All Reviews for Okinawa Snorkeling

I had a valuable experience with various activities in the beautiful sea! The marine sports were fun, and I'm glad I participated in this tour! The included transportation was also very convenient. I would love to join this tour again.

綺麗な海で貴重な体験色々ができました！マリンスポーツも楽しく、このツアーに参加できて良かったです！送迎付きなのもかなり便利。またこのツアーに参加したいです。

In the morning, I went snorkeling, and in the afternoon, I did mangrove kayaking. The snorkeling was guided kindly by Yume, and I was very satisfied to land on Barasu Island! She was a very beautiful guide! In the afternoon, we went mangrove kayaking! I learned a lot about the nature of Iriomote Island and was able to see the mangroves up close! It was amazing!

午前中はシュノーケル、午後はマングローブカヤックをしました。シュノーケルはユメさんに優しくガイドいただきバラス島にも上陸でき大満足でした！とっても美人なガイドさんでした！
午後はマングローブカヤックでした！西表島の自然のことをたくさん教えていただき、マングローブを間近で見ることができました!最高でした！

Thanks to the polite guidance of the staff, I was able to enjoy both canoeing and snorkeling for a whole day, even as a beginner! I highly recommend it!

ガイドな方々の丁寧な案内で、カヌー・シュノーケリング共に初心者でしたが1日楽しめました！おすすめです！

シュノーケリングと飛行中に撮った写真のリンクをいただけますか？

Can I get the photos link？
That you took for us when we are snorkeling and flying.

It was my first time snorkeling, and the explanations were thorough. Everyone was kind, and it was a really great tour! I got to see beautiful coral reefs, and there was free time, which made it so much fun. The price also felt very reasonable! Highly recommended!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、ご説明も丁寧にしてくださり、皆さん優しくてとても良いツアーでした‼︎
とても綺麗な珊瑚礁も見れて、フリータイムもありすごく楽しむことができました。
お値段もお安く感じます！おすすめ‼️

We were able to go deep into the mangroves, which you can't experience with a canoe. The staff were very kind and it was a lot of fun.

カヌーでは体験できないようなマングローブの奥まで行くことができました。。親切に対応してくださってとても楽しかったです。

I had a great time snorkeling in a beautiful sea with lots of fish! The explanations and group activities with the instructor made me feel secure and allowed me to enjoy snorkeling without any worries! This was the most fun snorkeling tour I've ever participated in!

綺麗な海でお魚もたくさんの場所でシュノーケリングが出来てとっても楽しかったです！説明や、インストラクターさんとグループ行動など、不安を感じず安心してシュノーケルができました！今まで参加したシュノーケルツアーで一番楽しかったです！！

The boat will take you near a sand bar in the Karama Islands area. Once the anchor is set each group gets a ride on the banana boat pulled by a jet ski for no more than 10 minutes. Short but exhilarating ride, better hold on and get ready to get sea water spray.

Once you're back on the boat, select your snorkel mask either single piece or dual. I prefer dual for easier defogging and fit. Climb to the back of the boat and drop in to the water. There was a strong current when we went so unless you want a workout, hold on to a long rope attached to multiple floating buoys.

Snorkeling was restricted to an area within two ropes due to the current. There was no long distance snorkeling and diving down under the surface not allowed due to mandatory life vests. Pretty much just float and hope you see something interesting which did happen when a shark swam by.

A photographer was available to take some underwater pics that were shared upon email request at no extra cost.

Seating is at the top deck where you'll get plenty of sun. The comfy shady spots are to the right and left of the captain. There is a toilet available in the bottom deck but only allowed if you're dry so bring a towel.

Overall a fun, quick adventure, mostly for newbies.

I had such an amazing time that I want to go again! ♪ They provided transportation to and from the hotel, and during the bus ride, they introduced us to recommended spots and attractions in Ishigaki Island. The guide was very kind and cheerful, and explained SUP in a way that was easy to understand, allowing even beginners to move smoothly! They took a lot of photos, creating wonderful memories! Thank you so much! ♪

もう一度行きたいくらい凄く楽しかったです！♪
ホテルまで行き帰り送迎していただき、バス内でも石垣島のおすすめスポットや観光地を紹介していただきました。
ガイドさんもとても優しくて明るく、わかりやすくSUPについて教えてくれたため、初心者でもすいすい移動することができました！
写真もたくさん撮ってくれてめちゃくちゃ良い思い出になりました！♪♪
ありがとうございました！♪

I experienced stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. Both were taught with great care, and they explained a lot about Ishigaki Island during the experience, which was really fun! They also shared many recommendations for delicious restaurants and must-visit places that are unique to the area.

