All Reviews for Okinawa Snorkeling

I experienced SUP for the first time. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time, but the guide taught me patiently, so I was able to enjoy it! I think anyone can have fun, even if it's their first time! I want to do SUP again. It was great that the guide also explained about the mangroves and Iriomote Island. The waterfall was amazing too! I was able to feel the great nature, away from my usual daily life. Balas Island is also very beautiful. I was impressed by the two islands made of coral. I enjoyed the entire experience while listening to the guide's explanations. I definitely want to use this service again when I come back.

初めてsupを体験しました。初めてだったので不安でしたが、ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくれたので、楽しむことができました！初めてでも誰でも楽しめると思います！またsupやりたいです。マングローブの説明など西表島のことも教えてくれて良かったです。滝もすごかったです！いつもの日常から離れた、大自然を感じることができました。バラス島もとても綺麗です。サンゴでできた世界に２つの島に感動しました。終始ガイドさんの説明を聞きながら、楽しむことができました。また来た時は是非利用したいです。

I'm glad I signed up for the tour on my first trip to Ishigaki Island. I was a bit anxious because I had an elementary school child with me, but the guide took great care of us until the end, which was a big help. We were able to enjoy ourselves as if we were kids again. Thank you very much!

初めての石垣島旅行でツアーに申し込みして良かったです。
小学生の子供がいたので不安だったのですが、ガイドのお兄さんが最後まで面倒見てくださり助かりました。
私たちも子供の頃に戻ったかのように楽しめました。
本当にありがとうございました。

I came to Iriomote Island for a resort job, and while I've been to quite a few places on my own, there were still many things I hadn't done, so I joined this tour. I leisurely paddled through the mangrove forest on a stand-up paddleboard, and then we went trekking to a waterfall. It was smaller than I had imagined, but I was able to splash around in the water, which was fun. After that, we visited a limestone cave with no pavement or anything, experiencing nature in its raw form. After lunch, we took photos on a beautiful island made entirely of coral, and I brought back a small piece of coral as a souvenir for a chopstick rest. I had a truly valuable experience and I'm very satisfied. I would love to do it again when my friends come to visit.

西表島にリゾートバイトで来ていて
一人で行けるところにはある程度行ったのですが、まだまだやれてないことが沢山あったのでこのツアーに参加しました。
マングローブ林の中をゆったりとSUPに乗ってそのあとトレッキングをして、滝まで行きました。想像していたものよりを小さかったけど、滝で水浴びをしたり出来たので、おろしろかったです。そのあと舗装も何もない鍾乳洞に行ってありのままの自然を体感しました。昼食後はすごく綺麗なサンゴだけで出来た島で写真を撮って、記念に箸置き用の小さなサンゴを持って帰りました。
なかなか貴重な体験ができて大満足してます
友達が遊びき来たらもう一度体験したいと思います。

I participated in a night tour in Ishigaki Island. I was able to encounter many creatures. The guide also introduced various plants. It was very enjoyable to connect with the wildlife, plants, and nature. I was really excited about the coconut crab! The guide was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot!

石垣島のナイトツアーに参加しました。たくさんの生物に出会うことができました。他にも植物などガイドさんが紹介してくれました。生物や植物、自然に触れ合うことができ、とても楽しかったです。ヤシガニには大興奮しました！ガイドさんの知識が豊富で、たくさん教えてくれました！

It was my first trip to Ishigaki, and it turned out to be a truly fulfilling day. I did stand-up paddleboarding at Kabira Bay and snorkeled in the Blue Cave. I took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory. Next time, I would like to visit Iriomote Island, which the guide recommended. I hope to do it again then.

初石垣旅行でしたが、本当に濃い一日になり大満足でした。
川平湾でサップと青の洞窟シュノーケル。
どちらもたくさん写真を撮って下さり、本当に良い思い出になりました。
今度は、ガイドさんオススメの西表島にも行ってみたいです。
その時は、またお願いします。

This time, I participated in the half-day course for the first time due to time constraints. I was told that the water was a bit murky because of the rain, but it was a really beautiful sea where I could see lots of corals and fish! The guide took many great photos while diving! It was truly so much fun, and the time flew by... I'm glad I participated since it was a place you could only go on the tour! Next time, I want to enjoy a longer time on the full-day course! Thank you very much!

