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We hope you could relax and fully experience the gentle light, wind, and sound of the waves during the trip.
A promotional video summarizing how to ride and enjoy a ferry trip, and the joy of traveling around the islands of Amami. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the culture and experiences that each island has to offer.
Experience the breathtaking blue oceans, enchanting green forests, delectable cuisine, and the warm hospitality of the islanders.
A ferry trip to the Amami Islands promises unforgettable memories.
Discover the beauty of the sea and picturesque landscapes through Marix Line's Instagram, where moments of tranquility and relaxation on our leisurely boat journeys are shared.
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I made a reservation on Smart Ferry. Can I get a receipt?
Show AnswerHide AnswerTo issue a receipt, please log in at https://ferry.smaku.app/ and follow the steps below.
Smart Ferry Reservation Home Page
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Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the screen
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Select the relevant reservation from “Current Reservations”
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Click “Reservation Details”
*Scroll down to the bottom of the screen
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Click the “Download Receipt” button
Which routes are eligible for the “Umi-Maji!” campaign?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThe “Umi-Maji!” campaign is available for one of the following one-way routes and applies to Standard Class only:
Kagoshima → Naze (Amami Oshima)
Kagoshima → Kametoku (Tokunoshima)
Kagoshima → Wadomari (Okinoerabu Island)
Kagoshima → Yoron (Yoron Island)
Kagoshima → Motobu (Okinawa)
Kagoshima → Naha (Okinawa)
Are there any unlimited-ride passes available?
Show AnswerHide AnswerWe offer the “Yui Passport,” a 14-day unlimited-ride pass valid between Kagoshima, the Amami Islands, and Okinawa. Please check the pass page for details.
https://marixline.com/yui_passport/
Do I need to make a reservation for special baggage?
Show AnswerHide AnswerSpecial baggage (motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, electric kick scooters, etc.) requires a reservation.
When making your boarding reservation, please provide information such as the vehicle make, engine displacement, and whether you have a license plate number.
Can I get off the ship partway through the trip?
Show AnswerHide AnswerWe do not currently offer mid-trip disembarkation. If you plan to take multiple routes, please make a separate reservation for each section of your trip.
Alternatively, we offer a 14-day unlimited ride pass. Please click here for details.
How can you tell the difference between a cargo vehicle and a passenger car?
Show AnswerHide AnswerVehicles are classified as either commercial or passenger vehicles based on their license plates. Please refer to “How to Read Vehicle License Plates” below.
Vehicle Type: Commercial Vehicle
Classification Numbers: 1, 10–19, 100–199, 10A–19Z, 1A0–1Z9,1AA–1ZZ
2, 20–29, 200–299, 20A–29Z, 2A0–2Z9, 2AA–2ZZ
8, 80–89, 800–899,80A–89Z, 8A0–8Z9, 8AA–8ZZ
9, 90–99, 900–999, 90A–99Z, 9A0–9Z9,9AA–9ZZ
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
Classification Number: 3, 30–39, 300–399, 30A–39Z, 3A0–3Z9, 3AA–3ZZ
4, 40–49, 400–499,40A–49Z, 4A0–4Z9, 4AA–4ZZ
5, 50–59, 500–599, 50A–59Z, 5A0–5Z9,5AA–5ZZ
6, 60–69, 600–699, 60A–69Z, 6A0–6Z9, 6AA–6ZZ
7, 70–79, 700–799,70A–79Z, 7A0–7Z9, 7AA–7ZZ
8, 80–89, 800–899, 80A–89Z, 8A0–8Z9, 8AA–8ZZ
*Provided, however, that the “Vehicle Body Type” field on the vehicle inspection certificate is marked as “Patient Transport Vehicle” or “Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle.”
Can I bring a car or motorcycle on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYes. Passenger vehicles, cargo vehicles, and motorcycles can be transported on our ferries. Please see the relevant page for details.
Hide AnswerAre the seats assigned?
Show AnswerHide Answer| All seats are assigned. Your seat will be allocated after boarding at the onboard information desk. |
Is there a cancellation fee if I cancel after making a reservation?