If I come back to Ishigaki Island, I definitely want to experience this again.

サップとシュノーケリングを体験しました。
どちらも丁寧に教えてくださって、体験中もたくさん石垣島のことを説明してくれてすごく楽しかったです！
体験以外にも、美味しいお店とか行った方がいい場所とか、地元ならではのこともたくさんおしえてくれました。

また石垣島に来たら、ぜひここで体験したいです。

I appreciated the notification about the change of location due to strong winds a day in advance. It was also enjoyable that the school for small children provided gentle support.

強風のためスポットが変更になることを、前日にご連絡いただき、ありがたかったです。
小さい子ども学校も優しくフォローいただき楽しかったです。

I was able to go to Barasu Island, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, and I was deeply moved! Initially, the plan was to land by boat, but I received a call the day before saying that due to the tides, we couldn't land by boat and had to choose between snorkeling to get there or giving up on Barasu Island and going to Yufu Island instead (there was originally a note about the possibility of changing the tour).

Since I have children and had never been to a place where I couldn't touch the bottom, I was anxious about snorkeling, but our guide, Toshi, kindly explained everything over the phone, which I really appreciated. In the end, I was glad I chose snorkeling. I got to see a lot of fish in the beautiful sea, and I was able to go to Barasu Island as well.

The mangrove canoeing was also fun, as we could all ride together as a family of five, and it felt like an adventure. I would like to join Toshi's tour again next time!

ずっと行きたかったバラス島に行くことができ、感動しました！
当初は船で上陸するプランでしたが、前日に電話があり潮の関係で船では上陸できず途中からシュノーケリングで向かうか、バラス島は諦めて由布島に行くか選んでくださいとのことでした（ツアー変更の可能性については元々記載がありました）
子供もおり、足がつかない所に行ったことがなかった為シュノーケリングに不安がありましたがガイドのトッシーが電話で丁寧に説明してくださりありがたかったです。結果、シュノーケリングを選んで良かったです。綺麗な海で魚をたくさん見られたし、バラス島にも行くことができました。
マングローブカヌーも、夫婦と子供３人乗りができ、冒険のようで楽しかったです。
次また行く際にもトッシーのツアーで参加したいと思います！

I previously went snorkeling in Onna Village and didn't enjoy it much, but this time there were plenty of fish, and I was able to snorkel freely and have fun! There were so many fish that I felt a bit of ocean phobia, but I think I overcame it! For those who are unsure about swimming, you can hold onto the float that the guide has, so I think you'll be able to enjoy it! You can also take a lot of photos while doing SUP, so I believe you'll be satisfied! With the free time, you can go quite far and relax, so I highly recommend it!

以前恩納村でシュノーケリングしてあまりハマらなかったのですが、今回は魚がいっぱいいて比較的自由に楽しくシュノーケリングさせて頂きました！魚がたくさんいて楽しかったので若干海洋恐怖症でしたが克服できた気がします！泳ぎが不安な方はガイドの方が持ってる浮き輪に掴まって泳げるので楽しめると思います！SUPも写真をたくさん撮って貰えるので満足できると思います！自由な時間で結構遠くまで行けたりのんびりできるのでオススメです！

I participated in snorkeling with my sixth-grade son and mother.

Our guide, Tomo-chan, explained about the fish and taught us how to dive. It was our first time snorkeling from a boat, and it was really fulfilling.

Next time, I want to try diving!

小学6年の三男と母でシュノーケルに参加

ガイドのともちゃんがお魚の説明や潜り方教えてくれて
初めての船でのシュノーケル
すごく充実していました。

今度は
ダイビング
やりたいな〜。

My first parasailing experience was scary at first, but once I tried it, it was amazing. I definitely want everyone to see that view. The staff were also kind and made me feel safe. Thank you very much. I would like to book again if I have the opportunity next time.

初めてのパラセイリング、最初は怖かったんですが実際体験してみたら最高でした。是非あの景色を皆さんにも見て頂きたいです。スタッフさん達も親切で安心ですよ。ほんとうにありがとうございました。次回もまた機会があれば予約したいと思っています。

The sea is beautiful! The cave was crowded with tourists, but I learned a lot of things I didn't know about Okinawa and the caves, and I had fun taking many photos! Feeding the fish was exciting because they came close! The guide was also reassuring for those with children.

