All Reviews for Glass Bottom Boat

Before we even set off, the tropical fish gathered around, making for an exciting departure. The captain's explanations were very easy to understand. Even after disembarking, the captain answered all my questions without a hint of annoyance. He kindly explained things I didn't know, such as, "The fish come to the bottom of the boat to eat the algae that cling to it." I would love to go again.

出発する前から熱帯魚が寄ってきてわくわくしながらの出発になりました。
船長の説明はとても分かりやすかったです。
下船後も船長にいろいろと質問しても、嫌な顔一つされずに答えていただきました。『船底に魚が寄ってくるのは船底に付着している藻を食べるためによって来るんですよ。』というような、知らなかったことを丁寧に教えていただきました。
また、行きたいです。

If you come to Ishigaki Island, you must ride the glass-bottom boat.

The captain takes you to places where you can see fish. In the end, he took us to a spot where we could see sea turtles.

Due to COVID-19 measures, they have arranged the seating to maintain distance by leaving one seat empty between passengers.

This is definitely something you should experience.

石垣島に来たのなら必ず乗りたかったグラスボート。

船長さんは、魚が見れる場所に連れていってくれます。
最後には海亀が見れるポイントまで連れていってくれました。

コロナ対策で密にならないように席を1つあけて座るようになっています。

これは絶対に乗るべきです。

I requested to change my reservation to the following day due to not-so-great weather on the day before my participation. They responded very flexibly. Although there were a few clouds on the day itself, I was able to see many fish and turtles by focusing on the key points. However, I was unsure about the availability of parking and ended up getting lost, asking the neighbors for help. If there was no parking available, I would have appreciated guidance to a paid parking option. Overall, I am satisfied.

参加前日に予約も当日あまりお天気が良くなく、予約日を翌日に変更依頼。とても柔軟に対応くださいました。当日は雲も少しありましたが、ポイントをおさえており、たくさんのお魚や亀を見ることができました。
ただ駐車場の有無がわからず当日迷いに迷いご近所さんに聞くことに。ないならないで、有料駐車場の案内が欲しかったかな。
トータルでは満足です。

I participated early in the morning, and the weather was unusually nice for February. Just opening the windows of the glass-bottom boat and enjoying the ride was very pleasant. I was able to see various colorful fish, but I was especially happy to see a sea turtle. When it surfaced, everyone on the boat was excited and cheering! 😊

朝一で参加させていただきましたが、2月では珍しいほどの天候の良さで
グラスボートの窓を開けて乗っているだけでもとても気持ち良かったです。
色とりどりの魚たちも見れましたが、
やはりウミガメを見れたことがとてもうれしく、
水面に顔を出してきたときは船の中みんなで騒いでました(^^♪

Unfortunately, it was cloudy and the wind was strong, so the water was murky and didn't look as beautiful as in the pictures, but it was great to see various coral reefs and fish up close.

あいにく曇りで風強かったのでミスが濁って写真のように綺麗に見えなかったが、いろんな珊瑚礁及び魚を間近に見れてよかったです。

The quality of the experience here is largely influenced by the weather. However, the staff are knowledgeable about each spot and will take you to places where you can see fish, coral, and sea turtles. When the wind is strong, it may be difficult to reach the spots further out. Additionally, the timing of the tides can also affect the experience, so if you want to avoid disappointment, it's a good idea to check the weather and tide charts before you go. I wasn't expecting much during a time when the weather changes frequently, but I was taken to a spot for sea turtles and was able to see two of them. The staff also provided various explanations, which was educational.

ここの良し悪しは、やはり天候に左右される部分が大きいかと思われますが、スタッフの方は各スポットを把握しているので、魚や珊瑚や海亀と見所のスポットに船を着けてくれます。風が強い時は流されてしまうので、沖の方のスポットは難しいかもしれません。また潮の満ち引きのどのタイミングかでも変わるので、がっかりしたくなければ、天候や潮見表で時間帯を調べてから行くと良いと思います。天気がコロコロと変わる時期で期待していなかったのですが、沖の方の海亀のスポットまで連れて行ってもらえ、海亀2匹に会えました。その他、色々と説明もしてくれるので勉強になりました。

The glass-bottom boat allowed us to see the beautiful fish and coral in Kabira Bay, and the children were thrilled to encounter sea turtles.

グラスボートは川平湾の綺麗な魚、珊瑚が見ることができたうえ、ウミガメと出会えて子供達も大喜びでした。

It was a day when I read that it was a bit difficult to see the fish, but it was really beautiful. Since there is a distance to the open sea, it's better to bring a light jacket, and I think those who are prone to seasickness should take motion sickness medication.

少しお魚が見づらいと書いてた日でしたが、すごく綺麗でした。
沖まで距離があるので、一枚羽織りを持ってたほうがいいなと、酔いやすい人は酔い止めが必要だと思います。

I'm glad I could see the natural fish up close. If I could wish for something, I feel like it could have been a bit longer. I wanted to see them underwater during the travel as well.

