All Reviews for Cruises

I participated in a whale watching tour departing from Naha on January 21 in the afternoon. After setting sail, we couldn't find any whales for about an hour and a half. I was starting to give up hope that we wouldn't see any today, but then the boat increased its speed, and when I looked at the sea, I finally saw a whale spouting water and slapping its tail. It was quite far away, so we only saw it three or four times, which was a bit disappointing. Just as the boat started heading back to the port, we saw spouts of water next to the boat, a dorsal fin, and the tail rising high. Everyone was excited, and it was a great experience. I gave it four stars this time, hoping to see a whale jump next time. Overall, it was good.

1月21日午後の那覇発のホエールウィオッチングに参加しました出港してから
なかな鯨にあえません1時間30分くらい鯨探し
今日はもうでないのかなと諦めかけていましたら船が速度をあげふと海を見ると鯨が塩を噴いてその後尾をたたく動作ついに見れました
ただ遠かったので3回から4回みれたのですが値と残念気持ちで船は
港に向かい始めた瞬間船の横で塩が上がり背ビレが見え尾が高上がり
みんなの喚起とても良い経験ができました
今回星4つは今度鯨のジャンプを期待してで
よかったです

This time, we participated from Chatan on New Year's Eve.

The staff were very patient in searching for us. However, the whales did not appear. The sea was rough, and there was quite a bit of swaying.

We participated as a couple, and since we were used to being on a boat for long hours, we were fine, but many families joined due to the year-end, and the children seemed to be struggling quite a bit. It was sad to see.

At some point, it felt less about the whales and more about wanting to go home quickly. However, it took quite a while to return from Chatan, and it took nearly two hours.

If you are prone to seasickness, it might be better to depart from Naha? I think it would be good to ask the tour operator by phone before deciding on the departure point.

I asked a local, and they said that the end of the year and New Year’s is still a bit early. They suggested that early February to mid-March is a better time, so definitely consider going then!

We also received tickets to participate again for free. Thank you very much. This is just luck, isn't it?

今回は北谷から大晦日に参加しました。

スタッフの方はとても根気よく探してくださいましたよ。
でもクジラは現れず。海も荒れていてかなりの揺れでした。

私達は夫婦で参加、船で長時間揺れるのは慣れていましたので大丈夫でしたが、年末ということで家族での参加が多くお子さん達はかなり辛そうでした。見ていて可愛そうでしたね。

途中からはもうクジラどころではなく早く帰りたいムードでした。
ですが、北谷からだとかなり時間がかかり帰りも2時間近く掛ったかな。

船酔いしそうな方は那覇からの方が良いかも？
電話でツアーの方に聞いてから出発地を決めてもいいと思います。

地元の方に聞きました。年末年始はまだ時期が早いそうです。
2月上旬～3月中旬くらいが良いそうですのでその頃に是非！

私達ももう一度無料で参加できるチケットをいただきました。
ありがとうございます。
これはもう運ですよね。

The quality of the food and the singing during the cruising was just okay, but the staff's service was excellent. I participated with my children, and they were always attentive to us.

料理のクオリティとクルージング中の歌はまぁこんなものかというものでしたが、スタッフの方々の対応は最高でした。子連れで参加したのですが、常に気をかけてもらいました。

It was the first day of the season, and I wasn't expecting much since the peak viewing times are in February and March. I thought I might see them far away and small, but to my surprise, a pair of whales put on quite a show right up close several times! It became a lifelong memory! I want to participate again!

解禁初日であり、見られるピークは2月&3月とのことで、期待はしておらず、見られても遠くに小さくかな～と思っていたのですが、なんとなんと。ペアのクジラさんが、近くで何度も暴れてくれました！！一生の思い出になりました！！また参加したいです！

Perhaps because it was during the New Year's holiday period, we formed a line before boarding the boat. It was about a 30-minute wait? Without any explanation, everyone was uncertain and murmured, "I wonder if we should line up here."

