All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

We participated as a pair in mid-June. The conditions were fantastic, especially since it was just after the rainy season!

When we arrived at the meeting point at Manza Cape, we were greeted by a beautiful blue sky with not a cloud in sight, crystal-clear waters, intense sunlight that felt like it was piercing our skin, and a very enthusiastic instructor, Osaka-san.

This is truly THE OKINAWA!! Our excitement was already building before the tour even started!

After changing into our wetsuits and descending the stairs to enter the sea from the rocky area, Osaka-san exclaimed, "Woohoo!! It feels amazing when water gets into the wetsuit!!" He looked like he was having the most fun! With Osaka-san leading the way, we enjoyed snorkeling while heading towards the Blue Cave.

Thanks to the great conditions that day, the water was so clear that we could see deep into the coral, and we spotted quite a few large fish in the distance. Colorful tropical fish were swimming close to the surface, completely distracting us from the Blue Cave as we got lost in snorkeling! We played with many different types of fish and were already feeling satisfied even before reaching the Blue Cave. (Just between us, the underwater photos we received later had so many fish that our faces were barely visible! Haha!)

As for the Blue Cave itself, it was breathtaking! The cave was illuminated by a blue light from below, creating a stunning emerald blue view all around! It was truly impressive! The photos we received were beautiful, and we were very satisfied! They looked so good they could be featured in a magazine!

Overall, it was an incredibly satisfying tour! The scenery, the tour content, and instructor Osaka-san were all top-notch! I guarantee 100% value for money!

*As a side note, since our schedule was undecided, we were approached by Osaka-san and ended up trying out sea bob the next day, which he said is currently the most recommended marine sport. It's like a motorized boogie board that you can steer yourself, allowing you to dive and swim among the corals or chase schools of fish! (*^o^*) It's said to be a new marine sport with only a few units available in Japan, so I highly recommend it too!

6月中旬に2人で参加しました。梅雨明け直後という事もあってコンディションは抜群！
待ち合わせの場所の真栄田岬に到着すると雲ひとつない綺麗な青空、透明度MAXの美しい海、肌を突き刺すような強烈な日差し、そしてかなりテンション高めなインストラクターの大坂さんが迎えてくれます。

これこそまさにTHE・OKINAWA！！ツアー前からテンションが上がります！！

ウェットスーツに着替えて階段を降りた岩場から海に入ると、「フォー！！ウェットスーツに水入れると超気持ちいいですよー！！」と誰よりも楽しそうな大坂さん！笑
そんな大坂さんに案内され、シュノーケリングを楽しみつつ青の洞窟へと向かいます。
が、、、、当日のコンディションに恵まれたおかげか水中もかなり深くのサンゴまで透き通り、遠目ですが結構大きめのお魚さんもチラホラ。。。海面でも色鮮やかな柄の熱帯魚が引くほど寄ってきて、もう青の洞窟そっちのけでシュノーケリングに夢中！！
かなりたくさんの種類の魚と戯れ、青の洞窟に到着する前からもう満足度高めです。笑
(後ほどお送り頂いたシュノーケリングの水中写真では魚が多すぎて我々の顔がほとんど写っていなかったのはここだけの話！！笑)

肝心の青の洞窟ですが、海の下から青いライトで照らされているかのように洞窟の中が一面エメラルドブルーの絶景！！圧巻です！！
お送り頂いた写真もきれいで大満足！そのままま雑誌に載せられるんじゃないかというほど綺麗な出来栄え！笑

全体を通して大満足のツアーでした！
景色もツアー内容もインストラクターの大坂さんも最高！コスパ100%保証です！

※余談ですがスケジュールが未定だった我々は大坂さんにナンパされ、翌日に大坂さん曰く今1番のオススメマリンスポーツというシーボブに挑戦させて頂きました。
モーターのついたビート板のようなもので、自分で操縦して潜水しながらサンゴのあいだを泳いでみたり、魚の群れを追いかけてみたりなんて事も出来ちゃいます(*^o^*)
まだ日本に数台しかない新たなマリンスポーツとの事ですのでそちらもオススメですよ～！

I got a bit lost and ended up being late, but the staff called me and guided me to the location. Since I kept everyone waiting, I quickly prepared and decided to explain later.

I thought the underwater photos would be available for download on the site since it mentioned a photo gift, but I learned that an SD card is needed to receive the photos. If you don’t have one, you have to buy it for 1,000 yen, so I purchased one.

After returning home, I saw in the reviews that it mentioned needing an SD card. I have plenty at home, so I wish that had been noted on the site. However, it was very generous that there was only one camera for the group, and we could take unlimited photos!

After a short walk to the nearby fishing port and arriving at the boat, the staff provided a thorough explanation to us, who arrived late, and we quickly reached the entrance of the Blue Cave.

At first, we entered the cave as a group. Since there were many participants from other tour companies, it got a bit chaotic with fins bumping into each other while we moved forward. However, the staff explained the cave while we held onto the float and closed our eyes.

After a while, we opened our eyes to see a beautiful emerald green view.

After exiting the cave, we received some food and had a bit of free time before gathering again. During that time, the staff took photos for us and kindly pointed out where the fish were, which made me very satisfied.

Since everyone returns together, the changing room can get a bit messy, but they also lent us hair dryers if needed, which was sufficient.

I would like to participate again!

少し道に迷い時間を過ぎてしまうとスタッフさんから電話を頂き案内後、到着
皆さんを待たせてしまったので説明は後でという事で急ぎ準備しました。
水中写真プレゼントと書いてあったのでサイトでダウンロードするのかな？と思っていましたが写真を貰うにはSDカードが必要との事…
なければ1000円で買わないと写真は貰えないとの事で購入

帰ってから体験談を見たら書いてくれていましたがSDカードが必要なら家にたくさんあったのでサイトにもそう記載してほしかったです、、
ただ、カメラはグループで1つ、しかも自由に撮り放題はすごく良心的！

目の前の漁港まで少し歩き船に到着後、遅れて来た私達にしっかり説明して頂きあっという間に青の洞窟入り口に到着

初めはグループでついていって洞窟に入ります。
他のツアー会社からの参加者もたくさんいるので進んでいる間、他の方の足のヒレが当たったり、当てたりと少しゴチャゴチャしますが、
案内のスタッフさんに洞窟を説明してもらいながら浮き輪につかまり目をつむる

しばらくして開けるとエメラルドグリーンのとっても綺麗な景色が見えました

洞窟を抜けると餌を貰い少し自由行動して集合します
その間も写真を撮ってもらったり、魚の場所など教えてくれてとっても優しいスタッフさんには大満足

みんなで帰ってくるので更衣室はゴチャゴチャしちゃうのはありますが必要ならドライヤーも貸してくれたりと充分でした。

また参加したいと思います

My first snorkeling experience!
The weather was great and perfect for the beach! The Blue Cave was very beautiful, and it was fun to feed the fish and interact with them.
The guide was also very considerate of everyone, which was nice!
Next time, I definitely want to try diving as well.

初めてのシュノーケリング！
とてもいい天気で海日和！青の洞窟はとてもキレイで、魚に餌付けをして触れ合うこともでき楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも皆んなに気を使ってくれて良かったです！
次ばぜひダイビングも体験してみたいです。

Okinawa was unfortunately under rainy skies, but the sea was unaffected! On this day, there was no wind and the waves were calm. My niece and I set off with our guide, Mr. Osaka.

After changing, we walked down the stairs at the cliff and entered the sea from the rocky area below. After some instructions, we quickly began snorkeling towards the cave! Underwater, we could see not only fish but also people diving.

It was about 100 meters to the cave, but we chatted and took our time, making it there easily. We entered through a slightly narrow opening, and there were several groups around us. One by one, we went in, and with our eyes closed, we were pulled to the best position… and when we opened our eyes, the beautiful blue light spread out before us!

We happened to be the only ones in the cave at that moment, and we took many wonderful photos!

