konbu(kelp)boat cruise (West route)

Cruise to enjoy Cape Erimo, Hokkaido to the fullest! Put your hand down and you can touch the sea. It’s as exhilarating as riding a motorcycle on the sea.
Only kelp fishermen (agents) can carry out this operation. Let’s enjoy Cape Erimo aboard a kelp fishing boat (konbu(kelp) boat)!

konbu(kelp) Boat Cruise West Route
Sailing distance: about 15 km
Duration: about 50 minutes
Aboard the “Tokuei Maru” operated by Captain Fujita, a former kelp fisherman from Cape Erimo!

【 Flow of the experience】
①Meet in front of the Cape Erimo “Kaze no Yakata”.
②Follow the guide to the departure point.
③Captain’s decision to depart (depends on the weather, and on the luck of the participants!)
④Put on your life jackets and get ready to set sail!
⑤Explanation by the captain about the precautions to be taken while sailing.
⑥ Finally, board the konbu(kelp)boat!
⑦Set sail with the captain’s shout! Observe the rules while sailing and enjoy Cape Erimo to the fullest!

Make a reservation by phone or e-mail.

For inquiries about the program, please contact
Office of konbu(kelp) Boat Cruise 090-5228-0111
konbuboat@gmail.com

・Passengers must be at least 110cm (3 ft 7 in) tall and able to sit alone in a seat during the cruise (e.g., the boat cannot be operated while holding a child or a person in need of assistance). Please be sure to read the “Erimo Sightseeing Association konbu(kelp) Boat Cruise Conditions of Carriage” on the official website before making a reservation.
・Pets are not allowed on the boat.
・In the event that we are unable to sail due to inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation without prior notice.
・We reserve the right to cancel your reservation without prior notice due to fishing activities or sailing restrictions.

*The final decision on whether or not to sail will be made 10 minutes prior to departure (the boat may be cancelled due to heavy fog just prior to departure).