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Amount of money	1 person:20,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
time zone	8:30-16:30
the time required	About 8 hours
Holding period	January - March

Features of this plan

For Those Considering a Whale-Watching Trip

⚠️Winter onlyBecause it's a popular tour, reservations are usually made one month in advance,Sold-out shows are becoming the normPlease make your reservation as soon as possible before you end up saying, “I couldn’t get a reservation…😭”!

Enjoy Winter in Amami to the Fullest!
Introductory Diving & Whale Watching One-Day Tour

A luxurious tour in the Amami Islands this winter where you can enjoy both diving and whale watching in a single day!

While diving, you can enjoy the colorful tropical fish and coral, and during whale watching, you can observe the majestic humpback whales up close.

Recommendations

◆ Experience the majesty of whales and the beauty of the ocean
◆Guided by Professional Instructors for Your Safety
◆Beginners are welcome—you don’t need to know how to swim to participate
◆Diving & Whale Watching (Winter Only)
◆Easy Access from Nase and Tatsugo Town via Our Shuttle Service

Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

Feel at ease even on your first visit to Amami with our shuttle service!
Professionals with in-depth knowledge of the ocean will guide you safely

With support from professional instructors,Even if you can't swim, don't worry♪This is a rare opportunity to enjoy both the beautiful seas of the Amami Islands and the majestic sight of whales at the same time.

There is also a shuttle service, andEasy access from the Naze and Tatsugo areas of Amami City!

⬇︎ Click here for the half-day whale-watching tour

[Amami/Naze/January–March Only] Enjoy a Thrilling Half-Day Experience! Whale Watching Tour☆ Watch whales from the second deck of the boat♪ 《Open to participants ages 12 and up》 (No. 198)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours7,700 yen

Reference Schedule

Hours.	Contents
8:00- 8:30	Pickup/Meeting at a hotel in Naze, Amami City (Times are approximate)
8:30	Meet at the store
8:30	Let's Start the Introductory Dive! ➡︎After the briefing (explanation), we’ll start by practicing diving in shallow water. Enjoy an immersive underwater experience lasting about 45 minutes as you encounter coral and tropical fish♪
12:00	End of Dive
	Lunch ➡︎ Please bring your own lunch and drinks.
	Let the whale watching begin! (Cruise duration: approx. 3 hours) ➡︎ We'll hop on a boat and go look for humpback whales. Let's observe the whales' various behaviors!
	End of Cruise
16:30	After the experience ends, participants will go their separate ways. ➡︎We will take guests who request transportation back to their hotel.

*The above is a guide only.
Subject to change due to weather and other factors.

*Whether we do diving or whale watching first will depend on the weather and sea conditions on the day and will be determined when your reservation is confirmed.
Please note that if you do not use the shuttle service, the meeting location will vary depending on the order of the activities.

Course Content and Details

Price

Per person: 20,000 yen

Fee includes

Boat fare, introductory diving (includes tank, weights, guide fee, insurance, and equipment rental)

Clothing and personal belongings

Swimsuit, bath towel, change of clothes, windproof and waterproof outerwear, motion sickness medication, drinks (in plastic bottles), lunch
◆Recommended items: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

Meeting and Dismissal Location

◆If you're diving first ⇒Store
22-5 Irifune-cho, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 894-0034
(About a 20-minute drive from downtown Naze, Amami City)

◆If you're going whale watching first ⇒Kominato Port, Amami City
894-0771 Kominato, Oaza Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture
(About a 20-minute drive from downtown Naze, Amami City)

Location

Sea around Amami Oshima Island

Holding period

January - March

Opening Hours

8:30-16:30

Eligibility

Healthy individuals aged 10 and older

Number of participants

For 1 person or more (minimum group size: 2 people)

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By 18:00 the day before

*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.

Special note 》

*We will contact you the day before with details regarding pickup, drop-off, and meeting times.

*If the wind is too strong to allow the boat to set out, only the introductory diving experience will be offered.

*The tour may be canceled if the wind is strong or sea conditions are poor. If it is unlikely that the tour will take place, we will make a decision the day before and contact you.

*Since whales are wild animals, we cannot guarantee a 100% chance of sighting them. (No refunds will be issued if you are unable to see any whales.)

*We can provide transportation to your accommodations in Naze, Amami City.

*Do not fly or travel to high altitudes within 12 hours of diving (in accordance with PADI's recommended guidelines for a single dive)

《 Participation Restrictions 》

*Minors must have their parent or legal guardian's signature. If your parent or legal guardian will not be accompanying you on the day of the event, please download the form, have it signed, and bring it with you.
Trial Diving Information Sheet

*If you are a minor and your parent or guardian will not be accompanying you on the day of the event, please download this form, have your parent or guardian sign it, and bring it with you.
Diving Medical History Form

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