All Reviews for Glass Bottom Boat

A few years ago, when I took a glass-bottom boat, I didn't have a very good experience due to the weather... but this time, we were blessed with great weather and even encountered the sea turtles that my wife had been eagerly waiting to see. It was also a great help that we were able to change our boarding time right after we arrived at the reception, as my sons were sleeping. We don't often have the opportunity to go to Ishigaki Island, but once my sons are a bit older, I would like to participate in this tour again.

数年前、グラスボートに乗ったときには、天気の関係で、あまり良い思い出がなかったのですが…今回は天候に恵まれ、奥さん待望のウミガメにも遭遇できました。
受付の場所に到着した直後、息子たちが寝ていたので、乗船時間を変更していただけたのも大変助かりました。石垣島へはなかなか機会がないと行けませんが、息子たちがもう少し大きくなったら、またこのツアーに参加したいと思います。

At first, I was worried about how many fish I would see, but when we arrived at the spot, it was a fish paradise! We also hit the jackpot with sea turtles and saw many of them! However, despite the calm winds, there was quite a bit of rocking, so those who are prone to motion sickness might need to be cautious. But my 4 and 7-year-old kids were totally fine with the rocking and were engrossed in looking underwater.

初めはどれくらい魚見えるのかなぁ？と不安でしたが、ポイントに着いたらお魚パラダイスでした！海カメのスポットもドンピシャで、沢山見れました！ただ風が少ない日にも関わらず揺れはけっこーあったので、酔いやすい人は注意が必要かもしれませんが、うちの4歳7歳のこどもたちは揺れにもへっちゃらで夢中で海中を覗いていました。

First time at Kabira Bay.
The larger boat had little sway, so I was worried about seasickness, but it was fine.
The guide's stories were enjoyable, and the weather was great, making it the best experience.

初めての川平湾
大きめの船で揺れも少なく、船酔いが心配でしたが大丈夫でした
ガイドの方のお話も楽しく、お天気も良く最高でした

It was explained that visibility was poor due to bad weather. I received a call saying that they weren't sure if the service would operate until the last minute because rain was forecasted for that day. I was also told that it would be fine to reschedule for the next day, but I had plans for the following day, so I couldn't reschedule.

天候が悪かったので、あまり見えないとの説明がありました。当日は雨の予報だったのでギリギリまで運行するかはわからないとお電話いただきました。翌日に振替でもいいという話もいただきましたが、翌日は予定があったので振替できませんでした。

The weather was nice, but the view underwater seemed different from what we saw from the port. Due to rough seas, we couldn't go out far, and I was told before departure that visibility was rated a 4 out of 5, meaning it wasn't very good.

However, even though the wind was blowing, it was sunny, and being on the boat felt great. There were quite a few foreign participants who were very happy and taking lots of photos.

The guide provided instructions, and when we went down to the lower part of the boat, it felt like we were inside a transparent box in the sea.

Fish were swimming beside us, and we could see them and the corals quite clearly! (It might be presumptuous to say this,) but while we couldn't swim with the fish, I felt like I understood a bit of what divers experience.

Families and their children were also enjoying themselves.

Although it was a short time, the organizers and guides were kind professionals, and I felt at ease. Thank you very much.

I would like to participate again.

お天気は良かったのですが、海の中は港から見た様子とは異なるようです。
しけで沖まで出れなく、見れる度合いも１－５段階であまり見れない、４と出発前にいわれました。

ですが、風は吹いていたものの、晴天で船の上は気持ち良かったです。
（参加者に外国人も結構いて、とても喜んで写真撮影をしていました。）
担当の方から案内があり、船の下の部分に降りていくと海の中で自分たちが透明の箱の中に入っている感じがしました。

身体の両脇に魚が泳いでいて、結構クリアに魚が泳いでいる様子やサンゴがみれました！　（おこがましいかもしれませんが）魚と一緒に泳ぐ、等はできませんが、少しダイバーの気持ちがわかった気がしました。

家族連れの参加者やそのお子さんたちも楽しんでいました。

短い時間でしたが主催者の方や案内の方が親切なプロで安心して過ごせました。有難うございます。

また参加したいと思います。

It was so much fun that it ended in the blink of an eye. Although it was cloudy on the day, the visibility underwater was clear and interesting. I recommend going at high tide. For those planning to go, I suggest checking the high tide schedule before making a reservation. It seems that the weather doesn't matter, so even if it's rainy or cloudy, you can enjoy it without feeling down. This is an activity I can definitely recommend.

