Naha Whale Watching Tour on Large Boat with Hotel Pick-up (Dec - Apr)
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Overview
Okinawa Main Island
Available Daily
Pick-up available
Limited time only
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Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket Plan
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Plan with Southeast Botanical Gardens Admission Ticket
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Standard Plan
Overview
Schedule
Naha City pick-up *Reservations accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day before.
• 7:45 T Galleria (Aoyama side)
• 7:55 FamilyMart (Saion Sq.)
• 8:00 Tenbusu (Lawson)
• 8:05 Hotel Collective (Kokusai St.)
• 8:10 Kengikaimae
• 8:20 Torifito Naha Asahibashi
• 8:25 Pacific Hotel (P lot)
*Sun AM: Tenbusu/Collective use diff stop
• 7:55 DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi
• 8:00 Nahana Hotel
• 8:05 Prince Smart Inn Naha
• 8:10 Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
• 8:20 Hotel Peace Island Naha
Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port (local meeting).
Whales are wild, so spotting them up close is extra thrilling—enjoy dynamic whale watching.
If found, viewing lasts about 1 hour, but may end early due to sea conditions and whale activity. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Vessel:Cerulean Dream
Capacity: 70 passengers
Facilities: 2 restrooms
Details may change depending on the day’s conditions.
Lucky sightings of wild whale behaviors!
“Blow” (spout) is the spray you see when a whale surfaces to breathe. The powerful sound and several-meter-high mist make it an impressive sight, and a key sign for spotting whales.
A “fluke” is when a whale lifts its large tail as it dives deep after blowing. Each tail has unique markings, which can be used to identify individual whales.
One of the most dynamic whale behaviors—leaping into the air and splashing back into the sea, sometimes on its back, belly, or side.
Arrive back at Naha Miegusuku Port.
Drop-off in Naha City or tour ends at Naha Miegusuku Port.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket Plan
Includes whale watching + Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium admission. After seeing humpback whales, visit the aquarium to meet whale sharks. Recommended for rental car users, as travel to the aquarium is on your own.
<Aquarium ticket>
・Provided at check-in; valid any time during your stay
・Travel to the aquarium on your own
・Not available in advance
Overview
Schedule
Naha City pick-up *Reservations accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day before.
• 7:45 T Galleria (Aoyama side)
• 7:55 FamilyMart (Saion Sq.)
• 8:00 Tenbusu (Lawson)
• 8:05 Hotel Collective (Kokusai St.)
• 8:10 Kengikaimae
• 8:20 Torifito Naha Asahibashi
• 8:25 Pacific Hotel (P lot)
*Sun AM: Tenbusu/Collective use diff stop
• 7:55 DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi
• 8:00 Nahana Hotel
• 8:05 Prince Smart Inn Naha
• 8:10 Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
• 8:20 Hotel Peace Island Naha
Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port (local meeting).
Whales are wild, so spotting them up close is extra thrilling—enjoy dynamic whale watching.
If found, viewing lasts about 1 hour, but may end early due to sea conditions and whale activity. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Vessel:Cerulean Dream
Capacity: 70 passengers
Facilities: 2 restrooms
Details may change depending on the day’s conditions.
Lucky sightings of wild whale behaviors!
“Blow” (spout) is the spray you see when a whale surfaces to breathe. The powerful sound and several-meter-high mist make it an impressive sight, and a key sign for spotting whales.
A “fluke” is when a whale lifts its large tail as it dives deep after blowing. Each tail has unique markings, which can be used to identify individual whales.
One of the most dynamic whale behaviors—leaping into the air and splashing back into the sea, sometimes on its back, belly, or side.
Includes admission to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium! After whale watching, enjoy Okinawa’s marine life at the aquarium.
Tickets are given at check-in. Please travel to the aquarium on your own. Entry is valid any time during your stay after the tour.
Local drop-off or shuttle service (drop-off).
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Plan with Southeast Botanical Gardens Admission Ticket
Enjoy whale watching plus admission to Southeast Botanical Gardens in one great-value plan. After spotting humpback whales, explore a large outdoor garden with over 1,300 tropical plants. Transportation is on your own, ideal for rental car users.
Tickets are provided at check-in and valid 9:30–17:00. Pay an extra 500 yen on site for night entry (17:00–22:00). Valid until May 24, 2026.
Overview
Schedule
Naha City pick-up *Reservations accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day before.
• 7:45 T Galleria (Aoyama side)
• 7:55 FamilyMart (Saion Sq.)
• 8:00 Tenbusu (Lawson)
• 8:05 Hotel Collective (Kokusai St.)
