小樽運河クルーズ

Otaru Canal Cruise is a popular activity for visitors to Otaru. ~Enjoy a 35 to 40-minute-long cruises on the Otaru Canal~

(Pay in advance) Private Charter Day Cruise - Assemble 15 min. before departure

Advance payment

Private charter cruise

Day cruise

Reservation on request basis

>>It is necessary to submit a reservation request when using this plan. Please understand that you will receive a confirmation email only once we have made sure that we can accommodate your request. <Things to consider when making a reservation> +Please choose a boat of a suitable size for the number of people in your group. When making a reservation, please make sure to check the maximum passenger numbers for our boats in the add-ons section. +Because of our operating schedule and other reservations, we may not be able to accommodate reservation requests at your preferred time or on your preferred day. When making a reservation, please be sure to accurately state the number of people in your group including babies and small children. +We cannot arrange a cruise for you on your preferred boat if the number of people in your group is greater than that boat’s maximum passenger number. +Please contact us by telephone or email us if you would like to change the time/date of your reservation or how many people it is for. <Reception etc. on the day of the cruise> +Please be sure to have completed the necessary procedures at the counter in our ticket center at least 15 minutes before departure. +If you think that you may be late, please be sure to contact us in advance. <About our boat’s winter tents> The way our boats are equipped depends upon the time of year. Apr. to Nov. – no tent (open) Dec. to Mar. – tent fitted +Depending on the temperature and weather, tents may be fitted or removed earlier than planned <If you want to make special arrangements> Before making a reservation, please contact us by either email (info@otaru.cc) or telephone (0134-31-1733).

  • Per-Booking

    JPY 34,000

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    40m

Outline

  • 9:30 - 9:45

    STEP 1: Be sure to arrive on time! Assemble 15 minutes before departure.

    After arriving, please come to the counter in our ticket center. If you think you will be late, please call us.

    9:45 - 9:50

    STEP 2: Preparations

    Our staff will pass out life jackets and explain how to use them.

    9:50 - 9:55

    STEP 3: Boarding

    Our staff will check the number of people in your group. Please present the boarding ticket issued at the counter to them.

    9:55 - 10:00

    STEP 4: Departure

    The boat will depart when preparations are complete.

    - 10:40

    STEP 5: Arrival

    Please check that you have all of your belongings. Please follow the captain's instructions when disembarking.

  • Checkin Times / Locations

    9:45

    Otaru Canal Cruise

    047-0007, 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido +10 minutes-walk from JR Otaru Station (follow the road in front of the station towards the port) +7 to 8 minutes-walk from the Asakusa Bridge +20 to 25 minutes-walk from the Marchen Intersection on the Sakaimachi Shopping Street +3 minutes-walk from our affiliated car park (Parking 1 & Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center)

  • Checkout Times / Locations

    Otaru Canal Cruise

    047-0007, 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido +10 minutes-walk from JR Otaru Station (follow the road in front of the station towards the port) +7 to 8 minutes-walk from the Asakusa Bridge +20 to 25 minutes-walk from the Marchen Intersection on the Sakaimachi Shopping Street +3 minutes-walk from our affiliated car park (Parking 1 & Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center)

Add-ons / Transportation

Add-ons

  • Canal 3: Apr. to Nov. 23 people / Dec. to Mar. 20 people

  • Canal 5: Apr. to Nov. 40 people / Dec. to Mar. 28 people

  • Canal 6: Apr. to Nov. 48 people / Dec. to Mar. 32 people

Plan Information

  • What's Included
    • Life jackets
    • Raincoats (Apr. to Nov./Only if it rains)
  • Requirements
    • Passengers who have had too much to drink or who cannot comply with the captain's instructions will not be allowed to board.
    • Please bring babies and other children too small to wear life jackets onboard in a baby carrier/sling.
    • There are about 10 steps between the boarding area and jetty. Please understand that access by wheelchair is not possible.
  • Restrictions
    • For safety reasons, it is not possible to use umbrellas on our boats.
  • What to Bring
    • You are welcome to bring food and drinks onboard.
    • Apr. to Nov. - Our boats do not have roofs. Please come prepared to spend 40 minutes outside in hot conditions.
    • Dec. to Mar. - Our boats are fitted with tents and heated seats, but please be prepared for subzero conditions.
  • Additional Info
    • Assemble 15 min. before departure. Be sure to call us if you will be late.
    • Affiliated Parking (Parking 1 or Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center) - Please bring the card received when parking to the counter.
    • The road in front of our ticket center by the Chuo Bridge is narrow. Parking or stopping to offload passengers is not possible.
    • Cruises may be cancelled with little or no notice because of sudden bad weather.
    • Our operating status is posted regularly to our website.
    • It is possible to change the date/time of your cruise and number of people in your group or to cancel your reservation through your My Page up until 1 hour before departure.
    • However, if you will cancel on the day of the cruise, please come to our ticket center or call us.
  • Cancellation Policies

    • Until 23:59, 7 days prior: 0%
    • Until 23:59, 2 days prior: 20%
    • Until 23:59 the day before: 50%
    • After 23:59 the day before: 100%

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This plan can be booked with maximum of 1 participants.

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  • Per-Booking

    JPY 34,000