【新造船 さんふらわあ ぴりか】苫小牧 → 大洗｜コンフォートSシングル｜18時間のフェリー旅

【新造船 さんふらわあ ぴりか】苫小牧 → 大洗｜コンフォートSシングル｜18時間のフェリー旅

I boarded the newly built Sunflower Pirika from Tomakomai West Port to Oarai Port. This 18-hour ferry trip took me in a private Comfort S Single room. I’ll be showcasing the charms of this newly built ferry! Please enjoy until the end. I arrived at Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal. This time, I boarded the Sunflower Pirika, departing at 1:30 AM. I arrived before boarding procedures began, so the ferry terminal was mostly empty. Since I had time, I decided to take a look at the Sunflower Pirika! While the Sunflower series is known for its white-based design with an orange sun mark, the Pirika has a fresh, blue-based design. It’s cool. I happened to look behind me and saw a Kinkai Yusen ferry dock. It was time for boarding procedures, so I went ahead and completed the procedures. I showed this card to the reception desk upon boarding and received my room key. Since there was still some time before boarding, I waited in the waiting area. The Sunflower Pirika is celebrating its 40th anniversary of service on the Hokkaido route. Let’s get started! This will be my first time on the Pirika and my first time using this late-night ferry. I’m looking forward to it! The ferry fare was ¥15,300 after the internet discount. This is my route. It departs from Tomakomai West Port in Hokkaido and is an 18-hour voyage to Oarai Port in Ibaraki Prefecture. The Sunflower Pirika is a state-of-the-art LNG-fueled ferry that launched in July 2025. It’s also environmentally friendly. I show my card to the attendant and head to the ferry. I’m carrying a suitcase, so the stairs are a challenge… but there’s an elevator. Thank goodness! The only buttons for boarding and disembarking indicate my destination floor. We’ve arrived. Wait, aren’t we still inside the ship? Should I just keep following the path? Oh, it looks like I’ve arrived inside the ferry. Are the passenger rooms on the upper floors? There are stairs, but I’ll take the elevator. I’m on the fourth floor, and the passenger rooms appear to be on the fifth floor. I’ve arrived on the fifth floor. It feels like I’ve finally boarded the ship. I need to go to the information desk to get my room key. I get my room key. I confirm my room location. My room number is 5C15. Ah, this is it. I unlock the door and open it. Let me introduce my room. I’m staying in a Comfort S Single. It’s a simple room, perfect for solo travelers. There are signs on the back of the door, including an emergency escape route and instructions on how to put on a life jacket, so I read them carefully. The room key design seems to be inspired by the ship’s exterior. There are two trash cans, perhaps for sorting. The TV is located in a comfortable position for lying down. Next to the bed are the switches for the various lights. There is a USB port and one power outlet. Hair dryers and hair irons are not permitted in the room. The power outlet is for charging only. Smoking is prohibited except in the smoking area. There is a dresser/desk. The TV remote. There is a YouTube button, but I couldn’t watch it. Only satellite and occasional terrestrial broadcasts are available. There is also a power outlet and USB port on the desk. The chair is secured to prevent tipping. There are two hangers. It looks like you can hang a towel here. I wonder if the air conditioning volume can be adjusted with this knob? The bed is a very simple one-person bed. There’s space under the bed where you can store your luggage. The life jackets are stored under the bed. Disposable slippers are also provided. Looking at the ship’s interior map, it appears that the guest rooms and other facilities are located on the fifth floor. I’ll look around later. These are coin lockers. Refrigerated lockers cost 200 yen per use. There are no refrigerators in the rooms, so you can store refrigerated items here. I put in 200 yen, locked it, and that’s it. The multi-purpose shower room is equipped with a chair, shower, handrails, etc. Conditioner shampoo and body soap are also provided. There are hooks, so it looks like you can hang a towel there. There’s also a mirror and a small shelf, so you can store things. We’ve arrived at the public space. There are many chairs