Before boarding, the voice of the man giving the explanation was quite soft, leaving us a bit anxious about whether he was saying anything important. We did see whales, but there was no explanation about them; it just felt like we "saw" them. Since we were fortunate enough to see them, I wished there had been some commentary about their ecology and differences by season. If there had been, we could have enjoyed the time even when the whales dove and were out of sight for a while...

お正月休み期間中ということもあってか、船に乗る前に
列を作り並びました。30分くらい？説明もなく、みんなが並んでいるので「ここに並ぶのかな」と皆が不安げに口々に言っていました。
乗船前には、説明してくれる男性の声も小さく、大事なことを言っているのかいないのか、少し不安でした。
クジラは見えましたが、クジラについての説明もなくただ「見た」という感じ。生態や、時期での違いなど、せっかく見ているので解説が欲しかったです。そうすれば、クジラがもぐってしまってしばらく出てこない時間も楽しめたのに・・・。

I was moved to see something like a television commercial screen right in front of me multiple times. The boat was rocking quite a bit, so filming was challenging. Since it was an afternoon trip, the backlight made filming even more difficult. The staff mentioned that it was the best of the year (though it's only January 4th today... haha). I only managed to capture video, so it would have been nice to be able to upload that.

テレビの宣伝の画面のようなものが　目の前で　何度も観られたのには感動です。船がかなり揺れるので　撮影は　大変でした。午後からの便だったので逆光になって　さらに撮影もうまくいきませんでした。スタッフの方から今年最高でしたとのこと（今年といっても本日１月４日なので・・笑）動画しかとれていないので　動画がアップできると良かったです

I was moved to see something like a television commercial screen right in front of me multiple times. The ship was rocking quite a bit, so filming was challenging. Since it was an afternoon trip, we were facing the sun, which made filming even more difficult. The staff mentioned that it was the best of the year (though it's only January 4th today... haha). I only managed to capture video, so it would have been nice to be able to upload that.

テレビの宣伝の画面のようなものが　目の前で　何度も観られたのには感動です。船がかなり揺れるので　撮影は　大変でした。午後からの便だったので逆光になって　さらに撮影もうまくいきませんでした。スタッフの方から今年最高でしたとのこと（今年といっても本日１月４日なので・・笑）動画しかとれていないので　動画がアップできると良かったです

I participated in the course that started at 1 PM on January 4th. The boat rocked quite a bit, but we arrived at the whale point in about 30 to 40 minutes, and I was so excited to see the whales that I didn't have time to feel sick. The couple of whales jumped and played around, providing a great spectacle. The staff was very kind and gave clear explanations, so I had a really enjoyable time.

1／4午後1時からのコースに参加しました。
船はかなり揺れましたが、クジラポイントに着くまで30〜40分くらいで着き、クジラを見たら興奮して気持ち悪いと感じる暇がなかったです。
カップルのクジラが飛んだり跳ねたり、色々な動きをしてくれて、見応えがありました。
スタッフの方もとても親切でわかりやすい説明があったので、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。

The day we participated was cloudy, so unfortunately we couldn't see the sunset, but the night view was very beautiful and moving. Also, the singer was very good at getting everyone excited, and we had a great time. The food was also more substantial than I expected, and I was very satisfied. However, I would like to note that the title "Hotel Pickup Available in Naha City" can be a bit misleading, and the woman I spoke to on the phone when inquiring about the pickup details was quite unfriendly, so I will give it four stars.

私たちが参加した日はくもりだったので、
残念ながらサンセットは見られませんでしたが、
夜景がとてもきれいで、感動しました☆
また、歌手の方が、とても盛り上げ上手で、
楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
お料理も、思っていた以上のボリューム感で、大満足でした。
ただ、＜那覇市内ホテル送迎可＞というタイトルでは、
少し紛らわしい点があるということと、
送迎の詳細について問い合わせた際の電話口の女性が、
かなり不愛想だったという点を踏まえて、
★は４つにさせて頂きます。

I participated on January 3rd. I was very satisfied to see the whale up close. They searched until the last minute, and thanks to that, I was able to see it so close that I got splashed by the blow.

