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Aomori-Hakodate［Tsugaru Straits route］
Oma-Hakodate［Nostalgic route］

Aomori-Hakodate
A comfortable 3-hour 40-minute cruise. Premium facilities make the trip even more enjoyable.

【Departure days】 10/1～12/29/2018、1/5～3/31/2019

From Hakodate to Aomori

Cruise	Ship	From Hakodate	to Aomori
2	Blue Dolphin	0:30	4:10
4	Blue Happiness	3:10	6:50
8	Blue Mermaid	7:40	11:20
14	Blue Dolphin 2	12:00	15:40
16	Blue Dolphin	14:10	17:50
18	Blue Happiness	17:30	21:10
22	Blue Mermaid	20:15	23:55
24	Blue Dolphin 2	22:05	Arrives next day at 1:45

From Aomori to Hakodate

Cruise	Ship	From Aomori	to Hakodate
3	Blue Mermaid	2:40	6:20
5	Blue Dolphin 2	5:20	9:00
7	Blue Dolphin	7:40	11:20
11	Blue Happiness	10:00	13:40
13	Blue Mermaid	14:20	18:00
17	Blue Dolphin 2	17:05	20:45
19	Blue Dolphin	19:10	22:50
23	Blue Happiness	22:25	Arrives next day at 2:05

… There are some special cruses (vessels with vehicles carrying dangerous goods).When a sailing is designated as special, traveler capacity will change. For more details, inquire at the departing port.
●… Concerning the boarding bridge (loading bridge)
※ Ships with boarding bridges (loading bridges) are subject to change. ※ They may be pulled out of service temporarily for legally required ship inspections. ※ Please be aware that ship operations may change without prior notice.

[Departure days] 12/30/2018～1/4/2019

From Hakodate to Aomori

Cruise	timetable	Ship	12/30 (SUN)	12/31 (MON)	1/1 (TUE)	1/2 (WED)	1/3 (THU)	1/4 (FRI)
2	0:30	Blue Dolphin	○	×	×	×	×	×
4	3:10	Blue Happiness	○	○	×	×	○	○
14	12:00	Blue Dolphin 2	○	○	○	○	○	○
18	17:30	Blue Happiness	○	○	○	○	○	○
24	22:05	Blue Dolphin 2	○	○	○	○	○	○

The service schedules of the vessels marked with will be changed as below.
【12/30、31】[14Cruise]Blue Mermaid、[24Cruise]Blue Mermaid
【1/1】[14Cruise]Blue Happiness、[18Cruise]Blue Mermaid、[24Cruise]Blue Happiness
【1/2、3】[14Cruise]Blue Mermaid、[24Cruise]Blue Mermaid
【1/4】[14Cruise]Blue Mermaid
※Timetables are subject to change without prior notice around the end and beginning of the year. For more information, please check the website or the port of embarkation.

From Aomori to Hakodate

Cruise	timetable	Ship	12/30 (SUN)	12/31 (MON)	1/1 (TUE)	1/2 (WED)	1/3 (THU)	1/4 (FRI)
3	2:40	Blue Mermaid	○	○	×	×	○	○
5	5:20	Blue Dolphin 2	○	×	×	×	×	×
11	10:00	Blue Happiness	○	○	○	○	○	○
17	17:05	Blue Dolphin 2	○	○	○	○	○	○
23	22:25	Blue Happiness	○	○	○	○	○	○

The vessels marked with a will be changed to a departure time from Aomori of 2:50 and an arrival time in Hakodate of 6:30.

The service schedules of the vessels marked with will be changed as below.
【12/30、31】[17Cruise]Blue Mermaid
【1/1】[11Cruise]Blue Mermaid、[17Cruise]Blue Happiness、[23Cruise]Blue Mermaid
【1/2、3】[17Cruise]Blue Mermaid
【1/4】[17Cruise]Blue Dolphin
※Timetables are subject to change without prior notice around the end and beginning of the year. For more information, please check the website or the port of embarkation.

Oma-Hakodate
Connecting Honshu and Hokkaido through the quickest route, an attractive “ocean highway.”

【Departure days】 10/1～12/30/2018、1/4～3/31/2019

From Hakodate to Oma

Cruise	Ship	From Hakodate	to Oma
6	Daikanmaru	9:30	11:00
10	Daikanmaru	16:30	18:00

From Oma to Hakodate

Cruise	Ship	From Oma	to Hakodate
5	Daikanmaru	7:00	8:30
9	Daikanmaru	14:10	15:40

※ They may be pulled out of service temporarily for legally required ship inspections. ※ Please be aware that ship operations may change without prior notice.
●… Concerning the boarding bridge (loading bridge)
※ Ships with boarding bridges (loading bridges) are subject to change. ※ They may be pulled out of service temporarily for legally required ship inspections. ※ Please be aware that ship operations may change without prior notice.

