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A popular winter itinerary. Here's your chance to see humpback whales!Because the waters of Okinawa are warm and the waves are calm, which is very suitable for breeding activity, whales will swim to the Kerama Islands, which are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs 40 kilometers west of Naha, to breed. Come and watch the heroic appearance of humpback whales weighing 30 tons and up to 15 meters long at sea!!<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352k12000fs8bowrE135_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="54221343" sourcewidth="1283" sourcehight="720"><h2>Depart from Naha Miejo Port (pick-up and drop-off at some hotels in Naha city):</h2>※Hotel pick-up is only available if you make a reservation before 15:00 the day before the activity ※The order of reservation will be determined (if you are unable to go due to traffic restrictions, you will be asked to move to a nearby location to pick up the bus). The pick-up time will be notified via messaging software or email address around the evening of the day before the activity . In addition, because the shuttle bus will be accompanied by other passengers and needs to pick up other guests from other hotels, it will take extra time to move. It is recommended that you go by yourself to save time.＜Pick-up route＞Shuttle Bus 1:・Departure at 7：45/12：30 Omoromachi T Gallery (opposite to Aoyama in Western Clothes)・7:55/12:40 departure FamilyMart (Saion Square store)・8:00/12:45 departure Tembusu Naha (in front of Lawson)・8:05/12:50 departure Jiaxin Hotel (near Kokusai-dori)・8:10/12:55 departure in front of the prefectural council・8：20/13：05 Depart Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi・8:25/13:10 departure Pacific Hotel Okinawa (near the parking lot)Shuttle Bus 2:・7:55/12:40 departure DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Asahibashi・8:00/12:45 departure Nahana Hotel・8:05/12:50 departure Prince Smart Inn Naha・8:10/12:55 departure WBF Water City Naha・8:20/13:05 departure Peace Island Naha・8：25/13：10 Departure from Apa Hotel Naha Airport Wakasa≪Driving by car≫Please search "Naha Beachside Hotel" on the navigation. After arriving at the hotel, continue straight and you will reach the port entrance. After getting the parking ticket, turn right at the security office and go straight to the end. There is a triangular white-roofed building in the port, which is the meeting point.※Miejo Port parking lot costs 500 yen for one day. <h2>Depart from Chatan (without pick-up):</h2>≪Driving by car≫Please search Map Code: 33 555 347 to reach Hamakawa Fishing Port.※For passengers departing from Chatan, the parking lot can be used free of charge.※Guests 12 years old or older are required to pay a 200 yen facility usage fee in cash upon check-in, while guests under 12 years old are required to pay 100 yen. FAQQ&amp;A:Q: Does the chance of seeing whales vary depending on the time of day?A: The chance of seeing whales does not change at different times. Please decide whether to take the morning or afternoon departure time based on your schedule. Q: What if it rains?A: If the rain does not make it difficult for the boat to sail, the boat will depart as usual even on rainy days. If the guest cancels the trip because of the rain, the cancellation fee will be charged according to the regulations. If the trip is cancelled due to bad weather or high waves, the guest will be notified the day before or on the day of the trip. If the guest's schedule allows, the trip can be rescheduled to another date. If the change is not possible, a refund will be given. Q: I’m a little worried about getting seasick…A: If you are worried about seasickness, we recommend that you take seasickness pills 30 minutes before boarding. When you check in on the day, you can buy a bottle of seasickness pills for 500 yen. I heard that looking into the distance, eating candy, or staying in a well-ventilated place are all good ways to prevent seasickness. Q: Is there anything else I need to prepare in advance?A: It is recommended that you bring your own coat, binoculars, towels and other personal items. The sea breeze in Okinawa can be very strong in winter, and there are days of low temperatures. Please be prepared for the cold. The boat may also shake violently due to the sea conditions on the day, so it is recommended that you wear shoes with good anti-slip effect on the day of the trip. <h4> </h4>Please be sure to assess your health status and read the precautions carefully before registering:1. The entire activity will be in Japanese. The minimum number of people for a group departing from Naha is 10. If the number of people is not reached, the activity may be cancelled and we will notify you in advance.2. Booking restrictions: Pregnant women and people who have been drinking are not allowed to participate. If they are discovered on site, no refund will be given. Please be advised.3. Please note that the captain will decide whether children under 2 years old can board the ship based on the sea conditions on that day.4. If you fail to arrive at the meeting point on time on the day, no refunds or changes will be made, so please allow enough time to arrive.5. The entire boat trip on that day is 3 hours, but if you find a whale early, you will return to the port early. (The whale watching time is about 1 hour), and you cannot ask for a refund for this!6. Due to force majeure such as weather and sea conditions, the whale watching trip may be cancelled on the day. At that time, the date can be changed free of charge or a full refund can be given. Please pay attention to the reservation and notify the guests through the contact information.7. When watching whales, you may be splashed by the waves. Please wear warm or waterproof clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Avoid wearing unstable shoes such as high heels. Be sure to wear the life jacket provided by the ship throughout the trip.8. When the ship is moving, it is forbidden to walk on the ship. Any behavior that violates safety is prohibited on the ship.9. Free whale postcards andWhale Handbook (English/ Chinese/Mandarin/Korean), helping you learn more about whales.Limited quantity, while supplies last~10. As whales are wild animals, if you do not see whales on the day, we will provide you with the following options:① Participate again on a chosen date (until April 6, 2025)②Full refundFull refund date: 2025/2/1~2025/3/15No refund date: 2024/12/21~2025/1/31・2025/3/16~2025/4/6However, if the following conditions are met, it will be considered a successful whale watching. Please understand.●Whales were seen spouting from a distance.●On that day, more than 2 guests saw whales.11. The tour may be cancelled or the tour time may be changed due to weather or other guests' health conditions.

Half-day tour of Kerama Islands in Okinawa, Japan