[Exclusive for Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach Guests] Whale Watching Tour from Naha

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Proven record: Approximately 20,000 guests every year

17 years of Whale Watching tour experience! Operated by the largest optional tour company in Okinawa.

Guided by veteran captains

Limited period: February 1 – March 15, 2026!If no whales are spotted, you will receive a full refund or a free re-boarding service!

 

A chance to meet one of the largest mammals in the world

 

Every year, humpback whales – among the largest mammals in the world – travel to the warm waters around the Kerama Islands to mate and give birth.

These majestic creatures can weigh up to 30 tonnes and reach 15 meters in length. You might even see them breaching and splashing right before your eyes!

Let’s go and search for the powerful and majestic wild whales together ! 

 

Tour Conditions

Plan Details

Operating days 2025-12-20 〜 2026-04-05
Venue The tour operates in the waters from Okinawa Main Island to the areas around the Kerama Islands.
Time required Up to 3 hours
※If whales are spotted early, the tour may return ahead of schedule.
Number of passengers required Naha Departure: At least 10 Adults
age limit From 0 years old
Reservation deadline 1 days 23 before
Payment method
Pay with credit card
クレジット決済取り扱い会社
【For Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Maejima Beach Guests Only】 Whale Watching Tour (Naha Departure / AM) ★Excluding February 14 – February 22, 2026★
Price
  • Adult (from 12 Years old) ¥5,800
  • Child (from 3 to 11 Years old) ¥4,800
  • Infant (until 2 years old) ¥0
What is included Boarding Fee / Insurance / Life Jacket (not for infant)
Schedule 8:30 AM – Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port

9:00 AM – Depart from Naha Miegusuku Port
~ Up to 3 hours of whale watching ~
※ Once whales are spotted, observation usually lasts about 1 hour.
If whales are found early, the tour may finish sooner.
Depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, or participants’ circumstances, the tour may also return to port earlier.
※ Please note that whale sightings are not guaranteed, as they are wild animals (see conditions in the precautions).

12:00 PM – Return to Naha Miegusuku Port
~Thank you for joining us♪~
What to bring ※ A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes
※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Meeting place・Map Naha Miegusuku Port
3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken [Map]

Naha Miegusuku Port 3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken
  [Map]

Meeting place・Time Meeting Time: 8:30 AM Naha Miegusuku Port
Note ※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Parking lot The port parking lot is available all day for ¥500 per vehicle.
Assembly point Meeting Time: 8:30 AM Naha Miegusuku Port
Dissolution place ・Naha Miegusuku Port waiting area (disband on-site)
Transportation Companies CeruleanBlue

Reserve Online

Call

▼Schedule・Read the details▼

【For Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Maejima Beach Guests Only】 Whale Watching Tour (Naha Departure / PM) ★Excluding February 14 – February 22, 2026★コース
Price
  • Adult (from 12 Years old) ¥5,800
  • Child (from 3 to 11 Years old) ¥4,800
  • Infant (until 2 years old) ¥0
What is included Boarding Fee / Insurance / Life Jacket (not for infant)
Schedule 1:15 PM – Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port

1:45 PM – Depart from Naha Miegusuku Port
~ Up to 3 hours of whale watching ~
※ Once whales are spotted, observation usually lasts about 1 hour.
If whales are found early, the tour may finish sooner.
Depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, or participants’ circumstances, the tour may also return to port earlier.
※ Please note that whale sightings are not guaranteed, as they are wild animals (see conditions in the precautions).

4:45 PM – Return to Naha Miegusuku Port
~Thank you for joining us♪~
What to bring ※ A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes
※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Meeting place・Map Naha Miegusuku Port
3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken [Map]

Naha Miegusuku Port 3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken
  [Map]

Meeting place・Time Meeting Time: 1:15 PM Naha Miegusuku Port
Note ※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Parking lot The port parking lot is available all day for ¥500 per vehicle.
Assembly point Meeting Time: 1:15 PM Naha Miegusuku Port
Dissolution place ・Naha Miegusuku Port waiting area (disband on-site)
Transportation Companies CeruleanBlue

Reserve Online

Call

▼Schedule・Read the details▼

【For Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Maejima Beach Guests Only】【February 14–22, 2026】Whale Watching Tour (Naha Departure / AM)
Price
  • Adult (from 12 Years old) ¥6,000
  • Child (from 3 to 11 Years old) ¥5,000
  • Infant (until 2 years old) ¥0
What is included Boarding Fee / Insurance / Life Jacket ( not for infant)
Schedule 8:30 AM – Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port

9:00 AM – Depart from Naha Miegusuku Port
~ Up to 3 hours of whale watching ~
※ Once whales are spotted, observation usually lasts about 1 hour.
If whales are found early, the tour may finish sooner.
Depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, or participants’ circumstances, the tour may also return to port earlier.
※ Please note that whale sightings are not guaranteed, as they are wild animals (see conditions in the precautions).