正月３日に参加しました。
クジラが間近で見れとても満足しました。
時間ギリギリまで探してくれて、お陰様でブローのしぶきがかかるほど近くでみれました。

I had a hard time encountering whales and was on my way home thinking today was a bust, when I received information that there were whales near the port. I was about to give up, but in the end, I was able to meet them. It was moving!

なかなかクジラに遭遇できず、今日はダメでしたということで帰路についていたところ、港の近くにクジラがいるとの情報。諦めかけていましたが、最後の最後に出会えました。感動しました！

It took about 15 minutes to move to the spot, and then we went to the viewing room at the bottom of the boat.

The water clarity is rated 3 out of 5. You can check this during the check-in before departure.

While the clarity wasn't very high and there weren't many fish to admire, I think it was sufficient for the participation fee. I recommend the option that includes lunch.

移動に15分程、スポットに到着してから船底の観賞室へ移動。

海の透明度が5段階のうち3番目。出港前の受付時に確認出来ます。

あまり透明度が高く無く、魚も見惚れる程は居ませんでしたが、参加料からすれば十分だと思います。ランチ付きがオススメですね。

I was grateful for the shuttle service and that solo participation was allowed. Since the season is still early and I had already had a good experience before, I came with a mindset that it would be lucky if we got to see anything. The winter sea is definitely rough, so I prepared with motion sickness medication and a raincoat. Many people got very seasick and it was unfortunate to see them vomiting. The staff responded quickly to help them. I managed to cope with the swaying by using my own method of dealing with seasickness, so I was fine. The whales didn't appear at first, but I thought it was nice to see the rainbows that appeared every time the spray shot up. Just when I thought that, we spotted a whale right before returning to port! The boat happened to be in the best position, and we got to see the beautiful back and tail fin as it surfaced! It was moving. Since I had a schedule that required me to head directly to the airport, I asked if I could leave my luggage in the car, and they kindly stopped by a station on the way. Thank you for a wonderful time.

送迎があり一人参加OKで助かりました。まだシーズンは早いですし、一度充分会えたことがありましたので、出てきてくれたらラッキーくらいの気持ちで参りました。冬の海は絶対荒れるので酔い止めと合羽の完全防備で臨みました。皆さん、ひどく酔って吐いて気の毒でした。スタッフのかたが迅速に対応して下さっていました。私は揺れに下半身だけで対応するという自己流の船酔い対策姿勢をとっていたので平気でした。クジラさんは現れず、飛沫が激しく上がるたびに現れる虹を眺めて、虹が何回も見れただけで良かったと思おうとしたら、帰港直前で発見！船がたまたまベストポジションとなり、浮上した背中と潜水の美しい尾ビレが見れました！感動しました。直接、空港に向かわないといけなスケジュールでしたので、荷物を車に預かっていただき、無理を言って通りがかりの駅に寄っていただきました。素晴らしい時間をありがとうございました。

After about 20 minutes, we went out to sea and spent just under 15 minutes in the underwater basement, listening to the commentary on tape while enjoying the coral reefs and fish. On that day, the sea's visibility was moderate, and the boat's rocking was also moderate, but I think it would have been more enjoyable if the weather had been a bit better and the visibility higher.

約20分で沖に出て、水中の地下室にいるのは15分弱、テープで流れる解説を聞きながら、珊瑚礁や魚を鑑賞しました。
当日は、海の透明度が中程度、船の揺れも中程度とのことでしたが、もう少しお天気がよくて透明度が高いと楽しめたかな。

I went whale watching on the morning of December 23, but we couldn't confirm any sightings and had to turn back. It was disappointing. I heard that the best chances are from February to March, so I would like to go if I have the opportunity.

12月23日午前中のホエールウォッチングでしたが確認できず引き返しました。
残念でした。一番確立が高いのは2月～3月と聞きましたんでチャンスがあれば
行きたいと思います。

The wind was strong, and the water was murky, so the conditions weren't very good.

