Now accepting reservations for 2026 【Chatan departure】Okinawa Whale Watching｜沖縄のオプショナルツアーセルリアンブルー

Now accepting reservations for 2026 【Chatan departure】Okinawa Whale Watching

Book online easily! Until 23:00 the day before

Reservations can be made online until 23:00 the day before the tour.

Whale Watching Tour – Okinawa

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!

Take your chance to observe these magnificent whales up close in a responsible and respectful way. Don’t miss this unique and wonderful experience!

Chatan departure !

Guided by a veteran captain!

※Due to safety concerns pregnant women are not allowed onboard. No refunds will be given if you are rejected onboard for this reason on the date of the trip.

Between February 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, we offer a full refund or free re-boarding if no whales are spotted. Outside of this period, No refunds neither reboarding will be provided.

Let’s look for of these magnificent wild whales together!

Tour Conditions

Plan Details

Operating days	2025-12-20 〜 2026-04-05
Venue	Waters between Okinawa main island and Kerama
Time required	※Tour might finish earlier if the whales are spotted soon.
Number of passengers required	At least 15 Adults
age limit	0~
Pick-up guide	Free pick up available for Naha departure! (First come first served/Advance reservation required)
Reservation deadline	1 days 23 before Please contact us for any inquiries after the Web reservation deadline: TEL: +81-98-941-6828 (9:00~17:00)
Payment method	Pay with credit card

Whale Watching【Chatan】AM Price Adult (12 and above) ¥6,000 Child (3～11) ¥5,000 Infant (2 or below) ¥2,000 What is included Boat fare, insurance, whale watching tour fee and a life jacket (not for infant)

Whale Watching【Chatan】AM
Price	Adult (12 and above) ¥6,000 Child (3～11) ¥5,000 Infant (2 or below) ¥2,000
What is included	Boat fare, insurance, whale watching tour fee and a life jacket (not for infant)

Schedule	＜Whale watching＞ 08:30 Gather at the Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier 09:00 Departure ～ 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). ↓ Around 12:30 whale watching tour finish and back to the port ※Free parking ※Please pay the facility usage fee on-site (adults (12 years old or above)¥200; kids ¥100) ※The minimum numbers of participants is 15. If there are not enough participants, the tour will be cancelled. You will be informed if it is cancelled a day before.
What to bring	※ A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes ※ Take sea sickness medicine in advance
Price note
Meeting place・Map	Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier 4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken [Map] Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier (4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken) [Map]
Meeting place･Time	08:30　Gather at the Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier
Note	Take sea sickness medicine in advance
Parking lot	Free parking lot available at the port
Assembly point	08:30 Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier (4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken) ※Please pay the facility usage fee on-site (adults ¥200; kids ¥100)
Dissolution place	Finish time is around 12:30 at Chatan Hamakawa Port, ※ We might get back before time in case we spot the whales earlier
Transportation Companies	CeruleanBlue
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Whale Watching【Chatan】PM Price Adult (12 and above) ¥6,000 Child (3～11) ¥5,000 Infant (2 or below) ¥2,000 What is included Boat fare, insurance, whale watching tour fee and a life jacket (not for infant)

Whale Watching【Chatan】PM
Price	Adult (12 and above) ¥6,000 Child (3～11) ¥5,000 Infant (2 or below) ¥2,000
What is included	Boat fare, insurance, whale watching tour fee and a life jacket (not for infant)

Schedule	＜Whale watching＞ 13:00 Gather at the Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier 13:30 Departure ～ 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) ↓ Around 16:30 whale watching tour finish and back to the port ※Free parking ※Please pay the facility usage fee on-site (adults ¥200; kids ¥100) ※The minimum numbers of participants is 15. If there are not enough participants, the tour will be cancelled. You will be informed if it is cancelled a day before.
What to bring	※A wind breaker or other waterproof clothes ※ Take sea sickness medicine in advance
Price note
Meeting place・Map	Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier 4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken [Map] Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier (4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken) [Map]
Meeting place･Time	13:00 at the Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier
Note	Take sea sickness medicine in advance
Parking lot	Free parking lot available at the port
Assembly point	13:00 Chatan Hamagawa Fishing Pier (4 Minato, Chatan-chou, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken) ※※Please pay the facility usage fee on-site (adults ¥200; kids ¥100)
Dissolution place	Finish time is around 16:30 at Chatan Hamakawa Port,※ but we might get back before time in case we spot the whales earlier
Transportation Companies	CeruleanBlue
Reserve Online Call

