All Reviews for Glass Bottom Boat

I had a reservation for after 1 PM, but due to the weather conditions (rain, wind, tide), I received a call from the staff that suggested changing it to after 3 PM on the morning of the day. As expected, the boats were canceled until 2 PM due to heavy rain and wind. I was about to give up, but services resumed after 2 PM, and the tide conditions were good, allowing us to see turtles, rays, many fish, and coral. It was also great that we could leave our car in the free parking lot and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a nearby delicious soba restaurant while adjusting our schedule. Thank you for your communication.

13時すぎに予約をしていたのですが、天気の状態（雨、風、潮）から、15時過ぎに変更しては？と、当日の朝、スタッフの方からご連絡をいただきました。
案の定、14時までは豪雨と風のため、船は欠航。諦めかけていたのですが、１４時過ぎの便から再開され、潮の状態もよく、亀、エイ、たくさんの魚、サンゴに会えました。無料駐車場に車を置かせてもらって、近くの美味しいお蕎麦屋さんでゆっくり、ランチをしながら、時間調整もできたのも、よかったです。
ご連絡ありがとうございました。

If it had been clear, I think the sea would have been beautiful, but even though the forecast was for rain and it was cloudy, I still thought it was very nice.

晴れておれば、海の中も綺麗だったと思いますが、雨の予報でしたので、曇天でしたが、とてもよかったと思います。

I visited Kabira Bay for the first time and participated in a glass-bottom boat tour. We were blessed with clear skies and were able to see many fish. We also spotted turtles twice—one swimming normally and another resting among the coral. I would like to join this tour again the next time I come to Ishigaki Island.

初めて川平湾を訪れ、グラスボートツアーに参加しました。快晴に恵まれ、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。亀も２回見ることができました。普通に泳いでいるものと珊瑚の間で休んでいるものです。次回、石垣島にきたときも参加したいと思います。

The guide provided a lot of explanations about the fish and even took pictures of sea cucumbers while diving! All the photos turned out great! Thank you!

ガイドさんがお魚の説明など沢山してくれたり、潜ってナマコを撮ってくれたりしました！
写真もいい写真ばかり！
ありがとうございました！

Although it was unfortunately a cloudy day, the sea looked beautiful. I felt happy when I saw a sea turtle.

当日はあいにくの曇り空でしたが海の中は綺麗に見ました。ウミガメが見られた時は幸せな気分になりました。

As expected of Kabira Bay, it was a bit cloudy, but the clarity of the water was amazing! We saw a remora riding on a sea turtle, various types of coral, and clownfish around sea anemones as we moved to different points. It was so much fun to watch, and while the glass-bottom boat was nice, it really made me want to go snorkeling. I didn't feel seasick at all in the calm sea! 😊

さすが川平湾、少し曇っていたのですがとにかく透明度がすごい！
ウミガメの上にコバンザメが乗っていたり、色々な種類のサンゴ、イソギンチャクの周りのカクレクマノミなど、ポイントに移動しながら見せてくれました。
見てると楽しくて、グラスボートもいいけど、やっぱりシュノーケリングしたくなっちゃいます。
静かな海で船酔いは全くしませんでした(^^)

I was able to make a reservation at a great price through Veltra.

I was worried I would be late for my reservation time, but when I called, they kindly assured me that it would be fine to arrive at my own time.

The parking was free, and it was conveniently located just a short distance from Kabira Bay.

On the glass-bottom boat, I found that looking down the whole time made me feel nauseous, so I tried to focus on the distant views instead.

They provided a lot of explanations, but I couldn't catch everything, which was a bit disappointing.

That said, I was very satisfied to see sea turtles and clownfish!

ベルトラ経由でお得に予約出来ました。

予約時間よりも遅くなりそうだったのですが、電話すると、快く対応していただけて、着いた時間に合わせてで大丈夫との事でした。

駐車場も無料で、川平湾からすぐの場所で便利でした。

グラスボートは、ずっと下を見ていると酔うので、見るポイント以外は遠くを見るようにしていました。

色々説明をしてくれていたのですが、それがよく聞き取れなくて少し残念でした。

とはいえ、ウミガメやクマノミも見られて、大満足でした！

The beauty of Kabira Bay made me want to see the fish, but I thought it would be too cold for snorkeling, so I opted for a glass-bottom boat. I was able to get a 10% discount even with a reservation made just the day before, which was a lifesaver.