12:00 PM – Return to Naha Miegusuku Port
~Thank you for joining us♪~
What to bring ※ A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes
※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Meeting place・Map Naha Miegusuku Port
3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken [Map]

Naha Miegusuku Port 3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken
  [Map]

Meeting place・Time Meeting time: 8:30
Note ※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Parking lot The port parking lot is available all day for ¥500 per vehicle.
Assembly point Meeting Time: 8:30 AM Naha Miegusuku Port
Dissolution place ・Naha Miegusuku Port waiting area (disband on-site)
Transportation Companies CeruleanBlue

Reserve Online

Call

▼Schedule・Read the details▼

【For Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Maejima Beach Guests Only】【February 14–22, 2026】Whale Watching Tour (Naha Departure / PM)
Price
  • Adult (from 12 Years old) ¥6,000
  • Child (from 3 to 11 Years old) ¥5,000
  • Infant (until 2 years old) ¥0
What is included Boarding Fee / Insurance / Life Jacket ( not for infant)
Schedule 1:15 PM – Meet at the waiting area inside Naha Miegusuku Port

1:45 PM – Depart from Naha Miegusuku Port
~ Up to 3 hours of whale watching ~
※ Once whales are spotted, observation usually lasts about 1 hour.
If whales are found early, the tour may finish sooner.
Depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, or participants’ circumstances, the tour may also return to port earlier.
※ Please note that whale sightings are not guaranteed, as they are wild animals (see conditions in the precautions).

4:45 PM – Return to Naha Miegusuku Port
~Thank you for joining us♪~
What to bring ※ A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes
※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Meeting place・Map Naha Miegusuku Port
3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken [Map]

Naha Miegusuku Port 3 Chome-20 Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken
  [Map]

Meeting place・Time Meeting time: 8:30
Note ※If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
Parking lot The port parking lot is available all day for ¥500 per vehicle.
Assembly point Meeting Time: 1:15 PM Naha Miegusuku Port
Dissolution place ・Naha Miegusuku Port waiting area (disband on-site)
Transportation Companies CeruleanBlue

Reserve Online

Call

▼Schedule・Read the details▼

Precautions

Precautions ※The minimum number of participants required is 10 people.
If the minimum number is not reached, the tour will be cancelled.Decisions may be made the day before, so please understand in advance.

※The boat may be changed without prior notice.

<For Guests Arriving by Rental Car>
●Naha Departures●
When arriving by rental car, please set your car navigation system to “Naha Beachside Hotel.”
After reaching the Naha Beachside Hotel, continue straight along the road and you will arrive at the Miegusuku Port entrance.
Enter the parking gate and proceed to the white triangular-roofed waiting area located at the far right.
※Parking fee: ¥500 per vehicle.

<Whale Watching Tour Precautions>

・Since whales are wild animals, there may be cases where they are not found and cannot be viewed.
Please understand that no refund will be issued in that case.

However, during the period February 1 – March 15, 2026, if no whales are sighted, one of the following will be offered:
✔ Full refund
or
✔ Free re-boarding

・If choosing a refund, the bank transfer fee will be borne by the customer.
・Free re-boarding is valid only until April 5, 2026.

※The following periods are not eligible for the above offer:
December 20, 2025 – January 31, 2026
March 16 – April 5, 2026

However, The offer will not apply if any of the following conditions are met:
●A distant blow (spout) was observed
●Several guests are able to confirm seeing a whale

・The tour schedule may vary depending on whale sighting conditions.

・When whales are spotted, observation is expected to last approximately one hour.
However, depending on sea conditions, whale activity, and the situation of all participants, the tour may return to port earlier. Please understand in advance.

・During winter, when whales arrive, Okinawa’s seas tend to be rougher than in summer. For infants, toddlers, and elderly passengers, boarding may be refused depending on sea conditions. Please understand in advance.

・Pregnant guests are not permitted to participate due to the potential impact of engine vibrations on safety. Thank you for your understanding.
・Tours may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather conditions.

・In the event of tour cancellation due to bad weather or other conditions, we will contact you. Refunds will be issued via bank transfer; however, bank transfer fees for weather-related cancellations will be borne by the customer.

・Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.

・If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication.

・For safety, life jackets must be worn; please understand this in advance.

・When making a reservation, please be sure to read the travel terms and conditions.
Cancellation policy

If for any reason, the customer cancels his or her reservations, he or she will have to pay the following cancellation fees. Furthermore, please keep in mind that any bank transfer fees will be the customer's responsibility.
Cancellation 8-10 days before reservation date・・・20% of the original price
Cancellation 2-7 days before the reservation date・・・30% of the original price
Day before the reservation date・・・50% of the original price
On the reservation date・・・100% of the original price