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Dolphin Spotting Cruise

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Set out to the Hayasakiseto Strait for an adventure on the seas

Around 200 dolphins are known to frequent the Hayasakiseto Strait, located between Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefectures. This cruise takes you close enough to observe dolphins in the wild from a respectful distance. The dolphins' exact location changes based on weather and sea conditions, but the professional expertise of the boat personnel give passengers a very high chance of spotting some.

activity   guided   boat trip   sightseeing   wildlife  
Details
Available Year-round
Duration About 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
Cost Adults (ages 13 to 64): 3,000 yen
Seniors (age 65 and older): 2,500 yen
Children (ages 7 to 12): 2,000 yen
Children (ages 4 to 6): 1,000 yen
Infants (age 3 and under): free

*Note that although the fee is free for accompanying infants, reservations need to be made for them as they must be accounted for in the boat capacity.
Foreign Languages English (with advance notice)
Contact Minamishimabara Dolphin Watching
Address Kuchinotsu Port Terminal Building, 4358-6 Hei, Kuchinotsu, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki
Phone (+81)957-75-1515
Email minami@iruka-watching.com
Website https://www.iruka-watching.com/

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