All Reviews for Cruises

The boarding time is about an hour and a half. The foreign captain was a very interesting person. He was also very good at Japanese and provided an engaging tour filled with humor, sharing his knowledge of the local area as well as Japan, while showcasing the art created by nature. I will always remember that experience. When you come to Otaru, you might think of sushi and the New Year's warehouse, but next time you visit Otaru, why not join this blue cave boat tour? It will surely become a wonderful memory of Otaru. Thank you, Seichou!

乗船時間は約1時間半。外国の船長さん大変面白い方。日本語も大変上手で現地の知識や日本の知識を理解しながら、自然の作り上げた芸術を笑い話を込めた興味深い案内をしてくれたことには思い出に残っています。小樽に来ればお寿司や年賀倉庫と思われますが、ぜひ今度は小谷に来たらこの青い洞窟の遊覧ボートに参加してみてはいかがでしょうか。きっと楽しい小樽の思い出となることでしょう。成長さんありがとう！

The captain was very kind to welcome us aboard. As an avid sailor I love being on boats. His boat and docking area was fair and his condition of his boat safe but old. He provided life jackets and the ride started smoothly. For some reason he enjoyed doing circles and fast turns, which was problematic for our friend who is prone to seasickness. The skipper was kind enough to stop these maneuvers once we asked.
The shoreline is great, the skipper's explanations wonderful, but the biggest let down is that you cannot enter the cave. This is still clearly shown in the advertised pictures and never communicated to us until we were in board. The rules changed a while back but the skipper hasn’t changed his ads or his communication, which is a bit shady.
Regardless the ocean is wonderful and the scenery amazing— just temper your expectations of the docking and boat age.

I enjoyed a cruise from Yokohama to Guam, and I was able to see the Asuka II up close when it returned to port. If the timing is right, you can enjoy such views. The crew of the Asuka II waved at us. It was amazing!

横浜からグアムまでのクルーズを楽しんで帰港したアスカⅡが真近に見られました。
タイミングが合えばこんな景色も楽しめるんですね。
アスカⅡのクルーが手を振ってくれました。最高!

This was my second ride, and diving from land to sea was nerve-wracking. The splash really doubled the fun! I also enjoyed the unique perspective from the water and the scenery that I don't usually get to see. It was a truly enjoyable time.

今回2度目の乗車でしたが陸から海へのダイブは緊張しました。なんといってもスプラッシュが楽しさを倍増させてくれました。また、海上ならではの視点や普段見ることの無い景色など、大変楽しい時間を過ごせました。

It was fun and exciting, definitely worth the money.

The three of us chartered the boat today. The pirate captain led us on an adventure, providing commentary along the way in a humorous manner. The coastline seen from the sea is very beautiful. The seawater near the Blue Hole is very clear, and its unusual blue color is distinctly different from other seawater. We also enjoyed a thrilling seabird feeding show. The whole trip was very memorable.

The three of us chartered the boat today.
The pirate captain led us on an adventure,
providing commentary along the way in a humorous manner.
The coastline seen from the sea is very beautiful.The seawater near the Blue Hole is very clear,its unusual blue color is distinctly different from other seawater.We also enjoyed a thrilling seabird feeding show.
The whole trip was very memorable.

The cruise ship Asuka was docked. It was large and magnificent. I enjoyed Yokohama by the port, riding in an amphibious vehicle and feeling the wind. It was nice to experience it directly.

旅客船飛鳥が停泊していました。大きくて素晴らしい。水陸両用車で風に吹かれて港の横浜を楽しみました。じかに感じるのが良い。

I signed up for this tour simply because I wanted to ride in an amphibious vehicle. At the time the bus departed, I was just curious about what it would be like. However, when we entered the water, I was amazed by the huge splash that erupted! The feeling of "Zaboon!" was incredibly refreshing!!! The movement of the vehicle as a boat afterward was also quite interesting. Additionally, exploring Yokohama Harbor was fascinating.

I want to thank the driver for their efforts. The guide's explanations were also entertaining. I'm grateful to the maintenance staff for the bus as well.