今回は時間の関係で半日コースに初めて参加させていただきました。
雨の影響で少し濁っていると言われていましたが、とっても綺麗な海でサンゴ、魚たくさん見れました！
ガイドのお兄さんが潜っていい写真もたくさん撮ってくれました！！
本当にすごく楽しくてあっという間に時間がきてしまいました、、、
ツアーに参加しないと行けないところだったので参加してよかったです！
次は1日コースでもっと長い時間楽しみたいと思います！
ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation after looking at the map. I was told over the phone that booking through this site would be a good deal, so I made my reservation here. The guide not only provides transportation but also entertains us with various stories and photos. Even though I'm not good at swimming, I received great support, which was very helpful.

まっぷるをみて予約しました。このサイトから予約したらお得だとお電話で教えてもらったので、こちらで予約。
ガイドさんは送迎もしてくれる上、色んなお話や写真でもてなしてくれます。
泳ぎが苦手な私でも、精一杯のサポートをしていただけるので助かりました。

I was laughing all day long! Of course, the activities themselves were fun, but I was impressed by the guide's speaking skills. Relaxing with beautiful nature and a fun guide! It was a tour that makes me want to come back.

1日中ずっと笑わせていただきました！
もちろんアクティビティ自体も楽しかったのですが、ガイドさんのトーク力に感心しました。美しい自然と楽しいガイドさんでリラックス！
またきたいと思えるツアーでした

I was very grateful for the quick response despite having to change the time at the last minute due to not being able to make it on time. The guide was kind and provided clear explanations and guidance, which made my wife, who is not very experienced at swimming, feel very comfortable and enjoy herself. I will definitely use this service again when I go back! Thank you for accommodating my requests this time! It was so much fun!

予定時間に間に合わず急遽時間変更したにもかかわらず迅速に対応して頂き大変助かりました。ガイドの方が親切でわかりやすく説明、案内してくれたので泳ぎに不慣れな嫁も凄く安心して楽しんでました。行った時は是非また使わせて頂きます！今回はワガママ聞いて頂きありがとうございました！凄く楽しかったです！

I booked this plan to fully enjoy nature in a day and experience various tours. I was a bit anxious because I wasn't very confident in my physical stamina, but it turned out to be fulfilling without being overly exhausting! During the first stand-up paddleboarding tour, I was able to enjoy the mangrove forest, and in the next cave tour, I experienced the mystical scenery.

On the landing tour to the coral island of Barasu Island in the afternoon, I was grateful for all the photos taken! I was very satisfied with the guide's extensive knowledge and careful guidance, and of course, I was able to leave with great satisfaction from the natural beauty of Iriomote Island. Thank you very much!!

日帰りで大自然を満喫したく、1日に色んなツアーを体験できるこちらのプランに予約しました。
体力にはあまり自信がなかったので不安だったのですが、疲れすぎず、充実感のある内容でした！最初のsupボードのツアーではマングローブの森を堪能でき、その次に鍾乳洞のツアーでは神秘的な景色を堪能できました。
午後からのサンゴの島バラス島への上陸ツアーではたくさん写真を撮っていただき、ありがたかったです！
ガイドの方の知識の豊富さと丁寧な案内、もちろんのこと西表島の大自然には大満足で帰ることができました。ありがとうございました！！

At first, I was feeling a bit down because of the rain, but the guide who took care of us was so cheerful that I ended up having an amazing time. Choosing the plan that allowed us to do three tours in one day was definitely the right decision!

雨で最初はテンション下がり気味でしたが、担当して下さったガイドさんが、笑顔でツアーをしてくれるのでテンション下がり気味だったのが、めっちゃめっちゃ楽しんでしまいました。
ツアーも1日に3つもできるプランを選んで正解でした！

The best course for playing from morning to evening! The plan that includes mangroves, a limestone cave, and landing on Barasu Island is not offered by other shops, allowing us to fully enjoy Iriomote Island. Since we did three tours, I was worried about my physical stamina, but even someone like me who doesn't usually exercise was able to have a great time.