lined up. Some seats have small partitions facing the windows. The tables are small. There seem to be power outlets under the tables. These seats seem like good places to eat. My personal favorite is this seat with an ottoman. The table here is small, so I can only fit a drink and my smartphone on it. There’s also a power outlet, which is nice. There’s a chair like this in the center of the public space. The lighting has a variety of designs, from lamp-like lights like this one to this spherical light above the central sofa, which I personally like. The promenade also has sofas for groups. Many of the seats are lined up facing the windows. The trash bins are carefully separated . The ropes painted on the walls also highlight the attention to detail in the “ship” design. Frozen food vending machines offer a variety of dishes, from beef bowls to doria and pasta. There are also snack and alcohol vending machines. There’s a hot water heater, so you can get instant noodles. There are also multiple microwaves. There’s a chart showing the heating times for each frozen food and the number of seconds you press the microwave button, which is helpful when reheating. Water is also available for free. There’s a laundry corner. There are two washing machines and two dryers. The dryer costs 100 yen for 30 minutes. The washing machine costs 300 yen for one load. There’s also a currency exchange machine. Detergent can be purchased at the shop. A bag costs 60 yen. The laundry instructions are in English. This is a barrier-free restroom. It has a baby chair, sink, toilet, and diaper changing station. The toilet has a heated toilet. The diaper changing station and baby chair are convenient for families with children. There are convenient hooks for hanging things. There’s also a navigation map with the times of each cape and other points. There are four lighthouses to pass. One knot lasts 1.852 km. I was surprised to see a table listing sunrise times for the entire year. The public transportation information from Tomakomai Nishiko Ferry Terminal is very helpful. There’s also information from Oarai Port. Here’s information on bus schedules, fares, JR, taxis, etc. for Oarai. Departure time is approaching. There are a lot of trucks parked, but they’re probably boarding another ferry. The Bowden Bridge has also been removed from the ferry. The Kinkai Yusen ferry departed first. It’s 1:30 AM. It’s time to depart. The rope is removed from the mooring post (bollard). The rope is being reeled in. The ship slowly moves away from the port. It’s a quiet departure, typical of a late-night departure. Farewell, Tomakomai. I’ll watch the traffic control signal one last time before heading back to my room. I’ll take a bath. I brought my own towel. (The logo face towel is from a previous ferry ride.) This is the men’s observation bath. The observation bath is open from boarding until 2 AM and from 8 AM the next morning until arrival at port. This is the women’s observation bath. I’ll introduce the observation bath. I received special permission to photograph it. There’s a shoebox near the entrance. Put your shoes here. This is the changing room. There are four sinks. There’s also a hair dryer. Tissues are provided. I was happy to see a water server. You can leave your luggage in a locker, which is free. The lockers have upper and lower compartments, which is convenient. There’s probably space to store small items behind the door. There are also hooks inside the lockers. This is the toilet. It has a warm water washing function. There was also a diaper changing station. I checked the bathroom. There were six washing areas. The washing areas were separated by partitions so that the person next to me wouldn’t get wet. Body soap and rinse-in shampoo were also provided. This was the cold bath. It was spacious. During the daytime, you could enjoy a bath while looking at the view. There was also a sauna. Of course, the sauna was free. Naturally, it was hot 😅 The thermometer read 86°C. It must have been hot. I returned to my room, got ready for bed, and was about ready to go to sleep . Good night . Good morning. It was 5:05 AM. Sunrise time. Unfortunately, it was cloudy. What a shame. I decided to go back to sleep. Good night. I overslept. It was time for lunch. I chose beef and