自然の魚を近くで見れてよかったです。欲を言うともう少し長くても良い気がします。移動の間も水中で見てみたいと思いました。

Although it was unfortunately cloudy on the day of the tour, the colors of the sea viewed from the boat were very beautiful! I definitely recommend taking a ride to see the colors of the ocean and the various corals!! It became a very memorable tour!

当日はあいにくの曇天でしたが、ボートで見る海の色がとても綺麗でした！是非、乗って海の中の色や様々なサンゴを見て欲しいです！！とても思い出に残るツアーになりました！

I was late for the check-in time, but since boarding started five minutes before, I made it just in time. There were quite a few foreign visitors on board. Until we reached the point, I enjoyed the view outside. When we arrived at the point, the staff came to inform us, and we moved to the underwater viewing room. I was able to see many more fish than I expected. They appeared in schools, possibly because they were being fed. Time flew by, and after about 15 minutes of viewing, we received a notice that it was time to finish, and we returned to the deck.
I think it's a great option for a compact viewing experience in a short time. We took the 2 PM boat, but we disembarked by 2:45 PM.

チェックイン時刻に遅れてしまいましたが、乗船開始は5分前だったので間に合いました。船内は、外国の方が多めでした。ポイントに着くまでは、外の眺めを楽しみました。ポイントに着くとスタッフの方が知らせに来てくれて、水中鑑賞室へ移りました。思っていたより、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。エサをまいていたのか、群れで表れたりもしました。あっという間に時間が過ぎ、15分ぐらい鑑賞すると修了のお知らせがあり、デッキに戻りました。
短時間でコンパクトに見るには、オススメだと思います。14時の便でしたが、14時45分には下船しました。

Straight forward before getting on board about water clarity. Overcast but awesome!!!! Will go back again!!

It was a short n sweet morning excursion for the family. The acquarium at the mall has a wider variety of fish than what we saw, but basically just out on a boat. If you like going out on the water then it probably adds to the experience, otherwise just take photos of the tank at Rycom Mall, they'll come out much clearer. It met expectations but did not exceed for any special reasons. I suggest if you have kids this would be really cool to do with them. It's not too long of a trip but enough to say you did something different.

We had such a wonderful time on the sightseeing cruise for our 11 year anniversary! The ride to the coral reef was spectacular and seeing all of the fish was pure magic. The crew was super friendly and made it an great experience.

We opted in for the buffet lunch at the Pacific hotel and it was delicious! They reserved a table for us and the service was also great.

We’d definitely do it again with our friends and family who come to visit us in Okinawa :)

I was surprised by the large colony of geoduck clams.
I had them as sashimi, and they were delicious!
The sight of the sea turtles taking a breath was adorable.
For those who don't dive or snorkel, it's a must. The locals say you can't miss Kabira.

驚いたのは大きなシャコ貝の群生
刺身で食べました旨！
海ガメが息つぎする姿可愛かった
ダイビングやシュノーケリングしない人にはマスト 地元のお爺は川平見ずしてと

On the day, it was cloudy and there was occasional light rain, so I think it was probably harder to see than on a clear day. There were sea turtles, but unfortunately, we couldn't see them from our seats. It might be better to avoid looking down after eating since the boat sways.

当日は曇りでたまに雨がパラついてたのでたぶん晴天時よりは見えにくかったかなと思います。
ウミガメがいたのですが私と息子の席からは見ることが出来ず残念でした。
ずっと下を向いていて船も揺れるので食後は避けたほうがいいかも。

The weather was calm with relatively low waves, but unfortunately, the visibility was not great. I was hoping to see a bit more colorful tropical fish.

割合浪の少ない穏やかな天候でしたが残念ながら透明度がイマイチでした。
もう少し色とりどり熱帯魚を期待していました。

I took a submarine sightseeing tour for the first time. The underwater fish and coral were more beautiful than I expected. The color of the sea water was clear, and I want to ride the submarine sightseeing tour again when I come to Okinawa next time.
After that, I went to the hotel buffet, and the variety and taste of the food were good.

初めて水中観光船に乗りました。思った以上に水中の魚や珊瑚がきれいでした。海の水の色の透き通っており、次に沖縄に来た時にも、水中観光船に乗りたいと思います。
その後、ホテルバイキングに行きましたが、食べ物の種類も味も良かったです。

It was a Thursday on a weekday, so it wasn't too crowded and I enjoyed it. The hotel buffet was also delicious. I recommend it.

平日の木曜日だったんのでそんな混んでなくて楽しめました。
ホテルのバイキングもうまかったです。お勧めします。

I boarded with my 2-year-old child. As we left Naha Port and arrived at the point where the fish are, I was thrilled to see a sea turtle swimming right away! My child was also very happy, calling out "Turtle, turtle!" We were able to see a lot of coral reefs and fish, and it was great to see my child enjoying themselves. In the pre-trip briefing, it was mentioned that the visibility was 3 (cloudy but visible), but I think it was clearer than I had imagined. It wasn't as sharp as in an aquarium or underwater camera, but adults enjoyed it too.

