Itinerary

	City	Summary
1	Takeshiba Ferry Terminal	Arrive at the Takeshiba passenger ferry terminal in Tokyo by 10am and check in for "Ogasawara Maru" ferry. You will spend a 24-hour journey on board to get to the Chichijima, Ogasawara Islands. Overnight on the Ogasawara Maru: Economy Berth | Meals: not included
2	Chichijima	You will arrive at Futami Port, Chichijima at around 11 AM. Then you will be transferred to your accommodation. In the after noon, you will join half day boat diving tour (2dives) around Chichijima island. At night, you will join guided night tour (Japanese speaking guide only) and have opportunity to various things like the glowing mushrooms, the Bonin flying fox which is designated as a "National Natural Monument (Animal)," and other nocturnal creatures of the coastal environment. The night sky filled with stars will amaze you. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals: not included
3	Chichijima	You will join full day boat diving tour (3dives) around Chichijima island. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals: Breakfast
4	Chichijima	You will join full day boat diving tour (3dives) around Chichijima island. Overnight in Chichijima | Meals: Breakfast
5	Chichijima	Enjoy your free time to the fullest on the island, until the last moment. Depart from the Futami Port in the afternoon, looking out at the Mukojima Island chain from the “Ogasawara Maru” as we make the return trip back to Tokyo. *Optional : last half day boat diving tour (2 dive) in the morning is available with extra costs. Overnight on the Ogasawara Maru: Economy Berth | Meals: Breakfast
6	Takeshiba Ferry Terminal	The tour concludes after arriving at Takeshiba Port.

** We offer other tours within Japan and can accommodate customized packages and quotes in combination with this one. Please feel free to inquire for more information from our agent.

Price

Season: All year

	Price per person
Tour cost	From JPY198,000
Single room supplementi in Chichijima island	From JPY12,000

** Price will vary depending on the actual travel dates, hotels to be used, etc. Please contact us for a quote.
** This is a general guideline for the tour. We welcome any changes in the types of activities included, duration of the tour as well as upgrades in accommodations, as you request.
** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms; please inquire for price quotes if your group is more or less than the group size limit mentioned.

Including :

Return Ferry fee (Ogasawa-Maru :Economy Berth) | 3 Nights of Accommodations in Chichijima island |Meals (3 breakfasts) | Shared boat diving fee mentioned above itinerary

Exclusive of :

Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight within Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance | Meals not mentioned on above itinerary | Personal Expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) | Diving equipment rental fee 　

About Ogasawa-maru

Ogasawara does not have an airport, so the only way there is by ferry. The ferry liner “Ogasawara-maru” sets sail once a week from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo. Basically, you should schedule six days for the whole trip to the Ogasawara Islands. The ferry departs from the Takeshiba, Tokyo at 11:00 A.M. and takes about 24 hours to arrive. It arrives the next day at 11:00 A.M. at Futami Port of Chichijima Island. The ship is complete with facilities like restaurant, cafe and shops. The ferry offers several different cabin classes on five decks that range in price. Economy Berth (upper and lower bunk beds with curtains, facing each other) is included in the tour price. If you would like to upgrade the cabin (Premium berth, Standard twin room, Deluxe room or Suite room, etc.) or change to an cheaper economy Japanese-style cabin , please let us know your preference.

The Best Time to Dive

You can enjoy diving in Ogasawara all year around. The clarity of the water and the creatures you may encounter change with the seasons. From early summer towards the autumn, the water clarity will improve and conditions at sea become more stable.
Winter : January to March
Humpback whales that had spent the summer in the northern seas, gather in the area around the Ogasawara Islands to breed and raise their young. This is the season to enjoy whale watching between dives. This is also the time of year of a high possibility of encountering a White crocodile (Sand Tiger Shark).
Water temperature : 19-20℃ (66-68℉)
Spring : April to June
The entire month of April is still a good time to observe the Humpbacks and maybe see White crocodiles. There are a number of Green sea turtles, Wrought iron butterflyfish (forming a group called in Japanese a "Yuuzen ball"). The winds calm down around this time of the year.
Water temperature : 22-26℃ (71-79℉)
Summer : July to September
This is the season of good visibility and stable sea conditions, but there is also the risk of typhoons as well. Dogtooth tunas begin to gather this time of year. There is a good chance of encountering dolphins, and you can still enjoy dolphin swimming in swimsuits. In the deep-sea locations, there is also a chance of encountering Sperm whales.
Water temperature : 27-28℃ (80-82℉)
Autumn : October to December
The water remains very clear until November and schools of Bull Rays might be around. When conditions at sea are good, you might have Sperm whales visiting the area. In December, the water temperature drops, and the Humpback whales begin to arrive.
Water temperature : 24-26℃ (75-79℉)

Climate

Ogasawara islands belong to the subtropical zone and are warm throughout the year. There is little temperature difference between summer and winter. If the weather is nice, the temperatures will be warm enough to spend the day in short sleeves or a light long-sleeved shirt even during winter. Weather conditions on the sea (outside deck of Ogasawara Maru Ferry or diving boats) may be windy, so a windbreaker is recommended to bring. Sandals are convenient to walk around town of Chichijima. Please take the appropriate precautions for sun exposure during the boating.

Accommodation

There are no large hotel facilities on Chichijima island, so loding will be at a small guest house. Western style room with beds may not be guaranteed. Also, many facilities only offer shared bathroom (toilets and shower area). In addition, since many guest houses only have a small number of rooms, it may not be possible to secure a single room reservation. Or sometimes some group members may have to stay at a separate location.

Note

**Only breakfast during your stay in Chichijima is included in this tour. On the Ferry Ogasawara Maru, restaurant and cafe are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the day for diving in Chichijima, you will need to purchase your lunch at local shop before departure and take it with you. There are many choice of restaurant for dinner on the island. Please be prepared to pay for each meal individually. 
** Only a limited number of stores or restaurant in Ogasawara accept credit cards, and there are no foreign currency exchange. Please have sufficient Japanese yen cash with you prior to departure from Tokyo.
**In Ogasawara islands, most of the people do not speak English even tour guides, diving guides, accommodation staffs or restaurant staffs. Translator app will be very helpful.
**On Day3 and 4, there is a possibility to visit the diving points of the other islands like Hahajima island, Yomejima island etc in case all the conditions allowed like weather, sea conditions, all the participants diving skills.  In that case, only 2 dives are available as traveling hours are longer. This will be determined by diving company and tour price is the same.
**Boat diving tour may be cancelled by diving company due to bad sea/weather conditions. In that case, cancelled diving fee will be refunded after the tour.  
**We strongly recommend customers to arrive in Tokyo at least one day prior to your tour date as Ogasawara Maru ferry operates only every 6-7days. In case you miss the ferry for any reason, such as transportation delays or cancellations, the tour fee will not be refunded.