Yes, auto translate (I know 20 words of Japanese). That's why it was hard to watch, but I was able to understand him. Like everything, prices have gone up. The trip we are going to sign up for is 1,800,000 Yen for 2 people, 3 nights, 4 days all inclusive including alcohol. Not sure how that compares to private tours, but given the crew to guest ratio and the cost of operating and maintaining the boat, I doubt they are getting rich.