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Privage chartered cruise for bear watching cruise / Rausu

Original price ¥500 - Original price ¥129,000
Original price
¥75,000
¥500 - ¥129,000
Current price ¥75,000
Rausu, Hokkaido    
 Safety measures    
3.0 hours (Approx.)      
 Offered in: English

What you will do

This cruise, piloted by fishermen who know the waters of Shiretoko Rausu intimately, allows you to fully enjoy the magnificent nature of Hokkaido. Not only can you get up close and personal with wild animals such as brown bears, deer, red foxes, orcas, dolphins, and seals, but you can also enjoy the dynamic scenery of towering cliffs. The iconic cliffs of Shiretoko are especially vividly appreciated from a small boat. Join us for a wild cruise that offers an immersive experience only a compact boat can provide.

You can also charter the boat and enjoy a private three hours just for you and your loved ones. We can accommodate your requests, whether it's observing and photographing the flora and fauna of the Rausu and Shiretoko area, learning about fishing, or simply relaxing.

[Tour Flow]
08:20 / 12:20   Check-in : Life jacket rental and safety instructions
09:00 / 13:00   Departure
11:55 / 15:55   Return to port
12:00 / 16:00   Dismissal

Duration All year around
Price

 

The charter rates below are for one boat.
For 1-4 passengers:   75,000yen/boat 
For 5 passengers:       93,000yen/boat
For 6 passengers:      111,000yen/boat 
For 7 passengers:      129,000yen/boat 

Rental cold-weather clothing 
(top and bottom): 500 yen/set

Age 7yrs+
Schedule Morning cruise:    09:00⁻12:00
Afternoon cruise: 13:00⁻16:00

What's Included
 Boarding fee
 Guide fee
Life jacket rental fee
 All taxes
 Insurance fee
 Meal
 Drink
 Pickup & dropoff service

Departure & Return
*Meeting points differ between the summer season (APR-NOV) and
the winter season (DEC-MAR), so please check the details below.
*You can check the location of the Meeting Point on G-map by clicking here.
*Check-in is required 40 minutes before cruise departure time.
 (Check-in time 8:20⁻8:40/12:20⁻12:40)

Departure Point (Summer / APR-NOV): 
Location: Aidomari fishing port
Address: 426-2 Aidomari, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido 086-1806
G map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFZRByVCTui5khDs9

Return Details (Summer / APR-NOV):
Location: Aidomari fishing port
Address: 426-2 Aidomari, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido 086-1806
G map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFZRByVCTui5khDs9

Departure Point (Winter/ DEC-MAR): 
Location: Rausu Fishing Port
Address: 
G map link: 

Return Details (Winter / DEC-MAR):
Location: Rausu Fishing Port
Address: 
G map link: 


Things to know
1. Guest requirements 
 -Age restriction: 7 yrs+
-Since we are dealing with nature, it is not 100% guaranteed to meet animals.
-Unlike large ships, cruisers used for tours are susceptible to waves and will sway, so please be careful when moving around the ship.
- You may get splashed by waves while the boat is moving.
-Please note that you will be responsible for damage to your belongings such as cameras due to splashing waves, damage due to the shaking of the ship, and loss in the sea.
-Departure time and travel time may vary slightly depending on sea conditions.
Due to rough seas or other unfavorable conditions, we may be unable to depart and may have to cancel the tour. If the captain decides to cancel the tour before it begins, no fee will be charged, and a full refund will be issued.
-Please note that if the tour has to be turned back midway due to sudden weather changes, no refund will be given.
-Check-in is required 45 minutes before cruise departure time at the Cruise Office. (Check-in time 8:00⁻8:30 / 12:00⁻12:30)
- The boat does not have a roof or toilet. There is a toilet at the meeting point in the fishing port, so please use it before departure.
- The sea around Rausu is very cold, and the weather can change suddenly. Please take precautions against the cold and water. 
- There are no convenience stores or restaurants around Aibetsu. (The nearest town with convenience stores is about a 30-minute drive away.)

 The level is beginner

2. What to bring
• Clothing that can get wet
• Warm clothing
-In Rausu, there are many days when the temperature does not reach 20°C even in the middle of summer, and the sea feels even colder. Please take measures against the cold such as preparing a jacket before boarding the boat.
-If you are worried about seasickness, please prepare your own medicine to prevent seasickness. We do not sell them.
-Please note that you will be responsible for damage to your camera due to sea spray, damage due to the rocking of the ship, loss of your belongings in the sea, etc.

*Recommended clothing and items to bring
*Image of rental wear (500yen/set)

4. Cancellation policy 
[Cancellation charges]
‐7 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐3 days before the tour start time: 75%
‐On the day of the tour: 100%
-You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 days before the experience’s start time.
‐If you cancel less than 7 days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
‐Any changes made less than 7 days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
‐Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
‐This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
‐This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.