Setouchi Minato Marche Kurishima Strait Cruise
A March-on-only cruise departing and arriving at Imabari Port will be operated in conjunction with the event dates of the Setouchi Minato Marche, which is being held around This is an approximately 50-minute sightseeing tour where you can experience the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, the shipyards at Hatohama Bay, and the sudden currents of the Kurushima Strait up close. Enjoy the charm of Imabari, which you have never seen before, 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!
Operating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13 (Sun) 4/27 (Sun ) 5/11 (Sun) 5/25 (Sun) 6/8 (Sun) | 1st flight / 11:30 2nd flight / 13:00 | 1st flight / 12:20 2nd flight / 13:50 |
| 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 |
| 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 (per person) | Adults (junior high school students and above): 2,000 yen (tax included) Elementary school students: 900 yen (tax included) Toddlers: 1 infant free per adult *If the number of adults exceeds, an elementary school fee will be charged. |
| 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 3 days in advance. Even if you have not made a reservation, you can board the boat if there are any seats available on the day. *If the capacity is reached, advance reservations and boarding on the day will not be possible. *Cancellation fee: 20% will be charged on the day before the use date and 100% will be charged on the day. Shimanami Co., Ltd. Reservation Reception Headquarters "Web Reservations" or TEL: 0898-25-7338 Opening 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 on the day before the date of use (※1) and 100% will be charged on the day of use. *The applicable period for this offer will be within business days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) and business hours (9:00-17:00) of our Head Office Reservation Receipt Department. *(1) Due to the business days of our "head office reservation receiving department", if the day before the day of use is on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the last business day before use will be considered the "previous day." |
| Updated date | Updated May 12, 2025 *Contents may change depending on future event events. |
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.)