水陸両用車両に乗ってみたいという思いだけでこのツアーを申し込みました。バスが出発した時点ではどんなものかしらって思いだけでした。でも、いざ水の中に入って行った時にはブワーっと湧き上がる水しぶきに感動していました。ザッブーンって感じがとても気持ち良かったです！！！その後の船としての動きも面白いものでした。さらに横浜港内の散策も興味深いものがありました。
運転してくださった方に感謝します。ガイドさんの説明も面白かったです。バスの整備をしている方々にも感謝しています。

You can efficiently visit the tourist attractions in Abashiri by bus. Personally, I was most looking forward to the Aurora boat tour, but since there were no drift ice and the view from the boat wasn't great, I wished I could have skipped it and spent more time at the Abashiri Prison. However, since it was a tour, it couldn't be helped. The lunch buffet was delicious and satisfying! The guide and the driver were also very kind. I want to come back next year for a revenge tour of the drift ice.

バスで網走の観光名所を効率的に観光できます。
個人的に1番楽しみにしていたおーろら号は流氷がなく、船からの景色が良いわけではなかったので、スキップして網走監獄をもう少しゆっくり見たかったと思いましたが、ツアーなので仕方ないですね。
昼食のバイキングは美味しくて満足でした！ガイドさん、運転手さんも親切でした。
また来年流氷のリベンジをしたいです。

Guide came to pick us right on time. We had four in our party. We throughly enjoyed all the places of interest on the schedule especially the drift ice cruise which was the highlight since guide said that the day before some cruises were canceled due to no drift ice. Great deal for the bucks on this tour. Definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to see lots in a day without planning your transportation to all the places especially in this wintery weather

I arrived before the meeting time, but no one was there, which made me a bit anxious. On the day of the experience, the waves were high, so we couldn't go into the cave and ended up doing a tour instead. Some people might find the foreign-style jokes funny, but I felt they were a bit loud, and because of the jokes, it was hard for me to understand the Japanese.

集合時間前に着いたが、誰もいなくてちょっと不安だった。体験した日は波が高くて洞窟にはいけないということで周遊になった。外国人特有のギャグが、面白いと思う人もいるかもしれないけれど、私にとっては少しうるさいと感じたし、ギャグのせいで日本語が聞き取りづらかった。

I was lucky to be able to see the drift ice. It felt great to watch as we moved over the ice from the ship.

The Abashiri Prison was also very interesting, but there wasn't enough time.

It's a great tour packed with sightseeing spots in Abashiri. However, it felt a bit rushed because it was too packed, so I think it would have been even better if there had been an additional 1 to 2 hours with the same content.

運が良く、流氷を見ることができました。
船の上から氷の上を進んでいくのは見ていて気持ちよかったです。

網走監獄もとても面白かった分、時間が足りなかったです。

網走の観光スポットをぎゅっと詰め込んだ良いツアーです。
ただ、詰め込みすぎて終始急ぎ足感があったので同じ内容であと1〜2時間プラスであったらなおよかったと思いました。

I enjoyed this tour . I was able to see the places that i wanted to visit . The buffet lunch was grest

I went to the Sea of Okhotsk to see the drift ice, but there was none. It seems that the period when the drift ice comes has become shorter. The temperature was also high, and there was no snow, so it was just a sightseeing boat.

流氷を見にオホーツクの海に行きましたが流氷は無しでした。流氷が来る期間が短く成っているようです。気温も高く雪も無く、ただの遊覧船でした。

I prepared for complete cold protection, but the weather was really nice and warm (even though the highest temperature was 1 degree). Unfortunately, I couldn't see the drift ice ⤵️. However, thanks to the good weather, the Shiretoko mountain range looked incredibly beautiful, so that was nice in its own way.

For lunch, I didn't have high expectations for the buffet, but it turned out to be quite delicious. As expected from Hokkaido, the seafood and potatoes were perfect👌. The tour guide and the driver were also very polite, and if I have the opportunity again, I would like to sign up for other tours as well.

