Whale dolphin & bird watching cruise (Summer) / Shiretoko
Original price
₩42,000
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Original price
₩84,000
Original price
₩84,000
₩42,000
-
₩84,000
Current price
₩84,000
Shiretoko (Rausu), Hokkaido 
Safety measures 
2.5 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
What you will do
On this Rausu sea wildlife-watching cruise, you have a great chance to see whales, killer whales, and dolphins up close. When you find animals and seabirds, the staff will carefully guide you.
Whales include sperm whales, beaked whales, and minke whales. Dall's dolphins are the main migratory dolphins. There is also a chance to see killer whales in spring.
Especially for sperm whales, Rausu can see males over 15 meters in length, which is rare. Since the water near the shore of Rausu is very deep, it is also a place where you can encounter creatures from the land where you can observe them with the naked eye or binoculars.
| Duration | begin May - begin Oct |
| Price |
8,800 yen/person (Adults 13-100) |
| Age | No age requirement Children 6 and under are free. |
| Schedule | Morning cruise: 09:00⁻11:30 Afternoon cruise: 13:00⁻15:30 |
What's Included
Boarding fee Guide fee
All taxes Insurance fee
Meal Drink Pickup & dropoff serviceDeparture & Return
Departure Point
Location: Nature Cruise office
Address: 27-1 Honmachi, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido
How to get there:
*You can check the location of the Meeting Point on G-map by clicking here.
*Check-in is required 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time at Ichar Cruise Office. (Check-in time 8:00⁻8:30/12:00⁻12:30)
*After receiving a ticket at the Nature Cruise Office, board the boat at Rausu Port. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the Nature Cruise Office to Rausu Port.
*After receiving a ticket at the Nature Cruise Office, board the boat at Rausu Port. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the Nature Cruise Office to Rausu Port.
Return Details:
Location: Nature Cruise office
Address: 27-1 Honmachi, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido
-1.5 hour from Nemuro Nakashibo Airport
-3.0 hours from Memanbetsu Airport
-3.5 hours from Kushiro Airport
-3.0 hours from Memanbetsu Airport
-3.5 hours from Kushiro Airport
Things to know
1. Guest requirements
-Unlike large ships, cruisers used for tours are susceptible to waves and will sway, so please be careful when moving around the ship.-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.
-Even if you make a reservation, it may be canceled due to sea conditions.
-Course content may be changed or canceled due to weather.
-Since we are dealing with nature, it is not 100% guaranteed to meet animals.
-Since we are dealing with nature, it is not 100% guaranteed to meet animals.
-Check-in is required 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time at Ichar Cruise Office. (Check-in time 8:00⁻8:30/12:00⁻12:30)
-After receiving a ticket at the Nature Cruise Office, board the boat at Rausu Port. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the Nature Cruise Office to Rausu Port.
-After receiving a ticket at the Nature Cruise Office, board the boat at Rausu Port. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the Nature Cruise Office to Rausu Port.
The level is beginner
2. What to bring
-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.
-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.
4. Cancellation policy
[Cancellation charges]
‐7 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐2 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.
‐7 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐2 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.
