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Otaru Cruise near the Blue Cave- a cruise in the Otaru Coast National Park
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
April~October
- Duration
~70 minutes
- Fee
Date
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Tour Highlights
- A spectacular view that can only be seen from the sea!
- An exhilarating experience of sailing on the water in a boat
- More comfortable with cushioned seats
- Encounter marine life depending on the season
- Comfortable facilities with flush toilets and free parking
Go on a sea cruise in a quasi-national park overflowing with nature!
Once you board a specially made boat, set sail on the open sea in search of spectacular views! The captain will guide you to recommended spots as you fly through the water.
Smell the salt water, and feel the spray of the waves and the pleasant breeze as you get up close to the sea! Why not go see hidden spots such as the beautiful coastline of the quasi-national park and the Blue Cave area with its fantastical scenery?
*Currently, entry into the Blue Cave is suspended for safety reasons. However, we are currently operating cruises where you can enjoy natural scenery from the boat, including strange rock formations, cliffs, and the beautiful, endless ocean.
- Min. age: 3 years old
- For safety reasons, people with chronic or serious illnesses, who have been drinking alcohol, those who have difficulty walking on their own, the elderly, and pregnant women cannot participate. Even if you are unable to board on the day for the above reasons, a cancellation fee will still be charged.
- A minimum of 2 passengers are required for operation. Reservations are accepted for 1 participant, but if there are fewer than two passengers on the day the tour may be cancelled and we may ask you to reschedule.
Meeting Location
Ryugu Cruise
Meeting Address
4-5 Minatomachi, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Meeting Location Details
- The cruise departs from a small pier (commonly known as “Ryugu Pier”) located below Ryugu Shrine Street, between Pier 3 and Irifune Pier.
- Please complete the check-in at Ryugu Cruises before boarding.
- Free parking is also available, so please use it if you are coming by car.
Access to Meeting Location
[By Public Transportation]
- ~15 minutes on foot (approximately 1 km) from JR Otaru Station
[By car]
- ~7 minutes by car from Otaru IC on the Sapporo-Taru Expressway
- Free parking: Available (approximately 15 spaces)
- Google Map: Search for “Ryugu Cruise”
- Car navigation: Search using the phone number (0134-32-3911) and set “Nordic Industries” or “Ryugu Cruise” as your destination.
What to Bring & Wear
[Recommended:]
- Hair ties
- Sunscreen
- Motion sickness medicine
- Hat with a chin strap
[Weather preparations]
- Depending on the weather, you may get wet from the spray of the waves, so we recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.
- In case of rain, we will lend out communal raincoats free of charge (the tour will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain).
- The temperature feels lower on the sea, so it’s a good idea to bring a jacket even in the summer.
- You are required to wear a life jacket when on board.
Reviews（12）
Overview
- Available Period
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April~September
- Duration
~70 minutes
- Itinerary
- 9:00-10:10
- 10:30-11:40
- 12:00-13:10
- 14:00-15:10
- 15:30-16:40
- 17:00-18:10 (June to early August)
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Departure and return times, operating hours, and number of cruises may change depending on the situation.
- Fee
- Adults ages 23 years and older: 6,000yen
- Participants ages 13-22: 5,500yen
- Children ages 3-12: 3,800yen
- What's Included
- Experience fee
- Boarding fees
- Insurance
- Life jacket rental
- Raincoat rental
- Consumption tax
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
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1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
Notes
[Regarding cancellations]
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, dense fog, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- We will contact you as soon as a change is decided, but depending on the situation, the trip may be canceled just before boarding.
[Notes]
- If the weather is rough or there is continuous rain, the color of the sea may not appear as blue.
- Depending on the wave conditions, you may feel strain on your neck and back.
- Strong swells can make you more susceptible to seasickness.
- If the waves are high, you may be splashed by the waves.
[Regarding live streaming and filming of the experience]
- As we place great importance on the live guidance provided by the captain, live streaming of the experience is not permitted.
- Filming is permitted, but please be considerate of other customers.
[Regarding passenger lists]
- Starting in fiscal year 2024, it will be mandatory to keep passenger lists for one year.
- Please take the time to register at the reception desk on the day of your arrival.
- If you are coming from overseas, please have your passport number ready.
[For guests traveling in April and October]
- The seawater around the cave tends to be brown and murky due to the influence of meltwater from the mountains.