とにかく海がきれい！洞窟内は観光客で混み合っていましたが、沖縄や洞窟についての知らない事が知れ、写真も沢山撮ってもらって楽しかったです！餌やりも魚が近くて興奮しました！
子連れでも安心なガイドさんでした。

I participated in a morning mangrove canoe activity. We were transported by bus from the port to the mangroves, and the explanations were thorough and easy to understand, allowing us to fully enjoy the activity! There were multiple groups participating, but three instructors were present, ensuring we had plenty of fun. Instructor Rui taught us a lot about canoeing, the mangroves, and Iriomote Island itself, making it easy for beginners to enjoy the natural beauty of Iriomote without feeling nervous. I would love to come back! Thank you very much!

午前中のみのマングローブカヌーアクティビティに参加しました。港からマングローブまではバスで送っていただき、説明も丁寧でわかりやすくアクティビティの時間を満喫できました！複数グループ参加者がいましたが3名のインストラクターさんがついてくださり、十分に楽しめます。インストラクターのるいさんがカヌーの漕ぎ方からマングローブ、西表島自体のことをたくさん教えてくださり初心者でも緊張することなく西表の自然を味わえるのでまた来たいと思いました！ありがとうございました！

The weather was great, the points were all good, and I even got to see sea turtles; it was the best. Thank you very much. However, when I applied for this tour, I had to submit documents regarding health management, but I was asked to fill out the same documents again on-site. I received a confirmation email with the same attachments, but I was told that I didn't receive anything from Veltra, so I'm wondering what's going on...

天気にも恵まれ、ポイントもどこも良く、またウミガメも見れ、最高でした。
ありがとうございました。が、
本件申し込みの際、体調管理等の書類を作成提出の上のツアーでしたが、現場にて同じ書類を書かされました。同じものを添付の上確認のメールをもらいましたが、ベルトラさんからはもらっていないとの事でどうなっているのかなぁと・・・？

We participated in a family experience diving trip in Iriomote Island. We went out to sea by boat and dove in the clear waters. The instructors were kind, and we had a great time.

西表島の体験ダイビングに親子で参加しました。ボートで沖合に出て、透明度の高い海のダイビング。インストラクターの方々も親切で、楽しい時間を過ごしました。

I have been to Ishigaki Island several times, but this was my first visit to the Phantom Island. Since it was my dream to go snorkeling with my child, I requested a half-day course. When my 5-year-old was scared of snorkeling and waiting on the boat, a staff member named Kaori came over and talked with my daughter, which helped her get into the water. Thank you very much. All the staff members were cheerful and energetic, and we had a great time.

石垣島には何度かきたことあるのですが、初めて幻の島にいきました。
子供とシュノーケリングするのが夢だったので半日のコースをお願いしました。
5歳の子どもがシュノーケリングを怖がって船で待機していると、スタッフのかおりさんがきてくれて娘と話してくださり海へ入ることができました。ありがとうございます。
どのスタッフさんも明るくて元気な方ばかりで楽しかったです。

I had a relaxing and enjoyable time paddleboarding at Kabira Bay. I was very satisfied with the many great photos taken!

The guide shared a lot of delicious Ishigaki gourmet recommendations, allowing me to have a great time even after the tour!

Thank you very much!

川平湾でのSUPがのんびりゆったりで楽しかったです。いい写真もたくさん撮ってもらえて大満足です！

ガイドのお姉さんに絶品の石垣グルメをたくさん教えてもらえて、ツアー後も楽しく過ごすことができました！

ありがとうございました！

It was my first time snorkeling, but I felt at ease participating in the tour thanks to the attentive service. The guide had extensive knowledge about the fish we could see in the ocean, allowing me to enjoy searching for them while swimming. The caves were also mystical and wonderful. The guide took plenty of photos and videos, so I was able to look back and enjoy them later. If I have the chance to visit Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely like to participate!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、丁寧な対応で安心してツアーに参加できました。
海でみえる魚の知識も豊富で、自分で泳ぎながら探して楽しむことができました。
もちろん洞窟も神秘的でよかったです。
写真や動画もガイドさんが沢山撮ってくださるので、あとで見返して楽しむこともできました。
また石垣島に遊びに行く機会があれば是非参加したいです！

It was my first experience with SAP, but thanks to the guide's lecture, I was able to get on right away!
I also had a chance to snorkel in the crystal-clear sea and see various fish up close, which was an extraordinary experience!
It took quite a bit of physical effort, but I had so much fun during the tour that I forgot all about my fatigue!

