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Let's charter a boat with your friends and family and enjoy the Okinawan sea☆.
Private Whale Watching ToursThis half-day charter plan departs from the Chatan Fishery in Chatan Town to look for humpback whales that visit during the winter season.
Completely reserved for one coupleLuxury whale watching in a private space! How about making a special memory by enjoying whale watching in a private space without worrying about
RecommendationsYou can participate in the event without any hand luggage!
◆completely reserved (e.g. store)Private tours of
◆Morning and afternoon optionsHalf Day Course
◆Specialists of the Okinawan sea devised the course.
◆Winter only, a rare and exciting experience to see whales!
◆Very popular! Meet and disband near American Village in Chatan Town
Humpback whales return to Okinawa's winter waters!
Whale watching is becoming a regular event in Okinawa. In winter, whales come to the waters around Okinawa to breed and raise their young.humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)will return.
Humpback whales are one of the largest mammals in the world, measuring 10 to 15 meters in length and weighing up to 30 tons. Dynamic sights such as the powerful breaching (squirting) and jumping called breaching can be seen!
Comfortable boats equipped with toilets and air conditioners.
The boat used for the course is the new Haisai, delivered in January 2024!
Enjoy an exquisite vacation with only your friends and family on a comfortable boat.
About the new boat "Haisai◆toilet
◆Shower
◆Air conditioner
◆Cabin
◆sunshade awningThe above is fully equipped with the above,Safe for women and children'good work' (equiv. of silver star awarded to children at school)
Okinawa's marine professionals devised the course!
Our staff is also qualified to provide safe and secure tours☆.The course was designed by a marine specialist with over 22 years of experience (as of 2024) as a marine sports instructor in Okinawa. The course is designed for guests to enjoy the Okinawan sea more.
Our staff are also certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission, so you can participate and enjoy yourselves in a safe & secure environment!
Meeting place is near American Village, and you can also meet with other ☆ in between sightseeing.
The port is the closest "Chatan Fisherina" from the very popular tourist spot "American Village". The atmosphere and accessibility are both excellent!
You can choose between a half-day course in the morning or afternoon, so it is recommended for those who want to make the most of their time, such as after arriving in Okinawa or in the morning on the last day of their stay in Okinawa.
- Reference Schedule
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flow 9:00 13:00 
Meet at Chatan Fisher Arena
Please come directly to the boat (boat name: Haisai) upon arrival. Our staff will be happy to help you.9:15 13:15 
departure
Put on a life jacket and head out into the Okinawan sea!
Enjoy cruising.10:00 14:00 
Whale watching begins
We look for whales that are actually swimming with the naked eye.
Sometimes they meet within 15 minutes of leaving port, sometimes it takes more than an hour.11:00 15:00 
Whale watching ends
Enjoy approximately 45 minutes of cruising.11:45 15:45 
Arrival at Chatan Fisher Arena
After getting off the boat, you may still have the sensation of being rocked by the waves. Please remember to check your safety while watching your step.12:00 16:00 
dissolution
Please return directly to the hotels in the area after dismissal.
If you need to change your clothes, please use the changing rooms in the "Uminchu Warp.
*Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; hot showers available (200 yen per 5 minutes)
The above is a rough guide.
Please note that the flow may be subject to change depending on the situation on the day of the event. - Course Content and Details
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Price 8 participants/1 person:8,250 yen→6,875 yen
7 participants/1 person:9,428 yen→7,857 yen
6 participants/1 person:11,000 yen→9,166 yen
5 participants / 1 person:13,200 yen→11,000 yen
4 participants / 1 person:16,500 yen→13,750 yen
3 participants / 1 person:22,000 yen→18,333 yen
2 participants / 1 person:33,000 yen→27,500 yen
1 participant / 1 person:66,000 yen→55,000 yenFee includes Sales tax, fuel costs, captain’s guide fee, boarding fee, complimentary photos, facility usage fee, environmental conservation fee personal effects Warm clothing, clothes you don't mind getting wet, motion sickness medication, and non-slip shoes (we do not allow passengers to board in heels or similar footwear) Meeting and Dismissal Location Chatan Fisherina[.Map]
54, Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115, Japan
For those coming by car...
Please use the parking lot of the "Chatan Fisherina.
*Free for 2 hours from entry, 100 yen/60 minutes over 2 hours, and a maximum of 400 yen for 24 hours.Location waters near Okinawa Period/Hours December 27, 2025 - April 5, 2026
9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00Age Range 3-79 years old Number of participants 1-8 persons cofferdam By 18:00 the day before *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
*Tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions (high waves, storms, thunderstorms, etc.) on the day of the tour. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be charged. If the tour is cancelled after you arrive at the site, we will not be able to compensate you for travel expenses.
Cancellation fee.
If a reservation is cancelled for the customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will apply.
Up to 8 days in advance: free of charge
7 to 2 days prior: 2,000 yen/pair
Day before/on the day of the event: 100% of the registration fee*If you are unable to join the tour due to force majeure, such as cancellation of the tour due to bad weather or flight cancellation, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If there is availability in the preceding or following dates, it can be changed free of charge.
《Notes》.
*Pregnant women, women with medical restrictions on exercise, and those under the influence of alcohol are not permitted to participate in the course. For safety reasons, smoking and drinking are not permitted on board. Please consult with us if you have any other concerns or symptoms.
*We cannot guarantee a 100% encounter rate with whales because they are wild animals. Please note that no refunds will be made in the unlikely event that you do not see the whales.
- word of mouth
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Customers of this age group have participated in the event!
Percentage of review submissions]Total 4 items5150代Month of posting: 2026/03At first, I was a little nervous until we boarded the boat, but since we had the boat all to ourselves, we were able to relax and enjoy some quality family time. As we set sail from the harbor and felt the sea breeze, we spotted a whale spouting in the distance, and we all got really excited! It was also a big help that the harbor was easily accessible, making the trip a breeze. It really was a wonderful memory.
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530代Month of posting: 2026/01Shortly after we set sail, the guide gave us a detailed explanation of the ocean conditions and the whales’ behavior. Since we had the boat all to ourselves, we could relax on board without worrying about others, and the sheer power of the moment when the whales appeared is something I’ll never forget. The photos we took also made for a wonderful keepsake.
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550代Month of posting: 2026/01Access from the port was convenient, and everything went very smoothly from the time we gathered until we set sail. Since we had the boat all to ourselves, we were able to relax and enjoy the scenery, and we had plenty of time to wait for the whales. Seeing the whales spout up close was especially memorable.
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440代Month of posting: 2026/01I signed up for this tour because I was drawn to the idea of chartering the boat. It was great not having to keep up with the pace of the others and being able to move around freely. We did spot some whales, but I think I would have been even more satisfied if we could have observed them a little longer.
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8 participants/1 person: 7 participants/1 person: 6 participants/1 person: |
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| time zone | 09:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00 |
| the time required | Approx. 3 hours |
| Holding period | December 27, 2025 - April 5, 2026 |
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