• 8:10 Kengikaimae
• 8:20 Torifito Naha Asahibashi
• 8:25 Pacific Hotel (P lot)
*Sun AM: Tenbusu/Collective use diff stop
• 7:55 DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi
• 8:00 Nahana Hotel
• 8:05 Prince Smart Inn Naha
• 8:10 Hotel Aqua Citta Naha
• 8:20 Hotel Peace Island Naha
Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port (local meeting).
Whales are wild, so spotting them up close is extra thrilling—enjoy dynamic whale watching.
If found, viewing lasts about 1 hour, but may end early due to sea conditions and whale activity. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Vessel:Cerulean Dream
Capacity: 70 passengers
Facilities: 2 restrooms
Details may change depending on the day’s conditions.
Lucky sightings of wild whale behaviors!
“Blow” (spout) is the spray you see when a whale surfaces to breathe. The powerful sound and several-meter-high mist make it an impressive sight, and a key sign for spotting whales.
A “fluke” is when a whale lifts its large tail as it dives deep after blowing. Each tail has unique markings, which can be used to identify individual whales.
One of the most dynamic whale behaviors—leaping into the air and splashing back into the sea, sometimes on its back, belly, or side.
After whale watching, enjoy Southeast Botanical Gardens with daytime admission (9:00–17:00). See over 1,300 plants and weekend bird shows. Add 500 yen on site for award-winning night admission (17:00–22:00).
Tickets are provided at check-in. Transportation is on your own. Valid until May 24,2026.
Check-out & Drop-off
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- A minimum of 10 participants is required. The tour will be canceled if the minimum number is not met, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate, as engine vibrations may have adverse effects.
- During the winter whale season, Okinawa’s seas tend to be rougher than in summer. Depending on sea conditions, infants and elderly guests may be unable to board.
- Due to vessel facilities and safety requirements, wheelchair users cannot participate.
- Transportation to Churaumi Aquarium is on your own. After joining the whale watching tour, you may visit the aquarium at any time during your stay.
- About Southeast Botanical Gardens
・Transportation to the gardens is on your own.
・Admission tickets are provided at whale watching check-in.
・Tickets are valid for daytime entry (9:30–17:00).
・For night entry (17:00–22:00), please pay an additional 500 yen on site.
・Tickets are valid until May 24, 2026.
・Please refer to the official website for business hours and details. - Admission to Southeast Botanical Gardens is free for children ages 0–3 and is therefore not included.
Other requirements
- Please review the travel terms and conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー/旅行条件書.pdf
- On Sundays, Kokusai-dori Street becomes a pedestrian-only zone, so pick-up/drop-off along the Kokusai-dori route may be arranged at an alternative location.
Required items to bring & attire
- Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.
Additional notes
- Please note that if you book after 3:00 p.m. on the day before, shuttle service will not be available and you will need to make your own way to the meeting point. Even if you book before 3:00 p.m., shuttle seats may be full. If you have your own transportation (e.g., a rental car), we recommend going directly to the port.
- The schedule may vary depending on whale sightings.
If whales are found, whale watching is expected to last about 1 hour, but we may return to port early depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all guests. - For safety reasons, all guests are required to wear a life jacket.
- The tour may be canceled or the schedule may change due to weather conditions.
- The best time for whale encounters is February to March, when whale numbers are at their peak. In January and April, fewer whales are present, so it may take longer to find them.
- 【Travel Conditions】
Departure location: Chatan
Tour duration: Day trip
Transportation: Bus or shuttle vehicle
Meals: Breakfast 0 / Lunch 0 / Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Minimum participants: 15
Tour conductor: None
【Tour Planning & Operation】
Cerulean Blue Co., Ltd.
6-A Akebono Okisho Building, 2-24-13 Akebono, Naha, Okinawa
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-274 (Okinawa Prefecture)
Full member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - 【Authorized Sales Agent】
VELTRA Corporation
Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building 5F (Reception: 4F),
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents - As whales are wild animals, there may be cases where they cannot be seen. In the event that whales cannot be found during the period from Feb 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2026, we will provide the following options:
【1】A refund after deducting the Churaumi Aquarium ticket fee (Adult ¥1,960 / Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥630) (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) - 【2】Reboarding the “Whale Watching” tour (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) *Reservations for reboarding can be made until Apr 5, 2026.
Please note that these options cannot be provided if any of the following apply:
● A blow (spout) was confirmed in the distance
● Multiple guests were able to spot a whale
If you are unable to use either option 【1】 or 【2】 due to your schedule, both options will be forfeited. - Transportation for the Whale Tour
A free pick-up service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If fully booked, transportation may not be available. Guests with a rental car are recommended to go directly to the port. - For Guests Arriving by Rental Car
Please search for “Naha Beachside Hotel” on your car navigation system. After passing the hotel, continue straight until you reach the entrance to Miegusuku Port. Enter the parking gate and proceed to the white triangular-roof waiting area on the right.
