Zeela is a submarine ship shaped like a whale which glides slowly around the sea of Yobuko. Passengers can take in the underwater scenery at their leisure from Zeela's windows, which are submersed to a depth of 1.2 meters below the sea surface. The sight of the fish as they swim naturally on the current is absolutely amazing. Passengers will enjoy gazing at the creatures of the sea so close it almost feels like you could take them up in your hands. There is a blue Zeela and a pink Zeela operated by a female captain, both of which are extremely popular with the children. Zeela departs from Marinepal. The Ikamaru boat which cruises around Nanatsugama Caves also departs from Marinepal.
● Access:
From train station: 30-minute taxi ride from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line and Chikuhi Line
Car: 60-minute drive from Nagasaki Expressway Taku IC
Bus: Get on Showa Bus bound for Yobuko at Oteguchi Bus Center, and get off at Yobuko stop
● Fees:
Zeela: 2,100 yen for adult, 1,050 yen for child (10% discount applied to groups of 10 or more people)
IKA MARU: 1,500 yen for adult, 750 yen for child (10% discount applied to groups of 10 or more people)
● Opening Hours:
Zeela: 9:00 - 17:00 (March to October), 9:00 -16:00 (November to February)
IKA MARU: 9:30 - 16:30 (throughout a year)
● Zeela: Sails every hour, requires 40 minutes
● IKA MARU: Sails every hour, requires 40 minutes
● Parking Lot: Public parking lot (fees apply; 100 yen per hour)
● Contact: Marinepal Yobuko, Tel: +81-955-82-3001
