[Half-day tour from Chatan, Okinawa] \ March 2026 only! Spacious whale watching tour for up to 30 people ☆ Money-back guarantee available from March 1st to March 15th ☆

<Tour Introduction> As a first for this season, Island Message will operate whale watching tours in March with a maximum capacity of 57 passengers, limited to 30 reservations, and morning trips only. Enjoy a unique whale watching experience in a more relaxed and comfortable setting aboard a large cruiser. March is arguably the best season, with mother and calf whales settling in and staying in the same area, making them easy to spot, and whales swimming around the main island increasing in number, allowing for extended observation time on many days. ◎ Furthermore, "heat runs," a phenomenon in which multiple males gather around a single female, are often spotted in the latter half of the season, so if you're lucky, you might even be able to see one. <Whale Species> The humpback whales seen on whale watching tours measure 13 to 15 meters in length and weigh between 25 and 30 tons, making them the seventh largest species of whale. During the summer, they inhabit the cold northern seas (Bering Strait), but from around December, they migrate south to the warm, calm waters of Okinawa to give birth and raise their young. They are most often seen in the waters off Okinawa's main island between January and March, and in early April, they return to the northern seas with their newborn calves. On this tour, you can enjoy the dynamic behavior of mother and calf humpback whales, from leisurely swimming to occasionally breaching their massive bodies. While you won't necessarily see any intense action, you'll be impressed by the majestic sight of these wild animals! <Schedule> ① Morning tour: Meeting at 8:30 AM / Check-in at 8:50 AM / Boarding at 9:00 AM / Departure - Whale Search - 10:00 AM / Whale Spotting / Observation Begins at 11:00 AM / Observation Ends at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM / Return to Port ② Afternoon tour: Operating upon request. Note: As whales are wild animals, the timing of whale sightings may vary. Please note that if the whale is discovered late, the observation time may be shortened. The return time to port may also vary depending on when the whale is spotted. <Prices (tax included)> Adults (12 years and over) 8,000 yen Children (6-11 years old) 7,000 yen Preschool children (0-5 years old) 4,000 yen

As a first attempt of the season, whale watching tours in March will operate with a maximum of 30 passengers, instead of the usual 57. We will provide a more comfortable and relaxed tour than the large cruiser, with fewer people, making it easier to see the whales.

Only a few boats depart from the port of Chatan Town, located in central Okinawa Prefecture. This meeting point is easily accessible from northern resort areas, Ginowan City, Okinawa City, and Uruma City. After the tour, be sure to enjoy a meal or a stroll around American Village or the cafes and restaurants around the exotic Miyagi Coast!

If you are unable to spot any whales during the period below, we will provide a refund. Refund guarantee period: March 1st to March 15th. However... *As these are wild animals, visibility may vary. Even if you only see a few blows (squirting), this will count as an observation and no refunds will be given. *If multiple people have spotted a whale, and some people are unable to see it, this will count as an observation and no refunds will be given. *If you are unable to sight a whale due to your own health condition, such as seasickness, no refunds will be given.