However, the boat ride to the point was pleasant, and even though the water was cloudy, I enjoyed the atmosphere, so it was nice.

Also, the lunch buffet at the Pacific Hotel was delicious.

I hope to go again when the visibility is better!

風が強く、海中は濁っていたので、あまり状態は良くありませんでした。

が、ポイントへ行くまでの間の船旅が気持ちよく、濁ってはいたものの、雰囲気は楽しめたので、良かったです。

それからパシフィックホテルのランチバイキングがおいしかったです(^^)

また透明度の高い時に行けたらな～と思います。

The weather was nice, and it was very pleasant to feel the breeze on the deck. The visibility in the sea was lower, but we could still see the coral reefs and schools of fish. The cleanliness on the ship was good, but there were quite a few people that day. Sitting on the middle deck had a stronger smell of diesel, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious.

天氣好在甲板吹風很愉快,海中能見度較低但也看的到珊瑚礁及魚群.船上清潔不錯,但當日人有點多.
坐在中層柴油味較重,但暈船者要留意.

I have enjoyed cruising several times abroad. My daughter said, "You really like this, don't you, Mom?" and I participated again domestically without hesitation. The staff was very kind, and the food was delicious. We didn't go far, just cruising around the bay, but I was able to enjoy the meal while watching the sunset and planes taking off. At a nearby table, a couple from the U.S. military was celebrating a surprise anniversary, which was quite touching and added to the exotic atmosphere.

海外では何度かクルージングを楽しんできました。一緒に行った娘から「お母さんも好きだね～」と言われつつ、国内でも懲りずに参加しました。スタッフがとても親切で、お料理もおいしくいただくことができました。湾の中をグルグル回り遠出はしなかったのですが、食事を楽しみながらもサンセットや飛びだつ飛行機をみることができました。近くの席で米軍のカップルが、サプライズアニバーサリーをしていたので、ちょっと感激＆異国気分も味合うことができました。

We happened to encounter a typhoon that had just passed, so the sea was quite murky, but we could still see the coral reefs on the seabed. Normally, the underwater scenery should be amazing. The hotel lunch we purchased was also very tasty. It was only a 5-minute drive from the port, so overall, it was a great experience. We'll bring our child back when she's a bit older.

剛好遇到颱風剛過，海水很濁，但是還是看得到海底的珊瑚礁岩，正常海底的景觀應該會很棒，搭配購買的飯店午餐也很好吃，離港邊很近開車5分鐘而已，整體而言是很棒的經驗，等小孩再大一點會再帶她來。

I participated with my 5-year-old son! On the day we boarded the Orca, the wind was strong, so the water looked murky. There was an announcement before we got on the boat.

As we set off, the boat was fine, but when we stopped to see underwater and entered the lower room, the boat swayed more than I expected. We could see the fish, but my son had a serious expression and gave up halfway. I'm glad we were able to see some of the underwater world, but I want to try again on a clearer day! 😊

5歳の息子と2人で参加しました！
オルカ号に乗った日は風が強く吹いていた為、海中は濁って見えます。
と船に乗る前にアナウンスがありました。

いざ出発、船の上は平気でしたが
海中を見る為、停泊し地下の部屋に入って見ていると思っていた以上に船が揺れて魚は見えているのですが、息子は顔が真顔になっていき途中断念。。
少しでも海中を見れて良かったですが、また視界良好な日にリベンジしたいと思います(^^)

Naha Harbor is a very interesting place, with a lot of interesting buildings and ships. The boat was very comfortable and the crew very friendly. The underwater viewing area is inside the harbor, making it much smoother and more comfortable, but the variety of fish is astounding. The crew drops food and then moves over the area so that the fish swarm for you. A huge number of fish swarm for you. Hundreds of them. Very amusing to watch.

While there are no interesting underwater structures or tropical looking fish, it is still fun and was especially appreciated by the families with kids. They really enjoyed the antics of the attracted fish.