cheese doria for 450 yen and put it into the vending machine. There was no restaurant on this ship. For meals, you could buy frozen food from the vending machine, instant noodles from the shop, or bring your own food. This is my lunch for the day. I checked the settings for each button on the microwave and put the doria in. They even gave me a free spoon, which was helpful. It looks like it’s finished heating up. It’s hot 😅 Now, where should I eat? I’ll have lunch here, looking out at the ocean. I’ll also eat the banana I bought at Seico Mart last night. OPEN Ah, what a nice smell. Looks delicious. Let’s eat. The rich flavor of cheese and beef fills my mouth. It’s delicious. The portion isn’t large, so I imagine some people won’t be full after just one. Since there’s no restaurant on this ferry, it’s nice to be able to eat whenever you want. I can relax, which is personally the best. I wanted something other than processed food, so I bought a banana. Dessert after the meal. Thank you for the meal. I came to the vending machine corner. They sell soft drinks and alcohol. I bought coffee. It’s time for some post-meal coffee. I came out to the observation deck. While sailing off the coast of Kinkazan in Miyagi Prefecture, I spotted ships passing by. Which ship is this? Mount Kinka in Miyagi Prefecture can be seen in the distance. We’ve arrived at the information center. The information shop has strict operating hours, so be careful. They have a commemorative stamp for boarding! Let’s get one as a souvenir. I got a nice stamp! They also have earplugs and seasickness bags. There’s also a currency exchange machine. Let’s go to the shop. They sell souvenir sweets from Hokkaido and Ibaraki Prefecture, instant noodles, and Sunflower goods. The sales area is very small. They also sell snacks. They also sell soft drinks, alcohol, and ice cream. You can rent bath towels for 510 yen. Face towels are available for purchase for 150 yen. This is the kids’ space. They have stuffed toys and other toys. These toys are magnetic, so you can stick them to the wall and play with them. This is the relaxation area. Shoes are strictly prohibited. This is the area where you take off your shoes. Here, you can stretch your legs and relax. There are newspapers, magazines, and books available for you to read. I thought it was nice that they had Hokkaido guidebooks. There was also a cafe-like space. It was stylish. The painting on the wall was of the retired ferry “Sunflower Ashretoko.” Since the number of passengers was small, the public spaces were not crowded and I felt like I could relax. There was only one women’s restroom. Since there is no toilet in the room, you have to use this one. There was also one men’s restroom. If you have a room close to the toilet, it might be convenient. Seasickness bags were also available in the hallway. I suddenly noticed a mirror designed like a ship’s window. This is the fitness room. It is open from boarding until 2:00 AM and from 7:00 AM until docking. There are two fitness machines, which are free to use. I’m going to work out hard. Burning calories! I ‘ve burned over 100 calories, so I think I’ll call it a day. 😅 Today’s exercise is over. Maybe I’ll read a book here. Reading magazines that I don’t usually buy can lead to unexpected discoveries. There are some delicious-looking restaurants featured here. Traveling with the Seishun 18 Ticket sounds fun. I went to the observation deck again. There are observation decks on both the starboard and port sides. You can enjoy a leisurely panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. I went to the observation deck at the rear of the ship. It looks like it’s just ahead. Ah, I guess the view isn’t very good from here. There was a dog run. Advance reservations are required for the pet room (fees apply). This is a poster for the Gofune Seal Gallery. I wonder if anyone has collected as many stamps as this one? The Sunflower Edge Stamp Rally is currently underway. The Seto Inland Sea Daytime Casual Cruise I took last year is being held again this year. This is the smoking room. Smokers can relax here . I bought a Gofune Seal (a commemorative boarding card). Another addition to my collection. When I boarded, the Sunflower Privilege Passport was available. (This offer has now