朝から夕方まで遊ぶには最高のコース！
マングローブに鍾乳洞とバラス島の上陸の３つもできるプランは他のショップさんにはなく西表島を満喫する事が出来ました。
３つのツアーをするので体力的心配しましが、普段運動しない私でも楽しむ事が出来ました。

There are many morning tours available, but I chose this afternoon tour because it allows you to have lunch first! It’s friendly for families with small children since you can take your time in the morning and have an early lunch before participating.

We first gathered at Ishigaki Port and then moved to the boat. Personally, I found the boat to be very clean, possibly the cleanest I’ve experienced in any tour so far! After about a 30-minute boat ride, we finally arrived at the Phantom Island! The weather was great, and the sea was a beautiful emerald green.

Next up was snorkeling! The staff provided a thorough explanation of how to use the fins and snorkel, so even someone like me, who isn’t a strong swimmer, was able to snorkel without any trouble! The underwater scene was truly like an aquarium, with beautiful yellow and blue fish swimming around, creating wonderful memories. This is an experience you don’t often get, so I highly recommend it!

アクティビティは朝からのツアーが多い中、お昼を食べてから参加できる午後ツアーがあるとのことでこちらに参加しました！
朝ゆっくりして早めの昼ごはんを食べてから参加できるので、小さなお子様連れなどにも優しいのではないでしょうか？

まずは石垣港に集合し、その後船に移動します。個人的には船が綺麗でとても良かったです♬(今まで参加したツアーで1番清潔だったかも笑)
そのあとは30分ほど船で移動して、いよいよ幻の島に到着です！
天気も良く海がエメラルドグリーンでとっても綺麗でした。
スタッフさんが写真も撮ってくれました。

続いてはシュノーケリングです！
ファンやシュノーケルの扱い方も丁寧に説明してくださるので、泳ぎが苦手な私もなんのトラブルもなくシュノーケリングができました！
海の中は本当に水族館のような黄色や青のお魚が泳いでおり、とっても綺麗で素敵な思い出になりました。
こんな経験はなかなかできないのでおすすめです！！

I came to Ishigaki for the first time. I wanted to explore the surrounding islands, so I went to Iriomote Island. I heard that Iriomote Island is rich in nature and is called the "Galapagos of the East," so I signed up for a tour to experience nature.

There, I went to do stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), visited a limestone cave, and went to Barasu Island, which is made up of a few corals. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time doing SUP, but the guide taught me patiently, so I was able to do it well. Even though my friends pushed me in, playing surrounded by nature that I don't usually see became a great memory. In the limestone cave, I could experience the untouched nature, and at Barasu Island, I was able to see sea turtles from above, which was really wonderful. I plan to come again. Thank you!

初めて石垣旅行に来ました。離島巡りもしたかったので西表島に行きました。西表島は東洋のガラパゴスと呼ばれるくらい自然が豊かなところだと聞いたので、
自然が体感できるツアーに申し込みました。
そこでSUPと鍾乳洞、そして数少ないサンゴで、できたバラス島に行きました。
SUPは初めてだったので不安もあったけど
ガイドの方に丁寧に教えてくださったので上手くできました。友達に落とされたりしたけど普段見ない自然に囲まれて遊んだことは、いい思い出になりました。鍾乳洞では舗装がなされていないありのままの自然が体感でき、バラス島では上からウミガメが見れたりしてとても良かったです。また来ようと思いますありがとうございました。

I was taken care of all day by Pipisan. I truly made the best memories. Among them, I was so moved by the contrast of the beautiful sea and coral fragments at Balas Island that I felt like crying. I didn't do much, but I was able to relax and take it easy there. It was also helpful that I was taken to the port at the end of the tour. Thank you very much.

ピピさんでは一日中お世話になりました。本当に最高の思い出ができました。
中でもバラス島は美しい海とサンゴのかけらのコントラストに涙が出そうになるくらい感動しました。何をするでもないですが、そこでのんびりしたり、まったりしたりリラックスできました。ツアーの最後に港まで送っていただけたのも助かりました。ありがとうございます。

The stand-up paddleboarding experience at Kabira Wan, the snorkeling tour at the Blue Cave, and the Tarzan jump at the waterfall were all amazing. I participated alone, but I felt like I made a friend with the guide, and I was very satisfied.

