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
Departures every hour from 11:00 to 17:00 (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
[Regular price] 1,800 yen
Free boarding if you use Osaka e-pass
Twilight Cruise
[Regular price] 2,300 yen
Free boarding if you use 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
- URL
- http://suijo-bus.osaka/intro/santamaria/
- Time required
- Day cruise: approx. 45 minutes, Twilight Cruise: approx. 60 minutes
