Okinawa Whale Watching Tour: 3 daily sessions available · Small group of 12 people heading out to sea · Free photos
★ Okinawa Winter-Limited Whale Watching Experience! Three daily sessions available: 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM, allowing for more flexible itinerary planning ★ Small group tours of a maximum of 12 people per session, ensuring a more comfortable and relaxed whale watching experience ★ Free photography service to capture precious memories of your unforgettable whale watching moments ★ Thoughtfully provided welcome drinks and hot soup to add warmth to your ocean journey ★ Whale Watching Guarantee: A refund guarantee applies to shared-boat package travelers who do not sight whales between February 1 and March 14, 2027.
What to expect
Okinawa Winter Limited! The Touching Moment of Going Out to Sea to Find Humpback Whales
Every year from December to April of the following year is Okinawa's most anticipated whale watching season! Humpback whales come to the waters surrounding the Kerama Islands in Okinawa for activities such as reproduction, mating, and raising calves. This sea area is an important habitat and activity zone for humpback whales, with a whale watching success rate as high as 98%, making it an unmissable marine experience when visiting Okinawa in winter.
Board a whale watching boat to head out to sea, search for the spectacular sight of humpback whales breaching the water and waving their tail fins, and personally experience the shocking charm of these marine giants. Whether traveling with family and friends or planning a special winter trip to Okinawa, it will add unforgettable memories to your journey.
Three Time Slots to Choose From, Making Itinerary Planning More Flexible
Three departure time slots are available daily: 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM. Whether you want to head out to sea early or prefer to keep plenty of morning time, you can choose the right session according to your travel plan.
Small Group Tours for a Comfortable Whale Watching Experience
A maximum of 12 passengers are accommodated per session, allowing you to enjoy a more relaxed experience at sea. The tour also provides a free photography service to help you record the wonderful moments of your encounter at sea; there are also welcome drinks and hot soup on board, making the whale watching journey even more thoughtful.
Refund Guarantee for Shared-Boat Whale Watching During Specified Periods
During the period from February 1 to March 14, 2027, participants joining eligible shared-boat whale watching tours can enjoy a designated refund guarantee. Please read the applicable conditions and refund rules on the event page carefully before booking to plan your winter trip to Okinawa with peace of mind.
Book your Okinawa whale watching tour now, seize the limited season, and head out to sea to encounter unforgettable humpback whales!
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Good to know
- Pregnant women, infants aged 0-2, and individuals who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate in this tour. If discovered on-site, no refunds will be given, and your understanding is appreciated.
- The entire activity is conducted in Japanese. No Chinese, English, or other language services are provided, and your understanding is appreciated.
- During the whale watching guarantee period, if shared-boat passengers do not see whales, a full refund will be provided (the whale watching guarantee period is from February 1, 2027, to March 14, 2027). A whale watching session is considered successful if a whale's blow is seen on the day or if 2 or more guests spot a whale.
- Please understand that outside the whale watching guarantee period, if whales are not seen, no refunds or rescheduling will be available.
- This tour is approximately a 3-hour cruise. Depending on whale observation conditions on the day, if whales are spotted early, the boat may return to port early, and your understanding is appreciated.
- For safety reasons, children or elderly participants may be refused participation when sea conditions are poor, and your understanding is appreciated.
- The tour may be cancelled due to force majeure factors such as weather and sea conditions. In such cases, you will be notified via email on the day before or on the day of the tour, so please pay attention to your messages.
- If the rain does not affect the safe navigation of the vessel, the tour will proceed as scheduled, even on rainy days. If guests cancel the tour themselves due to rain, cancellation fees will be charged in accordance with regulations.
- The supplier will make every effort to take photos of the on-board activities and the whales on the day, but for safety reasons, photography may not be possible in some circumstances, and your understanding is appreciated.
- Please gather outside the waiting area (Minatomachi Terminal) at Naha Miegusuku Port within the meeting time for your selected session. Missing the meeting time will be treated as a cancellation on the same day, and fees will not be refunded.
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