SETOUCHI CHARTER BOAT
Any island, anytime.
Cross the sea like hailing a ride. Reach the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, freely, anytime.
No need to plan your trip around ferry timetables.
You decide where to go and when to leave.
CHARTER
Charter your own boat.
Charter an entire boat and explore the islands your way. You choose the departure time and every destination.
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Flex departure
No more ferry timetables to worry about.
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Direct island access
No transfers, no waiting.
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A private voyage
Time on the water that's all your own.
Takamatsu Port → Naoshima
¥12,000
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Uno Port → Teshima
¥9,000
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Fares vary by route and number of passengers.
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When people choose us
No last-boat worries
Book ahead and you can leave the island even after the last ferry has gone.
When you want to plan freely
Naoshima in the morning, Teshima in the afternoon. The order and timing are entirely up to you.
For special occasions
Cross to the islands on a private boat for birthdays and anniversaries.
Avoid the crowds
Skip the peak-season crowds and enjoy a quiet voyage.
PRICE
The bigger the group, the better the value.
The freedom to reach any island anytime, with clear, upfront pricing. Bring a group and there are options to save even more.
Private charter booking
Book the whole boat for yourself
Private charter · Booked per boat
¥12,000
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Set your own departure time
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Customize your route freely
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Book together as a group
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A private, one-of-a-kind voyage
Shared ride booking
Share the ride and split the cost with others
Split the fare · The more people, the cheaper it gets
More affordable than a private charter
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Select "Shared Ride" in the app
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Get matched automatically
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Or join an existing shared ride
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The more people, the lower the price per person
Recommended
Share the ride, save even more.
Private charter
¥12,000
With a shared ride
Extra Savings
(Up to 55% OFF!!)
Request your booking in four steps.
STEP 01
Select ports
Pick your departure port and your destination island's port from the list.
STEP 02
Pick date, group & ride
Set your departure date, time, and number of passengers. You can also choose whether to join a shared ride here.
STEP 03
Payment & submit
Once you're done, your booking request is sent to the captain.
STEP 04
Captain's confirmation
You'll usually receive a confirmation within two hours of your request.
If you choose a shared ride, the fare is automatically recalculated and lowered when other groups join later.
If the captain doesn't confirm within two hours, your booking is automatically cancelled at no charge.
No download needed. Just open the link to go straight to the booking screen.
VOICE
Customer satisfaction
92.3%
Our post-trip surveys show consistently high ratings from our customers.
Share of customers satisfied with our service
The combined share of respondents who answered "very satisfied" or "satisfied." 100% of respondents were using a sea taxi for the first time.
61.5%
The app is easy to use
"Neutral" 30.8% / "Hard to use" 7.7%
92.3%
About shared rides on Sea Current
92.3% expect to use it more in the future
61.6%
Discovered us via online search or guidebooks
Online search 30.8% / Art festival guide 30.8%
Based on a post-trip survey (13 respondents) / Over 300 customers served to date
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★★★★★
The booking app was quick to respond, clear, and easy to use. The captain was very kind, too, and it was a comfortable trip.
Customer
Booking & service
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★★★★★
I could choose my own time, and sharing the ride kept the per-person cost down. The sea views we had all to ourselves were truly beautiful.
Customer
Pricing & experience
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★★★★★
Direct contact with the captain was a huge help; he easily adjusted our timing and stops. Boarding was smooth, and we arrived in Naoshima right on schedule.
Customer
Flexible service
To the island you want, at the time you want.
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