After playing for a while, we headed back from the cave. On the way, when we tried feeding the fish… they all came rushing in! Energetic fish swarmed around us, it was so much fun!

Thank you for a delightful and safe experience! I would love to bring my mother along next time.

沖縄は生憎の梅雨空でしたが、海は関係な〜い！
この日は風もなく波が穏やか。私と姪の二人でガイドの大坂さんと出発。

着替えた後崖下の階段を歩いて下り、すぐ下に続く岩場から海に入っていきます。インストラクションのあと、早速洞窟に向かってシュノーケリング開始！海中では魚以外にダイビングをしている人達も見えます。
洞窟までは100メートル程ですが、お話ししながらゆっくり進んでラクに到着。
少し狭まった入り口から入るのですが、周りには何組かのグループもいます。
順番に入っていき目をつぶったままベストポジションまで引っ張ってもらい…目を開けると！あの綺麗な光を放つブルーが目の前に広がります！
ここでたまたま洞窟内には私達だけになり、沢山の素敵な写真を撮っていただきました！

ひとしきり遊んだ後、洞窟を後に引き返します。途中でお魚達にエサをあげてみると…‼︎ みんなものすごく食いついてくる！元気な魚たちがドバーッと周りには群がり、楽しい〜＼(^o^)／

楽しくて安心な体験、有難うございました！
次回は母を連れてまた参加したいです。

This time, I participated with a foreign friend who speaks only basic Japanese, but all the staff, including the instructor, were very friendly and kind, and my friend was extremely satisfied. I definitely want to use this service again on my next trip to Okinawa and would like to recommend it to other foreigners as well.

今回日本語が片言レベルの外国人の友人を連れての参加でしたが、インストラクター含めスタッフの方はみなさんとっても愛想が良く親切で、友人も大変満足していました。是非次回沖縄旅行の際にも利用させて頂き、外国人にも紹介させて頂きたいと思います。

Parasailing Experience♡

My boyfriend and I traveled to Okinawa. It was my first time back in a while, and it was his first time in Okinawa and his first time trying marine sports. As someone who loves Okinawa, I wanted him to experience the beauty of the ocean from above, so I decided to book parasailing and a marine walk where we could see underwater. However, experiencing both at the same time was a bit pricey, so I searched online and found the site for VELTRA ( • ̀ω•́ )✧ I think we were able to experience it at a better price than anywhere else! By the way, the marine sports were provided by BERRY located in Nago City♡

We arrived in Okinawa on June 6 (Monday)! It was right in the middle of the rainy season, and of course, it was raining... My spirits were really low... When I made the reservation, they mentioned to call the day before for confirmation, so I called BERRY. They kindly explained everything we needed to know for the next day! They answered all my questions about the weather and more very politely, which left a great impression on me♡ Thank you, Suzuki-san ( ⸝⸝•ᴗ•⸝⸝ )

Then on June 7 (Tuesday), despite the rainy forecast for Okinawa, we were surprised by clear skies! Excited, we drove to Weed Beach! (There was also a free shuttle bus available if you didn't want to drive.) It was so beautiful! The ocean was incredibly clear! I couldn't believe it had rained heavily the day before! It was completely transparent with no murkiness at all! The sandy beach was white and beautiful♡ I saw various beaches in Nago City, but this one was possibly the most beautiful! After checking in, we received an explanation from a friendly staff member, who warned us that we would get sunburned in an instant! (laughs) So, we applied sunscreen inside the reception tent (there were changing rooms and restrooms inside). Wearing life jackets, we headed to the point with eight people, including us, on the boat. Once we arrived, the staff helped us with the belts, and off we went into the sky…♡

For first-timers, you might feel uneasy with just this belt, but it's surprisingly secure, and your body doesn't move. My boyfriend was a bit nervous too, but we went up into the air just like that (laughs). It was indeed beautiful. My boyfriend's anxiety about parasailing vanished, and he was just excitedly saying, "It's so beautiful!!!!!!!" (laughs). We etched the stunning scenery into our memories, creating wonderful memories. When we go to Okinawa again, we will definitely be back!

パラセーリング体験♡


彼と２人で沖縄旅行。私は久しぶりの沖縄。
彼は初めての沖縄、初めてのマリンスポーツでした。沖縄大好きな私は、彼にも沖縄の海の綺麗さを知ってもらいたくて、上から眺められるパラセーリングと、海の中が見えるマリンウォークを申し込む事にしました。
でも、２つを同時に体験するには、少しお値段が…って事でネットで調べまくって探し出したのがＶＥＬＴＲＡさんのサイトでした( • ̀ω•́ )✧何処よりもお安く体験出来たんじゃないかな？って思ってます♡
ちなみに、マリンスポーツをさせてくれたのは、名護市にあるＢＥＲＲＹさんでした♡

６月６日(月)沖縄到着！梅雨真っ只中で、やっぱり雨…テンションガタ落ち…
予約をした際に、前日に確認の電話をして下さい。との事でＢＥＲＲＹさんに、お電話。明日の確認事項をとても丁寧に教えてくださいました！天気の事など色々質問しても全て丁寧に答えて下さり、とっても好印象でした♡鈴木さん( ⸝⸝•ᴗ•⸝⸝ )
そして６月７日(火)梅雨の沖縄…勿論雨予報…だったのに、まさかの快晴！ワクワクしながら、自分達の車でウィードビーチへ！(自分達で行かなくても、無料送迎バスもありました )
めっちゃ綺麗！海が凄く綺麗！前日に大雨が降ったとは思えない！全く濁りがなくて本当に透明！砂浜も白くて綺麗♡名護市内の色んなビーチを見たけど１番綺麗だったかも！って位綺麗！♡受付を済ませたらフレンドリーな店員さんから説明を受け、一瞬で焦げますよ！と、お姉さんに脅されたので(笑)受付のテントの中で日焼け止めをヌリヌリ（中に入れば更衣室もトイレもありました）ライフジャケットを身に付けて、私達を含めた８人で船で、ポイントまで向かいました。ポイントに着きお兄さんにベルトを付けてもらって、いざ、空へ…♡
初めての人は、このベルトだけ？と不安がよぎると思いますが、意外にしっかり固定されてて身体は動きません。彼もビクビクしていました。が、そのまま空中へ(笑)
やっぱり綺麗。パラセーリング初体験の彼の不安も何処へやら…興奮して
『綺麗だねッッッッ！！！！！』しか言ってませんでした(笑)綺麗な景色を目に焼き付け、素敵な思い出になりました。また沖縄に行った際には、よろしくお願いします！

I experienced mangrove kayaking and sunset kayaking, and the sunset over the clouds in Okinawa was beyond words; it was absolutely amazing!

マングローブカヤック&サンセットカヤックを体験しましたが、沖縄での雲の上に落ちるサンセットは言葉になら無い位に
最高でした！

It was a really nice experience and very romantic and tranquil. Star gazing was really fun. As person, who lives in a big city in Europe, I don't get the chance to see so many stars. Guide was very friendly and savvy.
No physically fitness required.

The instructor was very friendly and attentive. They took us to the Blue Cave at a slow pace that matched our ability, and provided a lot of explanations about the fish. Both my mother and I weren't very confident in our physical strength, but thanks to the instructor, we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind. They also took many photos for us, and the time flew by. Thank you very much.

インストラクターの方がとても気さくで、丁寧でした。私たちのペースに合わせゆっくり青の洞窟まで連れて行ってくれ、お魚の説明も沢山して下さいました。私も母も余り体力に自信がなかったのですが、インストラクターの方のおかげで安心して楽しむことができました。
写真も沢山とっていただき、あっという間の時間でした。ありがとうございました。

I participated on Sunday ☻. I was a bit anxious since it was my 5-year-old son's first time snorkeling, but the staff treated us kindly, and my child was completely unafraid and had a great time! It seems he has fallen in love with playing in the ocean, and we, as parents, were very satisfied ☻. They took a lot of photos and sent them to us right away! Snorkeling in the Blue Cave with my child was a small dream of mine, so I am truly grateful! I would like to use this service again!

