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 Santa Maria, a sightseeing boat in Osaka, is the largest sailing ship-type sightseeing cruise vessel in the Osaka Bay Area, built to approximately twice the size of Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria. Departing from the Kaiyukan West Pier next to the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, the approximately 45-minute day cruise offers views of landmarks such as the Tempozan Bridge, Minato Bridge, and the Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel from the sea. The ship also features a food counter and immersive experience spaces, allowing passengers to enjoy a luxurious cruise while feeling the sea breeze. Twilight Cruise lasts approximately 60 minutes.
*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
Weekdays 11:00-16:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-17:00
*Departures every hour (first and last departure times may vary depending on the season)
Twilight Cruise
Operates on weekends and public holidays from April 18th to August 30th, 2026, and daily from August 8th to 16th, departing at 18:30.
Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5th to 27th, 2026, departing at 17:30.
Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from October 3rd to 31st, 2026, departing at 17:15.
- Holidays
- Day cruise
January 12, 2027 - February 5, 2027
Please check the facility's website for the latest information.
Twilight Cruise
Closed days: Open every day (boarding is not permitted during chartered trips. Please inquire in advance.)
- Price
- Day cruise
[Adults] Until September 30, 2026: 1,800 yen, From October 1, 2026: 2,000 yen
[Children (Elementary School Students)] 900 yen until September 30, 2026, 1,000 yen from October 1, 2026
Free boarding for those using Osaka e-pass.
Twilight Cruise
[Adult] 2,300 yen
[Children (Elementary School Students)] 1,150 yen
Free boarding for those using Osaka e-pass.
- 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（9:15～17:00）
- URL
- https://suijo-bus.osaka/cruiselist/santamaria/
- Time required
- Day cruise: approx. 45 minutes, Twilight Cruise: approx. 60 minutes