Show AnswerHide Answer| For reservations made only by phone, no cancellation fee is required. However, if you have purchased a boarding ticket in advance at our window or through a travel agency, you must cancel it through the place of purchase and a standard cancellation fee will apply. |
| ・Boarding tickets without specified voyage: ・Boarding tickets with specified voyage: |
Up to 7 days before boarding: ¥200 per ticket Up to 2 days before boarding: 10% of the ticket value Before departure: 30% of the ticket value After departure: 100% of the ticket value |
Can I make reservations for A-Line Ferry's operating dates?
Show AnswerHide AnswerOn the Amami-Okinawa route, A-Line Ferry and Marix Line operate alternately. We do not accept reservations for A-Line Ferry's operation dates, so please check with the operating company for the sailing date and inquire accordingly.
Hide AnswerDo I need to make a reservation?
Show AnswerHide AnswerReservations are required for vehicles. Passenger capacity is also limited, including Standard Class, so we recommend booking as early as possible once your travel date is confirmed.
*Please note that we may be unable to accept your reservation if passenger spaces or vehicle spaces are already fully booked at the time of your inquiry.
When can I start to make reservations?
Show AnswerHide AnswerReservations for passengers and vehicles open one month before the travel date on the corresponding calendar date. Reservations open at 8:30 a.m. at the Kagoshima office on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 9:00 a.m. at the Tokyo and Okinawa sales offices on weekdays. (* If the same day one month prior falls on a holiday, reservations will start from the next business day.)
Hide AnswerHow much carry-on baggage can I bring on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerEach passenger may bring up to two pieces of carry-on baggage on board, with a combined weight of no more than 30 kg and with the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 2 m per applicable baggage allowance.
Baggage exceeding these limits must be checked as checked baggage or handled under another applicable baggage category.
*If checking baggage, please complete the procedure at least 30 minutes before departure.
Hide AnswerDo I need to reserve checked baggage in advance?
Show AnswerHide Answer No advance reservation is required for checked baggage. Please request the service at the ticket counter when completing your boarding procedures on the day of travel.How do I proceed with boarding?
Show AnswerHide Answer● Passengers
Complete the “Boarding Application Form” available at the ticket counter at each port, including your reservation number and other required information. Submit the form at the counter and pay the applicable fare and charges. The same procedure is required for passengers holding a ticket exchange voucher purchased through a travel agency or other seller.
• If you do not have checked baggage, special baggage, etc., please complete boarding procedures at least 1 hour before departure.
• As a general rule, check-in closes 30 minutes before departure. If you arrive late, you may not be able to board your reserved sailing. Counters may also become crowded during peak periods, so please allow plenty of time.
● Accompanied vehicles
• For departures from Kagoshima, vehicle check-in must be completed at least 2 hours before departure for Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima, and at least 2 hours 30 minutes before departure for Okinoerabu Island, Yoron Island, and Okinawa Island. *Different procedures may apply from late March to early April; please confirm in advance. For departures from other ports, vehicle check-in must be completed at least 1 hour before departure. Failure to do so will be treated as a cancellation.
• You must present your vehicle inspection certificate when completing vehicle transport procedures. If your cargo extends beyond the vehicle’s overall length, the fare will be calculated based on the vehicle’s actual total length including the load.
● Checked baggage, special baggage, and pet room
• These procedures are completed after you have checked in as a passenger at your departure port.
• Passengers using checked baggage, special baggage, or the pet room must complete their own passenger check-in at least 1 hour 30 minutes before departure from Kagoshima, or at least 1 hour before departure from other ports.
• At Kagoshima New Port, passenger and accompanied-vehicle check-in is handled on the 3rd floor of the Amami & Okinawa Ferry Terminal. Checked and special baggage procedures are handled on the 1st floor of the same terminal.
Is there a charge for bringing a bicycle on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerA folding bicycle packed in a bicycle carrying bag or similar case is treated as carry-on baggage and may be brought on board free of charge.
*If a folding bicycle is folded but not packed in a carrying bag, it is treated as checked baggage and the checked-baggage fare applies. If it is not folded, it is treated as special baggage and the special-baggage fare applies.