Once on the glass-bottom boat, I was able to see beautiful coral and fish. Luckily, I also spotted a sea turtle. It seems that high tide is the best time, so I think it's a good idea to check that before deciding on a time to participate.

川平湾の美しさ、魚を見たく、でも、シュノーケリングをするには寒いと思ったので、グラスボートに。
前日までの予約でも1割引でしたので、ギリギリの予約でしたが、助かりました。
グラスボートに乗り、海底を覗くと、美しい珊瑚や魚を見ることができました。ラッキーなことに海亀も見られました。
満潮時が良いようですので、調べてから参加時間を決めるといい、と思いました。

I made a reservation the night before, but everything went smoothly without any issues. You can't expect that to happen overseas, right? This was my second time at Kabira Bay, and it was sunny! Kabira Bay really is best enjoyed in sunny weather. I recommend checking the weather the night before and on the day of your visit before participating.

前日夜の予約でしたが、トラブルもなくスムーズに対応頂きました。海外じゃ、こうは行かないですよね。 川平湾は2回目でしたが、晴れました! 川平湾はやっぱり晴れがいいですね。 前日の夜の天気、当日の天気を見て参加することを、おすすめします。

I was very satisfied with the Veltra reservation as it was very smooth and affordable. The check-in on-site was also very smooth.

As for the glass boat, it gradually became foggy, possibly due to everyone's excitement, which was quite disappointing. I wish they could have wiped the fog during the ride or applied more anti-fog solution. Alternatively, I think it would be better to replace the glass itself. Since the main attraction is viewing the underwater world through the glass, I hope they can improve the maintenance in this area.

Veltraの予約はとてもスムーズでしかもお安く出来たので満足。現地での受付もとてもスムーズでした。

グラスボートですが、皆の熱気のせいなのか段々と曇って来てしまいとても残念。走行中でも曇りを拭けるとか曇り止めをもっと塗っておくとかして欲しかった。もしくはグラスそのものを新調した方が良いと思います。
グラス越しに海の世界を見るのがメインなのでここのメンテナンスはもっとしっかりやって欲しい物です。

First of all, I was surprised by how beautiful the sea was. When you ride the glass-bottom boat, they take you to spots where you can see fish. This time, I was able to see a lot of sea turtles, which was amazing. I will definitely use this service again when I come to Ishigaki. Thank you!

まず海がとても綺麗でビックリしました。グラスボートに乗るとポイントで魚のいるとこへ連れていってくれます。今回は海ガメもたくさん見えたので最高でした。また石垣にきた時は利用します。ありがとうございました。

The long-awaited glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay. It was about 30 minutes in total. While moving to the points of interest, we listened to explanations about the fish and coral, leaving no time to feel seasick.

念願の川平湾グラスボート。正味30分ほどでしょうか
ポイントへ移動しながら、魚や珊瑚の説明を聞いて、乗り物酔いする暇もないくらいでした。

I was able to see turtles swimming. I booked an early morning trip due to the tide, but when I arrived at the reception early, there was availability on an earlier boat, so they were able to change it for me. I recommend booking during the time just before high tide.

泳いでいる亀を見ることができました。
潮位の関係で朝早い便を予約したのですが受付に早めに行ったら、もう一便前に空きがあったので変更していただけました。
予約する際は満潮手前の時間帯がお勧めです。

We arrived by rental car, and there was a dedicated parking lot. There is a reception area in front of the parking lot.

We arrived early, and I was grateful that they allowed us to board the earlier ferry. It takes about five minutes to walk to the boarding area, but there is a ramp leading to the beach.

The transparency of Kabira Bay seems to change depending on the time of day. It looked better earlier in the day. Although it was cloudy, we could see clearly. I was very satisfied to see turtles and coral.

The guide was considerate, making it easy for us to enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island while sitting down.

レンタカーで向かいましたが、専用駐車場がありました。駐車場前に受付があります。
早く着きましたが、前の便に乗せてくだったのがありがたかったです。
乗り場まで五分程度歩きますが、浜までスロープがついています。
川平湾の透明度も時間帯によって変わるそう。この日は早い方が良さそうでした。曇りでしたが綺麗に見れました。亀や珊瑚が見れ大満足です。
ガイドさんが見やすいよう配慮してくださり、座りながら石垣島の自然が楽しめました。

I participated with three colleagues from work. The tide wasn't great, so the visibility was a bit lacking, but we enjoyed seeing things like mantis shrimp and coral.

