All Reviews for Okinawa Snorkeling

I participated in a snorkeling tour from 9 AM on July 5th. It was lucky that there were only the two of us, a couple, and one instructor. They pulled the banana boat to the point with a jet ski, and it felt cool with the wind. The weather was nice, and there were many fish, which were very beautiful. The instructor mentioned that it was rare to see so many fish in one day. The reason for three stars is that we were only on the water for about 40 minutes, and the total time was just under an hour, which felt a bit insufficient.

7/5の9時からシュノーケルツアーに参加しました。私達夫婦２人だけにインストラクターが1人の参加者だったのでラッキーでした。
バナナボートを水上バイクでポイントまで引っ張って行ってくれます、風をはらむと涼しく感じます。
天気も良く魚群も多くてとても綺麗でした。
インストラクターもこんなに魚が多い日も珍しいとの事。
星三つの理由は海上にいた時間が40分程度で全体でも１時間弱だったので物足りなく感じてしまったからです。

The staff's warm and attentive hospitality was truly remarkable! They were considerate in every detail, yet it felt so natural. While this may be a daily occurrence for the staff, for me, it might only happen once in a lifetime… and I really enjoyed it! Of course, the snorkeling with the coral, sea turtles, and Nemo, etc., was explained thoroughly, and I received valuable information that created precious memories. I am sincerely grateful. I highly recommend this experience.

スタッフの方々の細やかなあったかぁ〜いおもてなし！すべてに気遣いされていてしかもさりげなく！
スタッフの方には日常と思いますが、私には一生に何回もない…一回かも…なんですがほんとうに楽しませていただきました！もちろん珊瑚のシュノーケリング、ウミガメ、ニモetc .説明してくださりデーターもいただき大切な思い出です。心から感謝申し上げます。絶対おすすめします。

The visibility was high, and it was great to see a lot of fish. When I fed them, they came very close, which was a bit surprising. Overall, the instructor was kind, and it turned out to be a fun snorkeling experience! I would like to use this service again.

透明度が高く、魚もたくさん見れて良かったです。餌をあげたらとても近い距離に寄ってきてちょっと驚きましたが、、
全体としてはインストラクターの方も優しくて楽しいシュノーケルになりました！！
また利用させていただきたいです。

The weather was nice, and I was able to forget about my everyday life and enjoy myself. Everything was new for the children, making it a wonderful experience for them as well. The tour staff from pipi were very kind and cheerful, and I had a great time. Thank you to our guide Shogo and Kenken, who took care of us during the night tour the day before, for the wonderful time!

天気も良く、普段の日常を忘れて楽しめました。
子供たちにとっても全てが初めてのものばかりでとてもいい体験になりました。
pipiのツアースタッフの方もとても親切で明るく、楽しく過ごさせていただきました。
ガイドの省吾さん、前日のナイトツアーでお世話になったケンケンさん、素敵な時間をありがとうございました！

Mangrove tour was nice but I found it a bit short and it would have been nice to have some comments on the environment.
Phanthom island tour was really cool though. Some comments about sea life, good communication, beautiful places. Could also have snorkelled a bit longer. 😉
Nice tour after all with nice people.

The Blue Cave was incredibly beautiful and moving! Feeding the fish was also a first for me, and it was so much fun to interact with them. I went on a weekday at 8 AM, and there were a few other groups, but the guide made sure to take photos and videos at times when there were no people around, which made for great memories. It was also amazing that the guide took photos from underwater!

青の洞窟とっても綺麗で感動でした！
魚の餌やりも初めてでしたが、魚に触れるのも面白いし、楽しすぎました。
平日の8時～で他のグループも数組いましたが、写真や動画を撮る時は人が居ないタイミングでも撮っていただき、良い記念になります。
ガイドさんが潜って海の下から写真を撮ってくださったのも最高でした！！

This is my second time using Beltora, following Ishigaki. Just like last time, the staff took safety into consideration, allowing me to enjoy the activities with peace of mind. Although I didn't see any sea turtles, it was a fulfilling experience. The photos sent in the evening became great memories.