Parking fee: 500 yen per vehicle. - Whale Watching Tour Notes
As whales are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed and no refunds are normally provided.
However, if no whales are spotted between Feb 1 and Mar 15, 2026, you may choose one of the following: - Partial refund (excluding the botanical garden ticket fee: 1,500 yen for ages 15+, 800 yen for ages 4–14)
Reboarding on another tour date until Apr 5, 2026
This offer does not apply to tours from Dec 20, 2025–Jan 31, 2026 or Mar 16–Apr 5, 2026.
Please note that this policy does not apply if any whale blow was seen in the distance or if multiple guests confirmed a whale sighting. If you cannot use either option due to your schedule, it will be forfeited.
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Activity Provider Cerulean Blue
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 11 business days to 17:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 8 business days to 17:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 2 business days to 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
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Operation days
- Everyday
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- A minimum of 10 participants is required. The tour will be canceled if the minimum number is not met, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate, as engine vibrations may have adverse effects.
- During the winter whale season, Okinawa’s seas tend to be rougher than in summer. Depending on sea conditions, infants and elderly guests may be unable to board.
- Due to vessel facilities and safety requirements, wheelchair users cannot participate.
- Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.
- Please review the travel terms and conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー/旅行条件書.pdf
- On Sundays, Kokusai-dori Street becomes a pedestrian-only zone, so pick-up/drop-off along the Kokusai-dori route may be arranged at an alternative location.
- Please note that if you book after 3:00 p.m. on the day before, shuttle service will not be available and you will need to make your own way to the meeting point. Even if you book before 3:00 p.m., shuttle seats may be full. If you have your own transportation (e.g., a rental car), we recommend going directly to the port.
- The schedule may vary depending on whale sightings.
If whales are found, whale watching is expected to last about 1 hour, but we may return to port early depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all guests. - For safety reasons, all guests are required to wear a life jacket.
- The tour may be canceled or the schedule may change due to weather conditions.
- The best time for whale encounters is February to March, when whale numbers are at their peak. In January and April, fewer whales are present, so it may take longer to find them.
- 【Travel Conditions】
Departure location: Chatan
Tour duration: Day trip
Transportation: Bus or shuttle vehicle
Meals: Breakfast 0 / Lunch 0 / Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Minimum participants: 15
Tour conductor: None
【Tour Planning & Operation】
Cerulean Blue Co., Ltd.
6-A Akebono Okisho Building, 2-24-13 Akebono, Naha, Okinawa
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-274 (Okinawa Prefecture)
Full member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - 【Authorized Sales Agent】
VELTRA Corporation
Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building 5F (Reception: 4F),
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
- A minimum of 10 participants is required. The tour will be canceled if the minimum number is not met, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate, as engine vibrations may have adverse effects.
- During the winter whale season, Okinawa’s seas tend to be rougher than in summer. Depending on sea conditions, infants and elderly guests may be unable to board.
- Due to vessel facilities and safety requirements, wheelchair users cannot participate.
- High school students are charged the adult rate (ages 16+).
- The Churaumi Aquarium admission ticket will be provided at check-in for the whale watching tour (advance distribution is not available).
※ Admission is free for children under 6, so tickets for them are not included. - Transportation to Churaumi Aquarium is on your own. After joining the whale watching tour, you may visit the aquarium at any time during your stay.
- Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.
- Please review the travel terms and conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー/旅行条件書.pdf
- On Sundays, Kokusai-dori Street becomes a pedestrian-only zone, so pick-up/drop-off along the Kokusai-dori route may be arranged at an alternative location.
- Please note that if you book after 3:00 p.m. on the day before, shuttle service will not be available and you will need to make your own way to the meeting point. Even if you book before 3:00 p.m., shuttle seats may be full. If you have your own transportation (e.g., a rental car), we recommend going directly to the port.
- The schedule may vary depending on whale sightings.
If whales are found, whale watching is expected to last about 1 hour, but we may return to port early depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all guests. - For safety reasons, all guests are required to wear a life jacket.
- The tour may be canceled or the schedule may change due to weather conditions.
- The best time for whale encounters is February to March, when whale numbers are at their peak. In January and April, fewer whales are present, so it may take longer to find them.
- 【Travel Conditions】
Departure location: Chatan
Tour duration: Day trip
Transportation: Bus or shuttle vehicle
Meals: Breakfast 0 / Lunch 0 / Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Minimum participants: 15
Tour conductor: None
【Tour Planning & Operation】
Cerulean Blue Co., Ltd.