日曜日に参加しました☻
5歳の男の子(シュノーケル初めて)との参加で、少し不安もありましたが…
スタッフさんが丁寧に接してくれ、子どもも全く怖がらず楽しい！また行こうね！と海遊びが大好きになった様で親も大満足でした☻
写真も沢山撮って頂き直ぐに送って下さりました！
青の洞窟で子どもと一緒にシュノーケルをするのが小さな夢だったので本当に感謝です！
また利用したいと思います！

My partner is an experienced scuba diver, but I was very anxious since it was my first time snorkeling and I can't swim. However, I participated as a birthday challenge and to create memories. Contrary to my anxiety, thanks to our instructor Shion, I was able to experience an absolutely wonderful time in the sea. This has inspired me to try scuba diving next. The atmosphere among the other staff was also great, and I will definitely join Adventure Island's tours again when I visit Okinawa. Lastly, thank you for all your thoughtful care and for taking so many photos.

相方はスキューバー経験者ですが、私は初シュノーケリングに加えて泳げないので、とても不安でしたが、お誕生日の挑戦＆思い出にと参加しました。。不安とは裏原に、インストラクターのシオンさんのお陰で最高に素敵な海時間を体験する事が出来ました。これを機に次はスキューバーに挑戦したいと思います。他のスタッフの皆様の雰囲気も良く、又、沖縄を訪れる際には冒険島さんのツアーに参加させて頂きます。
最後になりましたが、色々なお気遣い、そしてたくさんの写真を撮って頂きありがとうございました。

I participated in this experience diving in May! It was the start of the rainy season, so I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be a sunny day, which was great!

Before entering the water, the instructor kindly explained how to breathe and how to handle situations when water gets in, making it very easy to understand. Thank you so much! Since it was our first time diving for both my sister and me, we were really nervous. At first, it was tough even to breathe underwater, and we couldn't stay submerged for long (･_･;).

Even though we received thorough explanations, I got flustered and struggled to apply what I learned in the water. However, with assistance, I managed to stay underwater for a few minutes, which was a relief!

I’m really sorry for the trouble we caused to the instructor because we couldn't dive well together (´･_･`).

Although we couldn't make it to the Blue Cave, we were truly moved by the beauty of the ocean in Okinawa, and it became a wonderful memory!

After diving, there was a space in the shop with a hairdryer and mirror, which was very helpful for us as we were heading out for sightseeing afterward!

Next time, I want to try again and make it to the Blue Cave! Thank you very much!!

5月にこちらの体験ダイビングに参加させて頂きました！
梅雨に入る時期で天気が不安でしたが、その日は晴れてくれてよかったです＊

海に入る前に、呼吸の仕方から水が入ったときの対処法など丁寧に分かりやすくご説明して頂いて、ありがとうございました☆
姉妹揃って初めてのダイビングということで、とても緊張していて、始めは水中で息をすることすら辛くてなかなか長く潜ることが出来きませんでした(･_･;)

せっかく丁寧にご説明して頂いたのに、焦ってしまってなかなか海の中では実践できないところもありましたが、補助をして頂きながらなんとか数分潜ることが出来ました笑

私たちが2人揃って上手く潜ることが出来なく、担当して頂いたお兄さんには沢山ご迷惑を掛けてしまい本当申し訳ありませんでした(´･_･`)

青の洞窟までは行けなかったのですが、沖縄の海の綺麗さにとっても感動でき、素敵な思い出になりました！

ダイビング後は、お店にドライヤーや鏡などが座って使えるスペースがあり、これから観光をしに行く側としてはとても助かりました！！

次は青の洞門まで辿り着けるようリベンジしたいです♬
ありがとうございました！！

We didn't go too far to the fishing spot, so we didn't catch much, but we were able to cook the fish we caught as fried fish and sashimi, and we could also order additional meals, which made us satisfied.

釣り場はあまり遠くまで行きませんので、多くは釣れませんでしたが、釣った魚を唐揚げや
刺身に調理して食べることができ、追加で食事もオーダーできるので満足できました。

We booked our tour on a Saturday to go to the Blue Cave. As this was my first ocean snorkeling experience, I was not sure what to expect but the minute I put my mask in the water I was hooked! The water was crystal clear and the wave action was very gentle. The only major issue that I had with the whole event was that the cave staging area was PACKED with people and boats. It was fun getting to see the fish and coral and other sea life and we didn't care too much about the congestion outside of the cave but inside was a different matter. There were so many scuba divers and other snorkelers in the cave that you sometimes hit them with your swim fins and it was really crowded waiting for you turn at the photography area. Feeding the fish was fun and they swam very close. Our guide was very apologetic about the congestion, and we were having so much fun we assured him we understood and were still happy with our first experience. It remains one of our favorite memories even with the traffic jam. Next time we will book the tour on a weekday to help reduce the congestion but overall the trip was great for a first time!

I went on my first trip to Okinawa during Golden Week. I made a reservation for two people because I wanted to go snorkeling in the ocean.

We went to the designated meeting place, filled out a waiver, and quickly changed into the wetsuits we were given. There was no explanation about changing areas, and since I happened to wear my swimsuit under my clothes, I ended up changing in front of many men.

Regarding our belongings, we could only take waterproof phones on the boat, and I was considering putting our bags in the car since there were no lockers. However, the parking lot was about 100 meters away from the building, making it difficult to move in a wetsuit. As a result, we were almost forced to use a paid (non-refundable) locker for our belongings. Many of the staff members here were a bit overbearing. I wouldn't recommend this for families or couples.

After changing, we took our fins and snorkels and moved to a regular van for about a five-minute ride. Therefore, we had to split into several groups for both the outbound and return trips. Once we arrived at the boat location, we headed straight for the Blue Cave. It was easy to identify the spot because there were dozens of boats anchored around. There were indeed a lot of people. Since we were snorkeling, we could see from the surface, but at any given moment, there were divers below... (laughs) I suppose this isn't the tour's fault, but it was unavoidable. Were we there to see the fish or to watch the divers? (laughs)

Amidst the crowd and getting kicked by fins, we finally made it inside the Blue Cave. There was a long line. We waited for 30 minutes to an hour to take pictures at the spot where the water appears the bluest. Of course, I had no intention of waiting, so I went with the instructor and other participants towards the ocean. It was time for the fish feeding experience! Fish I had never seen before, likely from a tropical fish store, gathered in front of me seeking food. I was truly moved by their beauty. Although I spent more time watching the fish than actually seeing the Blue Cave, I felt like, "Well, at least I got to see the ocean..."

After coming out of the water, we returned to the changing area to prepare for our departure. There were no shampoo, conditioner, body soap, or towels available. The only things provided were a hairdryer, lotion, and sunscreen. Women should be cautious about this.

Access was easy, but I think I might choose a different tour company next time.