2歳の子供と乗船しました。
那覇港を出て魚のいるポイントに着いたところで早速ウミガメが泳いでいて感動しました！子供もカメさんカメさんと大喜び。サンゴ礁もお魚も沢山見ることが出来、子供が楽しんでいる姿を見られて良かったです。
事前の説明では透明度は3(濁っているが見える)でしたが想像していたより見えたと思います。水族館や水中カメラのようなクッキリ具合ではありませんが、大人も楽しめました。

The weather was a bit bad, but we were able to enjoy underwater sightseeing. Since it was still February and a bit chilly, I was glad I could enjoy the sea without getting in the water. It was very popular with foreigners as well.

天気が少し悪かったですが、水中観光をすることができました。まだ2月で肌寒い時期だったので、水に入らず海を満喫できてよかったです。外国人の方にもすごく人気でした。

The underwater sightseeing was great. I was able to see clearly underwater, and they scatter food, so the fish come to gather around. The hotel buffet exceeded my expectations☆ It was delicious.

水中観光良かったです。
海の中もしっかりと見れましたし、餌をまいてくれるから魚も集まって来てくれます。
ホテルのビュッフェも期待以上でした☆
美味しかったですよ。

Before boarding, there is an explanation of the current wave conditions and water clarity. I believe the wave conditions are divided into four levels. On the day I boarded, it was at the "waves present" level, but the waves weren't too strong. The water clarity is also divided into four levels. On the day I boarded, it was at the "slightly murky" level, but I could see the fish and coral very well, which was great.

I participated alone, but both children and adults can enjoy it.

乗船する前に、本日の揺れ具合、透明度の説明があります。揺れ具合は確か4段階に分かれていたと思います。私が乗船した日は、「揺れます」レベルでしたが、それほど大きな揺れではありませんでした。透明度のレベルも4段階に分かれていたと思います。私が乗船した日は「少し濁っています」レベルでしたが、お魚もサンゴ礁も良く見え、とても良かったです。
私は一人で参加しましたが、子供も大人も楽しめます。

We were fortunate to have unusually great weather for this time of year, and I was very satisfied to see a variety of colorful tropical fish and a large group of giant clams. The clarity of the ocean is incredible.

この時期にしては珍しく絶好のお天気にも恵まれ、色とりどりの熱帯魚や大きなシャコ貝の群を見ることができて大満足でした。海の透明度が半端ないです。

The weather was clear, and the transparency of the water was amazing, allowing us to see the corals and fish very well. Additionally, the staff's explanations during the tour were easy to understand and great. I would love to board again if I have the opportunity.

晴れていたせいかさすがに透明度が素晴らしく、海中のサンゴや魚が良く見えました。また、戦中でのスタッフの方の説明も分かりやすく良かったです。また、機会があれば乗船したいと思います。

It was a great experience since I don't often have the opportunity to ride on a submarine. It would have been nice if there was sushi for the hotel lunch. There was chirashi sushi, but the sweet denbu was a bit much.

水中船もなかなか乗る
機会が無いので良い体験でした。
ホテルランチに寿司が有ると良かった。
チラシ寿司は、有りましたが
でんぶが甘いからねー。

I took a glass-bottom boat tour in Kabira Bay! The weather was unpredictable, and visibility underwater was poor... I couldn't see many fish, but I definitely spotted a sea turtle!

川平湾グラスボート遊覧船に乗船しました！
天候不順で、海中の視界が悪く...
ほとんど魚は見れませんでしたが、
ウミガメさんは、しっかり見つけました！

The water was a bit murky, but I was thrilled to see so many fish coming close to me. The lunch at the Pacific Hotel was also great, with a variety of desserts, and the atmosphere inside was spacious and comfortable.

少し海の中は濁りは有りましたが、お魚が
近くに沢山寄って来てくれて感激しました。
パシフィックホテルのランチもデザートが充実していて店内もゆったりしていて良かったです

Since it was rainy in January, I chose the glass-bottom boat. I was taken to several spots where there were fish, and I was very satisfied. Due to the rain, it seemed that the turtles were waiting in the shallow waters, and I was able to see them.

I wish we could have stayed a little longer at the turtle spot. I'm not sure why the boat left so quickly.

Anyway, just being able to see the underwater world from the boat was very satisfying! Thank you.

1月で雨だったので、グラスボートを選択しました。何箇所か魚がいるポイントに連れて行って頂き大満足でした。雨の為、亀が浅瀬に待機していたようで見ることが出来ました。
亀がいるポイントに、もう少し長く居たかたったです。直ぐにボートが離れていったのはなぜか理由があるのかは、不明でした。
ともあれ、ボートに乗るだけで海の中が見れるのは
大満足でした！ありがとうございます。

When the ship was about to depart, there was a delay in collecting the boarding passes (plastic numbered tickets), which caused some trouble, but the sea and the fish were beautiful and met my expectations.

船が出発するとき、乗船券(プラスチック板の番号札)の回収に手間取り、なかなか出発しないトラブルがありましたが、海や魚はきれいで期待通りでした。