Free cruising on the drifting ice cruise ship "Garinco" Hokkaido Monbetsu, August 11, 6:09
To enjoy the summer Sea of Okhotsk, in Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, free cruising of the drift ice sightseeing boat "Garinco" is taking place, and it is gaining popularity.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, this cruising is planned by the "Monbetsu Port Festival" executive committee etc. to energize the citizens while the festivals and events are canceled, and citizens and companions can board for free.
On the 10th, about 70 people participated, and after taking the temperature measurement at the reception, we boarded the Garinco one after another.
The people who boarded the boat enjoyed the view of the Sea of Okhotsk in summer and the townscape from the sea, which is usually invisible.
A boy who was on board with his cousin said, "I was lonely because the port festival was canceled, but it was fun to ride the Garinco."
A man in his 50s who boarded his family said, "Since the fireworks display was also canceled, I boarded because I wanted to leave memories for my grandchildren. I also enjoyed seeing the streets of Monbetsu." ..
This free cruising operates with 2 daily flights until August 16th, with prior reservation.