- The sea and weather are prone to roughness and instability during this time, making the cruise more likely to be canceled.
- We will operate within safe navigation limits, but depending on the conditions, the cruise may be intense.
- The average temperature will be below 10-15°C. We ask that you prepare warm clothing and winter gear.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- Reservations will be considered canceled without notice if the start time has passed.
- No cancellation fee is charged if cancellation happens due to bad weather
- Rescheduling is possible if there are available seats. Please contact us as soon as possible.
- The cancellation policy changes for reservations of 13 or more people.
Reviews(12)
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You should go there at least once
I participated with three friends to make some final memories as a student. It was a wonderful experience in Otaru for the first time! The excitement of setting off and heading out into the Sea of Japan, and the attraction of the boat swaying in the wind on the cruise were amazing! The Blue Cave was more transparent than I imagined, and you could see right through the rocks. The guide's explanations with photos were easy to understand, and it was fun to play with the wildcats! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was very good!
My husband and I went on the tour together. It was a hot, sunny day, and even though we were wearing masks, the powerboat ride was very cool and refreshing! The guide driver's stories were fun, and the scenery of the Blue Cave and the surrounding area was very beautiful. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
April~October
- Duration
~70 minutes
- Fee
Date
Select
Person
Select
Reserve now, pay later!
Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.
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4.4 (12)
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An experience beyond expectations
We participated as a family. This activity is dependent on the weather, but on the day we went the weather was good and the waves were calm, so no one got seasick. We cruised while listening to the captain's guide, who explained the key points with a touch of humor. The Blue Cave was very beautiful and worth seeing. The color changed depending on the light, so you could feel the grandeur of nature. We also fed the seagulls along the way, so I think it was an attraction that could be enjoyed by both children and adults. (This review has been machine translated) -
You should go there at least once
I participated with three friends to make some final memories as a student. It was a wonderful experience in Otaru for the first time! The excitement of setting off and heading out into the Sea of Japan, and the attraction of the boat swaying in the wind on the cruise were amazing! The Blue Cave was more transparent than I imagined, and you could see right through the rocks. The guide's explanations with photos were easy to understand, and it was fun to play with the wildcats! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was very good!
My husband and I went on the tour together. It was a hot, sunny day, and even though we were wearing masks, the powerboat ride was very cool and refreshing! The guide driver's stories were fun, and the scenery of the Blue Cave and the surrounding area was very beautiful. (This review has been machine translated) -
The best blue of the season!
My husband and I participated together. Although the weather was cloudy, the blue of the cave was the most vivid it had been this season, so we were very lucky. The sea breeze was refreshing and the guide was cheerful and kind. On the way, we scattered food for the seagulls, and many of them came overhead and pooped on my husband's eyebrows! We soothed them by saying, "It will bring you good luck!", and when we returned, we received an unexpected payment, so thank you to the seagulls! It was an unforgettable and fun experience. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
If you come to Otaru, please try this out!
We participated with our family. The Blue Cave was a beautiful and attractive blue. The guide's guidance was also fun, and it was a very satisfying experience. The wind made the waves high when we returned to the port, making it a pretty thrilling cruise, but the kids were delighted. It was a sunny day, but the wind got stronger, and our next trip was canceled, so we were lucky to be able to enjoy it. After disembarking, we drove to the cape that we had been guided to at sea, and enjoyed a different view. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
I don't understand why they changed the course due to bad weather.
I participated with a friend for sightseeing in Otaru. It had rained the day before, so I was worried that we would be canceled, so I called the day before and was told that depending on the sea conditions on the day, we would either change the course without going to the Blue Cave or cancel the trip completely. Either way, there was no cancellation fee. If we changed the course, we were only going around the nearby sea, so I wanted to cancel, so I called an hour before departure and they said that it was sunny today so we would go to the Blue Cave. As we were on the way, the course was changed as expected, because the rain from the previous day made it look like the blue water and the waves were high. Since we were already on the boat, they said they would refund me 1,000 yen for the course change, but I couldn't cancel, and I wasn't happy with the content for 4,000 yen. Since it was a nearby place, they would know the wave conditions before leaving, and changing the course after picking up customers means that there is no option to cancel in reality. If the rain made the sea look blue, that would be a cancellation in advance, right? The next group also said they were going to try the Blue Cave for the time being, so I feel like they are just charging a minimum of 4,000 yen. I felt like I was being ripped off in a way. I don't think I'll use it again, and I'd like them to improve the explanation and response on that matter. (This review has been machine translated) -
It seems to have been very good!