　とても楽しかったのであっと言う間に終わってしまった。
　当日は曇天だったが、海の中がはっきり見えて面白かった。満潮のタイミングで行くのがおすすめとのこと。これから行かれる方には満潮時を調べてから予約することをおすすめしたい。天気は関係ないらしいので、雨、くもりでも気を落とすことなく楽しめるので、おすすめできるアクティビティです。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so there wasn't a big impact, but it was still a good experience to see the natural corals and fish. I had heard that there would be alcohol and other sales on board, but it was disappointing that there was only a vending machine.

あいにく濁っていたので、大きな感動はなかったが、それでも自然のサンゴや魚たちを見られたのはいい経験になった
事前に、船内では酒などの販売もあると聞いていたが、実際には自動販売機しかなかったのは、残念だった

The coral reef was closer than I expected. However, the seating was cramped, and there was a child crying next to me, which was disappointing.

思っていたより、珊瑚礁が間近で見えました。ただし、座席が詰め詰めで、子供が横で泣き喚いてたし、それが残念でした。

This was my fourth time on the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, and this time I brought my grandchild, making it a three-generation experience. My grandchild, who was experiencing this for the first time, was thrilled by the colorful fish and large rays, completely captivated by the mystical underwater scenery. In the latter part of the trip, a sea turtle approached the glass-bottom boat and swam with us for a while, which was very moving. It became a wonderful memory for our summer vacation. Thank you very much.

川平湾のグラスボートは私は四回目ですが、
今回は孫も連れて三世代で参加しました。
初体験の孫は色鮮やかな魚や大きなエイに声を上げて喜び、とても神秘的な海の中の光景に釘付けでした。後半は一匹のウミガメがグラスボートに近づき暫く私達と一緒に海の散策を、共に出来たのがとても感動的でした。夏休みの良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

I used the service on the afternoon of July 16. This year, the rainy season was long, so they took us a bit further out because the visibility in Kabira Bay was poor. They mentioned that if we were lucky, we might encounter turtles, and they really made an effort to find spots where turtles might be. We actually encountered one! They also provided various explanations about the fish and corals, and I had a great time.

7月16日の午後に利用しました。今年は梅雨が長かった為川平湾内の透明度が悪いと言う事で少し沖の方へ行ってくれました。運が良ければ亀にも遭遇出来ますよと言って一生懸命亀のいそうな場所を探してくれて本当に遭遇出来ました。魚の名前や珊瑚の事など説明も色々してもらい、良い時間が過ごせました。

Low visibility but I manage to see some of the fishes and the reefs. I would recommend this trip for couples.

We participated with my husband in his 60s and our grandchild. The first thing we saw was the amazing view of Kabira Bay, and then the scenery from the glass-bottom boat was so beautiful that it moved us! Thanks to the staff's thorough explanations, we were able to easily understand and see corals, fish, and sea turtles, which made it a lot of fun. It was a first-time experience, and our grandchild was very happy.

Thank you for your hospitality!

60代の夫婦とお孫ちゃんを連れて三人で参加しました。まず最初に見た川平湾の景色の素晴らしさ、それからグラスボートに乗ってからの景色や船底があまりにも綺麗で感動しました！
スタッフの方の丁寧な説明で分かりやすく珊瑚、魚、ウミガメなども見ることが出来て色んなことが分かりとっても楽しかったです。初めての体験でお孫ちゃんも大喜びでした。

お世話になりました！

The hotel we stayed at was Naha West Inn, so it was convenient to reach the point in about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The price was also reasonable, and the timing was just right. I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medicine before going. I didn't experience any seasickness.