ended.) Apparently, if you brought your boarding card to affiliated facilities after boarding, you could receive discounts and other perks. While sailing off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture. Did you notice this egg-like object? They were about 10cm in size. They seemed to be for holding on to when the ship rocked. There were 26 of them. (The number may not be exact.) I wonder if these ropes are also part of the ship-themed interior. I spent a relaxing moment in this seat…it was so nice to be able to relax on this ship. I went back to my room and took a little nap…😴I’ll eat the potato chips I bought at the ferry terminal. They’re refusing to eat me🤭I can’t open the bag. I just exercised, so it’s okay to eat them, right? Potato chips come in a variety of flavors, but I tend to choose the salty ones. I wash away the guilt with zero-calorie, unsweetened rooibos tea. 5:53 PM It’s sunset, but… I can’t watch it like this. Impossible. Too bad. An early dinner. Of course, I’ll have beef bowl. Beef bowl for 700 yen. It’s probably a little more reasonable if I eat it at a Sukiya restaurant…but I’ll stop thinking about it. It’s a blessing to be able to eat beef bowls like this whenever I want thanks to frozen food. The rice and beef bowl toppings come separately, so you need to heat them separately. First, let’s heat the beef bowl toppings. It needs to heat for 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Should I press buttons 6 and 4? Okay, maybe it’s warmed up? Next, let’s heat the rice. It needs to heat for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. First, press 7 and wait 3 minutes. Let’s get some chopsticks. An additional 20 seconds. Then press button 2. Is it warm? It’s a little iffy, so I heat it for another 10 seconds. Now that it’s warmed up, it’s time to eat the beef bowl. First, open the rice bag… take out the beef bowl toppings and pour the beef bowl over it. It’s done! Let’s eat. There’s a lot of soup, so it might be difficult to pick up the rice with chopsticks? I decided to eat it with a spoon. This is my first time eating frozen beef bowl, and it’s delicious. I haven’t had Sukiya’s beef bowl lately, so I never thought I’d eat it here. I think I’ll go to Sukiya when I disembark. 😄 Oarai Port is in sight. It’s almost time to disembark. I’ll grab the things I left in the refrigerated locker before I forget. Before disembarking, we’ll collect our room keys, so I take them to the information desk. You can stay in your room after collecting your key until disembarkation. It’s time to disembark. Time flew by. I’m so glad I was able to relax. Thank you to all the staff for your help. Goodbye, Pirika. I’m heading to the terminal. This cruise was so much fun, and it went by so quickly. Looking at it from the outside, the ferry is so big. Ah, I can’t see the sun symbol even from here… The bus is coming at 8:15 PM, so let’s wait a bit at the ferry terminal. Both the Sunflower Pirika and Kamui are new ships that launched this year. I’m so glad I got to board! They said you can help yourself. I received a commemorative fan. Thank you! I waited for the bus in the waiting room on the second floor of the ferry terminal. The bus fare to Mito Station was 650 yen. Payment can be made by cash or credit card contactless payment. I arrived safely at Mito Station. Thank you for watching until the end. If you enjoyed this video, please rate it highly and subscribe to the channel.

新造船「さんふらわあ ぴりか」に乗船し、北海道苫小牧西港から茨城県大洗港までを旅しました！
滞在した部屋は一人旅にぴったりのコンフォートSシングルです。
動画では船内・客室・デッキからの眺め・船の設備まで詳しくご紹介しています。

🚢 船の詳細（さんふらわあ ぴりか）
船名：さんふらわあ ぴりか
就航路線：大洗港（茨城県） – 苫小牧西港（北海道） 深夜便に投入。
就航時期：竣工後、2025年7月18日より営業運航開始。
燃料・環境性能：LNG（液化天然ガス）燃料を用いた最新鋭フェリー。従来船と比べ二酸化炭素排出量を約35％削減。
仕様（主要目）
全長：約 199.40 m ／ 幅：28.60 m ／ 総トン数：約 15,600 トン。
旅客定員：157名。
車両搭載能力：大型トラック13mクラスで約155台、乗用車約50台。
客室構成：深夜便の新造船投入にあたり、全室個室化されており、大部屋タイプはなし。旅客の快適性を高めています。
名前の由来：「ぴりか」はアイヌ語で「美しい」・「きれいだ」・「豊かだ」を意味し、北海道を起点に「伝統と未来を繋ぐ存在」として命名。

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新造フェリーならではの船内デザイン、設備（エントランス、デッキ、パグリックスペース、客室）
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航路：苫小牧西港発 → 大洗港着。
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00:37 苫小牧西港
04:12 さんふらわあぴりか乗船、船内案内1
22:13 2日目　昼食
27:29 船内案内2
38:34 夕食、大洗港到着

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