カビラワンでのサップ体験、青の洞窟のシュノーケリングツアー、滝壺でのターザンジャンプ、どれもこれも最高でした。1人参加でしたが、ガイドさんと友達になれた気がして、大満足です

It was a fantastic day! Thank you to all the staff!
Next, I want to have fun in Ishigaki Island!
Thank you, Hara and Roku!

一日大満喫でした！スタッフの皆様ありがとうございますした！
次は石垣島でも遊びたい！
ありがとうハラさん！ロクさん！

The morning mangrove stand-up paddleboarding was great, but in the afternoon during snorkeling, the guide forgot the marine shoes... which was a mistake. I had to walk on the rough road to the beach in flip-flops, causing blisters. I wore fins over the flip-flops and explored the Blue Cave in them, which really damaged my feet (￣∇￣).

If the marine shoes hadn't been forgotten, it would have been just a fun memory, but now there's also a painful memory added to it. That said, looking back, it has become a good memory.

I am giving this evaluation with hopes for improvement.

午前中のマングローブSUPまでは良かったのですが、午後からのシュノーケルで担当ガイドさんがマリンシューズを忘れる…というミスをしてしまいました。ビーチに行くまでの悪路をビーサンで歩き、鼻緒が靴擦れ。ビーサンの上からフィンをして、青の洞窟の中もビーサンで散策と、かなり足にダメージが(￣∇￣)
マリンシューズの忘れ物がなければ楽しい思い出だけでしたが、痛い思い出もプラスされてしまいました。
とはいえ、今となればそれも良い思い出ですが。

改善の期待を込めてこちらの評価にさせて頂きます。

I had a full-day experience. I'm grateful to the staff who kindly supported me with a smile, no matter how slow my swimming was.
It seems that Kabira Bay can be rough, so we ended up doing mangrove SUP, but it was very calm, which I actually preferred!
As others have mentioned, I received the photos right away.
Thank you, Suga-chan, for the wonderful day!

1日つきっきり体験させていただきました。どんなに泳ぎが遅くてもニコニコ対応してくださったスタッフさんに感謝です。。
川平湾は荒れやすいらしく、マングローブのSUPになりましたが、非常に穏やかで私にはむしろ良かったと思います！
他の人も書いてますが、写真もすぐにもらえました。
スガちゃん1日ありがとうございました。

I participated in a tour that included mangrove stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), exploring a limestone cave, and landing on Balas Island.
The other guests were also first-timers at SUP, but they were able to stand up, so it might be okay even if you don't have much time for exercise (^｡^).
The limestone cave trek was also a serious adventure and fantastic!
It was a full day packed with activities!

マングローブSUPと鍾乳洞の探検、バラス島の上陸のツアーに参加しました。
私以外のお客さんもSUPは初めてでも立てていたので、運動に時間がなくても大丈夫かもです(^｡^)
鍾乳洞も本格的なトレッキングで最高！
1日盛りだくさんのツアーできた！

I really wanted to go to Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave, and I found this tour just in the nick of time! Thank you for accommodating my last-minute reservation ^_^
The guide's hospitality was incredible!
Everyone was so kind, and I was truly moved. They also took some really beautiful photos.

P.S. Was there another photo of me diving while snorkeling?

川平湾と青の洞窟にはどうしても行きたくて、予約ギリギリで見つけたツアーでした！ギリギリの予約で対応してくださってありがとうございます^_^
ガイドさんのホスピタリティが半端ない！
皆さん優しくて感動しました。写真もすごく綺麗に撮ってくださいます。

p.s.シュノーケリングの飛び込んでいる写真もう一枚ありませんでしたか？

At first, I made a reservation through another site, but I was kindly informed over the phone that booking through VELTRA would be more advantageous. The instructor on the day was also very polite, and I was able to easily enjoy both SUP and snorkeling for the first time. They took a lot of photos, so I think it will become a wonderful travel memory.

最初は他のサイトから予約したのですが、VELTRAから予約するとお得だとご丁寧にお電話で教えてもらいました。
当日のインストラクターの方も大変丁寧で、初めてのSUPもシュノーケリングも難なくできました。写真もたくさん撮っていただけるので、素晴らしい旅の思い出になると思います。

It was the off-season, so there weren't many people, and the guide was very attentive. Thank you, Obara!