Once we reached the boat, everyone spent their time as they liked, but we were at the front. The boat moved quickly, splashing water, and the kids were thrilled. The visibility was level 2, but it was clearer than I expected. I wonder if they were throwing bait to attract the fish? There were lots of fish swarming around the bait.

宿泊ホテルが那覇ウエストインだったのでホテルからまっすぐ徒歩5分ほどで着き便利でした。
お値段も安かったし、時間もほどよかったです。
私は乗り物酔いが重度な方なので酔い止めを飲んで行きました。
船酔いは無かったです。
ポイントに着くまでは船の上でおのおの好きに過ごすのですが、私たちは先頭に立ってました。スピード早く船が進み、水しぶきがかかり、子供が大喜びしていました。
透明度はレベル２でしたが思ってたより見えました。
餌をまいて魚を呼び寄せてるのでしょうか？餌にむらがる魚がいっぱい見えました。

The staff introduces the fish while driving, making it easy to understand. Since it's in the bay, the waves aren't high, allowing for a comfortable sightseeing experience. You can also open the windows, so ventilation measures can be taken.

スタッフの方が運転しながら魚の紹介をしてくれるのでわかりやすいです。湾内のため波も高くなく快適に観光することができます。窓を開けることもできるので、換気対策は行えます。

The temperature was 22 degrees, so it was just barely possible to swim, which is why I booked this glass-bottom boat. I'm usually a snorkeling person, so it's been a while since I've been on a glass-bottom boat. The boat was private, and they provided detailed explanations of the points where we could see fish, plus I enjoyed chatting with the staff. In December, the water clarity was high, and we could see the fish well. We couldn't go to the point to see turtles due to the waves, but it was an exciting glass-bottom boat experience.

気温は22度で泳げるかどうかギリギリだったので、こちらのグラスボートを予約しました。
普段はシュノーケリング派なのでグラスボートは久しぶりです。
船は貸切で、魚が見れるポイントを詳しく説明してくれるし、スタッフと世間話みたいな感じもできるし楽しかったです。
12月は透明度が高く魚がよく見えました。亀は波の関係でポイントには行けませんでしたが、テンション上がるグラスボートでした。

We boarded the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, blessed with sky blue and sea blue waters. Perhaps due to the high tide during our morning departure, the water clarity was exceptional, allowing us to see corals, clownfish, and a variety of colorful fish. I was amazed by the diversity of coral species, which our guide explained to us. Learning about the names of the fish and the ecology of the giant clams was truly educational.

To my surprise, we were able to see four sea turtles, which are usually hard to encounter. One of them even showed us its swimming姿. I was very moved and left feeling extremely satisfied.

スカイブルーとシーブルーに恵まれた
川平湾グラスボードに乗船しました。
午前出発で満潮だったためなのか、
透明度の質がとても高く、
珊瑚、ニモ、彩とりどりのお魚達を観ることが
出来ました。
珊瑚の種類の多いことにびっくり。
それをガイドさんは、説明して下さいました。
魚の名前も、シャコガイの生態など、
本当にお勉強になります。
感動しました。

驚くことなかれ
なかなか会えないはずの海亀、
しかも四匹も観ることが出来ました。
そのうち一匹は泳いでる姿を見せてくれました。
とても感動しました。
大満足出来ました。

I thought I would see more coral, but it wasn't that much. It was better to look at the surface of the sea from the boat than to see the seabed through the glass.

もっとサンゴとか見れるかとおもったがそれ程でなかった。
ｶﾞﾗｽ越しに海底を見るより、船から海面を見ている方が良かった。

You can experience the beautiful waters of Kabira Bay, a representative tourist spot in Ishigaki Island. We boarded the boat in the early afternoon. Even before getting on the boat, the stunning gradient of blue waters spread out before us against the white sandy beach, which really got us excited. Additionally, there were quite a few fish swimming around in the shallow waters near the boat. Once on board, fish appeared one after another on the glass bottom, which was enjoyable even while waiting for other guests. As we set off, the captain provided detailed introductions to the coral reefs and fish, making it a fun experience. Due to the low tide, the water had a slightly greenish hue, so we ventured further out and were able to see two quite large sea turtles! While I had seen sea turtles while snorkeling before, the ones we saw here were impressively large. It turned out to be a very worthwhile boat ride! There were many families with small children on board, and the kids were thrilled. It's a great opportunity for families to see lots of fish and sea turtles, so I highly recommend it!

