Amakusa Dolphin Watching Sea Cruise
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Experience Highlights
Embark on a dolphin watching cruise in Amakusa and enjoy 2 hours of pure excitement watching the playful Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
The meeting point is at Matsushimamachi Aitsu, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto; be sure to arrive 20 minutes before departure to check in and make sure you don't miss a second of the experience.
This tour is guided in Japanese and English, with bilingual explanations on board. The protected deck and cabin will allow you to see dolphins even in the rain.
With a close to 100% chance of sightings, you will enjoy watching large groups of dolphins jumping alongside the boat and learning about their behaviour. If you don't see any dolphins, you will receive a free ticket for a repeat trip within a year.
- Experience a unique dolphin encounter at Amakusa.
- Take advantage of the sighting guarantee and repeat for free if you don't see any dolphins.
- Enjoy a bilingual tour and be protected from all weather conditions.
What’s included
- 2-hour cruise on the Hayasakiseto Sound
- Bilingual live guide (Japanese and English)
- Free repeat ticket if no dolphins sighted
- Access to the deck situation simulator
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Step by Step
Climb aboard a cruise ship specially designed for dolphin watching and sail through the Hayasakiseto Strait, one of the calmest routes in the Ariake Sea. The boat has an open deck for spectacular photos and an air-conditioned interior cabin to protect you from wind or rain.
From the moment you set sail, your live guide in Japanese and English will explain fascinating facts about Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, their group behaviour and the ocean currents that favour their presence in these waters. In the meantime, keep your camera at the ready - dolphin jumps can happen at any moment.
The tour offers panoramic views of the Amakusa coastline, with its rugged islands in the background. As the boat enters the strait, it's common to see dolphins swimming alongside the bow, sticking out their fins and spouting water from the blowhole.
Even if it rains, don't worry - the protected cabin and sighting guarantee will allow you to enjoy the tour without getting wet, and if for some reason no dolphins are spotted, you'll be given a complimentary ticket to repeat the experience in a year's time.