket that is easier to move around in.
We look forward to using you again♪
Spy hop
tail slap
fluke up
blow
Move to the bow and enjoy the long-awaited whale watching!
Move around comfortably with one seat per person! Whale watching on a safe, secure and comfortable cruise♪ Enjoy the cruise safely from your seat until you reach the whale point! We guarantee one forward-facing seat for each person (`_´)ゞ
Time schedule
The reception area is marked by a blue banner that reads ``NEWS''. Please meet at Mie Castle Port 30 minutes before departure.
Setting sail♪ Let's all say ``Let's watch whales!'' We will set sail lively with the shout of “!”!
A whale guide will guide you ♪ NEWS' proud whale guides will happily guide you about whales!
Enjoy various whale actions♪
Return to port ♪ We look forward to seeing you again!
Access - Map
Miegusuku Port (Miegusuku Port/Umisora Park Parking Lot, 20 Nishi 3-chome, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbiRwvFjgDN7LYKz5 *The reception area is near the red pin. (Please gather at the blue NEWS flag.) Directions: Please check the "Meeting Place" section on the following page: https://www.tms-news.jp/whalewatching/#:~:text=Meeting Place=News2
About 15 minutes from Naha Airport, Kokusai Street entrance
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In addition to our safety equipment, we also hold a safety meeting every month to ensure that our customers can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
Authorization issued by | Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission Marine Leisure Providing Business Notification Form (Pleasure Boat Providing Business) |
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Insurance information | Passenger accident liability insurance, instructor liability insurance, yacht/motorboat comprehensive insurance |
License and Qualifications | Small vessel operation license 1st grade, special small vessel operation license, specific operation license, 2nd class maritime special radio, diving instructor, dive master, rescue instructor, CPR first aid instructor, triscoover, snorkeling leader, diver |
Member organizations and associations | (Foundation) Okinawa Marine Leisure Safety Bureau |
Number of staff | 20 people |
Number of instructors | 13 people |
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