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Garinko Spring & Summer Cruise
The Sea of Okhotsk reveals many faces — from the calm of spring to the vibrance of summer. Why not experience the majestic Okhotsk Sea on a Garinko cruise?
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2025 Children’s Day Cruise! Smiles Afloat at Sea <Monbetsu / May 5 (Mon) / Departure at 14:00 / 60-Minute Cruise>
: こちらのサイトは海外在住の方専用のページです。 日本在住の方は日本の予約サイトからご予約ください。 : This site is exclusively for those residing overseas. If you live in Japan, please make your reservations through the Japanese booking site. : 此網站專為居住在海外的人士設計。 如果您居住在日本，請透過日本的預訂網站進行預訂。 : 这个网站专为居住在海外的人士设计。 如果您居住在日本，请通过日本的预订网站进行预订。 Children’s Day Special Cruise – Free for Elementary School Kids and Younger! Perfect for kids who love ships and adventures—don’t miss out! Even Monta the mascot will be on board! Head out to the Okhotsk Blue Sea with the whole family! A special "Kid Captain Experience" will be held for 5 lucky children, chosen by lottery! Onboard, we’ll also host a fun Bingo game for parents and children to enjoy together—win exciting prizes! Create unforgettable memories with your family this Golden Week! ※ Due to the booking system, reservations can be made under a child’s name, but children cannot board alone. A parent or guardian must accompany them.
Days of week: Mon
JPY 4,000
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Mirage Cruise! Inverted Landscapes <Monbetsu / May 6 (Tue) / Departure at 9:00 AM / 60-Minute Cruise>
: こちらのサイトは海外在住の方専用のページです。 日本在住の方は日本の予約サイトからご予約ください。 : This site is exclusively for those residing overseas. If you live in Japan, please make your reservations through the Japanese booking site. : 此網站專為居住在海外的人士設計。 如果您居住在日本，請透過日本的預訂網站進行預訂。 : 这个网站专为居住在海外的人士设计。 如果您居住在日本，请通过日本的预订网站进行预订。 Experience a One-of-a-Kind Natural Wonder in Japan Aboard the Garinko III IMERU! Have you ever seen a mirage? In spring, the Sea of Okhotsk offers the rare chance to witness a natural phenomenon called a superior mirage. It occurs when warm air layers over cold air, bending light and creating extraordinary visual illusions. Around this time of year, you might see unusual sights—like the snow-covered Shiretoko Peninsula appearing upside down or stretched out—offering a completely different view than usual. On this special cruise, you’ll board the Garinko III and head offshore from Monbetsu in search of mirages. A curator from the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center will provide fascinating explanations and conduct live mirage experiments. We recommend bringing your own binoculars for the best viewing experience. (Binoculars with a magnification of 7x to 10x are ideal.) The Okhotsk region isn’t just about drift ice—why not take this opportunity to enjoy a unique springtime phenomenon? ※ A limited number of binoculars will be available for free rental. ※ As mirages are natural phenomena, sightings are not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. ※ Please check our official website for the latest operation status. We do not provide individual notifications for cancellations. ※ This cruise is not eligible for the Monbetsu City resident discount. Thank you for your understanding.
Days of week: Tue
JPY 4,800
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Whale & Dolphin Expedition Cruise! An Encounter Voyage We All Take On Together <Monbetsu / May 4 (Sun) / Departure at 10:00 / 150–180 Minute Cruise>
: こちらのサイトは海外在住の方専用のページです。 日本在住の方は日本の予約サイトからご予約ください。 : This site is exclusively for those residing overseas. If you live in Japan, please make your reservations through the Japanese booking site. : 此網站專為居住在海外的人士設計。 如果您居住在日本，請透過日本的預訂網站進行預訂。 : 这个网站专为居住在海外的人士设计。 如果您居住在日本，请通过日本的预订网站进行预订。 Emergency Mission: Offshore Monbetsu — Search for Whales and Dolphins! Full refund if neither whales nor dolphins are spotted — A miraculous encounter, shared with you — The appearance of whales or dolphins in the vast ocean off the coast of Monbetsu happens in just a fleeting moment. In our internal surveys conducted by staff alone, there were two sightings (one whale and one dolphin). However, during cruises with guests, the encounter rate is still 0%. But that’s exactly why— This cruise is more than just sightseeing—it’s an adventure. You’ll join as a member of the “expedition team,” scanning the wide ocean with your camera and binoculars. The joy of spotting them is beyond imagination. The first time you see a whale or dolphin—that thrill will last a lifetime. Even on days when they don’t appear, the cruise offers the wonder of the sea, the sky, and the excitement of the search itself. ※ Please bring your own binoculars, if you have them. ※ Free binocular rentals available (limited quantity) ※ Please understand that sightings are rare, and join us in pursuing the "miracle of the sea." ※ Full refund will be issued if neither whales nor dolphins are spotted. ※ While the system allows reservations for children only, children may not board alone. A parent or guardian must accompany them on board.
Days of week: Sun
JPY 8,000
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