What types of discounts are available?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThe following discounts are available:
• Standard round-trip discount (passenger fares)
• Island-origin round-trip discount (Standard Class fares)
• Student discount (Standard Class fares)
• Group discount (passenger fares)
• Discounts for passengers with physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities (passenger fares, berth/Western-style room charges, private-cabin charges, and class surcharges)
• Public assistance recipient discount (Standard Class fares)
• Amami Islands resident discount (Amami Islands–Kagoshima / travel between the Amami Islands)
• Amami Islands quasi-resident discount
• Amami Islands resident discount (Amami Islands–Okinawa)
• Inter-Amami Islands discount
Please see the relevant page for details.
Is the driver's fare included in the car shipping fee?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThe car transport fare includes a second-class cabin fare for one driver.
Hide AnswerDo I need to pay for the private cabin rental fee?
Show AnswerHide AnswerWhen using "Special/First Class" cabins with fewer occupants than the maximum capacity, in addition to the fare for the respective route, a separate payment for the cabin rental fee is required: 50% of the adult regular fare × unused seats (*Shared room use not permitted).
Hide AnswerCan I combine the student discount with a round-trip discount?
Show AnswerHide AnswerNo. Discounts cannot be combined. This also applies to other discount types; only one discount may be applied.
Hide AnswerAre there any required documents for student discounts?
Show AnswerHide AnswerFor passengers boarding on routes longer than 101km, if a student presents their student ID card or school identification card (*with a photo) at the time of boarding, or submits a certificate of enrollment issued by the school principal or a designated passenger fare discount certificate (*one required per person per route), the second-class fare will be discounted by 20%.
Hide AnswerDoes the round-trip discount still apply when using a one-way A-Line Ferry service on the same day?
Show AnswerHide AnswerAs long as it's within the applicable period, you can board either our company's ferry or A-Line Ferry. For vehicles, as long as there's a reservation, you can use either company's service.
Hide AnswerWhere can I buy a GOSEN-IN official collection booklet?
Show AnswerHide AnswerGOSEN-IN official collection booklets and GOSEN-IN Cruise Stamps are available for purchase at the onboard shop.
Hide AnswerWhat can I buy at the onboard shop?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThe onboard shop sells MARIX LINE merchandise, souvenirs, motion-sickness medicine, shampoo and conditioner, soap, towels, and other items.
*Please note that quantities are limited.
Are there facilities for passengers traveling with children?
Show AnswerHide AnswerQueen Coral Cross has a children’s playroom.
Both Queen Coral Cross and Queen Coral Plus have nursing rooms equipped with hot-water dispensers, which can be used when preparing infant formula.
Is free Wi-Fi available on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerFree Wi-Fi is available in Suite Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and around the entrance/information desk area.
*Internet connectivity is not guaranteed.
*Because the vessel is at sea, signal conditions can fluctuate and connections may be interrupted.
*Connections may be slow or unavailable when many passengers are using the service at the same time.
*Data usage is limited. Please refrain from high-volume data use such as video streaming, as it may reduce connection speeds or cause disconnections.
*MARIX LINE accepts no liability for connection failures or other problems arising from use of the Wi-Fi service.
Are there electrical outlets in the guest rooms?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThere is one outlet per seat in the First-Class and Second-Class Sleeper compartments, as well as in the Second-Class Western-Style Cabins. You may also use the shared outlets in the public areas.
Hide AnswerAre there lockers on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerLockers are available on board. We also have specific lockers designated for valuables.
Hide AnswerCan frozen or refrigerated goods be kept on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYes, it could, but please note that this service requires a fee . Please inquire at the information desk on board after boarding.
Hide AnswerIs there a microwave on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerSorry, there is no microwave on board.
Hide AnswerWhat is the difference between the second-class sleeper and the second-class Western-style room on the Queen Coral Plus?
Show AnswerHide AnswerA Standard Berth is in an 8-person room with four bunk-bed units and a window. A Standard Western-style Room accommodates 60 passengers in 30 bunk-bed units and has no windows.
*The bed size is the same in both room types.