石垣島の代表的観光スポット川平湾の海を体感できます。私たちは昼過ぎの便に乗船しました。船に乗る前から、白い砂浜に美しいグラデーションのブルーが目の前に広がり、テンションが上がりました。さらに、船の周りには浅瀬でも割と魚が泳いでいます。船に乗ると、真ん中のガラス面に次々と魚が右往左往に登場！他のお客さんを待っている間でも楽しめました。出発すると、船長さんが細かく珊瑚礁や魚の紹介をしてくれ、楽しめました。また干潮の影響でやや緑がかった海の色だったため、この時間は沖にも行ってくれ、そこでかなり大きなウミガメを2匹見ることができました！シュノーケルなどでウミガメを見たことはありましたが、ここで見たウミガメはかなり大きく驚きました。とても価値のある乗船になりました！一緒に乗船した小さなお子様を連れた家族も多く、お子さんも大喜びでした。たくさんの魚やウミガメを家族で見れるチャンスなので、オススメです！

Since snorkeling is not allowed at Kabira Bay, I participated in a glass-bottom boat tour. Everyone was wearing masks, so I didn't have any particular concerns regarding infection control. The tour took us to several points, allowing us to see various coral reefs and fish with explanations from the guide. I usually do a lot of snorkeling, but on the glass-bottom boat, I was able to enjoy watching the fish at a leisurely pace! The boat ride also allowed me to enjoy the surrounding scenery, which was great! Thank you.

川平湾はシュノーケルできないためグラスボートツアーに参加。
みんなマスクしており感染対策に関しては特に気になることはありませんでした。
グラスボートで数カ所ポイントを回ってくださり、それぞれの珊瑚礁、魚達をガイドの解説付きで回ることができます。
普段シュノーケルをすることがおおいのですが、グラスボートではゆっくり魚をみることができました！
ボートでの移動で周りの景色も楽しむことができ、よかったです！
ありがとうございます。

Kawahirabay is beautiful, of course, but the view from the glass-bottom boat was completely different. I was able to see coral, fish, and sea turtles, and the staff provided thorough explanations, allowing me to learn a lot, which was really enjoyable.

The glass-bottom boat is reasonably priced, and I think it offers more value than the cost, so I believe it's a must-do when visiting Kawahirabay! You definitely won't regret it! There was hardly any rocking, so even someone like me who easily gets seasick was able to enjoy the experience without feeling nauseous at all.

The fresh juice from the shop recommended by the receptionist was also very delicious! I went in the morning to around noon, but the sea was prettier around noon than in the morning, so I recommend going around that time.

As a side note, I visited on a holiday, but due to COVID, it was quite empty...

川平湾が綺麗なのはもちろんですが、
グラスボートから見る景色はまた全然違うものでした。
珊瑚や魚、ウミガメなども見ることができて係のスタッフも丁寧に説明してくれて色んなことが知ることが出来てとっても楽しかったです。

グラスボートは価格もお安いし、値段以上の魅力があるとおもうので川平湾に行く際は絶対に乗るべきだと思いました！絶対に乗って損はないです！
揺れもほとんどないので、酔いやすい私でも全く船酔いすることなく楽しく過ごすことができました。

受付のお姉さんに教えてもらったお店の生ジュースもとってもおいしかったです！！
朝から昼にかけて行ったんですが、朝よりお昼12時頃の方が海が綺麗だったのでお昼頃に行くのがオススメです♪

補足
休日に行きましたが、コロナということもあり、かなり空いてました…

It was very enjoyable.
I think luck played a part, but this time I was able to see three sea turtles and got quite excited (￣∇￣).