完全防寒をして挑んだものの、凄くいい天気で暖かいのもあり(それでも最高気温1度とか)、流氷は見れずでした⤵️でも天気が良かったおかげで、知床連山が凄く綺麗に見え、それはそれで良かったのかなぁと。
昼はバイキングで期待してませんでしたが、なかなか美味しかったです。さすが北海道、海鮮とじゃがいもバッチリでした👌
添乗員さんや運転手さんも丁寧で、また機会がありましたら、他のツアーでも申し込んでみたいと思います。

Actually, the evening before this tour, I went on a private ice floe ship called the Aurora to see the drifting ice, so I honestly debated whether to cancel this tour. However, to conclude, I'm glad I went; it was incredibly fun. Even without considering the fact that I got to see the drifting ice and the good weather, this was the best bus tour I've ever been on.

First of all, the bus driver and the tour guide were both very nice people. I had a great time throughout the trip. The lunch was a buffet at a local izakaya, with a wide variety of homemade dishes that tasted great, and I was delighted to have gelato from a famous local shop. The timing was just right for us, allowing us to buy snacks and souvenirs along the way. I'm really glad I didn't cancel. We felt it was worth more than the price we paid. I am very satisfied.

実はこのツアーの前日の夕方、個人で流氷船オーロラ号に乗って流氷を見てしまったので、このツアーは正直キャンセルするか悩みました。しかし、結論から言うと行って良かった、最高に楽しかったです。流氷が見れたこと、お天気に恵まれたことを差し引いても、今までのバスツアーで一番です。まずバスの運転手さん、バスガイドさんのお人柄がとても良かったです。終始楽しく過ごせました。ランチは地元居酒屋さんでのバイキングで、品数も多く手作りで味も良く、地元有名店のジェラートもあり嬉しかったです。時間配分も私たちにはちょうど良く、途中でおやつを買ったりお土産を買ったりも出来ました。キャンセルしないで本当に良かった。私たちにはお値段以上の価値が感じられました。大満足です。

The kindness of the guide and the driver, no one was late for the meeting time, and we were able to see the drift ice (which had just returned the day before). We efficiently toured the winter tourist spots and even enjoyed a delicious lunch. It was the best trip to Abashiri! Thank you to the guide who taught us so many things and to the driver who calmly handled various troubles. I will promote the people around Abashiri tourism!

ガイドさんと運転手さんの人の良さ、誰一人集合時間に遅れず、流氷も見れて(前日戻ってきた)効率よく真冬の観光地を周ることができ美味しい昼食まで食べられて最高な網走旅行でした！たくさんのことを教えてくれたガイドさん、いろんなトラブルに冷静に対応していた運転手、ありがとう！網走観光周囲の人たちに推し活します。

I was very satisfied as all the highlights of Abashiri were included, and I could also see the drifting ice. It’s quite challenging to book a ticket for the Aurora individually, but that was included as well. The guide explained everything clearly and efficiently.

網走の見所が、全て入り、流氷も見えて大満足でした。
個人でオーロラ号のチケット取るの大変ですが、それも入っています。
ガイドさんも、わかりやすく、要領良く説明してくれました。

It was thrilling and amazing to enter the sea from the land. I enjoyed seeing the scenery from an angle that can only be viewed from the water. I also think the sunset time is beautiful.

陸から海に入る時に迫力があって最高でした。海からしか見れない角度から景色が見れて楽しかったです。夕日の時間帯なども綺麗と思います。

We boarded the Aurora icebreaker, visited the drift ice center, toured the Abashiri Prison, enjoyed a delicious lunch, took the drift ice train, and visited Cape Notoro. It was a very packed itinerary, and we were able to travel efficiently and safely. Both the guide and the driver were very pleasant.

流氷砕氷船オーロラ号乗船と流氷センター見学、網走監獄見学、美味しい昼食、流氷列車、能取岬。とっても盛りだくさんで、効率良く安心安全に旅することができました。ガイドさんも運転手さんも、すごく感じが良かったです。

The guide and driver were lucky people, and we were able to see the drift ice perfectly without any crowds at all the sightseeing spots. I thoroughly enjoyed the best bus tour. The lunch was also wonderful.

As for the participation fee, I think it's cheap since it includes all the costs. It's hard to make a reservation for the Aurora, so I believe that alone is worth it.

