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Whale Watching in Okinawa From Naha or Chatan

By Cerulean Blue Okinawa
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 153 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location
  • 6GFR+67 Tokashiki
    • Tokashiki, Okinawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Miegusuku Port Waiting Room
    • 3 3
    • 900-0036, Naha, Okinawa, Japan

Check availability

NAHA departure with pick up
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Departure from Naha: The pick up at Hamagawa fishing port is not availble for in this option
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:15
Price details
RM 153.41 x 1 AdultRM 153.41
Total
Price is RM 153.41
Until Sat, 17 Jan
CHATAN departure
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Departure from Chatan: Please choose Hamagawa fishing port as pick up location. The other pick up place are not available. for this option.
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
RM 166.20 x 1 AdultRM 166.20
Total
Price is RM 166.20
Until Sat, 17 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    "NAHA departure" option, all pick-up places are available except "Hamagawa fishing port"
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo data of whale (provided via dropbox after the tour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    From Feb 1 to Mar 15, 2025, a refund or reboarding is offered only if no whales are seen.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup only Listed places Naha (If seats full or booked after 15:00 prior day, may be declined.)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    "Chatan fisharena" pick-up place only available for "Chatan departure" option
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If 1–2 guests spot a whale or blow, the tour is successful. Booking means you accept these terms.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food/drinks not provided
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Motion Sickness medicine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    From Chatan : Environmental contribution tax is to pay by cash at the port

Know before you book

  • 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
  • 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.

Activity 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.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    6GFR+67 Tokashiki
    • Tokashiki, Okinawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Miegusuku Port Waiting Room
    • 3 3
    • 900-0036, Naha, Okinawa, Japan

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