About Cycle Ship Shimanami

Just the sea route by bicycle!

Fully support for Shimanami cycling!

Rooftop open deck

You can also enjoy the spectacular view of the Kaido on the deck while sailing. It can carry around 50 sports-type bikes on the 1st and 2nd floors.

Cycle stand

A stand that secures the saddle is installed. You can carry your bike with peace of mind without worrying about the boat shaking. Additionally, a cushioning board is installed so that your precious bicycles will not be damaged.

Wifi

Wi-Fi is installed on the ship. You can use the internet for free. Cycling is becoming even more fulfilling, looking at the map and searching for shops after arriving on the island.

Outlet

Each seat has a USB port. We also have 20 outlet taps ready, so you can charge your smartphone or tablet perfectly.

Bicycle ramp

A ramp was set up next to the stairs so you can carry your own bicycle and reach the open roof deck. Take a commemorative shot of the sea with your own bike.

Monitors & Cameras

Installed onboard cameras. You can check the bicycle status even during the sightseeing.

Barrier-free toilet

The toilet space is also spacious. Wheelchair users can use the service safely.

Cycleship Shimanami
Report

A shape-cycle ship designed
with a "bicycle x ship" cycle ship

SHIMANAMI is a dream that cyclists all over the world love! In particular, cyclists who have experienced the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, which is considered to be the sacred site, have received requests such as, "I want to see the beauty of the sea and the bridge from the boat," and "I want to drive on the Yumeshima Kaido and Tobishima Kaido." The true desire for island hopping by bicycles and boats...
In response to this expectation, Cycle Ship Shimanami sets out! It runs across the Seto Inland Sea, from Iwakuni (Yamaguchi) and Miyajima (Hiroshima) to Mizushima (Okayama) to Iwakuni (Yamaguchi) and Miyajima (Hiroshima) to Mizushima (Okayama). Cycle Ship Shimanami is a bicycle and cyclist-friendly item, but its mission is not just to speedy transport to the destination port.
"Because we are sailing through the Seto Inland Sea, we hope that the cyclists on board will be able to enjoy the scenery of the archipelago, sudden currents, whirlpools, white sand and blue pine, as well as the majestic bridges, ships being built at shipyards, cargo ships coming and going, and ferries that are interspersed with human activities. I also believe that creating memories of my trip is an important role," says the captain.
That's right, Shimanami Co., Ltd. is the one that will voyage the Cycle Ship Shimanami. The spirit of a local company that has been well received by tourists both domestically and internationally, planning and running experiential viewing boat cruises in the rapid current of Kurishima Strait, reaching 10 knots (about 18 km/h). A Seto Inland Sea cruise that can only be experienced at Cycle Ship Shimanami, with safe operations by the captain who knows everything about the Seto Inland Sea. Your dream of "island hopping" by "bicycles and boats" will come true.