*Depending on the route, the Western-style Room surcharge ranges from ¥310 to ¥1,040, while the Standard Berth surcharge ranges from ¥630 to ¥6,280. Please see the fare table for details.
Is there an amenity in the cabin?
Show AnswerHide AnswerAmenities are provided in Suite Rooms and Deluxe Rooms as follows. *Items are subject to change.
• Suite Room: samue lounge wear, bath towel, face towel, hair dryer, slippers, electric kettle and tea set, toothbrush, soap, shampoo and conditioner, tissues
• Deluxe Room: samue lounge wear, face towel, slippers, electric kettle and tea set, toothbrush, soap, tissues
*The shower rooms in the Suite/Deluxe area provide shampoo, conditioner, and body wash and are available only to passengers staying in those cabin classes.
Queen Coral Plus
• Suite Room: yukata, bath towel, face towel, hair dryer, slippers, electric kettle and tea set, toothbrush, soap, shampoo and conditioner, tissues
• Deluxe Room: yukata, face towel, slippers, electric kettle and tea set, toothbrush, soap, tissues
Are there restaurants and shops on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerBoth the Queen Coral Plus and Queen Coral Cross have restaurants and shops. However, they may not be open at all times, please check the opening hours at the onboard information desk.
Hide AnswerAre bathing facilities available on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerQueen Coral Plus has a public bath with ocean views, while Queen Coral Cross has shower rooms only. These facilities are free of charge. Please check available hours at the onboard information desk before use.
*Shampoo, soap, and towels are not provided.
Can I leave my pet inside my vehicle during the voyage?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYou may leave your pet inside your vehicle. However, passengers are not permitted to access the vehicle deck during the voyage, so you will not be able to return to your vehicle until arrival. Please make all necessary arrangements in advance for food, water, and toileting.
Please note that MARIX LINE accepts no liability for the death or injury of pets left in vehicles.
Can I check on my pet when it's being transported as cargo?
Show AnswerHide AnswerAccess to the vehicle deck during the voyage is not permitted, we are sorry to tell that you cannot check on your pet.
Hide AnswerCan I visit the pet room to check on my pet?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYes. You may enter the pet room to give your pet water and attend to toileting and other needs. However, pets must not be taken outside the pet room.
Hide AnswerWhere are pets placed on the ship?
Show AnswerHide AnswerPets must be kept in the designated pet room and may not be brought into passenger cabins regardless of cabin class. This restriction does not apply to certified assistance dogs, such as guide dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and hearing dogs.
Hide AnswerHow much is the fee for bringing pets on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerWe charge a fee for the use of the pet room.
・Departure and Arrival at Kagoshima: 1,570 yen
・Between Amami Islands, Amami Islands - Okinawa Island: 1,050 yen
※This fee is per cage or basket. (Please prepare the cage or basket yourself.)
Can pets (small birds, cats, small dogs) be brought on board?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYes. Please provide your own cage or carrier and use the designated pet room on board. Large dogs are handled as cargo; please contact us for details.
*For cages and carriers brought on board, the sum of the three dimensions must not exceed 2 m, the combined weight must not exceed 30 kg, and each passenger may bring up to two cages/carriers.
Can I use a Credit Card?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYou can pay for your ferry tickets and vehicle transport tickets with a credit card at the port ticket counter. (*Please note that credit cards cannot be used on board.)
○ Items Covered
・Boarding tickets ・... Passenger fares, sleeper charges, Western-style cabin charges, private cabin rental charges, and fuel surcharge
・Vehicle transport tickets ... Vehicle transport fares, width surcharge, and fuel surcharge
・Checked baggage fees
・Special baggage fees
・Pet cabin usage fees
✕ Items Not Eligible
・Boarding Pass Vouchers ・・・ However, this excludes boarding pass vouchers for the return leg for which the “General Round-Trip Discount, Island-Departure Round-Trip Discount, Amami Islands Resident Discount , or Amami Islands Semi-Resident Discount ” have been applied.
・Vehicle transport voucher … However, this excludes vehicle transport vouchers for the return leg to which the “General Round-Trip Discount” has been applied.
