Whale Swim Procedures and Rules

Research worldwide has shown that whale swim tours can have some impact on whale ecosystems.

Our tours are conducted with the goal of minimizing the impact on whales while ensuring participant safety.

We have various rules in place to protect the whales and ensure the safety of our participants.

Please follow these rules carefully.

Anyone who fails to follow the rules will not be allowed to enter the water.

 

[Rules]

 

 Do not chase the whales.

 Free diving is prohibited.

 Observation of mother and calf whales is limited to three entries and must be completed within one hour.

 Cutting in front of other participants is prohibited.

 Do not extend cameras (GoPro) in front of you.(Shorty is no problem)

This tour called a *whale swim tour*,but we will not actually swimming. 

when in the water,just float on the surface and enjoy watching the whales. 

 

 

 

[Basic Tour Information]

 

“Regarding Departure Decisions Based on Sea Conditions”

The decision on whether to depart is generally made after checking the sea condition forecast released the evening before the tour.

If, two to three days before the tour, the probability of cancellation due to bad weather is high, we will contact you to inform you.

Since the sea is often rough during this season, in many cases, it is difficult to make a decision until just before the tour.

In the case of obvious rough seas, we will notify you early.

However, if there is any possibility of departing, we will wait until the forecast the evening before to make the final decision.

 

“For Guests Requesting Hotel Pickup”

 

Please let us know once your hotel is confirmed.

If we do not receive your hotel details at least two days in advance,we cannot provide the shuttle service.

We will inform you of the pickup time by 6 p.m. the day before the tour. If you have a LINE or WhatsApp account, please let us know in advance.

Without a quick means of communication, there is a risk that the pickup may not go smoothly and could be treated as a cancellation.
Please make sure to be on time for the pickup.

If you are more than 5 minutes late, it will be considered a cancellation, so please be careful.

 

“For Guests Meeting Directly at the Boat”

We will inform you of the meeting time for the next day by 6 p.m. the day before the tour. 

If you have a LINE or WhatsApp account, please let us know in advance.
Meeting location address: Naha North Marina (Address: 1-3-5, Inanse, Urasoe City, 901-2128)
Once you enter the marina, turn left and come all the way to the end.

Please be aware that arriving more than 10 minutes late from the meeting time will be considered a cancellation.

 

“Items to Bring for the Tour”

• Certification card(digital type is fine) (either scuba diving or freediving certification is required.)
• Lunch (There will be no opportunity to shop during the transfer, so please purchase in advance.)
• Drinks
• Change of clothes
• Passport
• If you have: equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)(Long fins are prohibited.must not exceed 60cm in length.)

“Provided Items”

• Towel
• Rental equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)(If you don’t have equipment,please let us know in advance)