Chatan Whale Watching Tour with Veteran Captain (3.5 Hours / Dec–Apr)
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Highlights
Experience nature’s power and create unforgettable memories
Depart from Uminchu Wharf at the Chatan Town Fisheries Promotion Center, located just a short distance from Mihama Ameri
Enjoy peace of mind with a full refund guarantee period.
Backed by 17 years of whale watching experience, the tour is led by a veteran captain.
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Overview
Okinawa Main Island
3.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
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What to expect
Operated by a whale watching company with 17 years of experience, this popular Chatan tour features a veteran captain, easy access near Mihama American Village, a full refund guarantee, and winter-only whale encounters.
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Package Details
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 39.03
Total:
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 39.03
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 3-11)
USD 32.53
Infant (Age 0-2)
USD 13.01
Overview
Morning, Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Life jacket / Cruise fee / Insurance / Whale watching fee
Schedule
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Start time :
08:30
Meet at Uminchu Wharf, Chatan Town Fisheries Promotion Center.
09:00
Set sail for whale watching! ((Approx. 3h))
Whales are wild, making close encounters even more thrilling. The crew searches in coordination with the Naha boat for dynamic whale watching.
Facility fee: JPY 300 on site. Paid parking. Viewing is about 1 hour if whales are found. Sightings not guaranteed.
◆Vessel Information
Vessel: Island Express
Capacity: 60 passengers
Facilities: 2 restrooms
Details may change depending on the day’s conditions.
Lucky sightings of wild whale behaviors!
◆Blow (Spout)
“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.
◆Fluke (Tail)
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.
◆Breach
One of the most dynamic whale behaviors—leaping into the air and splashing back into the sea, sometimes on its back, belly, or side.
12:00
Tour ends at Uminchu Wharf, Chatan Town Fisheries Promotion Center.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
Pick-up time & location
Check-in time & location
08:30
Chatan Town Fisheries Promotion Center
- Uminchu Wharf
Itinerary
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・Facility fee: An additional facility fee of JPY 300 per person is required and must be paid on site.
・Parking: Available for a fee.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- A minimum of 15 participants is required. If the minimum is not met, the tour will be canceled, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests cannot 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.
Other requirements
- Please review the travel conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー／旅行条件書.pdf
- Parking is available for a fee.
- An additional facility fee of JPY 300 per person is required and must be paid on site.
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
- 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.
- ＜Whale Watching Tour Notes＞
・Whales are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed and you may not be able to see them
However, if no whales are spotted during the period Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026, one of the following options will be offered - ＜Limited Offer (Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026)＞
Full refund or reboarding
・For refunds, bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the customer
・Reboarding is available through Apr 5, 2026
*This offer does not apply during Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 and Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
Please note that this offer 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 - 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
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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
- The same conditions as the cancellation policy apply to reservation changes.
Operation days
- Everyday
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
- The same conditions as the cancellation policy apply to reservation changes.
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Restrictions
- A minimum of 15 participants is required. If the minimum is not met, the tour will be canceled, and this decision may be made as late as the day before.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests cannot 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.
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.
Other requirements
- Please review the travel conditions before booking. セルリアンブルー／旅行条件書.pdf
- Parking is available for a fee.
- An additional facility fee of JPY 300 per person is required and must be paid on site.
Additional notes
- 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.
- ＜Whale Watching Tour Notes＞
・Whales are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed and you may not be able to see them
However, if no whales are spotted during the period Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026, one of the following options will be offered - ＜Limited Offer (Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026)＞
Full refund or reboarding
・For refunds, bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the customer
・Reboarding is available through Apr 5, 2026
*This offer does not apply during Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 and Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
Please note that this offer 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 - 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
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Chatan Whale Watching Tour with Veteran Captain (3.5 Hours / Dec–Apr)
Operated by a whale watching company with 17 years of experience, this popular Chatan tour features a veteran captain, easy access near Mihama American Village, a full refund guarantee, and winter-only whale encounters.
