[Kansai] Whale watching tours and trips

[Kansai] Whale watching tours and trips [Kansai] Whale watching tours and trips

Club Tourism 's whale watching tour special! Tours with a tour guide (local staff) provide solid support! Come see the humpback and sperm whales that come to the Kerama Islands, Okinawa Motobu area, Amami, Ogasawara Islands, and Shiretoko (Rausu)! Enjoy the thrill of whale watching! Tour search and reservations are easy.

Observation period: Dec. to Apr.

Whale watching tours in the waters of Okinawa (Kerama Islands and Motobu area)

Why can you see humpback whales near Okinawa (Kerama Islands and Motobu area)?

From spring to summer, humpback whales fill their stomachs with Toyotomi food in the Alaskan waters and stock up on nutrients, then come to the waters of Okinawa from Dec. to Apr. to give birth and raise their young. During the tour, you may be able to see the adorable sight of whales swimming with their baby whales.

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Tours recommended by our staff

Observation period: Minke whales: May. to Jun., Sperm whales: Jul. to Oct.

Whale watching tour on Shiretoko

Whale watching preparation room

Be fully prepared! Dress appropriately and take precautions against seasickness

◆ Clothing and cold weather measures ◆

Even in Okinawa, the wind on the ocean is cold during this season. Life jackets will be provided to everyone.
Please wear clothes that are windproof and can get a little wet.

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We recommend wearing sneakers as the boat will be rocking. Please bring waterproofing as water may splash on your camera.

◆ Sun protection ◆

The sun in Okinawa is strong even in winter, so be sure to take precautions against sunburn.

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◆ Seasickness prevention ◆

The boat may rock slightly depending on the weather, so if you suffer from motion sickness, you will need to bring motion sickness medicine.

Maybe you'll be able to see techniques like this? Check out the photos!

Bleach

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Dynamic jump

Blow (squirting)

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Breathing on the surface

Pec slap (sideways)

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I can watch it when I'm in a good mood

Tail

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Appealing to other whales

Amazing! Check out the video

Fluke Up Dive

The act of lifting the tail fin above the water surface while diving, exposing the ventral side

Mother and baby whale blowing

Spouting can be a good indicator of whale spotting

Head Slap

Lift about 1/3 of the body above the water surface and slam it down

Pec Slap

The act of lying on one side and smacking one's pectoral fins on the water surface

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