GWに初沖縄旅行。
沖縄に行ったら、海に潜りたいと2名で予約して参加しました。

指定された集合場所へ行き、誓約書を書き、渡されたウェットスーツにすぐに着替えます。
着替え場所などは説明がなく、たまたま洋服の下に水着を着て行ったので男性もたくさんいる中着替えをする羽目になりました。

荷物に関しては、防水携帯くらいしか船には持って行けず、ロッカーがなかったら車に荷物を入れておこうと考えていたのですが、駐車場は建物より１００メートル程度離れており、ウェットスーツで移動するのは困難でした。
そのため、ほぼ強制的に有料(返金なし)のロッカーに荷物を入れることに。。
ここのスタッフの方は、少し高圧的な方が多いです。
家族連れやカップルにはおすすめしません。

さて、着替えを済ませフィンやシュノーケルは自分で持ち移動者へ。
通常のワンボックスカーで５分程度の道を移動します。
そのため、行きも帰りも何便かに分かれて移動になります。
船の場所へ着いたら、早速青の洞窟方面へ。
場所は見てすぐ分かりました。何故なら周辺に何十隻もの船が乗り付けて停泊しているからです。
人はほんとにたくさんいました。
私たちはシュノーケルでしたので海面から覗くのですが、どのタイミングにも海中にはダイビングの方々が、、、(笑)
これはツアーのせいでは全くないのでしょうがないとは思います。
魚を見に来たのか、潜ってる人を見に来たのか。(笑)
さて、たくさんの人にもまれながら、フィンで蹴られながら遂に青の洞窟内です。
んんん。長蛇の列があります。
30分から1時間待ち。それは最も青く写る場所での写真撮影ポイントの待ち列でした。
もちろん、待つ気はなくインストラクターさんと他の参加者の方と海の方へ。
魚の餌付け体験です！
熱帯魚の販売店でか見たことのない魚たちが目の前に餌を求めて集まってきます。
これには綺麗さに本当に感動しました。
青の洞窟を見るよりかは、海の方で魚を見てる時間の方が多かったですが、本当に人だらけ「まあ、海見れたし・・・」という気分になりました。

海から上がり着替え場所へもどり、帰り支度です。
シャンプー・リンス・ボディーソープ・タオルなど一切ありません。
あるのは、ドライヤーと化粧水、日焼け止めのみ。
女性の方は要注意です。

アクセスはしやすかったですが、次回は他のツアー会社にしようかなと思いました。

My first trip to Okinawa.
On the first day of my arrival, I experienced this mangrove kayaking.

I wanted to kayak, see the mangroves, and catch the sunset! I participated with high expectations for these three major attractions.

First of all, I went by rental car, but I was unsure if I was at the right place as the signs were not very clear, and I felt anxious as I headed to the meeting point at the fishing port. However, they quickly recognized me by my rental car number and guided me through the procedures for filling out the waiver and changing clothes.
Regarding changing, there were two single-person triangular tents placed in a building surrounded on three sides, where both men and women could change. The restroom was unisex, which was a bit confusing.

Once all participants gathered, we received a brief instruction on how to hold the paddle and paddle from the shore, and then we boarded the kayak. It was a two-person boat. Since there were only two of us, it was not a problem, but for those in groups of three, they had to pair with someone else, so I think it's better to participate in even numbers.

First, we lightly paddled around the mangroves. The instructor was very friendly, but they mostly introduced their own background rather than sharing more about Okinawa, which I, as a traveler, wanted to know more about. Furthermore, the person in charge mentioned they had only been in Okinawa for a few months. When I asked for recommendations for places to eat after the activity or for sightseeing spots for the next day, the only response was that they weren't very familiar with Okinawa... Hmm.
Of course, I understand that guiding is not their main job, but still... I felt a sense of distrust. I strongly thought that there are many mangrove tours available, and I didn't need to choose this company. I was left feeling dissatisfied with both the cleanliness of the facilities and the content of the experience.

They did teach us how to paddle without getting tired just as we were about to return to the fishing port... The sunset was viewed from almost the same position as out at sea. I think it would be better to improve a bit more before holding the tour.

I was very disappointed given my high expectations.

初めての沖縄旅行。
到着初日にこのマングローブカヤックを体験いたしました。

カヤック乗りたい、マングローブも見たい、サンセットも見られる！
そんな３大魅力に期待を抱き参加いたしました。

まず初めに、レンタカーで行ったのですが看板がよくわからずここで良いのかな？と不安になりながら集合場所の漁港へ。
すぐにレンタカーナンバーで参加者だということに気付いてくださり、誓約書の記載や着替えなどの手順を教えてくださりました。
着替えに関しては、一人用の三角テントが３方を囲われた建物に２つ置いてあり、そこで男女ともに着替える感じでした。
お手洗いも、男女両用で少し戸惑いが隠せませんでした。

さて、参加者が全員そろい陸上でパドルの持ち方から漕ぎ方まで軽く指導していただき、早速乗船。２名一組の船でした。私たちは２人参加でしたので全く問題なかったのですが、３名組の方たちは一人違う方と組む形になるので偶数での参加が良いかなと思いました。

まず、マングローブをかなり軽く回ります。
インストラクターさんも気さくすぎるのか、インストラクターさんの出身地などのプロフィールばかり紹介していて、沖縄に旅行に来た身としては、興味のないインストラクターさんのことよりも沖縄に関してのことをもっと知りたいと思いました。
さらに、担当してくださった方は、沖縄に来てまだ数か月とのこと。
アクティビティーの後に、ご飯でも行きたいなとおすすめのごはん屋さんを聞いても
明日の観光におすすめの場所はあるかと聞いても、
沖縄には詳しくなくて・・・・の返答のみ。
うーーーーん。
もちろん、それをガイドしてくださるのが主な仕事ではないと分かっておりますが、
それでも・・・・という不信感。
これなら、たくさんあるマングローブのツアーをわざわざこの会社にしなくてもと強く思いました。それくらい、施設の清潔度に関しても内容に関しても不満感のみが残りました。

カヌーの疲れない漕ぎ方とかも帰りの道のりでもうすぐ漁港に帰るというタイミングで教えてくださったりとか。。。
サンセットは沖で見るのとほぼ同じ位置から。
なにか、もう少し改善をしてからツアー開催した方がよいのではないかと思います。

期待値が高かった分、非常に残念に思いました。

I participated in a tour that included clownfish spot diving and snorkeling at the Blue Cave. I had always wanted to try diving, but I was anxious about doing it overseas, so I decided on this tour that offered a beginner-friendly experience with proper support for both diving and snorkeling at the Blue Cave.

Before diving, the staff thoroughly explained how to use the equipment, tips for breathing, and addressed other concerns that beginners might have (like the causes of ear pain and how to relieve it, and what to do in case of panic), which made me feel secure about diving. I particularly remember the advice that when looking at the deep sea where the bottom is not visible, it’s easy for humans to feel anxious and panic, so it’s better not to look at the bottom. If you do panic, just look at the person next to you. This was a very impactful message, especially coming from experienced staff!

Once I actually dove in, it was a bit cold, but I was surprised by how many fish there were! The clownfish were so cute! The coral reef was so close! I was extremely excited! The Blue Cave also took us to a spot with beautiful light, and I was moved by the scenery there as well. I was able to see plenty of fish while snorkeling too!

The staff even showed me some tricks using bubbles underwater, which made me very satisfied! It was such a fun tour that made me want to dive again soon.

クマノミスポットダイビングと青の洞窟スポットシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
昔からダイビングに挑戦してみたかったのですが、海外での体験は不安・・・という事で、きちんとサポートしていただけそうな体験ダイビングと青の洞窟シュノーケリングがセットになっている本ツアーに決めました。
ダイビング前には事前にスタッフの方が器具の使い方、呼吸のコツ、その他初心者にとって不安な点（耳が痛くなる原因・解消のコツ、パニックになった場合など）も詳しく教えていただいたので、安心して潜る事ができました。特に、底が見えない深海部分を見ていると人間は不安になってパニックを起こしやすいから底は見ない、パニックになった場合は隣の人を見ましょう、という話がすごく印象に残りました。慣れてるスタッフさんだからこそ伝えられる言葉ですね♪
実際潜ってみたら、少し寒かったですが魚がいっぱいでびっくり！クマノミかわいい！サンゴ礁が近い！と大興奮でした！！
青の洞窟も光がとても綺麗な場所に連れて行ってもらい、そこでの景色にもまた感動しました。シュノーケリングでも魚はいっぱい見れましたよ〜♪
お兄さんに水中で気泡を使った技も見せていただき大満足！
またすぐ潜りたいな〜と思えた、すごく楽しいツアーでした。

Since I was staying in Okinawa City, I drove there and parked in the office's parking lot. After arriving, I filled out my personal information. I changed into my wetsuit and had some waiting time until the boat's departure. The office was well-equipped with sunscreen, hair dryers, cotton swabs, and the service was good. During the waiting time, they took us to the sea. Since I was in the same group as some Koreans, we had fun chatting while we waited. The snorkeling gear was distributed by the instructor, and we were dropped off near the Blue Cave by boat. The instructor pulled something like a kickboard, and we snorkeled while holding onto it. The weather was nice, and the inside of the Blue Cave was very beautiful, which made me very satisfied. We were also able to feed the fish. I think those participating in this tour should consider purchasing a waterproof camera in advance. The instructor was kind, and I had such a good experience that I would be happy to join the same tour again.

