Private Whale Watching ☆ The ship is fully chartered with your friends and family! The port is a 5-minute walk from American Village (No.249)

Let's charter a boat with your friends and family and enjoy the Okinawan sea☆.
Private Whale Watching Tours

This 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

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.

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.

			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. ※利用時間AM9:00~PM6:00、温水シャワーあり(200円/5分)

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.

*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.

*当日の天候(高波・暴風雨・雷など) によりツアーが開催されない場合がございます。その場合はキャンセル料金は発生しません。現地に来てから中止となっても旅費などの賠償には応じかねますので、あらかじめご了承ください。

《キャンセル料について》

お客様のご都合によりご予約をキャンセルされる場合は、下記キャンセル料がかかります。

8日前まで：無料
7～2日前まで：2,000円/組
前日/当日：参加費の100％

*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.
前後の日程に空きがあれば、無料で変更する事も可能です。

《Notes》.

*妊娠中や医師から運動の制限を受けて いる方、飲酒中の方のコース参加はできません。安全上船上は禁煙、飲酒もお断りしています。その他ご心配な症状などが ございましたら、ご相談して下さい。

*クジラとの遭遇率は野生動物である為100％の遭遇をお約束できるものではありません。万が一クジラに会えなかった場合も、返金は出来ませんので予めご了承お願いします。