オフシーズンだったので、あまり人が多くなく、ガイドさんもつきっきりでやっていただきました。小原さんありがとう！

One of our members wasn't very good at swimming, so we chose snorkeling instead of diving. If you cling to the float on the way to the snorkeling point, they will carry you, and I think it's safe. We were fortunate with the weather, but because of that, there were many people, so be careful of beginner divers suddenly surfacing. The staff at the shop were very kind and reassuring. The sea is incredibly beautiful, so for those who usually don't dive, just putting your face in the water will bring great joy from the stunning underwater scenery and tropical fish.

あまり泳ぎの得意でないメンバーがいたので、ダイビングではなくシュノーケルにしました。
ポイントまで、フロートにしがみついていれば、運んでくれますし、危険はないと思います。
天候には恵まれましたが、その分人が多くて突然浮上してくる初心者ダイバーには気をつけてください。
ショップの方もとても親切で安心です。
とても綺麗な海なので、普段ダイビングをしない人だと顔をつけているだけで、広がる美しい海中と熱帯魚に大喜びだと思います。

The guide was very kind, and we were able to feed the animals and enjoy the beautiful scenery! If you're looking for a blue cave experience, this is definitely the place! I highly recommend it!

ガイドさんがとても優しく、餌をあげれたり
綺麗な景色を堪能できました！！
青の洞窟体験なら間違いなくここ！
おすすめです！

I participated in the morning half-day tour on June 4th!

It was my first time snorkeling, and I felt a bit anxious about going alone. However, the staff were friendly and explained everything clearly, which quickly eased my worries.

The waters around Kerama were incredibly beautiful, with deep shades of blue and green that left me in awe. I loved seeing the shimmering schools of fish. If I could wish for more, I would have liked to see a turtle too.

I appreciated the hotel pickup service! They also took photos, which made for great memories. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you!

6/4午前半日に参加しました！

初めてのシュノーケリング、一人参加に不安をおぼえつつの参加でした。スタッフの皆さんが気さくで、わかりやすく教えてくれたのですぐに不安はふっとびました。

慶良間の海はとてもきれいで深い碧と青に感動。魚の群れがキラキラ見えてすごくよかった。よくをいえば亀にも会いたかったなぁ。

ホテルピックアップもしてくれてありがたい！
写真も撮ってくれるので記念になります。
ぜひまた参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

The wind was strong, so instead of SUP at Kawahira Bay, we did SUP on the river, but it was still a lot of fun. There were plenty of activities like snorkeling and exploring caves, so I was satisfied. The staff's polite service was also great.

風が強く川平湾でのSUPではなく、川でのSUPとなりましたが十分楽しかったです。
シュノーケル、洞窟など盛りだくさんでしたので満足しました。
従業員の方も丁寧な接客も良かったです。

I have snorkeled for decades all over the world--Blue Cave is a treasure. The staff at Bokenjima took wonderful care of me (even though they spoke barely any English, it didn't matter in the water!). This is an experience not to be missed.

Such an incredible day! From the very beginning everything ran smoothly thanks to the beautiful staff who tried their best to speak English and accommodate to everyones needs, including a bus pickup service from my front door step in the morning and return at the end of the day!
On arrival we were able to store valuables, given a great quality wetsuit to wear for the day and welcomed onto the boat for the day where complimentary drinks and lunch were provided (vegetarian friendly!) as well as shower, changeroom and toilet facilities and a great safety briefing and run down of the day from staff in various languages.
The stops were incredible and thanks to the staff we were able to download images of each destination for free which will definitley be held onto for years! The water was warm and as stunning kerama blue as you expect and we were lucky enough to see so many fish and a few turtles whilst exploring!
Overall a really great and unforgettable day which ultimately came down to a really well working team of guides!
Tip for anyone going on this, regardless of if you have a history of travel sickness, bring some medication with you and some sun protection!

The attendant was kind, and even though it was my first time snorkeling, I felt at ease. Even someone like me, who is very prone to seasickness, was able to go, so I definitely recommend trying it at least once.

アテンダーのお兄さんも優しく初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが安心してできました。船酔いに弱すぎる僕でも、行けたので一度は行った方がいいですね。