Osaka Bay Cruise Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a tour vessel that cruises around Osaka Bay. Dinner cruise service is also available at night.
The business days/hours are subject to change in order to prevent the spread of infection by COVID-19, the new coronavirus. Please refer to the official website for details.
The Santa Maria is a sailing-type sightseeing boat that after departing from Tempozan Harbor Village and Kaiyukan West Pier, it navigates through the landmarks of the Osaka Bay area before arriving back to the point of departure. The ship itself is a replicate of the famous ship “Santa Maria” that was captained by Columbus on his journey to the new world. This ship is double in size however, for everyone onboard to enjoy their cruise in comfort. The Day Cruise will be about 45 minutes in duration. The Twilight Cruise will be about 60 minutes in duration.
*The Twilight Cruise is only available during specific dates and periods.
*If there is a chartered night cruise on a scheduled date for a Twilight Cruise, then the Twilight Cruise will be suspended.
*The cruises may have to suspend operations due to certain circumstances.
*The cruises may need to suspend operations due to the weather and/or sea conditions. *Please contact in advance regarding departure times, cruise schedules and fees.
Basic information
- Restaurant Available
- Parking Available
- Business hours
- Day Cruise
11:00-16:00, departures every hour (first and last departures may vary depending on the season)
Twilight Cruise
Limited time operation: Only on weekends and holidays from 4/27 to 5/26 and 7/6 to 10/27
Only departs at 18:30 on weekends and holidays from Apr 27 to May 26, 2024 ;
at 19:00 on weekends and holidays from Jul 6 to Aug 31, 2024 ;
at 17:30 on weekends and holidays from Sep 1 to 29 , 2024 ;
at 17:15 on weekends and holidays from Oct 5 to 27, 2024.
- Holidays
- Day Cruise
Dec 31, 2024,Jan 8 - 9, Jan 14 - Feb 7, Feb 19 - 20, 2025
Please check the facility's website for the latest information.
Twilight Cruise
Open everyday (Boarding is not available when the boat is chartered. Please contact us in advance.)
- Price
- Day Cruise
[Regular price] 1,800 yen
If you use the Osaka e-pass, boarding is free.
Twilight Cruise
[Regular price] 2,300 yen
If you use the Osaka e-pass, boarding is free.
- Access
- About a 10-minute walk from exit 1 of the Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line
- Address
- 〒 552-0022 Kaiyukan Entrance Bldg. 2F, 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6942-5511
- Average time
- Day cruise approx. 45 minutes, Twilight Cruise approx. 60 minutes