石垣に続き2度目のベルトラさんの利用です。
前回同様にスタッフの方々に安全を配慮してもらい、安心してアクティビティを楽しむ事が出来ました。ウミガメ見れませんでしたが充実した内容でした。当時夕方に送られて来た写真いい思い出になります。

I was able to experience the mystical space of the Blue Cave. The fish I saw before and after going into the cave were also very beautiful, and I wanted to gaze at them forever. The guide's explanations were great, and the preparation was thorough and kind. It became the best memory. Thank you very much! ♪

青の洞窟の神秘的な空間を体験できました。洞窟に行く前後に見たお魚もとても綺麗でずっと眺めていたかったです。ガイドさんの説明も良かったですし、準備も丁寧、親切にして頂きました。最高の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました♪

I went snorkeling for the first time in the Kerama Islands. I had snorkeled in Ishigaki Island and the Shimoda Peninsula before, but it was even more beautiful and moving! We visited three spots, and at the last point, I finally got to see a sea turtle. The weather was great, and the staff were all kind, making for the best day ever.

初めて慶良間諸島でシュノーケルをしました。
石垣島や下田半島でシュノーケルしたことがあったのですが、それ以上に綺麗で感動しました！
3カ所巡って最後のポイントで念願のウミガメにも会えたし、天気はいいし、スタッフさんたちは皆さん優しいし、最高の1日が過ごせました。

We boarded a large boat and traveled to the spot with several dozen people, then split into teams for snorkeling. All the staff members were cheerful, energetic, and very kind. I felt there were a bit fewer fish this time, but I think it depends on the timing, so it's understandable. We were also blessed with good weather, making it a wonderful memory.

大型船に乗り、数十名でスポットまで移動、その後チームに分かれてシュノーケリングする形式でした。
どのスタッフさんも明るく元気で、とても親切でした。
今回は魚が少し少なく感じましたがタイミングもあると思うので仕方ないです。天候にも恵まれとても良い思い出になりました◎

In the morning, I enjoyed a relaxing stand-up paddleboarding session, and in the afternoon, I had a great time snorkeling in the cove. Both activities lasted about one to one and a half hours.

Although I had experience with both, I felt a bit anxious since it had been a while, but I received thorough instructions and was able to enjoy the experience. It was fine not to stand up on the paddleboard (I mostly sat), and if I felt uneasy while snorkeling, I could hold onto a float, so I think even beginners can enjoy it with confidence. The guides were very friendly and engaged in conversation, making the experience even more enjoyable.

午前中はのんびりSUP、午後は入江でシュノーケリングと1日ちょうどよく楽しめました。どちらも1時間〜1時間半ぐらいです。
どちらも経験はありましたが久しぶりだったので少し不安でしたが、丁寧にレクチャーを受け楽しく体験することができました。
SUPは無理に立たなくても大丈夫でしたし（私はほぼ座っていました）、シュノーケリングも不安ならフロートに捕まっていても問題なかったので、初めてでも安心して楽しめると思います。ガイドのみなさんもたくさん話しかけてくれるので楽しく会話しながら体験することができました。

Due to changes in the weather, I had to join this tour in the afternoon on short notice. The instructors were polite and kind, and I was really surprised to see over 20 participants from both the East and West. Instructor Ryu explained the tour details in both Japanese and English, and by the time we arrived at Kabira Bay, the atmosphere in the vehicle was really nice.

Once we arrived, we joined another group of instructors and split into smaller groups to go paddleboarding. Although the wind was strong, the weather was great, and the water was crystal clear—it was amazing!

Paddleboarding requires more arm strength than it looks, so I want to train more and participate again. I'm grateful to have joined a tour that will be a memorable page in my life. Thank you very much.

