Okinawa’s No.1 winter activity!
The whale encounter rate during winter is nearly 99%!
Watch a humpback whale’s dynamic jumps and majestic movements up-close!
It is a winter-only activity that is extremely popular with both adults and children alike.
2025 Tour dates
21st Dec. 2024 – 31th March 2025
*Refundable Dates: 1st Feb. 2025 – 31st Mar. 2025
Highlights
Get your money back if nobody onboard could spot a whale!
*Please check “remarks” for refund conditions!
English and Chinese speaking staff members will guide you throughout the world of whales!
Roam the seas onboard a comfortable boat equipped with lavatories and a cabin to shield yourself from the wind!
Pickup and drop-off service from 20 locations in Naha City (advance reservation required)
The best whale watching shots available for download free of charge!
Children can board for free up to 5 years old!
This activity is available to any age!
Whales’ tricks
Whales show you a variety of performances!
Look forward to our whale guide as well!
Peduncle Slap 
Peck Slap 
Head Slap 
Fluke-up 
Breaching 
Blows
Tour Itinerary
- 8:00am / 1:00pmGathering
We will meet up at BERRY NAHA.
If you come by your own means, please be there at least 10 minutes in advance.
Please refer to the access page for hotel transfers service and car park information. - 8:15am / 1:15pmCheck-in
Please fill out your application form. Do not forget to get your whale-watching guidebook!
- 8:30am / 1:30pmDeparture
Before departure, we will show you around the boat. Once this is done, let’s go in search of those giant cetaceans!
- 9:00am / 2:00pmSearching for whales
As for any encounters between humans, meeting with a whale rests for the most part, on your luck. You might spot one just outside the port or spend more than an hour looking for them.
While our seasoned captains are searching for the cetaceans, let our guides give you interesting facts on whales and their behaviors, as well as tips on how to observe them responsibly. - 9:30am / 2:30pmObserving whales
In order to behave responsibly, we limit our observation to an hour and avoid getting too close. If we spot a whale rather soon, we will move on and search for another one to admire.
- 11:30am / 4:30pmHeading back to Naha
After enjoying the powerful jumps and blows of the giants of the seas, we head back to Naha.
Drop by our store and browse our tour souvenirs and colorful Okinawan goods! - 12:00pm / 5:00pmGoing home
After check-out, we will drive you back to your hotel if you opted in for transfer service.
The time of drop-off can vary but you can expect to be back at around 12pm for morning tours and 5pm for afternoon tours.
General Information
| Prices | ・Adults (Age 13 and above) : JPY 5,500 – JPY 6,000 ・Children (Age 6-12) : JPY 4,500 – 5,000 ・Infants (Age 0-5) : FREE Prices calendar |
| Prices include | Boat ride GuideLife jacket rental Rain coat rental Drinks Hotel pick-up and drop-off |
| Activity period | 21/Dec/2024 – 31/Mar/2025 *Money back guarantee dates: 1/Feb/2025 – 31/Mar/2025 |
| Time slot | ・08:00 ・13:00 |
| Duration | Around 4 hours |
| Requirements | ・No age limit. ・People with a history of stroke, epilepsy, or who may be pregnant cannot join the tour. |
| Remarks | ・Note that tours may be cancelled due to unfavorable weather or sea conditions. We will inform you of any such change the day prior to the tour. ・The minimum number of people on a tour is 6. If it’s not reached by the day before the tour, cancellations or schedule changes may occur. ・Note that strollers are not permitted on board. Please bring a baby carrier for any children who cannot stand on their own. ・If no whale is spotted, we will give you a full refund. Please note that no refund will be given if someone on board including the staff spots a whale, a dolphin or their blows. *Tours are refundable on the following dates : between 1/Feb/2024 – 31/Mar/2024 *On other dates a re-trial voucher for another trip will be handed to you instead of a refund. ・Wearing a life jacket during our tours is mandatory. ・Please make sure that you read and understand our cancellation policy before booking. |
| Bring with you | ・Warm clothes ・Motion sickness medicine ・For babies aged 0-2, a baby carrier attached to an adult is required, please prepare it by yourself. *If the sea condition is too rocky to bring an infant, we will contact the customer to reschedule. |
| Meeting point | Marine Club BERRY NAHA 【Address】〒900-0001 2-3-13 Minato Machi, Naha, Okinawa, 【Map Code】33246627*42 【Free Transfer】Please check BERRY Naha Hotel Transfers Service page 【Free Car Park】Please check BERRY Naha Free Parking page |
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