9 Unmissable Naha Whale Watching Tours

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

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

Set out from Naha with Marine House SEASIR to look for humpback whales in the Kerama Islands waters. The four-hour trip includes pickup, water, safety gear, whale photos, and English or Chinese support. Guides such as Miguel and Stephane have helped guests understand whale behavior, though sightings and sea conditions can never be promised.

“It was great. A lot of whales spotted but unfortunately not close enough. Overall a great trip with that price paid. Hope to have a better view of the whales when I go to Okinawa again. 👍”

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2.Kerama Island Experience Dive/Snorkeling/Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 71 reviews · from $104

Spend seven hours from Naha exploring three Kerama National Park sites by boat. You get one introductory scuba session, snorkeling, equipment, towels, hotel pickup, and underwater photos. Whale watching is added from January 12 through March. The small group is limited to 10, with Japanese, English, and Portuguese guidance.

“Fantastic day out. Easy hotel pickup. Great snorkelling, trial dive and whale watching. Recommend ordering the onboard lunch (extra)”

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3.Whale Watching with Pickup and English Guide

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

Set out from Naha Miegusuku Port for up to three hours searching for humpback whales in Okinawa’s winter waters. An English and Japanese crew helps with boarding, while a QR-code audio guide explains whale behavior in several languages. Choose port check-in or pickup from listed Naha hotels and city stops.

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

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4.Okinawa Whale Watching From Naha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $38

From Naha, you’ll ride a large double-deck yacht toward the Kerama Islands, where humpback whales gather from winter through March. An English-speaking guide, including marine biology guide Rita on some departures, explains whale behavior. The tour includes drinks, life jackets, raincoats, photos, and hotel pickup by advance request. Expect wind, spray, and possible seasickness.

“The staff was professional and the whale watching was fun and exciting. It was worth the time and money.”

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5.Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $96

Leave Naha early for a seven-hour boat trip around the Kerama Islands. You can try introductory scuba without a license, snorkel with an instructor, or combine both. The crew visits two or three sites near Zamami, Tokashiki, Kuroshima, or Maejima, with clear water, coral, colorful fish, and possible sea turtles. Whale watching is added from January 12 through March 31 when conditions allow.

“I had no prior scuba diving experience but it turned out to be really easy and fun! I think this is definitely something you’d want to do if you’re in Naha! The pickup was very convenient, and there was lot of variety in the different islands we visiteRead more”

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6.“Orca” Spotting Glass Bottom Boat & Sam’s Famous Steak

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet at Naha Port 20 minutes before departure for a glass-bottom ride aboard the Orca, whose underwater windows reveal coral and fish near the harbor. Then travel independently to Sam’s Sailor Inn on Kokusai Street for a live teppanyaki steak or seafood lunch. Japanese is the activity language, and the boat may change plans in poor weather.

“Loved the boat ride and saw beautiful corals and finishes. The restaurant was brillaint too.”

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7.Kerama Islands 2 Fun Dive/Whale watching Limited time

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 12 reviews · from $140

Join JOY CREATE OKINAWA TEA-DA for a seven-hour Kerama Islands boat trip from Naha. Certified divers visit two or three sites around Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka Island, with full equipment, towels, hot showers, and English or Japanese support. Winter trips include whale watching, while summer outings may include shaved ice and free swim-ring rental by reservation.

“Very well organised, professional and nice staff. Two fun dives in the morning and snorkelling after lunch. Lots of marine life (fish, snake, turtle and even a shark). Great day, we were lucky to see humpback whales on the way back to Naha. Outing highly recommended👍🏻”

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8.Kerama, Tokashiki Island and Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 11 reviews · 6 hours · from $61

From Naha’s Miegusuku Port, take a small-capacity boat to Tokashiki Island and spend about two hours at Aharen Beach. Choose free beach time, a glass-bottom boat trip, or sea-turtle snorkeling, then join a two-hour humpback whale-watching cruise. Lunch, island transport, equipment, insurance, and the Kerama environmental tax are included.

“Tour should be cancelled because of the dangerous and windy weather. Disgraceful”

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9.Whale Watching in Okinawa From Naha or Chatan

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Set out from Naha or Chatan for up to three hours in search of humpback whales near Keramashoto National Park. An English-speaking guide explains the sightings, while a multilingual port audio guide covers eight languages. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, and rough seas can make the ride tough.

“As my son said, “We saw a whale but at what cost?” 2/3rds of the boat was committing in a bag because the water was so choppy today. I’m not sure it was good to have gone ahead with the tour given the water conditions. So many people Read more”

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