From Naha : Whale Watching Okinawa pickup English Guide guaranty
Naha, Japanby Cerulean Blue Okinawa
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 60 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching adventure in Okinawa with a government-recognized and officially licensed whale-watching operator. Our tours are conducted in full compliance with Okinawa whale-watching regulations. We follow strict approach distances and observation times to ensure minimal disturbance and to allow you to witness the whales’ natural behavior in the most ethical and sustainable way. Enhance your experience with our multilingual audio guide available at the port on your smartphone (English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Simplified Chinese, and Korean). Meet our friendly English-speaking guide at the port and board our comfortable vessel. The total tour duration is up to three hours. Once whales are located, we spend approximately one hour observing them from a respectful distance, giving you the chance to see spectacular breaches, tail slaps, and surface behaviors while prioritizing the animals’ safety and well-being.
What's included
- Photo data of whale (provided via dropbox after the tour)
- From Feb 1 to Mar 15, 2025, a refund or reboarding is offered only if no whales are seen.
- Pickup only Listed places Naha (If seats full or booked after 15:00 prior day, may be declined.)
- If 1–2 guests spot a whale or blow, the tour is successful. Booking means you accept these terms.
- Food/drinks not provided
- Motion Sickness medicine
Itinerary
Join us for an unforgettable whale watching adventure departing from the Naha or Chantan, Okinawa! As we set sail, you’ll be immersed in the stunning ocean views and the rich marine life of this vibrant region. During the tour, our expert guides will share fascinating insights about the humpback whales in English. You’ll have ample opportunities to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat during about 1 hour, if you're lucky you might see them breaching! Whether you’re a seasoned whale watcher or a first-time adventurer, this tour promises to be a memorable experience. Don’t miss the chance to witness the beauty of these gentle giants in the crystal-clear waters of Okinawa! * We will searching for the whale during a maximum 3 hour. So tour may be shorter if it's spoted early. Then we will look at it for 1 hour. *Whales are wild animals, spotting them is not guaranteed. (ONLY from 1 Feb 2025 to 15 March 2025 you might get a refund or try to board again if not find.) Even if only 1 or 2 guests spot the whale or just its blow the tour is considered successful, and no refund will be issued. By making a booking, you are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
Meeting and pickup
No need pick up !We will meet you at Miegusuku port Meeting room, meeting at 8:30 AM or 13:15 PM (The parking fee is 700¥/day)inside the port meeting room.
Available pick up places *Only for reservations made by 15:00 the day before* : We can't arrange any pick up from other places that the one listed ・7:45/12:30 Departure Next Omoromachi T Galleria (A cross from Aoyama clothes) ・7:55/12:40 Departure in front of FamilyMart (Saion Square store) ・8:00/12:45 Departure in front of Tenbusu (in front of Lawson) *Excluding Sundays as it is a pedestrian road* ・8:05/12:50 Departure in front of Hotel Collective (along Kokusai Dori) *Excluding Sundays as it is a pedestrian road* ・8:10/12:55 Departure in front of In front of the prefectural assembly ・8:20/13:05 Departure in front of Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi ・8:25/13:10 Departure in front of Pacific Hotel (parking lot side) ・7:55/12:40 Departure in front of Double Tree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi ・8:00/12:45 Departure in front of Nahana Hotel ・8:05/12:50 Departure in front of Prince Smart Inn Naha ・8:10/ 12:55 Departure in front of Aqua Citta Naha ・8:20/13:05 Departure in front of Hotel Peace Island Naha The Pick up time may change, In that case, we will contatct you the day before the tour. Please provid us a valide phone number with the country Code. If you don't valide phone in Japan, we can also contact you on Whatsapp or Kakotalk if you provide us your acount phone number with the country code.
End point
No need pick up !We will meet you at Miegusuku port Meeting room, meeting at 8:30 AM or 13:15 PM (The parking fee is 700¥/day)inside the port meeting room.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- pregnant travelers are not allowed on board
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- Intoxicated travelers (drug, alcohol ...) are not allowed on board.
- If any of the above conditions are observed on the day of the tour, we may refuse your boarding without a refund.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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