Free tours to Guishan Island: Whales spotted, search for "Turtle" ongoing
Last updated 2026-11-13 — The period from March to November each year is when Guishan Island is open for island-visiting tourism. The "Guishan Island Whale & Turtle Wonder Cruise" event in Yilan, running from now until May 26, is calling on visitors whose names contain any of the characters "mountain," "island," "gorgeous," "wonder," or "voyage"...
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
The period from March to November each year is when Guishan Island is open for island-visiting tourism. The "Guishan Island Whale & Turtle Wonder Cruise" event in Yilan, running from now until May 26, is calling on visitors whose names contain any of the characters "mountain," "island," "gorgeous," "wonder," or "voyage" to experience a happy ocean whale-watching trip at half price.Meanwhile, those whose names include "Turtle" or "Whale" can enjoy a free Guishan Island experience trip.As of now, the event has finally found its first participant nationwide with the character "whale" in their name—Chen Jingtai from Taipei, discovered last Saturday (May 4).
Chen Jingtai, a visitor from Taipei, became the first traveler to enjoy a free Guishan Island tour since the event began. (Photo provided by Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
Visitor Chen Jingtai said that this was his first time visiting the island. Thanks to the great weather and calm seas, riding the whale-watching boat felt very comfortable, and he was delighted to see many dolphins leaping around him. When asked why he had such a rare character as “Jing (whale)” in his name, he said, "It was chosen for me by my grandfather based on my fortune, and I never expected it to bring such good luck today."
The promotions for whale and dolphin watching at Guishan Island from now until May 26 include a 3-in-1 package (whale watching, island circumnavigation, and island landing) for just NT$1,200 per person (original price NT$1,600), a 2-in-1 package (whale watching and island circumnavigation) for NT$700 per person (original price NT$1,200), an 800 NT$ 3-in-1 package and 500 NT$ 2-in-1 package for children aged 3–12, while children under 3 only need to pay a NT$300 insurance fee. Professional guides on the whale-watching boats also provide themed commentary series including "Cultural Guishan Isle," "Conservation of Guishan Isle," and "Whales & Dolphins of Guishan Isle," offering participants comprehensive knowledge about marine ecology. For related Guishan Island whale-watching tour packages, please contact the Yilan County Whale Watching Promotion Association: 03-977-0606.
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The Guishan Island Whale & Turtle Wonder Cruise event has finally found a visitor with the character "Whale" in their name, but the search for those with the character "Turtle" is still ongoing.(Photo provided by Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
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