・Items related to cargo transport
・Items related to unmanned vehicle transport
・Other items related to the travel industry, etc.
Is there any parking lot in Kagoshima New Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerThere is a paid public parking lot available.
There are no temporary parking lots available (free of charge). Please check Kagoshima prefecture homepage for details.
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ah09/infra/port/minato/kagoshima/shinkou/tyusyajou.html
What is the travel time from Naha Airport to Naha Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 15 minutes by car.
You can also take the Yui Rail (monorail) from Naha Airport to Asahibashi Station (about 10 minutes), and it's approximately a 10-minute walk from Asahibashi Station to Naha Port.
It's about a 10-minute drive from Naha City.
What is the travel time from Nago City to Motobu Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 20 minutes by car.
Hide AnswerWhat is the travel time from Yoron Airport to Yoron Port(Tomori Port)?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 5 minutes by car.
If there is a port change in Yoron Island, the port will change from Yoron Port to Chabana Port, and the travel time from Yoron Port to Chabana Port is approximately 5 minutes.
What is the travel time from Okinoerabu Airport to Wadomari Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 15 minutes by car.
From Wadomari to Wadomari Port is about a 2-minute drive.
In case of a port change in Okinoerabu Island, the port will change from Wadomari Port to Iyenoura Port, and the travel time from Wadomari Port to Iyenoura Port is approximately 15 minutes.
What is the travel time from Tokunoshima Airport to Kamedoku Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 40 minutes by car.
It takes about 5 minutes by car from Kamezu to Kamezoku Port.
If there is a port change in Tokunoshima, it will be from Kamedoku Port to Hetono Port. Please be aware that it takes approximately 60 minutes to travel from Kamedoku Port to Hetono Port.
What is the travel time from Amami Airport to Naze Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes about 1 hour by car.
It takes about 5 minutes by car from the center of Amami City to Naze Port.
What is the travel time from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima New Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerYou can take the Airport Shuttle Limousine Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima City Center (runs every 10 minutes, fare: 1400 yen). It takes about 50 minutes to reach each bus stop (Kinsei-cho, Tenmonkan, Kagoshima Chuo Station).
鹿児島市内各バス停から鹿児島新港までタクシーで約10分~15分かかります。 Also, there is a Port Liner (bus route) operating to coincide with the departure time. It departs from Kagoshima Central Station at 16:30, passes through Tenmonkan at 16:35, and arrives at Kagoshima New Port at 16:50.
What are the transportation options from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kagoshima New Port?
Show AnswerHide AnswerIt takes approximately 20 minutes by local bus or 15 minutes by taxi.
Hide AnswerWhen will cancellation or conditional operation be determined?
Show AnswerHide Answer Cancellations For southbound sailings departing Kagoshima New Port (scheduled departure: 6:00 p.m.), a decision is generally made by the morning of the departure date. For northbound sailings departing Naha Port (scheduled departure: 7:00 a.m.), a decision is generally made by the evening of the previous day. *Depending on sea and weather conditions, the decision may be made later.Where can I find sightseeing information for the Amami Islands?
Show AnswerHide Answer We have sightseeing pages for each island. You will also find links to related tourism websites at the bottom of each page. Yoron Island: https://marixline.com/travel/yoronto/ Amami Oshima: https://marixline.com/travel/amami_oshima/ Tokunoshima: https://marixline.com/travel/tokunoshima/ Okinoerabu Island: https://marixline.com/travel/okinoerabuto/What route do your ferries operate? Do they stop at Yakushima?
Show AnswerHide AnswerOur ferries operate between Kagoshima and Okinawa Island via the Amami Islands (Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu Island, and Yoron Island).
We do not call at Yakushima or Kikai Island.
I made a reservation on Smart Ferry. Can I get a receipt?
Show AnswerHide AnswerTo issue a receipt, please log in at https://ferry.smaku.app/ and follow the steps below.
Smart Ferry Reservation Home Page
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Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the screen
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Select the relevant reservation from “Current Reservations”
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Click “Reservation Details”
*Scroll down to the bottom of the screen
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Click the “Download Receipt” button