SAP初体験だったのですが、ガイドさんのレクチャーのおかげですぐに乗れるようになりました！
シュノーケリングも透き通った海を泳げたり、色々な魚を間近でみれたりと非日常を体験できました！
かなり体力は使ったのですが、ツアー中は疲れを忘れるほど楽しかったです！

Jo was our very professional and sweet guide. With Koh who accompanied us to ensure we were ok all the way. Easy kayak trip with nice cave snorkeling. They took pictures all the way of many memorable moments. Thank you Aruguide for this experience

I went to Okinawa without a plan and, in the midst of the chaos of searching for tours at the hotel, I found and participated in snorkeling.

Blessed with clear skies and a pleasant breeze on the boat, the spot we arrived at was breathtakingly clear blue. The underwater world I saw while snorkeling was like a different realm, filled with beautiful fish and coral reefs. The highlight was witnessing the graceful swimming of a green sea turtle, which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The guides were very kind, explaining how to use the equipment and providing details about the spots. Above all, everyone was cheerful, which made it enjoyable.

I’m grateful that my wife and I participated. Thank you very much.

ノープランで沖縄にいき、ホテルでツアー検索というバタバタの中で見つけシュノーケリングに参加させてもらいました。

快晴に恵まれ船上の風も気持ちよい中、到着したスポットは、澄んだ青で感動ものでした。
シュノーケリングで見た海中は、たくさんの美しい魚と珊瑚礁と別世界。きわめつけはアオウミガメの優雅な泳ぎが見れ、これは一生ものでした。

ガイドの方々は、機材使い方やスポットの説明を親切にしていただきました。なにより、みんな明るいのが楽しくよかったです。

妻とも参加してよかったと、感謝しています。ありがとうございます。

We participated as a family of three, including my fourth-grade son. The group was about half Western and half Asian, with roughly one-third each from China, Korea, and Japan. The staff were very attentive, providing assistance in both Japanese and English for each participant team.

The wave conditions were apparently good, as the boat hardly swayed while we visited three locations. My son, who is prone to seasickness, didn't feel sick at all and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Kerama Islands while also having ample swimming time. The boat was clean and equipped with a shower, changing room (spacious enough for two people to change together), and restroom. There was also a dry area, so we brought our backpacks with candies and a camera, taking photos in between swims. After finishing lunch, we had a break where we jumped off the boat and swam around, having fun playing with the diverse group of people on board.

For snorkeling, we swam in areas with coral tunnels, cliffs, and white paths between the corals (so perhaps the experience diving team on the same boat was more enjoyable?). We also spotted sea turtles and sea snakes. While the colorful coral and abundance of tropical fish were much more vibrant at Yaeyama Islands' Yonaha Maehama, where I had been before, the scenery during the cruise was beautiful as well (my son exclaimed that it looked like the island from Jurassic World!). The staff were all wonderful, and they took plenty of photos for us.

小４息子を含む家族３人で参加。欧米系が半分、残り半分アジア系で、中国、韓国と日本人が1/3ずつくらい。スタッフのみなさんも沢山いらっしゃって、参加者チームごとに日本語や英語で丁寧に対応してくれました。
ちょうど波の状態が良かったらしく、船はほとんど揺れずに３か所を周遊。酔いやすい息子も全く船酔いせず、慶良間のきれいな島々の景色を楽しみつつ、しっかり遊泳時間も取ってくれました。船にはシャワー、更衣室（子供と２人で入っても着替えられるくらい、案外広い）、トイレがあり、きれい。ドライエリアもあるので、リュックサックに飴玉やカメラも持って行って、泳ぐ合間は写真撮ったりしてました。ランチを食べ終わった後の休憩時間では、船から飛び込んで周辺を泳いだり、乗り合わせた多国籍な人たちとノリよくワイワイ遊んで楽しかったです。