The cruise itself was ok and underwater coral reef is amazing.

It was rainy when I went on the cruise so didn't get to see much.

The worst part is the location of the meeting venue. The building was under construction and if you don't read Japanese, it's hard to find.

Don't expect English.

Even though the typhoon passed three days ago, I couldn't see anything due to the aftermath. It would have been nice to have a refund or a ticket for the next visit. I hope to see a beautiful ocean next time.

台風は3日前に去っていても余波で何にも見えませんでした。返金か次回観れる券があると良かったです。次回は綺麗な海をみたいです。

I got caught in traffic and arrived just in time. Despite causing a lot of inconvenience, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Thanks to them, I was able to see a beautiful sunset! The atmosphere on the ship was great, and the food was very delicious.

渋滞に巻き込まれ時間ギリギリに到着になってしまいました。とてもご迷惑お掛けしたのにも関わらず、スタッフの方々はとても笑顔で対応してくれました。
おかげで、とても綺麗な夕陽を見る事が出来ました！船内の雰囲気も良く料理もとても美味しかったです

I saw something in the sea, was it a damselfish? Where is the coral?
I can't hear the announcements!
I have to go to Yanbaru in Okinawa!

海のなかに、見えたのほは、スズメダイ？珊瑚は、どこ？
アナウンス聞こえない‼️
沖縄も、やんばるへ行かないと、駄目です‼️

I had my first meal on a boat. Since we celebrated our wedding anniversary two days ago, I secretly prepared a cake for my wife, and when the staff brought it out, they were so kind and took a photo for us, which they put in a photo frame as a gift. It was mentioned that there would be special service on the actual anniversary day! I truly appreciate their thoughtfulness. It became a wonderful memory! Thank you!

初めて船で食事を頂きました。
2日前に結婚記念日を迎えたので嫁さんに内緒でケーキを準備しスタッフさんに出して頂いた時にそのスタッフさんが良い人で写真を撮って頂きフォトフレームに入れてプレゼントして頂きました。
結婚記念日当日ならサービス有りってなってましたが！ほんと気を使って頂いて感謝しています。
良い思い出になりました！ありがとうございます

I signed up for this just two days ago after arriving in Okinawa. I participated with my two children, so there were four of us in total. The sea was incredibly beautiful, and while the view from the water was naturally stunning, I was also able to see the fish up close. It was a refreshing experience that made me forget the scorching heat outside. I highly recommend it.

沖縄現地に入ってから、二日前に急遽申込みました。子供２人と共に４人で参加しました。
海は非常に綺麗で、海上からの景色も当然綺麗ですが、魚も手に取るように見え、外の灼熱の暑さを忘れる、清々しい気持ちに包まれました。お薦めです。

We participated as a party of two. The table for two was by the window with a view of the sea. The sunset can be seen from the left side in the direction of travel. The sunset is around 7 PM. We ordered the steak course. The steak was tender and satisfying in portion size.

2名で参加。2名席は窓際で海が見える。進行方向左側から夕日が見える。日没は19時頃。料理はステーキコースを注文。ステーキは柔らかくボリュームもあり満足。

The limited-time discount made it a great deal at 7,800 yen for my spouse and one child. I think the time spent underwater was about 15 to 20 minutes. Since it was in coastal waters, the visibility wasn't as good as I had hoped. I recommend it for families with small children.

期間限定割引だったので夫婦と子供一名で7800円はお得でした。水中を観られる時間は15〜20分くらいだったかと思います。近海なので透明度は期待したほどでなかった。小さなお子様連れにはオススメ。

As a memorable surprise event for our wedding anniversary, I made a reservation without my wife's knowledge! She was overjoyed, especially moved by the anniversary cake. Thank you for the wonderful travel memories.

結婚の記念に何か記憶に残るサプライズイベントとして、妻に内緒で予約しました！妻は、大喜びでした特に記念日ケーキには感動していました。
良い旅の記念をありがとう