沖縄市に滞在していたので車で向かいました。車は事務所の駐車場に停めました。到着後、個人情報を記載しました。ウェットスーツに着替え、船の出港時間まで待ち時間が有りました。事務所には日焼け止めやドライヤー、綿棒なども完備されていてサービスは良かったです。待ち時間の間は海へ連れて行ってくれました。韓国人と同じグループだったので楽しく会話しながら待ちました。シュノーケリングの道具一式がインストラクターの方から配布され、船で青の洞窟付近で降ろされます。ビート板のようなものをインストラクターの方が引いて、それにつかまりながらシュノーケリングをしました。天候がよく海の中、青の洞窟内部はとてもきれいで大満足でした。魚にえさをやることもできました。このツアーに参加される方は防水カメラをあらかじめ購入してから参加してもよいと思います。インストラクターの方も優しく、また同じツアーに参加してもいいと思えるほど、良い体験ができました。

At the beginning of April, I participated in a tour with my husband. First, we confirmed some simple precautions at the reception. You can rent an underwater camera, and of course, you can use your own SD card from your digital camera, but you can also purchase a new one at the shop for 1,000 yen. We were a bit unsure but decided to buy a new one just in case! After that, we stored our valuables in the office locker and changed into our wetsuits. (The changing area isn't very spacious, so it's better to wear your swimsuit underneath the wetsuit beforehand!) Once we finished changing, we got into the shop's van and moved to the port across the road! We boarded the boat. There were also people participating in diving tours on the boat, in addition to snorkeling. We were divided into teams of 5 or 6 and received explanations from the staff. I was a bit nervous since it had been a while since I last snorkeled, but the staff were very friendly, which helped me relax. After about five minutes on the boat, we arrived at the entrance of the cave! From here, we swam into the cave. The weather was bad that day, so the waves were quite strong, and I was desperately clinging to the float that the staff held! Before entering the cave, the staff told us to "close your eyes until I say it's okay!" I held onto the float with my eyes closed and entered the cave... When I was told "Okay!" and opened my eyes, there was a fantastical blue world waiting for me!!!! It was just as beautiful as the photos, if not more!!! And when I put my face in the water, a lot of fish swam right in front of me, and I was so excited. At one point, the staff distributed some fish food (bread??), and we got to experience feeding the fish. It was ticklish and funny when they took the food directly from my hand, haha. Just like that, while enjoying snorkeling, it was soon time to return... When we exited the cave, the weather had worsened, and the return boat ride was quite cold ((( ；ﾟДﾟ))) We returned to the shop, took a shower, changed, and the tour ended!!!! Despite the unfortunate weather, it was a very satisfying tour♪ Next time, I would like to try diving. Thank you for the wonderful time!

4月の始めに主人とツアーに参加しました。
まずは受付で簡単な注意事項の確認。
水中カメラのレンタルができ、もちろん自分のデジカメに入っているSDカードも使えますがお店で1,000円で新しいものが購入できます。
私たちも迷いましたが万が一に備えて新しいものを購入！
その後貴重品を事務所のロッカーに預けてウェットスーツに着替えに。(着替えスペースはあまり広くはないのでウェットスーツの下に着る水着はあらかじめ着ていったほうがいいです！)
着替えが終わるとお店のバンに乗り込み道路の向かい側にある港へ移動！ボートへ乗り込みます。ボートにはシュノーケル以外にもダイビングツアーに参加される方々も同乗していました。
1チーム5.6人に分かれ担当のスタッフさんから説明を受けます。
久し振りのシュノーケルで少し緊張していましがスタッフさんがとても気さくな方でリラックスすることができました。
ボートに乗って5分ほどで洞窟の入口に到着！
ここからは泳いで洞窟の中に向かいます。
当日は悪天候だったのでかなり波が強くスタッフさんの持っている浮き輪に必死にしがみついていました！
洞窟に入る前にスタッフさんに「いいって言うまで目を閉じて～！」と言われ目を閉じたまま浮き輪につかまり洞窟の中へ…
「いいよ～！」と言われ目を開けるとそこにはなんとも幻想的な青い世界が!!!!
本当に写真で見たまんま、いやそれ以上に綺麗なブルーでした!!!
そして水面に顔をつけると沢山の魚が目の前を泳いでいきテンションMAXに
途中でスタッフさんが魚のエサ(パン??)を一切れ配り、餌付け体験もできました
手から直接エサを持っていかれる感じがくすぐったくて面白かったです笑
そんな感じでシュノーケルを楽しんでいるとあっという間に戻る時間に…
洞窟を出るとさっきよりも天候が悪化帰りのボートはかなり寒かったです((( ；ﾟДﾟ)))
お店に戻りシャワーを浴びて着替えてツアー終了!!!!
あいにくの天気ではありましたが大満足のツアーでした♪
次回はダイビングのほうを体験したみたいと思います。
素敵な時間をありがとうございました！

I had a scuba diving experience on the Adventure Island tour! Despite being late due to last-minute rental car issues, they were very kind and accommodating. I also found it convenient that we could take a bus from near Kokusai Street.

Before diving, we received an explanation on the boat, and then we practiced putting on the tank and submerging our faces in the water. At first, I was anxious because I couldn't breathe properly, but thanks to the clear advice I received, I quickly grasped the technique and was able to breathe comfortably underwater. I felt secure because the guide was there to lead me! Once we were in the ocean, I was surprised to see so many fish! When we went a little deeper, I was moved by the beautiful coral reefs!

The fish and coral were colorful and diverse, so I was constantly looking around. The guide took many photos of us at various points! Not only did we enjoy the scenery, but I was also entertained by the guide's bubble tricks underwater.

Finally, we were taken to a spot with beautiful light in the blue cave, and I was once again moved by the scenery there. The time spent diving was so enjoyable that it felt like it flew by. This is definitely a tour I would love to use again the next time I visit Okinawa!

冒険島のツアーでスキューバダイビングの体験をしました！当日は急遽レンタカーの都合で遅刻してしまったにも関わらず、とても親切に対応していただきました。国際通り近くからバスで行けるのも便利だと思いました。
スキューバをやる前に初めに船で説明を受け次にボンベを背負って海で顔をつけて潜る練習をしました。初めは呼吸が上手く出来ず不安でしたが、分かりやすくアドバイスをしていただいたおかげですぐにコツを掴み、水中で楽に呼吸ができるようになりました。潜るのはお兄さんに誘導してもらったので安心！そして海の中に入ったらまず魚がいっぱいでビックリ！そしてもう少し奥まで連れて行ってもらうとサンゴ礁がすごく綺麗で感動しました！
魚もサンゴ礁も、色とりどりでいろんな種類の景色が見られるので常にキョロキョロ。ツアーを担当してもらったお兄さんにいろんなポイントで写真もたくさん撮ってもらえました！景色だけでなくお兄さんの水中での気泡を使った技も見せていただきとても楽しませてもらいました。
最後に青の洞窟の光がとても綺麗な場所に連れて行ってもらい、そこでの景色にもまた感動しました。潜っている時間は、とても楽しくてあっという間に感じました。次に沖縄に行く時もぜひ利用させていただきたいツアーです！

We took advantage of Golden Week to visit Okinawa as a couple from Aichi Prefecture. We had experienced parasailing in Guam, but my wife was adamant about trying it in Okinawa as well, so we quickly signed up with VELTRA three days prior. Among many options, we found a members-only monitor tour and booked it.

Since our parasailing was scheduled for the day we arrived in Okinawa, we drove our rental car to Berry. We quickly changed, completed the paperwork, and borrowed life jackets before boarding the boat anchored at the beach. The boat was so beautiful that when I asked the staff, they told me it was a new vessel that had just been launched.