シュノーケリングは、サンゴのトンネルや崖、サンゴの合間に白い道などがあるエリアを泳ぎ（なので、同じ船に乗っている体験ダイビングのチームのほうが楽しかったかも？）、ウミガメやウミヘビも観られました。カラフルさや熱帯魚の多さは前に行ったことがある宮古島の八重干瀬のほうがずっと色鮮やかで竜宮城的な感じがしますが、クルージング中の景色もきれいだし（息子はジュラシックワールドの映画の島みたい！とはしゃいでいました）、スタッフの方もみなさん良い方ばかりです。写真もたくさん撮っていただきました。

I participated in a half-day course in the morning for snorkeling and parasailing! The weather was great, and I saw three sea turtles, which made me very happy! The guide staff were cheerful and entertaining, making it a very enjoyable experience! I will definitely use this service again when I visit Okinawa!

シュノーケリングとパラセーリングで午前中の半日コースに参加しました！
天気も良くてウミガメも3匹見れて大満足です！
ガイドのスタッフさんたちも明るくて面白くとても楽しい経験になりました！
沖縄行った際には是非また利用させていただきます！

The weather was great, and the visibility was excellent, making for very good conditions. 😊🎵
We went on a boat snorkeling trip 🤿 with three stops.
On the boat, the divers were below, while the snorkelers were above, which made for a perfect number of people. The staff were also very attentive, and it felt comfortable.
We visited near Maejima, near Kuroshima, and near Tokashiki Island, and there were plenty of fish 🐟, making it a fulfilling day.
Thank you very much.

お天気良く、透明度も抜群でとてもいいコンディショニングでした😊🎵
ボートシュノーケリング🤿3本
ボートでは下はダイビングの人達
上はシュノーケリングと別れ人数的にも
ちょうど良く、スタッフの方も丁寧で
居心地良かったです
前島近く、黒島近く、渡嘉敷島近くと3本
行きましたが、魚🐟も多く充実した1日でした。
ありがとうございました。

熱帯雨林カヤックと青い洞窟シュノーケリングの旅程は、私たちの一日を非常に楽しいものにしました。朝、真琴さんが時間通りにホテルに迎えに来てくれました。最初のアクティビティは熱帯雨林カヤックでした。シュノーケリングショップのスケジュールは非常に効率的で、よく整理されていました。車の中で必要な情報をすべて記入しました。降りると、プロフェッショナルな川のトレッキングシューズとパドルが提供されました。そして、簡単なチュートリアルの後、旅が始まりました。私たちは3つのボートに分かれた6人で、若いガイドの翔太さんが先導してくれました。偶然にも、今日は彼の誕生日でした。お疲れ様です！途中、翔太さんはさまざまな地元の植物や動物、ユニークな風景を紹介してくれました。洞窟の中でカニを見たり、コウモリの音を聞いたりしました。カヤック中は、ルートの多くが木々のキャノピーに覆われていて、全体のツアーが非常にリラックスできて心地よいものでした。この小さな島で熱帯雨林の美しさを体験できたのは素晴らしかったです。

The itinerary of rainforest kayaking and blue cave snorkeling made our day extremely enjoyable. In the morning, Ms. Makoto picked us up at the hotel on time. The first activity was rainforest kayaking. I must say the snorkeling shop's schedule was highly efficient and well - organized. We filled out all the information in the car. After getting off, they provided professional river trekking shoes and paddles. Then, after a brief tutorial, the trip began. There were six of us in three boats, led by a professional guide named Shota. Coincidentally, this young guide was celebrating his birthday today. Thank you for your hard work!Along the way, Shota introduced us to various local plants, animals, and unique landscapes. We saw crabs in caves and heard the sounds of bats. During the kayaking, the route was often shaded by tree canopies, making the entire tour very relaxing and pleasant. It was amazing to experience the beauty of a tropical rainforest on such a small island.

Stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling were amazing!! The instructors, Rin and Hinata, were very friendly and kept us entertained with various stories. Their teaching skills were excellent, and I was able to stand up on the paddleboard right away. During snorkeling, I even encountered a sea turtle, which made me very satisfied. I definitely want to come back to Miyako Island again!

サップ、シュノーケリング
最高でした‼️
インストラクターの
りんちゃん、ひなたくんが
すごくフレンドリーな方で
色々なお話しをして頂きながら
楽しませてもらいました
教え方もすごく上手かったので
サップではすぐに立ち上がれました
シュノーケリングでは
海亀とも遭遇出来てとても満足です
また宮古島来ようと思いました