[Departure days] 12/31/2018～1/3/2019

From Hakodate to Oma

Cruise	Ship	From Hakodate	to Oma
10	Daikan Maru	16:30	18:00

From Oma to Hakodate

Cruise	Ship	From Oma	to Hakodate
5	Daikan Maru	8:10	9:40

●… Concerning the boarding bridge (loading bridge)
※ Ships with boarding bridges (loading bridges) are subject to change. ※ They may be pulled out of service temporarily for legally required ship inspections. ※ Please be aware that ship operations may change without prior notice.

The fare may change depending on the day you board (A period, B period, C period).
Refer to the calendar below and please check the corresponding fare and price on the fare table.

A period: 1/5/2018～4/27、5/7～5/31、10/1～12/26

B period: 1/1/2018～1/4、6/1～7/13、8/20～9/30、12/27～12/31

C period: 4/28/2018～5/6、7/14～8/19

Confirm the timeframe on the calendar

Refer to the fare table

Passenger fareCurrency: yen (8% consumption tax included)

Categories	Classifications	A period	B period	C period
Adult (12 and older)	Premium	12,340	15,420	17,730
	Suite	4,940	6,170	7,100
	First class	4,110	5,140	5,910
	Comfort	3,290	4,110	4,730
	View seat	2,750	3,440	3,960
	Standard	2,220	2,770	3,190
Children	Half the fare of adult’s　※ Fractions of less than 10 yen are rounded up.
Driver discount	Premium	10,120	12,650	14,540
	Suite	2,720	3,400	3,910
	First class	1,890	2,370	2,720
	Comfort	1,070	1,340	1,540
	View seat	530	670	770
Cabin reservations	Number of passengers not using cabins x 1 passenger’s fare x 0.5

Vehicle fare allows the driver to board as a standard passenger.
For any level above standard, there will be an extra fee on top of the driver discount.

Vehicle fare (compact cars)Currency: yen (8% consumption tax included)

Categories	A period	B period	C period
Minicars	13,160	16,450	18,920
Less than 6m	16,460	20,570	23,660

※ The vehicle fare includes a standard boarding pass for the driver. Other passengers in the vehicle are required to pay individual fares.

Special baggage feeCurrency: yen (8% consumption tax included)

Categories	A period	B period	C period
Bicycles	1,230	1,540	1,770
Motor-assisted bicycle(125cc or less)	1,780	2,220	2,550
Motorcycles (up to 750cc)	2,660	3,330	3,830
Motorcycles (more than 750cc)	3,550	4,440	5,110
Sidecar / Trike	6,580	8,220	9,450

※ A separate passenger fare is required to board the ship.

Other fares and pricesCurrency: yen (8% consumption tax included)

Checked baggage(30kg or less)	610
Small parcel(10kg or less)	510
Small parcel(more than 10kg and up to 20kg)	610
Small parcel(more than 20kg and up to 30kg)	710

Usage of the dog room	1,020
Usage of the private dog room	12,340

※Fares for using the dog room or private dog room do not include vehicle or passenger fares.
※Ships with dog rooms … all ships
※Ships with private dog rooms…Blue Happiness, Blue Dolphin, Blue Mermaid

Guide to discounts

Notes on each type of fare

Passenger fares

One child under 6 years of age accompanied by an adult can board for free. When reserving a seat or a bed in a private room, a child’s fare will be assessed.
The child’s fare will be charged for children who have entered elementary school and for any additional children accompanying an adult.
Babies less than 1 year old are free.
Passenger discounts or premiums will be rounded up to the nearest 10-yen level.
When using the Premium, Suite, First or Comfort levels, a charter rate will be charged.
For circumstances not addressed above, please refer to our general conditions of carriage or fare and pricing information.

Vehicle fares / Special baggage

Vehicle fare allows the driver to board as a standard passenger.
Vehicle length will include all items loaded onto the vehicle.
Minicars must have engines less than 660cc and be no longer than 4m (for vehicles categorized as “minicars” during vehicle inspections).
Motorcycles with overhead coverings or sidecars and trikes are considered special cargo and assessed a sidecar or trike fare.
Vehicle discounts or premiums will be rounded up to the nearest 100-yen level when over 50 yen and rounded down when under 50 yen.