All Reviews for Day Cruise

The reservation date had strong waves, so we couldn't depart, but we were able to reschedule for the next day and had a valuable experience. Not only did we see the Blue Cave, but we also had a thrilling experience riding over the waves on a pleasure boat, like a roller coaster. The foreigner (probably from Russia) spoke fluent Japanese and provided amusing explanations that made us feel like we were in another country, which was a lot of fun.

Once you arrive at the location, I recommend calling the contact number if no one is there, as there might be a cancellation. The meeting point is in the bay, so even if the wind and waves aren't too strong, there can still be big waves near the cave that prevent you from going.

予約日は波が強くて出港できずでしたが、翌日に振り替えてもらえて、貴重な体験ができました。
青の洞窟を見るというだけでなく、プレジャーボートで波を乗り越えてジェットコースターのような体験や、外国人（多分ロシアの人）の上手な日本語、でもなんか可笑し面白い説明で異国を感じられたりして大変楽しめました。

現地に着いて、誰もいなかったら連絡先に電話することをお勧めします。欠航かもしれないので。集合場所は湾内なのでそんなに風、波が強くなくても洞窟付近は大波で乗れない事も。

We participated as a couple.

The sea seemed a bit rough, which added a sense of adventure to the cruise. We got splashed by waves, and everyone had fun laughing and enjoying the moment. My husband usually gets seasick, but he seemed to be fine this time.

The foreign captain shared many amusing stories, making the round trip cruise feel like it went by in no time.

In the cave, we encountered beautiful emerald green waters, creating a wonderful memory. I was a bit worried about whether the tour would go ahead due to the bad weather, and when I reached out, it seemed there was some confusion with the reservation since it was made last minute. I'm glad we were able to participate without any issues.

夫婦での参加です。

海は少し荒れていたようで、クルーズはなかなかのアトラクション感があります。波がかかったりもして、それはそれで皆さんはしゃいだりして楽しかったです。主人はよく船酔いをするのですが、今回は大丈夫だったようです。
外国人の船長さんが面白可笑しくいろんな話をしてくださったり、往復のクルーズもあっという間です。

洞窟では綺麗なエメラルドグリーンに出会えて、とても良い思い出になりました。
あいにくの天候で催行されるのか不安で連絡したところ、直前の予約だったせいか予約を認識されていなかったようで少しごたつきました。無事に参加出来て良かったです。

The boarding area is at the dock near the park, past the main road after going through the Meruhen intersection towards the sea. Please be aware that searching online for "Otaru, Blue Cave" may lead to different boarding locations.

You will see a signpost near the meeting point, so if you call out to the boat that is docked nearby, they will assist you with the check-in.

On the day of my visit, the sky was cloudy after the rain, which made me anxious about how clear the view would be. However, the captain sensed my worries and assured me that "the weather like today is when it looks the most beautiful," which put me at ease as we headed towards the Blue Cave. The journey was quick and enjoyable thanks to the captain's lively and cheerful talk. As for the Blue Cave, just as the captain said, it was a beautiful blue color, and only the area near the cave was blue, creating a very magical atmosphere. Since there were no boats following us, I was able to fully enjoy the scenery.

By the way, as you head out to sea, you will get splashed, so it's best to wear clothes that can get wet.

乗り場はメルヘン交差点を海側に抜けて、大通りを越えた先の公園近くの船着き場です。インターネットで「小樽、青の洞窟」等で調べると違う乗り場が出てくる場合があるので、ご注意ください。
集合場所付近には目印の”のぼり”が見えますので、近くに停留している船に声を掛けると、受付していただけます。

当日、雨上がりの曇りの空模様でしたので、綺麗に見えるか不安でしたが、その不安な気持ちを察した船長から、「今日のような天気の時が一番きれいに見える」と教えていただけたので、とても安心して青の洞窟に向かうことができました。道中も船長の軽快で陽気なトークで楽しませてもらえたので、青の洞窟まであっという間でした。青の洞窟は船長の言ったとおり、綺麗な青い色で洞窟の近くだけが青いので、非常にとても幻想的な雰囲気でした。後続の船も無かったので、思う存分景観を楽しむことができました。

ちなみに沖に出るに連れて、水しぶきがかかるので濡れてもいい格好で行ったほうがいいです。