The zamami whale watching association, founded in 1990 on okinawas zamami island, is committed to ensuring the success of future migrations, and employs an ecofriendly stance when conducting tours. Feel the magic of whale watching in okinawa on this three hour cruise and come face to face with natures most majestic creatures. Swimming with whale sharks around the world the correct. We already concluded an acceptance of tours for this season. Bus of the main island of okinawa, operation information of the airport limousine bus, route, fare and time tables can be searched.
Orca underwater sightseeing cruiseokinawa island guide. Whale watching around the kerama islands from naha dec 21. With both an upper deck and an enclosed main cabin, you may choose to watch in the open air or protected from the. Naha is the capital city of okinawa and is located on the southwest coast of the subtropical island. The zamami whale watching association, founded in 1990 on okinawa s zamami island, is committed to ensuring the success of future migrations, and employs an ecofriendly stance when conducting tours. Okinawa churaumi aquarium, located in the ocean expo park, is a fourstory aquarium containing 26,000 animals and 740 species. At the end of the scavenger hunt johnny discovers that they both get to go on a whale. Whale watching tour in okinawa with a highspeed boat. In the previous year, over 22,000 guests hopped on board to see majestic 15 meter long whales swim in their natural habitat. There are many whale tours, and there are cruises departing from defferent ports, naha, itoman, chatan and other places. Although the first option might be the easiest, especially for people with no japanese language ability, the zamami whale watching. Okinawa whale watching tour departure from naha get a close look at these majestic creatures as they emerge from the water.
Tour price shall be paid in full no later than 21 days 11 days for day trips reckoning from one day prior to the departure date of the tour. Watch these mammothsized creatures surface around the kerama islands as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and ocean breeze. A participant aged under 15 years old shall be accompanied by guardian. Many whale watching tours are held by local proprietors under the islands ecotourism. In the event that the participant aged 15 to 20, heshe needs to submit a written.
Okinawa whale watching tour departure from naha changi. The whale shark tours in okinawa, japan are helping to promote cruelty to animals. Small groups of only 10 swimmers at a time are dropped close by these gentle giants as they move through the water, and as a snorkeler, youll feel particularly dwarfed. Watch majestic humpback whales on a tour by kerama islands voyagin verified add to wishlist share id. Okinawa winter whale watching tour nahachatan departure. The most unforgettable and beautiful experience of your lifetime. I wouldnt stress too much over whether or not february is a better month. Plan a day trip or walking tour and request an itinerary. Happened to be the only person who only spoke english divingsnorkeling that day which basically meant i got personal tutoring from the staff for anything i had questions about. But, if you stay at zamami island, you can get opportunities for the many seen of watching whales and touching with beautiful natures. Sperm whales can be seen yearround and humpback whales are spotted around the coasts from winter to spring. You can enjoy the day trip whale watching tour from naha. All tour prices include a knowledgeable tour guide and transportation. Off to the port we went tuesday morning and got on board an okinawa whale watching tour.
Okinawa whale watching in winter private tour packages. Enjoy other tours such as northern highlights or subshipnaha. Okinawa prefectural library naha 2020 all you need to know. Ive been on a few in other parts of the world mexico. Voyagin is a marketplace to help you discover and book the best things to do, attraction tickets, and unique local tours. Cut out the hassles and worries of looking for a reliable transport service. Whale watching around the kerama islands from naha dec 21, 2019 mar 31, 2020 watch whales play in the winter seas of okinawa in winter okinawa is famous as a migration spot for families of wild humpback whales. Winter whale watching cruise in okinawa klook travel. Other areas, including northern okinawa and ie island, also offer whale watching tours. Fascinatingly, okinawa was once the centre of the ryukyu kingdom. Easy travel provides various activities such as whale watching, summer marine sports, golf, diving, and so on. Apr 20, 2018 heres my latest collaboration video with skylum software.
Free photos download free rental rain coat free postcard tax and. Okinawa whale watching in winter okinawa private tours. Winter in okinawa is a sensational time of year for marine leisure activities. Additionally, there are many sightseeing spots you cant afford to miss, and the best way to see them all is by booking okinawa tours with jtb travel. May 30, 2016 the ocean is both terrifying and fascinating to me, a home to some of my absolute favourite creatures. For a limited time only during the winter, witness humpback whales in the seas of okinawa. Okinawa divers against whale shark tours about facebook. Massive though not self conscious about their weight, they swim through the ocean as the giants of the sea. Just as expected, my wife and two daughters were suffering. Winter whale watching halfday tour from motobu jan 11 apr. Rausu is a northeastern destination for whale watching.