天候の変化により、急遽、午後にこちらのツアー参加となりました。
インストラクターの方々は丁寧で優しく、ツアー参加の方々も洋の東西を超えて20名超の参加ですごくびっくりしました。インストラクターのRyuさんは、日本語と英語でツアー内容など説明してくださり、川平湾につく頃には車内は本当にいいムードでした。
現地では別のインストラクターの方々と合流し、グループに分かれてSUPに乗りました。風が強かったけれど、お天気もよくて水も透き通っており、最高でした～！！
SUPは見た目以上に腕力も必要ですので、もっと鍛えてまた参加したいと思います。
人生の1ページに刻むツアーに参加できて感謝です。ありがとうございました。

I was looking for a day trip tour to the Kerama Islands and joined this one. I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea very much.

日帰りで慶良間諸島に行けるツアーを探していてこちらに参加しました。
とてもきれいな海を楽しめました。

On our first trip to Miyako Island, we participated in a snorkeling tour as a couple. The sea at Shiraga Beach was incredibly clear, and we saw sea turtles and clownfish right in front of us! The guide was also very attentive, making us feel safe and allowing us to enjoy the experience. After the tour, we received beautiful photos as a gift, creating the best memories. I highly recommend it for beginners too!

初めての宮古島旅行でカップルでシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。シラガビーチの海は驚くほど透明で、ウミガメやクマノミがすぐ目の前に！ガイドさんも丁寧で安心して楽しめました。ツアー後には素敵な写真もプレゼントしてもらえて、最高の思い出になりました。初心者にもおすすめです！

I have been to Ishigaki Island several times, but it was my first time visiting the Blue Cave!

After passing through a jungle surrounded by trees, a space like a private beach opened up, and we entered the sea from there.

We went out to the open sea through a trench, which was also quite interesting. I even got to see clownfish! 🐟

Just floating around is fun, so I recommend it even for beginners!

石垣島には何度か来たことがありましたが、青の洞窟は初めてでした！

木々に囲まれたジャングルを抜けるとプライベートビーチのような空間が広がっており、そこから海に入りました。

海溝を抜けて沖に出るんですが、その海溝がまた面白かったです。
クマノミにも会えました🐟

ただぼーーっと浮かんでいるだけでも楽しいので、初心者の方でもおすすめです！

As a complete beginner, I had so many questions, but I was taught in a detailed and careful manner! Additionally, the staff made an effort to keep things fun! In the end, I was able to paddle while standing, and I was very satisfied! I highly recommend it, so please give it a try!

本当に初心者で、分からないことだらけでしたが細かく丁寧に教えてもらえました！
また、なるべく楽しくなるように担当スタッフが盛り上げてくれました！
最後は立って漕ぐことができ、とても満足です！
おすすめなのでぜひ参加してみてください！

It was a wonderful experience to be able to go stand-up paddleboarding at the most beautiful Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island. The weather was nice, and there wasn't much wind, making it a great memory.

石垣島で一番綺麗な川平湾でサップができたこととても良い体験になりました。天気が良くて風もあまりないとても良い思い出です

The weather that day was very nice, and the water was incredibly clear! It seems that the scenery has even earned a Michelin three-star rating, and that really came across! The guide was also very friendly, and it was a lot of fun!!

その日はとても天気が良くて水がとても綺麗でした！それが景色のミシュラン三ツ星を獲得しているらしくその事もすごく伝わりました！ガイドさんもとても気さくなかたで楽しかったです！！

I had a great time with stand-up paddleboarding at Kabira Bay for the first time. It's been selected as one of Japan's 100 scenic views, and it was very beautiful with the ocean looking so clear.

初めての川平湾sup楽しかったです。
日本100景にも選ばれてるとあってとてもきれいで海が透き通ってみえました。

It was my first snorkeling experience, and the safety measures were excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable, which made me feel secure participating in the tour! The fish and scenery were all amazing, and I would love to join again when I come back to Ishigaki Island!

初シュノーケリングでしたが、安全対策もバッチリでガイドさんの知識も豊富で安心してツアーに参加することができました！
魚、景色全てが最高でまた石垣島に来た時には参加したいと思います！！

I participated in a canoe and water buffalo tour. The response after booking was smooth and reassuring until the day before the tour. I joined Naoto's canoe tour, and the introduction to Iriomote Island was interesting and very enjoyable! It was great not only to canoe but also to swim along the way! The water buffalo experience was very valuable; it was hot but fun! I want to come back to Iriomote Island again. Thank you!