6-A Akebono Okisho Building, 2-24-13 Akebono, Naha, Okinawa
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-274 (Okinawa Prefecture)
Full member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - 【Authorized Sales Agent】
VELTRA Corporation
Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building 5F (Reception: 4F),
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents - As whales are wild animals, there may be cases where they cannot be seen. In the event that whales cannot be found during the period from Feb 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2026, we will provide the following options:
【1】A refund after deducting the Churaumi Aquarium ticket fee (Adult ¥1,960 / Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥630) (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) - 【2】Reboarding the “Whale Watching” tour (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) *Reservations for reboarding can be made until Apr 5, 2026.
Please note that these options cannot be provided if any of the following apply:
● A blow (spout) was confirmed in the distance
● Multiple guests were able to spot a whale
If you are unable to use either option 【1】 or 【2】 due to your schedule, both options will be forfeited.
- A minimum of 10 participants is required. The tour will be canceled if the minimum number is not met, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate, as engine vibrations may have adverse effects.
- During the winter whale season, Okinawa’s seas tend to be rougher than in summer. Depending on sea conditions, infants and elderly guests may be unable to board.
- Due to vessel facilities and safety requirements, wheelchair users cannot participate.
- Transportation to Churaumi Aquarium is on your own. After joining the whale watching tour, you may visit the aquarium at any time during your stay.
- About Southeast Botanical Gardens
・Transportation to the gardens is on your own.
・Admission tickets are provided at whale watching check-in.
・Tickets are valid for daytime entry (9:30–17:00).
・For night entry (17:00–22:00), please pay an additional 500 yen on site.
・Tickets are valid until May 24, 2026.
・Please refer to the official website for business hours and details. - Admission to Southeast Botanical Gardens is free for children ages 0–3 and is therefore not included.
- Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.
- Please review the travel terms and conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー/旅行条件書.pdf
- On Sundays, Kokusai-dori Street becomes a pedestrian-only zone, so pick-up/drop-off along the Kokusai-dori route may be arranged at an alternative location.
- Please note that if you book after 3:00 p.m. on the day before, shuttle service will not be available and you will need to make your own way to the meeting point. Even if you book before 3:00 p.m., shuttle seats may be full. If you have your own transportation (e.g., a rental car), we recommend going directly to the port.
- The schedule may vary depending on whale sightings.
If whales are found, whale watching is expected to last about 1 hour, but we may return to port early depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all guests. - For safety reasons, all guests are required to wear a life jacket.
- The tour may be canceled or the schedule may change due to weather conditions.
- The best time for whale encounters is February to March, when whale numbers are at their peak. In January and April, fewer whales are present, so it may take longer to find them.
- 【Travel Conditions】
Departure location: Chatan
Tour duration: Day trip
Transportation: Bus or shuttle vehicle
Meals: Breakfast 0 / Lunch 0 / Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Minimum participants: 15
Tour conductor: None
【Tour Planning & Operation】
Cerulean Blue Co., Ltd.
6-A Akebono Okisho Building, 2-24-13 Akebono, Naha, Okinawa
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-274 (Okinawa Prefecture)
Full member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - 【Authorized Sales Agent】
VELTRA Corporation
Nihon Seimei Nihonbashi Building 5F (Reception: 4F),
2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents - As whales are wild animals, there may be cases where they cannot be seen. In the event that whales cannot be found during the period from Feb 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2026, we will provide the following options:
【1】A refund after deducting the Churaumi Aquarium ticket fee (Adult ¥1,960 / Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥630) (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) - 【2】Reboarding the “Whale Watching” tour (Not applicable during Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 5, 2026) *Reservations for reboarding can be made until Apr 5, 2026.
Please note that these options cannot be provided if any of the following apply:
● A blow (spout) was confirmed in the distance
● Multiple guests were able to spot a whale
If you are unable to use either option 【1】 or 【2】 due to your schedule, both options will be forfeited. - Transportation for the Whale Tour
A free pick-up service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If fully booked, transportation may not be available. Guests with a rental car are recommended to go directly to the port. - For Guests Arriving by Rental Car
Please search for “Naha Beachside Hotel” on your car navigation system. After passing the hotel, continue straight until you reach the entrance to Miegusuku Port. Enter the parking gate and proceed to the white triangular-roof waiting area on the right.
Parking fee: 500 yen per vehicle. - Whale Watching Tour Notes
As whales are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed and no refunds are normally provided.
However, if no whales are spotted between Feb 1 and Mar 15, 2026, you may choose one of the following: - Partial refund (excluding the botanical garden ticket fee: 1,500 yen for ages 15+, 800 yen for ages 4–14)
Reboarding on another tour date until Apr 5, 2026
This offer does not apply to tours from Dec 20, 2025–Jan 31, 2026 or Mar 16–Apr 5, 2026.
Please note that this policy does not apply if any whale blow was seen in the distance or if multiple guests confirmed a whale sighting. If you cannot use either option due to your schedule, it will be forfeited.



































