The 3 Whale Watching Trips in Japan That Earn Their Price

1.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Half-Day Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 241 reviews · 4 hours · from $37Our pick

Watch humpback whales near Naha on a practical four-hour Kerama Islands tour with hotel pickup, friendly guides, and a seasonal sighting guarantee.

“I had a wonderful time on the whale watching excursion. The crew was great and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. We did not have a whale jump out of the water or any noteworthy close ups, but we did see a couple whales due to the crew’s string efforts to ensure at least a few sightings. The outfit back at the shop running this excursion was also fantastic. I had some challenges with travel, internet connectivity and communication for this outing. They were patient and very helpful to make sure I made the trip. Definitely go out and enjoy this adventure!!!”

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2.Whale Watching with Pickup and English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $30Best value

Watch humpback whales off Okinawa on a three-hour boat trip from Naha, with hotel pickup, multilingual audio, and a seasonal whale guarantee.

“the time for our tour was wrong. my tickets were wrong. bad customer service!!”

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3.Okinawa Whale Watching From Naha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $38

Review of Okinawa whale watching from Naha, with Kerama Islands views, English guides, refund terms, boat details, and practical tips.

“My family had a blast. Seeing the whales up close was an amazing experience. The tour guides were excellent and very accommodating. They spoke English for those who could not understand Japanese. Definitely recommend taking this tour.”

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