It's a selfish wish, but I thought it would be nice if there were plans for a longer duration (^^).

If you have flexibility in your schedule or time, it might be better to aim for just before or after high tide (^o^).

とても楽しいです。
運もあるとは思いますが、
今回はウミガメも3匹も見れて
大人気なく結構興奮してしまいました(￣∇￣)

勝手な希望ですが、
もう少し長い時間のプランがあったら
いいなと思いました(^^)


日程や時間に余裕がある場合は、
満潮前後を狙ったほうがいいかもです(^o^)

I went snorkeling the day before, and when I got on the glass-bottom boat the next day, it felt less clear.

前日にシュノーケリングをしていて、次の日にグラスボートに乗ったので、鮮明度が低く感じてしまいました。

I was taken to a spot where I could see coral and colorful fish, and I was very satisfied with the beautiful underwater scenery! I also saw clownfish! I think families with children will enjoy it too!

サンゴやカラフルな魚が見えるスポットへ連れて行ってもらい、綺麗な海中がみれてとても満足です！クマノミも見れました！子供連れの方も楽しめると思います！

The visibility was average. Since it's nature, you can't know until the day of. There was excitement as we were taken to the fish spots, and on this day, there were even small sharks.

透明度は、普通でした。
何せ自然相手なので当日にならないとわからないです。
お魚ポイントに連れて行くのでワクワク感あり、この日は、小さなサメもいました。

I was truly moved by the beautiful sea!
You can see plenty of fish and coral!
It was an exciting 30 minutes for both kids and adults!
Thank you for the fun time! ♪

本当にきれいな海で感動しました！
魚もサンゴもたくさん見られます！
子どもも大人も大興奮の30分でした！
楽しい時間をありがとうございました♪

They took us to many points on the glass boat, and miraculously, we were able to see both sea turtles and manta rays. It became the best memory! ❤️

グラスボートでたくさんポイントに連れて行って下さり、奇跡的に海亀もマンタも見れました、最高の思い出になりました❤️

I was worried about the impact of the typhoon, but I was able to enjoy myself even with the rain and wind. The driving was impressive, stopping the boat at various points of interest and rotating it! I was able to see sharks, tropical fish, and rare corals, and I was very satisfied to encounter the "symbol of happiness," the sea turtle.

台風の影響で心配していましたが、雨と風がある中でも十分楽しめることができました。見どころのあるポイント、ポイントで船を止める、回転するなど運転は見事プロの技でした！サメや熱帯魚、珍しい珊瑚も見れましたし、「幸せの象徴」ウミガメにも出会うことができて大変満足しました。

Wow! I was the only passenger!! It was a private charter. I got to see sea snakes and turtles napping, which was really rare. You absolutely should ride the glass-bottom boat! It was so good that I might consider riding it again next time I go.

な、な、なんとー！乗員が私だけ！！
貸切でした。
ウミヘビや、亀のお昼寝も見れてとってもレアでした。グラスボートは絶対に乗るべきです！次回行ってもまた、乗るかもって思うくらい良かったです。

Although it was a short time, I was able to see many wonderful things, such as sea turtles and beautifully colored fish. I'm also grateful that I could ride for a lower price than if I had booked on-site.

短い時間ではありましたが、ウミガメやキレイな色の魚など、素敵な物がたくさん見れました。現地で申し込むより安く乗れたのも有難いです。

At Kabira Bay, I was able to see coral and tropical fish, and the scenery was amazing. The explanations were thorough, making it easy to understand. However, the waves were a bit high, so I couldn't make it to the sea turtle spot, which was disappointing. I would like to try again when the sea is calm.

川平湾の珊瑚や熱帯魚を見る事ができ、また、景色もサイコーでした。説明もしっかりとされるので、わかりやすかったです。ただ、波が少し高かったので、ウミガメスポットまで、行くことが出来なくて、残念でした。海が穏やかときに、再トライしたいです。