[Okinawa] Okinawa Whale Watching: Choose from three departure points: Naha / Chatan / Motobu
- Overview
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- ★ Winter-exclusive whale watching experience in Okinawa! From December to April each year, the whale watching success rate is as high as 98%, a must-do experience in Okinawa during winter.
- ★ Flexible morning and afternoon sessions, freely arrange your itinerary.
- ★ Departures available from Naha, Chatan, and Motobu, making it easy to incorporate into your travel plans. Enjoy whale watching easily from the north, central, or south of Okinawa.
- ★ Free round-trip transportation provided from designated locations in Naha.
- What to expect
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Whale watching tours in Okinawa are a fantastic winter experience you shouldn't miss! From December to April each year, humpback whales visit the Kerama Islands waters of Okinawa to find food, mate, and raise their calves. During this period, the number of humpback whales in the Kerama waters can reach 300 to 500, and more than a thousand individual whales have been identified. This area has become their gathering place, resulting in a high success rate of 98% for whale watching! **[Naha Departure (Japanese)]** ★ Whale Watching Guarantee Period: 2026/2/1-2026/3/19 ★ Uses a more stable large catamaran compared to traditional speedboats ★ Free download of whale guide ★ Free download of activity photos from the day and beautiful whale photos taken in the past ★ Free round-trip transportation from designated locations in Naha City ★ In addition to the basic plan, a "motion sickness prevention plan" including anti-nausea wristbands, glasses, and raincoats is also available. **[Naha Departure (Chinese)]** ★ Whale
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