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Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat

Two types of whirlpool sightseeing boats will take you right by the world’s largest whirlpools!

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The difference of tide between the Seto Inland Sea and Kii Channel creates the Naruto Whirlpool, which is one of the three greatest whirlpools in the world. The cruise ship will give you the perfect look at it.

Tokushima’s Naruto City Naruto Park Kameura Sightseeing Port runs sightseeing boats. You can get on the big Wonder Naruto without a reservation, or make a reservation for a smaller observation boat Aqua Eddy. Wonder Naruto tours for about 30 minutes. It is big, stable, and safer for small children. You can look out from the 1st and 2nd floors.

Prior reservation is required for Aqua Eddy, which has an observation room about 1m (1 yard) below the sea. You can observe what is happening in the whirlpool. Of course, you can watch it from the deck and get to know it above and below the surface. It will be a really fun 25 minutes to watch whirlpools.

Each day, the best time to watch the whirlpool changes. If you want to watch powerful ones, check the sightseeing boat website for the time of a big tide.

Highlights

  • The cruise ship lets you watch one of the greatest whirlpools in the world.
  • Wonder Naruto is bigger, rocks less and safer for small children.
  • The smaller Aqua Eddy allows you to observe the whirlpool in the water.
  • The best time to watch the whirlpool changes daily. Check the website before your trip.

Photos

  • No reservation is needed to ride the observation ship Wonder Naruto

    No reservation is needed to ride the observation ship Wonder Naruto

  • Watching the whirlpool from the 2nd floor (with premium rooms) of Wonder Naruto!

    Watching the whirlpool from the 2nd floor (with premium rooms) of Wonder Naruto!

  • Make a reservation for the smaller observation boat Aqua Eddy

    Make a reservation for the smaller observation boat Aqua Eddy

  • Aqua Eddy has an observation room to allow you to watch the whirlpool 1m below the water surface

    Aqua Eddy has an observation room to allow you to watch the whirlpool 1m below the water surface

  • Watch one of the world’s largest whirlpools close by!

    Watch one of the world’s largest whirlpools close by!

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Yes, basic English support is available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes.

Q

What is the recommended attire?

A

Please not the ocean wind is very strong. Bringing an extra outer layer is recommended.

Q

Is it possible to join without a reservation?

A

You do not need a reservation for Wonder Naruto. Please reserve if you want to ride the Aqua Eddy.

Reviews

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  • Hsuan Chen

    想看到渦潮需要調查好潮汐變化時間,不然的話也可以去大鳴門橋的渦流之道,透過玻璃的透明地板觀看渦流。

Details

Name in Japanese
うずしお観潮船
Postal Code
772-0053
Address
264-1 Oge, Aza, Tosadomariura, Naruto-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima (Naruto Park Kamerura Sightseeing Port)
Telephone
088-687-0101(8:30am-5:00pm)
Holiday
Open every day (In case of bad weather, it may be closed)
Hours
Wonder Naruto: From 9am, leaves port every 40 min. until 4:20pm. (about 30-min cruise)
*12 cruises/day
Aqua Eddy: From 9:15am, leaves port every 30 min. until 4:15pm. (about 25-min cruise)
*15 cruises/day
*Aqua Eddy requires a reservation
Fares
Wonder Naruto: Adult 1,800 yen, Child (Elementary Student) 900 yen
Aqua Eddy
Adult 2,400 yen, Child (Elementary Student) 1,200 yen
Directions
From Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, Naruto-Kita Interchange, drive about 8 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)