We recommend private charter cruises for special occasions such as birthdays, marriage proposals, wedding anniversaries and so on. During our leisurely 35 to 40-minutes long cruises, our boats travel around both the South Canal and North Canal and through Otaru’s port. Again, if there is something special that you would like to do, please feel free to contact us. Our staff may be able to help.
Our Canal Boats:
Canal 1 Passenger capacity: 17. Canal 1 is a restored wooden cutter made from Japanese Cypress. It is maybe our most stylish and retro canal boat.
Canal 3 Passenger capacity: 23. This boat’s design is based on that of a cutter boat with improvements made to increase maneuverability. It is one of our most loved and hardest working boats.
Canal 5 Passenger capacity: 40. While because of its size, Canal 5 is not as fast as Canal 3, it is nearly just as maneuverable. Again, as it can carry about the same number of passengers as a large bus, it is great for cruises for large groups.
Canal 6 Passenger capacity:48. Being even larger than Canal 5, Canal 6 can seat an extra 8 passengers. This makes it another great boat for use by large groups.
Canal 7 Passenger capacity: 42 Running on electricity, Canal 7 has zero gas emissions. This makes it our most environmentally-friendly boat. Again, as its two motors are very quiet, you can enjoy the sounds of the wind and waves while enjoying the sights around the canal.
Please be sure to come to our ticket center at least 15 minutes before the departure time of your cruise. This is the deadline for receiving tickets.
Please be aware that if you do not arrive at the ticket center by the above time, you will be seen to have cancelled. You will not be able to board and no refund will provided.
Please be aware that cruises may be cancelled without notice because of unexpected bad weather. Our operating status is posted regularly to https://otaru.cc/en/. Please check if we are operating check before you come to the ticket center.
Frequently ask questions about our cruises can be viewed here: https://otaru.cc/faq/
Please be sure to come to our ticket center at least 15 minutes before the departure time of your cruise. This is the deadline for receiving tickets.
Please be aware that if you do not arrive at the ticket center by the above time, you will be seen to have cancelled. You will not be able to board and no refund will provided.
Please be aware that cruises may be cancelled without notice because of unexpected bad weather. Our operating status is posted regularly to https://otaru.cc/en/. Please check if we are operating check before you come to the ticket center.
Cruises will operate even if it rains. We will provide raincoats free of charge. Cruises will be cancelled when heavy rain is expected.
It can be very hot at times. Please bring drinks, hats, sunglasses and other items that can help prevent against sunburn, heatstroke etc. For safety reasons sun umbrellas cannot be used onboard.
Frequently ask questions about our cruises can be viewed here: https://otaru.cc/faq/