カヌー&水牛のツアーに参加しました。
予約後、前日までの対応もスムーズで安心でした◎
カヌーはなおとさんのツアーに参加させてもらいましたが、西表島の紹介も面白くとても楽しかったです！カヌーだけではなく、途中で泳いだのも最高でした！
水牛はとても貴重な経験で、暑かったけど楽しかったです！
また西表島に来たいです。ありがとうございました！

We traveled by a shared boat to the snorkeling point and had a great time feeding tropical fish in the crystal-clear waters of Okinawa. The boat was filled with participants from Japan, China, South Korea, and English-speaking countries, making it a very international experience.

乗合船で、シュノーケルポイントまで移動して、透明度抜群の沖縄の海で、熱帯魚に囲まれて餌やりなどで楽しめました。
船内は、日本人と中国人、韓国人と英語圏の参加者で国際色も満載でした。

It was unfortunately cloudy, but the sea was beautiful and I enjoyed it. It was a trip without a car, but the shuttle service was helpful!

あいにくの曇りでしたが海は綺麗で楽しめました。
車なしの旅でしたが、送迎もあったので助かりましたー！

Snorkeling was amazing, especially with the selection of the best spots. Our guide was "Abe-chan." He explained everything in both English and Japanese, being very attentive to both foreigners and Japanese people like me. He is the best tour conductor. When I visit again, I will go with "Abe-chan"!

シュノーケリングは、ベストスポットを選択していただき凄いかったですー。
担当は『あべちゃん』でした。
彼は外国の方にも日本人にも僕にも😄、丁寧に英語や日本語で説明してくれて、ベストツアーコンダクターです。
また、訪れる時には『あべちゃん』で行きます！

I had been wanting to try sunrise SUP, so I made a reservation with great enthusiasm. I was surprised by the 4:30 AM meeting time, but paddling in the quiet mangroves early in the morning felt wonderful. I could clearly hear the chirping of birds and the calls of peacocks, and time flowed leisurely. The conversations with the guide were enjoyable, and we talked about various topics! Due to the environment and climate, we couldn't see the sunrise itself, but the morning glow was very beautiful! The snorkeling was also fantastic, with great weather and clear waters. Here too, the guide provided explanations about the caves and introduced us to the fish in the sea, which was very educational! I had a great time! Thank you for the wonderful memories!!

サンライズSUPはやってみたかったので気合いを入れて予約しました。
朝4:30頃の集合でびっくりしましたが、朝一の静かーなマングローブでのSUPは気持ちが良かったです。鳥のさえずりやクジャクの鳴き声もクリアに聞こえ、ゆったり時間が流れました。ガイドさんとの会話も楽しく、色々とお話しさせていただきました！環境や気候的に朝日自体は見れませんでしたが、朝焼けがとても綺麗でした！シュノーケリングも本当に天気が良く、海が綺麗でした。ここでもガイドさんから洞窟の中の説明や海の魚の紹介などいただき、勉強になりました！
とっても楽しかったです！良い思い出をありがとうございました！！

I was a bit anxious about snorkeling for the first time at my age, but with the guidance provided, I was able to enjoy it. The beautiful sea was filled with colorful fish, and a sea turtle even came close enough that I felt like I could touch it. We also landed on Palau Island and were able to take wonderful photos.

When the ferry schedule was moved up earlier than planned, I consulted with them, and they kindly adjusted the start time. I was also allowed to use the shower, which made it pleasant to board the ferry.

Thank you for a truly wonderful experience.

