Setouchi Minato Marche Special Cruise: Kurushima Strait Cruise
A special sea experience only available on Marche Day.
held around Imabari PortSetouchi Minato Marche, we will be operating a limited cruise departing from and returning to Imabari Port. This
approximately 60-minute cruise will allow you to experience the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, the shipyards of Hatohama Bay, and the strong currents of the Kurushima Strait up close.
Enjoy the unseen charms of Imabari from the deck of a ship.
Flight timetable
*Flights may be canceled without notice due to weather conditions on the day
| Operation date | Departure time from Imabari Port (approximately 60-minute journey) |
|---|---|
| April 12th (Sun), April 26th (Sun) , May 10th (Sun), May 24th (Sun), June 14th (Sun) | Flight 1: 11:30, Flight 2: 13:00 |
| sea route | Imabari Port == Kurushima Kaikyo Area (Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, Hashihama Bay Shipyard, etc.) == Imabari Port |
|---|---|
| Operating vessels | ・Cycleship Shimanami (42 seats) ・Marine Star 5 (44 seats) *The ship may be changed due to operational reasons. |
| Port | Imabari PortMAP… 1-chome, Katahara-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture 794-0013 |
| Boarding fee (per person, including tax) | Adults (18 years and older): 2,200 yen ; Junior and senior high school students: 2,000 yen ; Elementary school students: 1,000 yen ; Children under elementary school age: Free for up to 10 people . *For groups of 11 or more, the elementary school student rate will apply per person. |
| How to settle | Boarding procedures and payment are completed before boarding on the day of departure. Payment methods: Cash, QR code (PayPay) |
| Boarding procedures on the day | starting 30 minutes before departure.Marcheat the Shimanami Co., Ltd. booth within the Setouchi Minato , please complete the passenger manifest and payment *Registration closes 5 minutes before departure. (The ship will be docked at Imabari Port 30 minutes prior to departure.) |
| reservation | Online reservations are accepted up to 3 days in advance. Even without a reservation, you can board if there are seats available on the day. *If the maximum capacity is reached, advance reservations and same-day boarding will not be possible. *Cancellation fees: 20% from 3 days prior to the date of use / 100% on the day of use. Shimanami Co., Ltd. Reservation Headquarters "WEB Reservation" or TEL: 0898-25-7338 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
| Cancellation Fee Policy (Cancellation and Changes Including Cancellation) | Cancellation fees: 20% from 3 days prior to the date of use / 100% on the day of use. *The period for requests is limited to business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) and business hours (9:00 to 17:00) of our head office reservation department. |
| Update date | Updated March 24, 2026. *Content may change depending on future event schedules and other factors. |
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 if you are bringing large luggage or bicycles. Due to mooring times, the maximum number of bicycles that can be carried per trip is 1-5 (the number of bicycles that can be carried varies depending on the boat). Passengers are responsible for boarding and disembarking themselves. Please note that we may refuse your request depending on the boarding situation
- 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.)