職場の人と４人で参加しました。潮が良くなかったので、透明度が今ひとつでしたがシャコ貝やサンゴなど、楽しめました。

In conclusion, it was a very good tour!

Since it was stated that same-day reservations were okay, I considered making a reservation depending on the weather. On the day of my arrival, the weather looked good while I was on the plane, but I couldn't select same-day booking. Since the weather was suitable for another day, I made a reservation for a different day. Just to be sure, I directly contacted the tour company, and they informed me that it was a system issue and that changes could be made on the day of. They changed it for me on the same day. Furthermore, I received advice that the conditions were better in the morning than in the afternoon due to the tides, so after arriving at the airport, I rented a car and went straight there!

Additionally, parking was free. I don't think the entrance was too difficult to find.

One slight disappointment was that the voice of the guide and captain inside the glass-bottom boat was hard to hear... However, they repeated the names of the fish and important information twice, so it wasn't like I didn't understand anything.

I am very grateful to have participated under such good conditions!

結論、とてもよいツアーでした！

当日予約OKと記載してあったので、天候次第で予約しようと検討しました。
来島日の機内で天候がよさそうだったので予約取得しようとしたところ、当日を選択できませんでした。
別日でも利用できる天候だったので、別日に予約取得。
念のためツアー会社に直接問い合わせたところ、システム上の問題なので当日に変更可能ですとの回答をいただき、当日に変更していただきました。
さらに、潮の関係で予約していた午後よりも午前の方が条件が良いですよとアドバイスをいただき、
空港到着後レンタカーを借りて直行しました！

しかも駐車場も無料でした。エントランスもそんなにわかりにくくないと思います。

ちょっと残念は、グラスボート内のガイド兼船長の方の声が聞きにくかった、、、。
でも、魚の名前や重要なことは２回繰り返して言われていたので、
わからないって感じでは、なかったです。

とても良い条件で参加させていただき、大変感謝しております！

The condition of the sea wasn't good, and the visibility was poor, so I didn't encounter many fish. ⤵️ I couldn't really understand what the guide was saying, and it didn't seem like they were trying to make it enjoyable.

海の状態が良くなかったのか、透明度も悪くあまりお魚さんとは遭遇できませんでした⤵️
ガイド？も何を言っているのかよく分からず‥楽しませようという気は見られなかったです。

Just about 10 minutes out from Naha Port, the coral reefs and marine fish were beautifully visible. It's different from seeing them in an aquarium, and I highly recommend it.

那覇港から10分程度沖に出ただけで珊瑚礁と海水魚が綺麗に見えた。
水族館で見るのと何かが違いお勧めです。

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see beautiful scenery due to the cloudy weather, but I was able to see a very clear sea. I also encountered a sea turtle and had a great time.

曇りでの運行でキレイな景色を見ることができるか不安でしたが、とても透明度の高い海を見ることができました。ウミガメにも逢え良い気分で時間を過ごす事ができましたー。

Since you're looking down while using the glass boat, it's easy to get seasick. However, when I focused intently on the fish shadows, I was able to forget about that and enjoy the experience.

グラスポーとはやはり下を向いている状態なので、酔いやすい
とはいえ魚影を必死にみているとそれも忘れる感じで楽しめた

It was very good! Thank you for guiding me to a great place. I hope to see you again next time.

非常に良かった！　goodな場所に案内をしていただきありがとうございました。またの機会があればよろしくお願いします。

When it comes to southern islands, Ishigaki Island is a must, along with its white sand and blue sea. A glass-bottom boat is essential. It was a relaxing boat trip, and the captain was entertaining, making for a healing moment with the scenery, fish, and sea turtles.

南の島と言えば、石垣島そして白い砂青い海欠かせないのがグラスボート。
ゆったりとした船旅で船長さんも面白く景色と魚とウミガメがコラボ癒しのひとときでした。

Despite the reservation being made the day before, I was able to participate smoothly. We departed on an early boat according to our arrival time. Although it was mentioned that the water was murky due to strong winds, I was surprised to see not only the corals and fish but also a large live giant clam.

