Whale Watching Tour Guide｜Comparison of whale watching tours, including encounter rates, timing, prices, and recommendations!
Table of Contents
- 1 What is whale watching?
- 2 Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island
- 2.1 Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island (1) Powerful performance
- 2.2 Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island (1) High probability of encountering whales! 95% chance of encounter!
- 2.3 Whale Watching on the Main Island of Okinawa Whale watching can be enjoyed by adults and children alike!
- 3 How to enjoy whale watching
- 4 A moving experience of great power! Recommended Whale Watching Tours
- 5 summary
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What is whale watching?
Humpback whales come every winter in search of warmer waters.Whale Watchingis an activity in which visitors observe wild whales in their natural habitat aboard a whale-watching tour boat.
The whales swimming in the ocean are very dynamic, and sometimes you can even see them jump right in front of you!
Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island
Humpback whales are one of the largest mammals in the world, measuring 10 to 15 meters in length and weighing 30 tons.
Whale watching" to see humpback whales, the largest mammal, isActivities that can only be experienced in winterWhale watching is very popular as a Let us introduce you to the attractions of whale watching!
Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island
(1) Powerful performance
Seeing the whales in action live is sure to be an exciting experience.
You can see powerful performances such as squirting and "breaching" jumps.If you are lucky, you will see a parent and child whale.You can also visit .... Please enjoy the various behaviors of these curious and emotional humpback whales!
Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island
(2) High probability! 95% chance of encounter!
What a great time to be in Okinawa during the whale watching season!High probability of 95% or moreHumpback whales can be seen at
This is said to be the highest encounter rate for whale-watching tours in Japan.
Attractions of Whale Watching on Okinawa's Main Island
(3) Enjoyable for adults and children alike!
There are many whale-watching tours that are suitable for young children.
Some tours are available for babies as young as 0 years old, so we encourage you to experience them with your family.
How to enjoy whale watching
Whale watching tours are conducted on cruisers with experienced captains.
Watching takes about 3-4 hours from departure to return to port. If you are worried about seasickness, it is recommended that you take anti-sickness medicine!
Whale Watching Periods
Humpback whales come from the northern seas to the waters of Okinawa from December to April, but the encounter rate increasesBest season is from January to March.Oh my god!!!
If the timing is right, you may even see a mother and calf swimming in close proximity.
What to wear when participating
Even though it is warm in Okinawa, the temperature at sea is much lower, so be sure to take all possible measures to protect yourself from the cold.
Furthermore, because of the strong rocking and unstable foothold on the ship, flat shoes, such as sneakers, are recommended to prevent slipping!
*Wearing a designated life jacket is mandatory for all tours.
A moving experience of great power!
Recommended Whale Watching Tours
Here are some recommended whale watching tours that you can enjoy in Okinawa in winter.
Three recommended whale watching tours
Participation is possible from ages 0 and up! Half Day Course
This whale watching tour is safe for children as young as 0 years old.
It is a large cruiser and is equipped with toilets! In order to make your stay as comfortable as possible, all customer seats on both the first and second floors are equipped with cushions.
Three recommended whale watching tours
(2) Achievement of 1001 TP3T encounters for 2 consecutive years! 1 day course
This is a whale watching tour that can be enjoyed over a full day. Originally, the Kerama Islands were famous for whale watching in Okinawa, but this tour is held in the waters around Iejima in the northern part of the island.
The spot is still a hidden gem, with only a few boats and three to four boats, so it is very easy to see the whales, and the encounter rate with whales is as high as 98%.
Three recommended whale watching tours
Whale watching and snorkeling
This tour will be a great value tour where you can enjoy whale watching and snorkeling at the same time!
The thickest winter wetsuits and equipment can be rented free of charge,Only for customers who stop by the store after returning to the port.We will guide you to the hot shower room to the powder room for women.
summary
In this issue, we have introduced whale-watching activities that can be enjoyed in Onna Village.
Whale watching is a popular activity during the winter season in Okinawa, as it is a great way to see wild whales up close.
It will surely be an unforgettable experience that will touch your heart!