ガイドさん、ドライバーさんが運をもっている人で、流氷がバッチリ見られて、全ての見学場所においても混雑なしで見学をすることができました。
最高のバスツアーを満喫できました。
ランチの内容も素晴らしかったです。

参加費ですが、すべての料金込みなので安いと思います。
オーロラ号は個人ではなかなか予約がとれませんので、それだけでも価値はあると思います。

素晴らしい日、広大な雪の吹きだまりでたっぷりの時間。穏やかで安定した船。

Great day, plenty of time in the vast snow drifts. Calm steady ship.

The ship is large and extremely stable. The underwater observation room in the hull offers an experience that surpasses that of an aquarium. I was able to fully enjoy the coral reefs and the fish spread out on the seabed.

船は大きく、安定感抜群。艦底の海中展望室は、水族館以上の臨場感。海底にひろがる珊瑚礁と魚たちを存分に観ることができました。

It was drizzling, but we were able to enjoy ourselves without getting wet. When we entered and exited the water, it was thrilling, and the kids were excited about an experience they rarely get to have.

小雨の中でしたが濡れることもなく楽しめました。水に入る時、上がる時は迫力があり子どもも滅多にできない体験に興奮していました。

On the day of the trip, perhaps due to the strong winds, visibility was at level 2, which means "not very visible." I didn't have high expectations because of this, but when we arrived at the spot and the feeding began, I was pleasantly surprised by how much we could see. I would like to come back on a clearer day. The crew members were very polite, and although the boat rocked due to the strong winds, we were able to finish the trip safely.

当日は風が強いせいか、見え方はレベル2の「あまり見えない」でした。
これはしょうがないので、期待していませんでしたがポイントに着いてエサやりが始まると思っていたより見えて良かったです。
ハッキリ見える日にまた来てみたいと思いました。
とても丁寧な船員さんでしたし、強風で船は揺れましたが安全に終えられました。

I participated in this private sailing experience because I had the opportunity to try it out. While I often have experiences with motorized yachts, I had never sailed using just the wind. We moved through the harbor using power, and once we reached the open sea, the real sailing began. After being taught how to steer while watching the wind direction and speed instruments, I was allowed to take the helm if I wanted. Since the boat tilts and sways with the wind, those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious.

プライベートでセーリング体験ができるとのことで参加しました。動力でのヨット体験はよくありますが、風だけで進むセーリングは経験がありませんでした。ハーバーの中は動力で進み、外海に出てから本格的なセーリングの開始です。風向きや風速の計器を見ながら操縦することなどを教えてもらった後、希望があればその操縦をさせてもらえます。風を受けるので傾きますし、揺れますので船酔いしやすい人は注意が必要です。

I participated with my third-grade son. It was a very valuable experience. The power of the tuna is worth seeing at least once. My son seemed very happy to eat the fish he caught himself. We also learned about ocean waste by seeing it firsthand. I was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

小学3年生の息子と2人で参加しました。とても貴重な体験をしました。まぐろの迫力は、一見の価値ありです。息子は自分で釣った魚を食べられたことも嬉しかったようです。海洋ゴミについても実際に目にすることにより勉強させられました。
大満足でした。ありがとうございました。

The moment I entered the sea was impressive.
The view from the sea was also very beautiful.
The staff's stories were enjoyable, and the time flew by.
Thank you very much.

海に入る瞬間は迫力ありましたー。
海からの景色もとてもきれいでした。
スタッフの方のお話も楽しくあっという間の時間でした。
ありがとう御座いました。

The weather was clear and warm. They took care of our luggage at the office. The tour guides were all very kind. The guide was great at telling stories! I was in the front row when we dove, so I got excited and shouted when I saw the splashes hitting the windshield. Depending on the wind direction, you might get a little wet. It was an hour that flew by.

天気晴れ。気温も暖かい。事務所で荷物預かってくれました。添乗員の方もみんな親切でした。ガイドさんの話も上手！ダイブする時最前列だったのでフロントガラスに当たる水しぶきを見て興奮して叫んでしまいました。風向きによっては少しぬれるようですよ。あっという間の1時間でした。

My two girls had a lovely time. We were handed with the ride detail in English. Though the instruction during the ride is mostly in Japanese, we enjoyed the tour. The instructor was very interactive.