Experience the thrill of encountering wild dolphins with the luxury of a private door-to-door transfer. Relax in your personal chartered taxi as you head to the stunning shores of Minamishimabara for an unforgettable ocean adventure.
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The Highlight
Incredible Wildlife Encounters Experience the thrill of spotting playful wild dolphins in the pristine waters of Minamishimabara, home to a large year-round population.
Seamless Door-to-Door Comfort Travel stress-free in a private chartered taxi with direct pickup and drop-off at your Nagasaki City hotel—no public transport hassles required.
Breath-taking Coastal Scenery Sit back and relax as you enjoy a scenic private drive along the stunning coastline of the Shimabara Peninsula.
The Experience
Leave the city behind and head for the sparkling coast of the Shimabara Peninsula. This exclusive private taxi tour takes you from your hotel in Nagasaki directly to the habitat of over 200 wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Relax in the comfort of your private vehicle as you enjoy a scenic drive, followed by a thrilling boat quest to encounter these playful creatures in their natural home. A seamless, unforgettable ocean adventure awaits.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 10:45Driver picks you up at a hotel in Nagasaki City or JR Nagasaki Station
- 12:30Arrive at "Minami Shimabara Dolphin Watching"
- 13:00Dolphin Watching Experience
- 14:30The experience ends and depart for Nagasaki CIty
- 16:00Arrive at the hotel in Nagasaki City or JR Nagasaki Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Please present passport or ID on-site.
Purchase Notice
Boarding Restrictions: Depending on sea conditions, for safety reasons, we may kindly ask pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and those who are not feeling well to refrain from boarding.
Life Jackets: For your safety, all passengers are required to wear life jackets while on board.
Cancellations: Tours may be cancelled due to bad weather or rough sea conditions. In such cases, we will prioritize your safety.
Important Booking Information
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before.
Please note that tours may be cancelled even shortly before departure if sea conditions change unexpectedly and affect safety.
For the safety and privacy of all guests, the use of drones is strictly prohibited during the tour.
As our vessel is not barrier-free, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be brought on board. We will happily look after them at our office during your tour.
We regret that pets are not allowed on the boat.
If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking appropriate medication before boarding.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)