Although it was a bit cloudy, we moved to the parasailing point, and the staff began preparations. They attached the equipment and gear to us, and we waited for the wind. It seemed that it was difficult to catch a good breeze that day, as we spent about 40 minutes opening and closing the parachute and falling into the sea before finally being ready with the parachute fully open. Thanks to the time taken, the cloudy weather began to clear up.

Due to the weight difference, my wife went in front while I took the back, and we were all set. Off we went into the Okinawa sky… We jumped from the boat, and as the rope extended, we quickly reached a height where all we could hear was the sound of the wind.

The view was breathtaking, with blue seas and blue skies as far as the eye could see. I took plenty of photos with my camera, feeling like a bird during our 10-minute aerial stroll. The experience was exhilarating, and we chatted happily, but before we knew it, our fun time was over as the rope was reeled back in. We watched another group of guys enjoy their aerial stroll from the boat before concluding our parasailing experience. After returning to the beach and changing in the changing room, everything was finished.

It had been a while since my last parasailing experience, but it was incredibly satisfying. The boat was new and beautiful, and the staff were friendly, making it a fun time. I definitely want to try parasailing again when I visit Okinawa!

ゴールデンウィークを利用して愛知県から夫婦２人で沖縄へ遊びに来ましたぁ。パラセーリングはグアムで体験したんですが、奥さんが絶対に沖縄でもパラセーリングしたいって事で急遽3日前にVELTRAさんに申し込みしました。たくさんある中から会員様限定モニターツアーを見つけポチりました。
沖縄到着当日のパラセーリングだったのでレンタカーにてベリーさんへ。早速着替えて手続きし、ライフジャケットを借りて海岸に停泊してあるボートに乗船。船があまりに綺麗だったのでスタッフさんに聞いたら新艇で最近おろしたばかりとの事。
少し曇り気味だったけどパラセーリングのポイントまで移動してスタッフさん準備開始。自分らにも器具やら金具を取り付けてもらい気分屋の風待ち。この日はナカナカいい風がつかめないらしく 40分ぐらいパラシュートを開いたり海に落ちたりを繰り返し ようやくパラシュート全開にて準備完了。時間かかったおかげで曇りだった天気も晴れてきた。
体重差があるので奥さんを前に 自分が後ろになりセット完了。いざ沖縄の空へ…
船から飛び出し だんだんロープが伸ばされていき、すぐに風の音しか聞こえない上空へ。
見渡す限りの青い海に 青い空。持参したカメラで撮影しまくり 鳥にでもなった気分で10分ほどの空中散歩。上空は気分爽快でヤミツキになるね^_^と会話もはずみ、楽しい時間はアッという間に終わり ロープを巻き上げ船の上に。 もう1組の兄さん達の空中散歩を船から見学してパラセーリング体験が終了。 海岸に帰って更衣室で着替えて全てが終了。
久々のパラセーリングだったけど、とても満足できた体験でした。船の新しく綺麗だし、スタッフさんも気さくな方々で楽しかったです。 また沖縄に行ったら是非パラセーリングしたいですねー

The highlight of our trip to Okinawa, for both my friend and me, was this activity! It was so beautiful that we felt like, "Is there really a world like this?" I was a bit worried it would be crowded during Golden Week, but thanks to the guidance from the staff, we were able to fully enjoy both the Blue Cave and snorkeling. The staff, including our guide, were very friendly and kind, and I would love to use their services again!

今回の沖縄の旅で友人、私共々一番の思い出がこのアクティビティです★もう綺麗すぎてこんな世界ってあるんだー！って感じでした★
GWで混んでいるかなーと不安でしたが、担当の方がうまく誘導してくれたおかげで青の洞窟もシュノーケリングもしっかり楽しめました(^o^)／~~
担当方含め、お店のスタッフの方もとても感じがよく親切で、また利用したいです★

This was my second visit to the Blue Cave! It was right in the middle of Golden Week. The last time I went was around mid-May, so there were a lot of people then. I chose the 12:30 tour, so we were able to arrive relatively leisurely. When we got there, we entered a place that looked like an office, and it was clean inside. They had hair dryers, lotion, sunscreen, hair ties, and tissues available for women, making it possible to do makeup after coming out of the sea. This was very nice for women.

Towels were available for a fee, and it seemed like underwater cameras and videos were also available for rent. There were two booths for showers and changing. It got a bit crowded with people heading to the sea and those coming out. There was a line, so it might be better to line up early.

After changing into wetsuits, a staff member came to pick us up, and we drove a short distance to the sea. Once we arrived, they lent us snorkeling gear. About half of the participants were Asian, and we boarded a boat with around 20 people. The instructors were very kind and experienced, which made me feel at ease for my first snorkeling experience in a while.

When I entered the water, I was surprised at how cold it still was. It seems that people in Okinawa don’t usually go into the sea at this time of year. When I bravely put my face in the water, I found it surprisingly deep. The coral reefs spread out, and there were many fish swimming around, which was breathtaking.

Entering the Blue Cave, the beautiful blue color was just as stunning as I remembered. I thought I could come here again and again. In the deeper areas, there were people experiencing diving and seeing fish up close. I want to try diving next time.

The cave was quite crowded, and we lined up to wait for our turn at the scenic point. It was so beautiful that I could wait as long as needed. The instructors also shared various information about the sea and Okinawa, making the wait enjoyable.

The children around us seemed to be enjoying snorkeling without any difficulty. Finally, we reached the much-anticipated scenic point. It was indeed beautiful, just like every other time.

As we went deeper into the cave, the height reached about 30 meters, with light streaming in. After leaving the cave, we fed the fish. I was able to see the fish up close, much closer than I had imagined. They gathered around us, which was also fun.

It was a very satisfying snorkeling experience at the Blue Cave! Next time, it might be nice to go in the fall when it’s not crowded, or in winter when the water is beautiful.

今回2度目の青の洞窟！
ゴールデンウィーク真っ盛り。
前回は5月の中旬ごろに行ったので、人が多かったですね。
12時30分の回にしたので、比較的にゆっくり現地に迎えました。着いたら、事務所のようなところに入ると中は綺麗で、女性用にドライヤー、化粧水と、日焼け止め、髪ゴム、ティッシュなどが用意されており、海からあがってから化粧も出来るようになっていました。女性にとって大変嬉しいです。
タオルは有料、水中カメラ、ビデオも有料で貸し出しがあるようです。
シャワー兼更衣室のブースは２つありました。今から海に向かう人と、海から出た人で若干混み合います。列が出来ていました。早めに並んだ方がいいかもしれません。
ウエットスーツに着替え、しばらくするとスタッフの方が迎えにこられ、車で少し離れた海まで行きます。
海に着いたら、シュノーケル器具を貸してくれます。
周りはアジア系の方が半分くらい、20人くらいの参加者と一緒にボートに乗り込みました。
インストラクターの方はとても親切で慣れた方々です。安心して久々のシュノーケルに臨めました。
海に入ると、まだまだ冷たくてびっくりしました。沖縄の方はまだこの時期には海には寒くて入らないようです。頑張って海に顔をつけると、意外と深いです。サンゴ礁が広がり魚も沢山泳いでいて感動します。
青の洞窟に入ると、やはり綺麗なブルー。何回来てもいいなあと思います。水深深いところではダイビングを体験している方々が魚を間近で見ていらっしゃいました。今度はダイビングにも挑戦したいと思いました。
とっても混雑している洞窟でした。笑
絶景ポイントまで列に並んで順番を待ちました。綺麗なので、いくらでも待てます。インストラクターの方も海のことや沖縄のことをいろいろとお話してくださるので待っている間も楽しかったです。
周りにいたこども達も無理なく、シュノーケルを満喫している様子でした。
お待ちかねの絶景ポイント。
やはり何回来ても綺麗です。
洞窟の奥にも行くと洞窟の高さは30メートルくらいまでになります。光が差し込んでいます。
洞窟を後にしたあとは、魚に餌をあげました。想像以上に近くまで魚を見ることができます。沢山寄ってきます。これも楽しいです。
大満足な青の洞窟シュノーケルでした！今度は混んでいない秋頃、海の中が綺麗な冬もいいかもしれません。

My husband and I participated in snorkeling together. We were able to use a wetsuit, life jacket, prescription snorkeling mask, bath towel, and underwater camera for free.