年齢もいっていて、初シュノーケリングで不安もあったのですが、指導もしていただいて楽しむことができました。
綺麗な海に色とりどりの魚たち、海亀も近くに寄ってきてくれて思わず触れそうになる感じ。パラス島にも上陸できて素敵な写真を撮っていただけました。
フェリーの時間が当初の計画より早まってしまい相談したところ、快く開始時間を早めてくださり、シャワーも使わせていただき、気持ちよくフェリーに乗ることもできました。
とても素敵な体験ありがとうございました。

I participated in snorkeling near the phantom island (Hamajima) and was very satisfied with the high clarity of the water! It was nostalgic to see staff members who had helped me during another activity last year. I would love to participate again.

幻の島（浜島）と近くでのシュノーケリングに参加しましたが、海の透明度が高く大変満足でした！
スタッフさんも昨年別のアクティビティでお世話になった方がいらっしゃったので懐かしかったです。
また参加したいです。

The tour combines separate snorkeling and mangrove canoe tours, so the guides were different for the first and second halves.

If you participate in the 9 AM session, it ends at 4 PM, so it might be a good idea to join the night jungle stargazing tour starting at 7:30 PM as well. Since the guides change each time, you might find a favorite guide.

During the snorkeling tour, we walked through the forest for a few minutes to reach the beach. After a brief explanation of how to use the snorkel and fins, we went snorkeling. Although the chances of encountering sea turtles or sea snakes seemed low, we were able to see corals and colorful fish, making it a great experience. Even those who are not good at swimming can enjoy it with the help of floats and the guide.

For the mangrove tour, we chose to go by canoe. It seemed that people on stand-up paddleboards (SUP) were also participating in the tour alongside us. After a brief lesson on how to paddle at the riverbank, we boarded the boat and started the tour.

シュノーケリングツアーとマングローブカヌーツアーの別々のツアーを1つのセットにしているツアーのため前半と後半で担当のガイドさんが異なりました。

9時開始の回に参加すると16時に終わるため19時半からのナイトジャングル星空ツアーも一緒に行うのも良いかと思います。
毎回担当が異なるので推しのガイドさんも見つかるかもしれません。

シュノーケリングツアーでは、徒歩数分の森を抜けて浜辺へ向かいました。
シュノーケルやフィンの使い方について簡単に説明があった後にシュノーケリングを行いました。
ウミガメやウミヘビに遭遇する確率は低いようで今回のツアーで見ることはできませんでしたがサンゴや色とりどりの魚は見ることができて良い体験になりました。
泳ぎの苦手な人でも浮きとガイドさんのアシストがあるので楽しめると思います。

マングローブツアーではカヌーを選択しました。supの人も同時にツアーを行うようで自分たちの他にはsupの方もいました。
川岸でオールの漕ぎ方について簡単な講習を受けたあとに船に乗り込みツアー開始でした。

The boat itself had a large number of people, but we had guides for smaller groups, which allowed us to enjoy the experience without any worries! The tour was quite efficient, so we were able to experience everything smoothly without long wait times or feeling sluggish, which was really great. The weather was clear, and the sea was crystal clear and beautiful! I was grateful that they took memorable photos for us throughout the trip. At the very end, we encountered a very large manta ray, which really boosted our excitement! I would love to request this again when I come back to Iriomote Island. ^_^
Ukun is the best! ✌️

船自体は大人数でしたが、少人数単位でガイドさんが着いて、不安なく楽しめました！かなり効率化されたツアーだったので待機時間やダラつく事なくスムーズに体験できたのもすごく良かったです。また天気は快晴で、海も澄んでいてすごく綺麗でした！思い出になる写真も随時撮影してくださりありがたかったです。最後の最後でかなり大きいエイに遭遇できてテンションがあがりました！また西表島に来たらお願いしたいです^_^
うくんサイコー！✌️

I was nervous on my first stand-up paddleboarding experience, but I was taught patiently and enjoyed it until the end. After the experience, I ate at the burger place that was recommended, and it was very delicious. Overall, I had a great day.

初めてのsupで緊張しましたが、丁寧に教えていただき、最後まで楽しめました。
体験後にお勧めしていただいたハンバーガー屋さんでご飯を食べましたが、非常に美味しく、総じて良い1日を過ごすことができました。