[From Naha] Whale watching with guaranteed forward-facing seats, free photo gift, transfer
From 6,500 JPY
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Important Information
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Age limit: 3~80
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Activitty cancellation: The time may be changed or the flight may be canceled due to bad weather or bad marine conditions.
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Precautions: ・Pregnant women are not permitted to participate for safety reasons. ・Depending on ocean conditions, infants and elderly people may be refused boarding for safety reasons. ・The sea is bumpy, so please avoid unstable footwear such as high heels or high boots. ・We recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating. ・The return time to port may be delayed by more than an hour. Please allow ample time for participation. ・Infants aged 0-2 years old are free of charge, but there are no seats available, so they will need to sit on their guardian's lap. *The guide will be available in Japanese and simple English. (Application forms and manuals are available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.)
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Notices: Free transfers within Naha city are available from the following locations. ◎ Course A Morning Transfer Transfer Location 8:00 In front of Family Mart Saion Square 8:05 In front of Tenbusu Naha Calbee 8:10 In front of Collective 8:15 In front of Prefectural Citizens Square 8:25 In front of Lawson Kariyushi LCH Izumizaki 8:30 In front of DoubleTree by Hilton Naha ◎ Course B Morning Transfer Location 8:00 In front of APA Hotel Matsuyama 8:05 In front of Prince Smart Inn 8:10 In front of Aqua Citta Naha 8:20 In front of Nest Hotel Naha Nishi 8:25 Loisir Hotel 8:30 Hotel SANSUI *Pick-up times are subject to change. In that case, we will contact you the day before. ・Please note that the Naha city transfer service is a free service only. *If the service is fully booked, it may not be available. *If you are late for the meeting time, you will need to meet at the port yourself as the ride is shared with other customers. *You may not necessarily be picked up in front of the hotel, but may be asked to come to a nearby pick-up location.・The minimum number of participants for this plan is 6 people. Depending on the recruitment situation, we may not be able to hold the event. In that case, we will contact you the day before the experience. ・As a rule of the Central and Southern Okinawa Whale Watching Association, the viewing time for the whales you have spotted is set to 1 hour to avoid stressing the whales. In addition, please note that we may return to port earlier depending on the physical condition and seasickness of the passengers on board, as well as the ocean and weather conditions. ・The free photo gift includes the best whale shots taken in the past and a commemorative photo taken on the day. *We will take as many photos as possible of the whales and the participants on the day, but we may not be able to take photos in order to prioritize customer safety. ・We do not allow strong-smelling foods or alcohol on board.
Experience details
Included
Boarding fee, guide fee, insurance fee, whale guidebook (download)
Not Included
Parking fee (500 yen / day)
Meeting Point
8:30 13:00
Miegusuku Port (Miegusuku Port/Umisora Park Parking Lot, 20 Nishi 3-chome, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbiRwvFjgDN7LYKz5 *The reception area is near the red pin. (Please gather at the blue NEWS flag.) Directions: Please check the "Meeting Place" section on the following page: https://www.tms-news.jp/whalewatching/#:~:text=Meeting Place=News2
Venue Address
Miegusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City
Provided by
NEWS(ニューズ)
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What to Bring
Clothing/Belongings: ・It feels colder than the temperature on board. Also, when watching whales, you may get wet from the spray of the waves as you go out to the front deck. Please participate in warm clothes and waterproof clothes in advance.・Sneakers and other shoes that are easy to move in and walk in (boots with heels such as high heels and mules are very dangerous)
Rental goods: Life jacket
Meeting Point
8:30 13:00
Miegusuku Port (Miegusuku Port/Umisora Park Parking Lot, 20 Nishi 3-chome, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbiRwvFjgDN7LYKz5 *The reception area is near the red pin. (Please gather at the blue NEWS flag.) Directions: Please check the "Meeting Place" section on the following page: https://www.tms-news.jp/whalewatching/#:~:text=Meeting Place=News2
Venue Address
Miegusuku Port 3-20 Nishi, Naha City
Schedule
2 to 3 hours
3 to 4 hours
Depending on where the whale was found, the return time may vary. Please join us with plenty of time to spare.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel this experience after you booked, you will be charged the following cancellation fee, which will be computed based on the host's local time.
You will receive an acknowledgement email for order cancellation after the host confirms and finalizes the cancellation fee.
No cancellation fee will be charged until 17:00 the evening of the previous day. In case of cancellation after that, 100% of the tour price will be charged. note that.
Description
☆☆Great Free Benefits☆☆ ① A free whale guidebook with whale trivia (downloadable) ② Photos taken on the day and several carefully selected whale images from the past (downloadable) ③ Free shuttle service within Naha City (location designated by our company) ④ Tea provided on board ☆We offer two tours per day, so feel free to join us at your convenience! ┗Morning tour (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Afternoon tour (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) ☆Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our own catamaran, known for its resistance to rolling! ┗We own two catamarans (double-hulled boats) known for their resistance to rolling. ☆Each person has their own seat during the trip, so even solo travelers can feel safe! ┗Each seat faces the direction of travel, making it comfortable and less likely to cause seasickness! ☆A long-established shop founded in 2002! ┗We are certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission as a trusted safety shop, so you can rest assured. ☆A whale guide will also be on board! ┗From whale trivia to Okinawa facts! Our whale guides will be on hand to give you a fun tour! ☆Free transportation included! ┗Free transportation is available from designated locations within Naha City, so even if you don't have a rental car, you're covered! (Reservations required, first-come, first-served.) ◎ Course A Morning Pickup Location: 8:00 AM, in front of Family Mart Saion Square; 8:05 AM, in front of Tenbusu Naha; 8:10 AM, in front of Calbee; 8:15 AM, in front of Collective; 8:25 AM, in front of Lawson Kariyushi LCH Izumizaki; 8:30 AM, in front of DoubleTree by Hilton Naha ◎ Course B Morning Pickup Location: 8:00 AM, in front of APA Hotel Matsuyama; 8:05 AM, in front of Prince Smart Inn; 8:10 AM, in front of Aqua Citta Naha; 8:20 AM, in front of Nest Hotel Naha Nishi; 8:25 AM, in front of Loisir Hotel; 8:30 AM, in front of Hotel Sansui. *Pickup times are subject to change. In such cases, we will contact you the day before. ☆You might even hear whale songs! ┗ On NEWS tours, the boat is equipped with a special microphone for listening to the love songs of humpback whales. Look forward to hearing what they sound like! [Schedule] *This is an example of the morning tour. 8:30 Check-in/payment 9:00 Departure Arrival time at the point may vary depending on the whale sighting area that day. Enjoy the tour with your whale guide♪ 12:00 Return to port - Thank you for your hard work ^ ^ *Depending on the location where the whales are spotted, the return time may vary by about an hour. Please allow yourself plenty of time to catch your flight back.
Total
6,500 JPY
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