Since we took a boat to the Blue Cave, I was worried about seasickness, but we arrived in no time, so it wasn't a problem at all. The staff provided detailed explanations on how to wear the snorkeling mask, how to breathe, and how to swim using fins, which made it feel safe for first-timers to join. (We had some snorkeling experience, so we were fine.)

The Blue Cave was beautifully mystical and very stunning! I was really impressed by the many colorful fish that were even more than I had imagined. I'm not a strong swimmer, so I held onto the float that the instructor was pulling, but they constantly checked on us and communicated, which made me feel at ease, and I had a very enjoyable time.

There were only three shower rooms, so the women's changing area was quite crowded, which was the only downside, but the fun we had outweighed that. I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

旦那さんと2人でシュノーケリングに参加しました。ウェットスーツやライフジャケットはもちろんですが、度付きのシュノーケルマスクやバスタオル、水中カメラも無料で使うことができました。
青の洞窟まではボートで行くので船酔いが心配でしたが、あっという間に到着したのでまったく問題無かったです。
ボートの中でシュノーケルマスクの付け方や、呼吸の仕方、フィンを使う時の泳ぎ方など丁寧に説明してくれるので、初めてシュノーケルをする人でも安心して参加できそうだなと思いました。（私たちは何度かシュノーケルの経験があるので大丈夫でした）
青の洞窟は神秘的な美しさでとても綺麗でした！想像していた以上にカラフルな色の魚たちがたくさん見られてすごく感動しました。私は泳ぎが苦手なので、インストラクターの方が引っ張ってくれる浮き輪にずっと捕まっていたのですが、常に気を配って人数を確認したり、声かけをしてくださったので、不安無く、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
シャワールームが3つしか無いので、女性の更衣室はすごく混み合って、そこだけがマイナスポイントでしたが、それを上回る楽しさでした。また機会があればぜひ参加したいです！

First, we headed to the office at the meeting point. Upon arrival, we filled out a form with our height and other information. After that, they brought us a wetsuit that fit, and we changed in the changing room before storing our belongings in a coin locker. Then, we were taken by car to the beach, which was about a 5-minute drive from the office. The office has a changing room combined with a shower room, so we changed there. There is a parking lot in front of the office, but it's not for visitors, so be careful. The visitor parking is about 100 meters ahead. By the way, the office is equipped with sunscreen, hair dryers, cotton swabs, and other amenities, which is a nice service for women.

After departing from the office and arriving at the beach, we were quickly taken by boat to the area near the Blue Cave. On the boat, snorkeling gear was distributed by the instructor. Our tour had about 12 participants, with around 4 instructors. There were various people participating, including couples and families.

Once we arrived near the cave, we immediately jumped into the water! There were many colorful fish in the sea, making snorkeling very rewarding! We could also feed the fish along the way. Among the fish, there was the famous clownfish! (The fish that appears in Finding Nemo.) There were many fish of all sizes. When we fed them, a large number of fish came swimming towards us!

At first, I felt a bit scared, but once I got used to it, they were so cute and soothing. The distance from where we arrived by boat to the cave was a bit far, so we swam while being guided by the instructors. Even those who are not confident in swimming will be well guided by the instructors, and wearing a life jacket makes it completely safe! For those who are really scared of swimming, the instructors pull a large float, and if you hold onto that, they will take you to the cave.

When we arrived at the cave, a beautiful blue view spread out before us! I had heard rumors about how beautiful the Blue Cave was, but I never expected it to be this stunning. We didn’t have a waterproof camera, so we couldn’t take photos, but I think it would be good for those participating in this tour to purchase a waterproof camera in advance.

Since it was during Golden Week, there were quite a few tourists, which was a slight downside, but I was constantly amazed by the beautiful cave and the fish! The sea in Okinawa is truly beautiful! The shuttle car to the beach was also clean and very comfortable.

The instructors were always considerate of us participants, and I strongly felt that they prioritized safety. Additionally, we were about 15 minutes late due to traffic for the meeting time of the tour, but when I called to inform them, they kindly responded, "Please be careful on your way." I am very grateful for the kindness of the instructors. It was a very enjoyable tour!

まずは、集合場所の事務所に向かいました。到着したら、まずは身長などの情報をいただいた紙に記載します。そのあとに自分に合ったウェットスーツを持ってきてもらい、更衣室で着替えて荷物をコインロッカーに預けて事務所から車で5分ほど先の海へ連れて行ってくれます。事務所には更衣室とシャワー室が一緒になったものがあるので、そこで着替えます。駐車場が事務所の前にありますが、そこは来客用の駐車場ではないので要注意です。来客用の駐車場は100メートルほど先の所にあります。ちなみに事務所には日焼け止めやドライヤー、綿棒なども完備されてます♪女性にはありがたいサービスです。
事務所を出発して、海辺に到着したら、早速青の洞窟付近まで船で連れて行ってくれます。
船の中で、シュノーケリングの道具一式がインストラクターの方から配布されます。私たちのツアーは、参加者12人ほどに対して、インストラクターの方が4名ほどでした。カップルや友達家族など様々な方が参加されていました。
洞窟付近に到着したら、さっそく海の中へ・・！海の中には色鮮やかなお魚が沢山いてシュノーケリングのし甲斐がありました！途中でお魚達に餌をあげることもできます。お魚の中にはあの有名なカクレクマノミもいました！（ニモに登場するお魚です。）小さなお魚から大きなお魚まで沢山のお魚がいました。餌をあげると大量のお魚達がよってきます♪
最初は恐怖感もありましたが、なれるととっても可愛くて癒されます。
船で到着した場所から洞窟までは少し距離があるのでそこまでインストラクターの方に誘導していただきながら、泳いでいきます。泳ぎに自信がない方も、しっかりとインストラクターの方が誘導してくれますし、ライフジャケットを着用しているので全く問題ないです！どうしても泳ぐのが怖い人はインストラクターの方が大きなビート版のようなものを引いて下さるので、それにつかまっていれば洞窟まで連れていいてくれます。
洞窟に到着すると、一面に綺麗なブルーの景色が広がっていました♪前々から青の洞窟が綺麗だという噂は聞いていましたがまさかこんなにきれいだとは思いませんでした。私たちは、防水カメラを持っていなかったので写真は撮れませんでしたが、このツアーに参加される方は防水カメラをあらかじめ購入してから参加してもよいと思います。
ＧＷということもあり観光客の方が他にも沢山いたのは少しマイナスポイントでしたが、とにかく綺麗な洞窟とお魚には終始感動しっ放しでした！やっぱり、沖縄の海は格段に美しいです！海までの送迎車も清潔感がありとても心地よかったです。
インストラクターの方々も常に参加者の私たちを気遣ってくださり、安全に配慮されていることを強く感じました。また、実はこの日のツアーの集合時間に私たちは15分ほど渋滞のために遅れてしまったのですが、電話で遅刻の旨を伝えると、「お気をつけていらっしゃってくださいね。」ととても親切な対応をしていただきました。インストラクターの方の優しさにはとても感謝しています。とても楽しいツアーでした！

I was worried because I had a small child with me, but the instructor was kind and the explanations were easy to understand, so I was able to enjoy snorkeling without any concerns! I think the climax of the scenery will remain in my child's memory! It was really fun! Thank you very much!