前日の予約にも関わらず、スムーズに参加できました。到着時間で早めのボートで出発。強風のため濁りを言われましたが、サンゴやお魚さんもですが、おっきな生きたシャコガイに会えてびっくりです。

I received information that the scheduled day was unfortunately canceled due to strong winds, but they offered an alternative date, and I was able to board safely today! The weather was clear, there was no sea breeze, and the waves were calm, allowing us to see the beautiful sea under great conditions! The captain was also very skilled at storytelling, and I had a wonderful time✨ The staff at the reception were very courteous, which further lifted my spirits before boarding☺️

予定していた日は生憎強風で欠航との情報を頂きましたが、別日を提示してくださり本日無事に乗船できました！
本日は晴れて海風が無く波も穏やかで、条件が良い中とても綺麗な海の中を見れました！
そして船長さんのお話も上手でとても楽しい一時を過ごせました✨
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受付をされていた方の対応もご丁寧で、乗船前から気分も更に上がりました☺️

The boat itself felt a bit old, which made me a little worried, but the room for viewing the fish was nice. When I went to the fish viewing room, I felt a bit seasick. My family said they were also feeling queasy, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some medication. On the bright side, it would have been great to see a wider variety of fish.

船自体は古い感じで少し心配でしたが、お魚を見るお部屋は良かったです。
お魚を見るお部屋に行った時は、少し酔いました。家族みんな酔いそうだったと言っていたので、酔う方はお薬飲んだ方がいいかも。
よく言えばもっといろんな種類のお魚が見れたら良かったです。

I was able to feel close to the fish underwater. It was a valuable experience that made me feel like I was in the ocean. I thought it would be even better if there were some guidance about Okinawa from the perspective of the sea.

水中の魚を身近に感じることができました。
海の中にいるような貴重な体験ができました。
海からみた沖縄について、案内があるともっといいのかなぁ、と思いました。

It was my first time on a glass-bottom boat. The time we went was just as the tide was going out, so we couldn't visit the spots that are accessible during high tide, which was disappointing. However, we were lucky to see sea turtles. It was mentioned that it's less likely to get seasick, but when I looked down and swayed with the boat, I felt a bit nauseous.

初めてのグラスボートでした。私たちが乗った時間は、ちょうど干潮に向かった時間で、満潮の時に行くスポットには行けず残念でした。でも、ウミガメは見れたのでラッキーでした。船酔いしにくいと書いてありましたが、下を向いて船に揺られたら、少し酔いました。

Kawahirawan was a very beautiful place.
The blue color of the sea was stunning.
I was able to see small fish, big fish, and even sea turtles.
The coral was beautiful as well.
We were blessed with great weather, making it a perfect memory.
Thank you very much.

川平湾はとても綺麗なところでした。
海の青色が綺麗すぎました。
小さいお魚から大きいお魚、ウミガメも見れました。
珊瑚も綺麗。
お天気にも恵まれ、最高の思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました。

On the day of the event, I was able to confirm from the hotel window that there were some waves. About an hour before the scheduled time, the organizers contacted us to inform that the visibility level in the water was at level 1 due to the sea conditions. When I asked if other participants had canceled, they mentioned that a group was still participating, so I also expressed my desire to join. Although the sky was slightly overcast, the shaking was not as severe as I had expected, and I was able to see some fish shadows. There's nothing we can do about the weather, but the response from the organizers was impeccable.

当日は少しだけ波が立っているようにホテルの窓から確認できました。
予定時刻の1時間程前、主催側から
本日は海の影響で海中の見えるレベルが1だと連絡が入りまして、他の参加者はキャンセルしているのか尋ねたら団体が入っているとのことで当方も参加を希望しました。うす曇り空ではありましたが
思っていたよりもひどい揺れはなく
なんとなく魚影も確認できました。
天候ばかりはどうしようもありません
対応に関しては申し分ありませんでした。

It was a day with strong winds and very poor visibility, so I received a kind phone call in advance to confirm whether I would participate. I was told there would be no cancellation fee, and since my child wanted to go, we decided to participate. The weather turned out to be very nice, and my child enjoyed the first boat ride very much. The fish, which were said to be almost invisible, were more visible than expected, and my child was very interested. We had a great time, the staff were kind, and the duration was just right. I'm glad we participated.

風が強く、視界はかなり悪い日だったので、親切に参加するかどうか事前に確認の電話をいただきました。キャンセル料はかかりませんとのことでしたが、子供が行きたいと言ったので参加することに。天気はとても良く、初めての乗船をとても楽しんでくれました。ほぼ見えないと言われていた魚たちも予想以上に見えて、子供は興味津々。
とても楽しめましたし、係の方も親切で、所要時間もちょうど良く、参加して良かったと思います。