This time, my parents were traveling together, so my father (83 years old) and mother (74 years old) joined us. The course started at 12 o'clock, but the weather was good and they were impressed by the beautiful scenery. My father, who has been a motorbike rider for many years, was satisfied with the power of the cruise, saying, "It was like riding motocross! It was fun!" Thank you, Nordic! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was fun!
We participated as a couple. There are many Blue Cave tours, but we heard that glass-bottom boats and other activities are unlikely to be held if the waves are high, and because it is close to Otaru and convenient for subsequent activities, we decided to take this tour. First of all, the boat speed was faster than we expected and it was impressive! There were quite a few ups and downs, so it felt like an attraction. The wind can make your hair look messy, so if you have long hair, I recommend tying it up. But it was a lot of fun and the scenery was amazing. The Blue Cave itself was certainly beautiful, but it was smaller than we expected. The ocean was pleasant and the scenery was great, so I recommend it. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was a fun and enjoyable experience!!
We set sail in mid-August on a cloudy, sometimes sunny day. My wife and I participated with our children (ages 3 and 5). First, the captain gave us an explanation. There were two captains, and our family rode on Captain Alex's powerboat. We were very, very, very satisfied with the 90 minutes feeling the speed and thrill of the powerboat. Captain Alex gave us various explanations along the way, but his final line was always, ``That's a fun way to make a splash!'', which was great. Of course, the main Blue Cave was also very beautiful and impressive. It was moderately thrilling, but I think it's okay because children won't be scared. We sat in the third row, and the further back we went from the fourth row onwards, the more we got soaked. Up until the third row, we were only slightly wet. (They lend you raincoats, so there's no need to worry...) Anyway, we had a great time with the best views and the best guidance. I immediately recommended it to my acquaintances! It's great! (This review has been machine translated) -
Disappointing cruising
I went with a friend. Last year, I went on a sea kayaking blue cave tour with a different company, which was very beautiful, but the staff's attitude was not so good, so this time I tried a different company's boat. Unfortunately, the waves were high and we had to turn back soon after. We did a short walk on the sea, but I was surprised that we only got 1,000 yen back out of the 5,000 yen fee. I think they knew how high the waves were outside the enclosure (what was it called again?) before we departed. It was only to collect the fee. Tourists from far away might not be able to do it again, but for us from Hokkaido, I would consider it next time if they had given us some consideration, such as a discount on our next application. (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Cave Motorboat
On August 20th, we experienced the Blue Cave motorboat cruise with Hokuo Sangyo. This was the thing I was looking forward to the most on this trip, so I was very worried about the weather, but the captain said it was perfect weather for a cruise. He explained all the different sights we could see during the voyage, and the 90 minutes flew by. Both my daughter and I were very excited to be on a motorboat for the first time, and of course we were impressed by the beautiful colors of the Blue Cave. I was really glad that they were willing to accommodate our last-minute request to change the time. I'm really glad we went. Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was unexpectedly thrilling and fun!
There are many cruise experiences to the Blue Grotto, but this was the first time that my family and I participated in such an outdoor experience. I had imagined a leisurely cruise to the Blue Grotto while calmly looking at the magnificent scenery around us, but on this day there were quite a few waves and it was a more thrilling experience than I expected. My daughter, who is in the second grade of elementary school, seemed anxious when she first got on the motorboat, but after we went out to sea and started cruising, the rough waves repeatedly came in and made the boat go up and down, and she screamed and cheered with excitement, as if she was on a roller coaster. Perhaps because she was sitting at the very front, she was imitating the story of Peter Pan and said excitedly, "I wonder if this is what it's like to ride Captain Hook's ship." On the way to the actual Blue Grotto, there were many magnificent cliffs and landscapes, but the waves were so strong that I didn't have time to look at the scenery or take good photos, but it was a lot of fun. The Blue Grotto was also a very deep emerald color, which was very beautiful. Also, the guide who drove the motorboat was very knowledgeable about the area, and I think that if the waves had been a little calmer we might have been able to enjoy the surrounding scenery and hear his stories at leisure. However, since we were with children, the experience of cruising on rough waves that was like a roller coaster was a lot of fun! It's definitely worth trying at least once. (This review has been machine translated)
An experience beyond expectations