We can also guide you to shuri castle, churaumi aquarium, zamami castle, chatan village. One of the most popular whale watching tours in okinawa. Okinawa whale watching in winter private tour packages in. If you have never seen a whale in real life before, you are missing out on something big. Tripadvisor humpback whale watching half day am naha. Okinawa whale watching tours depart both from naha and from the kerema islands including ones arranged by various us military branches check comments at bottom of post or local japanese tour operators. Winter whale watching halfday tour from motobu jan 11 apr 5, 2020 get up close to humpback whales as they swim and play in the waters in the motobu sea. Mar 14, 20 whale watching tour okinawa, japan whale watching in okinawa, japan is a popular activity as they swim in the area for breeding around the months of january and april. More experienced divers might find the blue cave dive too crowded with novice divers and snorkelers while others may question the whether holding the whale sharks in a large net is humane. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this fullday walking tour of okinawa. Discover a group of humpback whales from alaska on your journey and enjoy a stroll on nagannu island. So the mother comes here to warmer seas to rear the calf.
The whale shark is a slowmoving filter feeding shark and the largest known living fish, growing as long as 40 feet and weighing in excess of 20 tons. After a morning on the seas, well head to kokusai street for lunch and shopping. During winter, whales come to okinawa, particularly around kerama islands. It also has chartered bus service, a convenient bus tour to okinawa tourism. According to the kadena fss facebook page, this popular recreation facility will have some restrictions in place, including use of only every other campsite and no large gathering on beach or in pavilion areas. February 26, 20 kevin revolinski 8 comments asia, asia travel, japan, nature, sea, whale. Winter whale watching cruise from naha or chatan, okinawa. Whale watching tour okinawa, japan i am uniquely and. Experienced staff share the story of humpback whales and explain each of the whale actions you witness. Continue your marine adventure with an optional ticket to the churaumi aquarium for a day of fun. The mother whale nurses the calf without feeding herself and loses a lot of weight during this time. The orca is the perfect option for people looking for the easiest and safest way to enjoy okinawa s fascinating underwater world without even changing into a swimsuit.
This time is my 7 times to come to okinawa, but it is the first time to go. Whale watching in okinawa mustlovejapan video travel guide. Witness majestic whales on this popular whale watching tour from naha, okinawa. Also, you may encounter brydes whales, shortfinned pilot whales and cuviers beaked whales if you are lucky. The majestic creatures can range from 12 to 16 metres in length and have a distinctive body shape with long pectoral fins and a. If, like me, you prefer to see them in their rightful place the ocean, then youre in luck if you happen to be in okinawa. Join us on a whale watching tour in the surrounding warm waters of the east china sea.
However, we are sorry that we can only include these as a part of a full japan holiday package which includes your accommodation and transport alongside the experiences presented in this section of the web site. Discovery diving no diving license required 15,000 japanese yenbefore tax fun. Please like, share and comment on the video as it will help others find it and allow us to keep on making videos. The kerama waters around tokashiki island and zamami island to the west of okinawa main island are the well known whale watching mecca. To book your unit tour please contact randie wilson, unit tour coordinator at 6236344, via email randie. Whale watching in okinawa, japan is a popular activity as they swim in the area for breeding around the months of january and april. Okinawas only high speed glassbottom boatwith a bit of luck you will get to see the whales. I take to the waters off the coast of motobu, okinawa to try and photograph humpback whales. Whale watching tours run in november, december, and sometimes january, which is the season for shortfinned pilot whales and sperm whales. Whale watching japan is home to a magnificent range of whales and dolphins, and whale watching cruises provide a sustainable alternative to whaling. Grab your camera and snap a photo of your house as you soar by.
Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Witness majestic humpback whales on okinawa s largest and most comfortable whale watching tour boat. Marine house seasir naha been organizing whale watching trip since 2005, each year marine. The kind of whale is humpback whale that travel from alaska. Any additional fees incurred at the site will be the responsibility of the unit. You get three glorious hours out in the water to see pods of whales swimming, with a full refund if you dont get to come by any. We enjoyed a half day trip to the port of naha, okinawa to enjoy whale watching. Okinawa also known as the ryukyu islands, it consists of a chain of about 70 islands and islets strung out over 1,000km that reaches almost to taiwan. This is a bus tour that takes you around popular spots in the south, such as okinawa world, cape chinen, and sejo gyoen. Kerama islands shimajirigun 2020 all you need to know. You can enjoy snorkeling or diving with the goodnatured 4meter long whale sharks and have a truly memorable experience. The two most famous tourist dives in okinawa are the whale shark and blue cave dives. Departing from both naha and chatan near the onna area, enjoy a morning or afternoon cruise near the zamami islands.
Please consult government travel advisories before booking. The cerulean blue, surely should you find okinawa how to spend looking for. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Okinawa divers against whale shark tours home facebook. Its located on the pacific ocean side of hokkaido, on the shiretoko peninsula, which has been recognized as a world heritage site since 2005. The orca underwater sightseeing cruise offers the opportunity to observe colorful tropical fish swimming right in front of you, in a comfortable and dry environment. The story behind giant pigs and cows on okinawa just 20 minutes northwest of kadena air base is a peculiar sight. According to your preference, youll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon tour departing from naha or chatan, with a hotel pick up even included from naha area hotels. Whale shark and blue cave dives misaki diving tripadvisor. Get a close look at the incredible humpback whales off the coast of okinawa with this winter whale watching tour that departs from either naha or chatan.
The correct way swimming with whale sharks is becoming an increasingly popular tourist activity around the world. Okinawa whale watching in winter easy travel provides lots of 1 day sightseeing okinawa tour. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do if you go to kerama. Emerald blue seas, coral reefs, mangrove swamps, sugar cane fields and shimmering white beaches are not the only things that distinguish these islands from the rest of japan. Watch these mammothsized creatures surface around the kerama. Sadly japan sometimes hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and the whole world knows that japan has been stubborn in its defiance of the international whaling committees ban on the. We help you experience something new and create memories that will last a lifetime. Humpback whales travel more than 5,000 kilometers every year to breed in okinawa s warm waters. Unfortunately, as soon as i turned off my camcorder, one jumped out right in front of the boat. Shuri is home to the unesco world heritage designated castles of the historic ryukyu kingdom, one of the most impressive being shuri castle with origins dating to the late 0s. The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, measuring approximately 8 meters long. Whale shark swimming tours are operated from the towns of coral bay and exmouth. If, like me, you prefer to see them in their rightful place the ocean, then youre in luck if you happen to be in okinawa between january to april. As more and more travelers seek out this experience, the rise in tour agencies offering whale shark tours also increases to meet the demand.
In this activity in okinawa you will have the unique chance to swim among whale sharks, the worlds biggest species of fish. In todays vlog bianca puts together a scavenger hunt for johnny for there one year anniversary. Where to go snorkeling diving or swimming with whale. Whale lovers attention whale watching season okinawa japan. Your tour may be paid for with your own unit funds. Seafood restaurant and noodle shop to arrive the fishing port. Okinawa is the head of the island chain of the same name, and is situated nearly 700km south of mainland japan. Hammerhead sharks experience japan inside japan tours. Yoyo male40 aged i saw the humpback whale this time. Tours marine corps community services okinawa, japan. Whale watching experience japan inside japan tours. If you want to go whale watching in okinawa, the season starts in late january and ends in late march.
Feb 22, 2010 whale watching in okinawa, japan 2010. Feb 14, 2016 the coastal waters off okinawa are one of many popular locations around the world. From january to march, whales visit okinawa to raise their babies. So i choose to join the tour that only in this season whale watching tour. Zamamison whale watching association zamamison 2020 all. You will board a large cruiser with maximum capacity of 28 people. We are pleased to be able to offer so many amazing experiences in japan. Our tours offer a fun and educational encounters with these magnificent creatures.
They are, by far, the largest living nonmammalian vertebrate, and are thought to have originated about 60 million years ago. Witness majestic humpback whales on okinawas largest and most comfortable whale watching tour boat. The kuroshio sea tank is among the most popular features of the facility and is a tank with a 27x74 acrylic glass panel, one of the largest in the world. You may customize your tour to fit your units needs. There are many starting points of the tour, including naha, yomitan, and onna on the main island, as well as zamami island.
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