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Thank you!</p> <p><center><table width=90% cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2 bgcolor=ff0000><tr><td bgcolor=ffdddd><font class=type--legacy> Note that this thread has not been updated in a long time, and its content might not be up-to-date anymore. </font></td></tr></table></center></p> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=222266><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/12 11:22 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> I recently e-mailed this company concerning my plans to take a cruise on 3/11/2012. I waited a week for a response, but I have yet to receive any news from them. I wonder if the company isn't up and running. All I have is the website to rely on. If I were to call (from the States), it would be rather expensive and I can't be certain there would be someone answering who could understand English.<br><br>Does anyone know another way I can find out if they're still in business? I wanted to make a reservation and had a few questions concerning the fares. If someone could help, I'd appreciated it immensely. The website is as follows:<br><br><a href=http://www.marubun-kisen.com/english/index.html target=_blank rel="nofollow"><font>http://www.marubun-kisen.com/english/index.html</font></a> </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by John (digs Japan) (guest) </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <font color=bbbbbb> </font> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <div style="width:300px; height:250px; margin:auto;"> <script type="text/javascript"> google_ad_client = "ca-pub-9328831465313132"; /* forum between */ google_ad_slot = "forum-between"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 250; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=555599><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Re: Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/14 08:36 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> Yes, they are in business. But I doubt that they can reply to inquiries in any language other than Japanese. What is it that you want to know about their fares? Isn't the website clear enough?<br> </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by <a href=../community/uji/ style="text-decoration-color:#000000">Uji</a> </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <a href=../m/useful.html?86938+1+0 rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color:#666666">rate this post as useful</a> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=555599><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Re: Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/14 10:31 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> Thanks Uji for your prompt reply. <br><br>I was curious as to the difference between 2nd class, green class, and first class. I was also concerned if I should make a reservation for that day, being the anniversary of the tsunami, I was wondering if they may be busy that day and time (10:00). And since I don't have a Japanese address, I don't think the information I can supply their online form would be of any use.<br><br>I was also wondering how close the docks are to Honshiogama and Matsushimakaigan trains stations. I may be cutting arrivals and departures a little close....<br><br>Thank you for any information you can provide! </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by John (digs Japan) (guest) </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <a href=../m/useful.html?86938+2+0 rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color:#666666">rate this post as useful</a> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=555599><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Re: Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/14 10:41 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> <i><font color=777777>I was curious as to the difference between 2nd class, green class, and first class.</font></i><br><br>2nd class is on the boat's first floor.<br>Green class is on the boat's second floor.<br>1st class is on the boat's third floor.<br><br>The views are considered better from the higher floors. And I assume that the seats are also somewhat more comfortable in the higher classes.<br><br><i><font color=777777>I was also wondering how close the docks are to Honshiogama and Matsushimakaigan trains stations.</font></i><br><br>About 5-10 minutes from Matsushima-Kaigan Station:<br><a href=http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Matsushimakaigan+Station,+Japan+(%E6%9D%BE%E5%B3%B6%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%E9%A7%85%EF%BC%88%E5%AE%AE%E5%9F%8E%EF%BC%89)&daddr=38.36844,141.0597+to:38.3694772,141.0604385+to:38.3700849,141.0611393+to:38.36966,141.06189+to:%E5%9B%BD%E9%81%9345%E5%8F%B7%E7%B7%9A&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sll=38.369138,141.06058&sspn=0.003403,0.004823&geocode=Fcl0SQIdumJoCCnR5FrndJuJXzGkbMAkbXbDgA%3BFbh0SQIddGZoCCmLVAsndZuJXzHKAxIN7UAifQ%3BFcV4SQIdVmloCCmJD55udZuJXzHXgT_EIOP-NQ%3BFSR7SQIdE2xoCCk1IurXn5uJXzFGMMlt3SaTww%3BFXx5SQIdAm9oCCnZ92zfn5uJXzHlryfytD6vbQ%3BFRJ6SQIdxHBoCA&vpsrc=0&dirflg=w&mra=dvme&mrsp=3&sz=18&via=1,2,3,4&t=m&z=18 target=_blank rel="nofollow"><font>http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Matsushimakaigan+Station,+Japan+(%E6...</font></a><br><br>About 10 minutes from Hon-Shiogama Station:<br><a href=http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Honshiogama+Station,+Japan+(%E6%9C%AC%E5%A1%A9%E9%87%9C%E9%A7%85%EF%BC%88%E5%AE%AE%E5%9F%8E%EF%BC%89)&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.318537,141.026795&spn=0.00681,0.009645&sll=38.319412,141.026827&sspn=0.00681,0.009645&geocode=FSm0SAIdQPZnCA%3BFcKuSAIdjdVnCCkX41oXDYWJXzH_BBLMJWL61g&vpsrc=0&dirflg=w&mra=ltm&t=m&z=17 target=_blank rel="nofollow"><font>http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Honshiogama+Stati...</font></a><br> </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by <a href=../community/uji/ style="text-decoration-color:#000000">Uji</a> </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <a href=../m/useful.html?86938+3+0 rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color:#666666">rate this post as useful</a> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=555599><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Re: Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/14 10:57 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> Uji, wow, thanks once again for your propmt response! The rates make sense now, once you explain it. <br><br>I just hope they aren't too busy on 3/11 that I miss my chance.<br><br>Thanks!<br>John<br><br> </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by John (digs Japan) (guest) </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <a href=../m/useful.html?86938+4+0 rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color:#666666">rate this post as useful</a> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <p><table width=100% style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr bgcolor=555599><td colspan=2> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff><b> Re: Matsushima Bay Cruise company </b></font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy color=ffffff> 2011/11/14 11:01 </font></td> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=dddddd><td colspan=2> <table width=100% border=0 style="table-layout: fixed; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;" cellpadding=2><tr><td> <div class=type--legacy> I can't imagine them to be too busy, because the town still suffers from a big drop of tourists. And there are four different sightseeing boat companies. On the other hand, it is a Sunday and some departures might be busy. Also, whether the anniversary will have an influence on crowds, I am not sure.<br> </div> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor=bbbbbb> <td><font class=type--legacy> by <a href=../community/uji/ style="text-decoration-color:#000000">Uji</a> </font></td> <td align=right><font class=type--legacy> <a href=../m/useful.html?86938+5+0 rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color:#666666">rate this post as useful</a> </font></td></tr> </table></p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href=quereanew.html?id_que=86938 target=_top rel="nofollow">reply to this thread</a></p> </div> </section><div data-spot="B-mobile" data-page-id="/forum/quereadisplay.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--B-mobile ad_spot--has-ad_label l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile ad_spot__unit--is-google ad_spot__unit--has-unit-level-content" data-format="mobile" data-client="google" data-campaign="10" data-no-log="1"><div class="ad_spot__ad"> <div id='gpt_ad_B_mobile'> 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