Setouchi Minato Marche Kurishima Strait Cruise
only cruise departing and arriving at Imabari Port on the day of the Setouchi Minato Marche held around Imabari Port . This approximately 50-60 minute cruise will allow you to experience the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, the shipyards in Hatohama Bay, and the rapid currents of the Kurushima Strait up close. Enjoy the undiscovered charms of Imabari from the boat.
From 6/28 to 9/13, it will be changed to
the Night Marche During this period, we will operate a "Sunset Cruise" where you can watch the beautiful sunset!
Flight timetable
*Due to weather on the day, flights may be cancelled without notice.
| Operation date | Imabari Port departure times | Estimated return time at Imabari Port |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28 (Sat) 7/12 (Sat) 7/26 (Sat) 8/16 (Sat) 8/30 (Sat) | Only 1 flight / 17:30 | First flight / 18:20 |
| 9/13 (Sat) | Only 1 flight / 17:00 | First flight / 17:50 |
| Operation date | Imabari Port departure times | Estimated return time at Imabari Port |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28 (Sun) 11/23 (Sun) | 1st flight / 11:30 2nd flight / 13:00 | 1st flight / 12:30 2nd flight / 14:00 |
| 10/26(Sun) | Limited to 1 flight / 13:00 | 1st flight / 14:00 |
| sea route | Imabari Port = Kurushima Strait Area (Kurishima Kaikyo Bridge, Hatohama Bay Shipyard, etc.) = Imabari Port |
|---|---|
| Operating ship | ・Cycleship Shimanami (seats: 42 seats) ・Marine Star 5 (seats: 44 seats) *Due to operational circumstances, the ship may change. |
| Port | Imabariko MAP ... 1-chome, Katahara-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime Prefecture 794-0013 |
| Boarding fee (price per person including tax) | [Amounts charged until September 28th] Adults (middle school students and above): 2,000 yen Elementary school students: 900 yen Infants: One infant per adult is free *If the number of adults exceeds the number, elementary school student fees will apply. [Amounts charged from October onwards] Adults (18 years and above): 2,200 yen Middle school and high school students: 2,000 yen Elementary school students: 1,000 yen Pre-elementary school students: Free for up to 10 people *For groups of 11 or more, elementary school student fees will apply for each child. |
| How to settle | You will be required to complete the boarding procedure and settle the bill before boarding the boat on the day. Cash/QR code payment (PayPay) |
| On-boarding procedure on the day | Please complete your boarding list and settlement at the exhibitor's booth at Setouchi Minato Marche from 30 minutes after departure. (The ship is docked approximately 30 minutes before boarding.) |
| reservation | Online reservations can be made up to three days in advance. Even if you have not made a reservation, you can board if there are seats available on the day. *If the maximum number of passengers has been reached, advance reservations and boarding on the day will not be possible. *Cancellation fee: 20% will be charged from three days prior to the date of use, and 100% will be charged on the day. Shimanami Co., Ltd. Reservation Reception Headquarters " Web Reservation " or by calling 0898-25-7338 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
| Cancellation fee regulations (changes including cancellation and cancellation) | Cancellation fee: 20% will be charged from 3 days prior to the date of use, and 100% will be charged on the day of use. *The period covered by this request is during the business days (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) and business hours (9:00-17:00) of our "Head Office Reservation Department." |
| Updated date | Updated September 5, 2025 *The content may change depending on future event schedules. |
Requests regarding boarding
Notes
- If the captain gives you an instructed guide, please be sure to wear a life jacket. (We will prepare it on board.)
- Children are not allowed to participate or board the boat.
- Please do not walk around the ship while sailing as it may suddenly sway due to tides and waves. Please be especially careful if you have small children.
- Seawater may enter the ship due to tides and waves. Thank you for your understanding.
- Pets are not allowed on board. (Guide dogs are allowed on board.)
- Please make a reservation in advance when bringing large luggage or bicycles. Due to mooring times, the maximum number of bicycles per flight is 1 to 5 bicycles (the number of bicycles varies depending on the ship). We ask that you board and disembark yourself. Depending on the boarding situation, we may refuse to accept your order.
- Infants can board the boat using a stroller or baby carrier. (Please keep the stroller folded.)
- You cannot board the boat after drinking. We do not accept any fire or any cutlery or alcohol that is excluding some fires or other items.
- Please refrain from boarding if you are unwell or have a fever.
- If it is determined that it will interfere with safe flights, the flight may be cancelled on the day. (typhoons, heavy rain, storms, heavy snow, dense fog, lightning strikes, etc.)