▼Schedule・Read the details▼

Precautions

Precautions	・About Reservations・　‐Online reservations are available until 23:00 on the day before the tour. 　‐For online reservations made after 15:00 on the day before the tour (Naha departures), the pick-up service will not be available and you will need to come directly to the meeting point yourself. This applies even if you selected the pick-up option when booking. 　‐Even for reservations made before 15:00, the pick-up service may be fully booked. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minimum Number of Participants 　‐Chatan Departure: minimum 15 participants 　‐If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will be cancelled. In some cases, the decision may be made the day before. Thank you for your understanding. ・About the Vessel 　‐The vessel may be changed without prior notice. ・For Guests Arriving by Car Please enter the following address in your car navigation system: “Hamagawa Fishing Port (Chatan Town Minato 4)” the parking is free at the port. A facility usage fee will be charged on site: 200 yen per adult / 100 yen per child. Thank you for your understanding. ・Important Notes for the Whale Watching Tour 　‐As whales are wild animals, there may be occasions when they cannot be spotted. Thank you for your understanding. 　‐However, for tours held between February 1 and March 15, 2026, if no whales are sighted, we offer one of the following options:　　　　‐Limited Offer – February 1 to March 15, 2026 　　　‐Full refund (bank transfer fee borne by the customer) 　　　‐Or free re-boarding during this periode 　　　‐This guarantee does not apply to the following periods – December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026 and March 16 to April 5, 2026. 　‐We cannot offer compensation if any of the following apply: 　　　‐A blow (spout) was confirmed at a distance. 　　　‐At least 2 guests were able to see a whale. 　　　‐Depending on the whale sighting conditions, the schedule may change. 　‐Once whales are spotted, whale watching time is planned to be around 1 hour. However, depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, and the situation of all participants, we may return to port earlier. 　‐In winter, when whales visit Okinawa, sea conditions are rougher than in summer. Infants and elderly guests may be refused boarding depending on sea conditions. Thank you for your understanding. 　‐Pregnant guests cannot participate due to potential risks from the ship’s engine vibrations. Thank you for your understanding. 　‐The tour may be cancelled or the schedule changed depending on weather conditions. 　‐In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, we will contact you. Refunds will be made via bank transfer, but the transfer fee will be borne by the customer. 　‐Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing. 　‐Guests prone to seasickness are advised to take motion sickness medicine beforehand. 　‐For safety reasons, life jackets must be worn. Thank you for your understanding. By making the booking, you acknowledge these 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

・About Reservations・

　‐Online reservations are available until 23:00 on the day before the tour.
　‐For online reservations made after 15:00 on the day before the tour (Naha departures), the pick-up service will not be available and you will need to come directly to the meeting point yourself. This applies even if you selected the pick-up option when booking.
　‐Even for reservations made before 15:00, the pick-up service may be fully booked. Thank you for your understanding.

・Minimum Number of Participants
　‐Chatan Departure: minimum 15 participants
　‐If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will be cancelled. In some cases, the decision may be made the day before. Thank you for your understanding.

・About the Vessel
　‐The vessel may be changed without prior notice.

・For Guests Arriving by Car

Please enter the following address in your car navigation system:
“Hamagawa Fishing Port (Chatan Town Minato 4)” the parking is free at the port.

A facility usage fee will be charged on site: 200 yen per adult / 100 yen per child. Thank you for your understanding.

・Important Notes for the Whale Watching Tour

　‐As whales are wild animals, there may be occasions when they cannot be spotted. Thank you for your understanding.
　‐However, for tours held between February 1 and March 15, 2026, if no whales are sighted, we offer one of the following options:　
　　　‐Limited Offer – February 1 to March 15, 2026
　　　‐Full refund (bank transfer fee borne by the customer)
　　　‐Or free re-boarding during this periode
　　　‐This guarantee does not apply to the following periods – December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026 and March 16 to April 5, 2026.
　‐We cannot offer compensation if any of the following apply:
　　　‐A blow (spout) was confirmed at a distance.
　　　‐At least 2 guests were able to see a whale.
　　　‐Depending on the whale sighting conditions, the schedule may change.

　‐Once whales are spotted, whale watching time is planned to be around 1 hour. However, depending on sea conditions, whale behavior, and the situation of all participants, we may return to port earlier.

　‐In winter, when whales visit Okinawa, sea conditions are rougher than in summer. Infants and elderly guests may be refused boarding depending on sea conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

　‐Pregnant guests cannot participate due to potential risks from the ship’s engine vibrations. Thank you for your understanding.

　‐The tour may be cancelled or the schedule changed depending on weather conditions.

　‐In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, we will contact you. Refunds will be made via bank transfer, but the transfer fee will be borne by the customer.

　‐Please prepare your own warm and waterproof clothing.

　‐Guests prone to seasickness are advised to take motion sickness medicine beforehand.

　‐For safety reasons, life jackets must be worn. Thank you for your understanding.

*By making the booking, you acknowledge these 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

Now accepting reservations for 2026 【Chatan departure】Okinawa Whale Watching｜Cerulean blue