小さい子どもがいたので心配してましたがインストラクターも親切で説明が分かりやすく心配も何のそのでシュノーケリングタノシメました！
あのクライマックスの景色は子供の記憶にも残ると想います！本当に楽しかったです！
ありがとうございました！

I challenged myself to go diving for the first time with my son, who is in the second year of junior high school. From the pick-up to the shop, we talked a lot about Okinawa, which helped us relax and participate comfortably. During the diving explanation, the instructor spoke to my son in a gentle manner, and my son gradually eased his tension. Unfortunately, due to strong winds, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave by boat, so we went to another spot instead.

Now, for the diving, my son went into the sea first to practice breathing. He got the hang of it right away. Next was my turn. I struggled to get used to the idea of holding my breath underwater and exhaling. Eventually, I managed to breathe and started diving, but my ears felt pressure. Just then, the instructor signaled for ear equalization, which was great. The sea was so beautiful and clear that I almost forgot to do the ear equalization! There were so many fish. As I dove deeper and reached a rocky area, I saw a live octopus spreading its arms and chasing away tropical fish. I was thrilled to see an octopus, which is hard to spot during the day, and when I fed the fish, they swarmed right in front of me. It was an amazing time.

When we got back on the boat, I was surprisingly cold, but they poured warm water over me, which was comforting. On the way back in the car, my son was sound asleep. I had ear pain until that night. I shared the beauty of the sea, which made me forget about ear equalization, with my wife and daughter, and we decided that next time, we want to go to the Blue Cave as a family. Thank you very much.

中2の息子と初めてのダイビングにチャレンジしました。お迎えからお店まで、いろいろと沖縄の話をしていただき、リラックスして参加できました。ダイビングの説明では、息子に語りかけるように、丁寧に説明していただき、緊張気味の息子もすこしずつ緊張が解けてきました。今回は、あいにく風がつよく船では青の洞窟に行けないとのこと。別のスポットに行っていただきました。さあ、ダイビングで、まずは息子から海へ入り、息をする練習。すぐにできました。次に私の番。水中では息を止めるのが常識で息を吐くということになれず、てこずりました。なんとか息ができるようになり、潜り始めたら耳がキーん。ちょうどそのときに耳抜きの合図をして頂きよかったのです。必ずするように！と言われていた耳抜きを忘れてしまうくらい、海がきれいで透明。魚がいっぱい。どんどん潜り、岩場に来たとき、目の前には生きているタコが足を広げて熱帯魚を追い払っていました。なかなか昼間は見れないタコまで見れて、えさをあげたら魚が目の前で入れ食い。サイコーの時間をすごせました。船にあがると案外体が冷えていましたが、お湯をかけていただきホッコリ。帰りの車では息子はぐっすりでした。わたしは当日夜までは耳が痛かった。耳抜きを忘れるくらいに綺麗な海を、妻と娘に話し、次は、家族全員で青の洞窟に行ってみたい、となりました。ありがとうございました。

Second time in Okinawa
Last time, I only had memories of sightseeing, but this time I secretly thought I must get into the sea at least once. I managed to convince my wife to sign up for this activity. Although my wife is not good at swimming and was very reluctant, the result was great. I was very satisfied to hear her say, "That was the most fun, right?!"
The instructor (a woman) was very experienced and skillfully supported us while making jokes, so I felt safe leaving it to her, which allowed me to enjoy myself freely (like diving).

Both my wife and I are over 50, but even if you're not used to the sea or not good with water, this activity (shop) was a lot of fun without any problems.

I encourage everyone to muster up the courage to participate. I really think it will become a wonderful memory.

Lastly, I would like to thank the staff at the shop for their great support. Thank you very much. (Especially to the instructor who resembled my cousin from Saitama?)

２度目の沖縄
前回は観光メインでただ見てきただけの思い出でしかなく
今回はなんとしても１回は海に入ることをひそかに思いながら
なんとか妻を説得し、このアクティビティーに参加申し込みをしました。
妻は泳いだりするのは苦手で、とても嫌がっていましたが、結果はOK
「一番楽しかったよね！！」との言葉が聞けて私も大満足です。
インストラクターの方（女性の方がついてくれました）も非常に慣れていて、
冗談をいいながら上手にサポートしてくれ、安心して任せられましたので、
その分、自分も自由に（潜ったりして）遊ぶことができました。

私たち夫婦は共に５０歳以上ですが、海に不慣れでも、水が苦手でも
全然問題なく楽しめるとても良いアクティビティー（ショップ）でした。

皆さんも、是非勇気を出して参加して見て下さい。
本当にいい思い出になると思います。

最後に、ショップの方々には大変お世話になりました。
ありがとう御座います。（特に埼玉出身？のいとこに似た女性のインストラクター様）

I had an experience diving in the Blue Cave with Adventure Island. The weather forecast predicted rain, but somehow it cleared up, and with no wind, it turned out to be a decent day for diving. At first, I thought I would have trouble finding the location, but the store was right along the road, making it easy to spot. After entering the shop, filling out the waiver, and being introduced to the instructor, I greeted a few others who would be on the same boat, and then it was off to the sea! The ocean in Okinawa is truly emerald green! The visibility was outstanding, and I felt grateful I came right from the start.

Before boarding the boat, we received a brief lesson on how to wear the goggles, how to clear water from them and our mouths, and how to equalize our ears. Then we boarded the boat and headed to the Blue Cave. After getting off the boat, we practiced a bit in shallow water to get accustomed before diving. The instructor pushed me from behind, so I didn't have to swim much at all while equalizing my ears and going deeper into the water. Underwater, I was welcomed by many yellow, red, and blue fish, and looking up at the surface, it felt like a curtain of light was pouring down, creating a beautiful scene.

The instructor took us to spots with lots of fish and beautiful coral, snapping photos along the way. During the fish feeding experience, many fish gathered around, and I took more pictures! We explored various beautiful underwater areas and made sure to capture photos of the clownfish and coral before finishing the experience dive. The most moving part was simply how beautiful the ocean was, and the feeling of looking up at it from underwater is something I will never forget. I truly felt grateful to have had this experience.

冒険島さんの青の洞窟体験ダイビングしてきました。天気予報では雨マークでしたが、なんとか晴れて風も無くまずまずのダイビング日和となりました。まず、最初に場所をさがすのに苦労するかとおもいましたが道路沿いに店舗があり、簡単に見つける事が出来ました。お店の中に入り、誓約書等を書き、インストラクターの方のご紹介がありご挨拶をしたあと、数人の同じボートに乗る方々と一緒に海へGOー！！やっぱり沖縄の海はエメラルドグリーン！透明度バツグンで最初から来てよかったなー^ ^って感じです。ボートに乗る前に簡単にゴーグルの付け方、ゴーグルや口の中に水が入った時の水の抜き方、耳抜きの方法を教えてもらいボートに乗り込み青の洞窟へ。
それからボートから降りて浅いところで少し練習して慣れてきたところでいざ潜水。後ろからインストラクターの方が押してくれてぜんぜん自分で泳がなくてもいい状態で耳抜きをしながら水中奥深くへ。水中は黄色、赤、青の魚がたくさんお出迎えしてくれて水上を見上げると水の中にたくさんの光が降り注ぎ、光のカーテンを演出してくれてるみたいでとっても綺麗でした。また、魚がたくさんいる所やサンゴが綺麗なスポットにインストラクターさんが連れて行ってくれて写真をパシャパシャ撮ってくれました。また、魚のエサやり体験では魚がたくさん集まってきてくれてそこでもパシャリ！水中の綺麗な所を色々見て回ってきちんとクマノミとサンゴの写真も撮って体験ダイビング終了〜。やっぱり一番の感動は海がただただ綺麗で、その海を水中から見上げた感動は忘れられません。一度体験できてよかったなぁーとしみじみ思いました。

There are various tour companies, and after some deliberation, I decided on "Adventure Island" because of the boat ride, the private group option, and the fact that the staff would take photos and provide them on a CD-R.

The forecast predicted rain for the day, but it ended up being completely clear, with beautiful blue seas. The boat rocked a bit, but we arrived at the Blue Cave in about five minutes. I put on my mask and fins and jumped into the water, which was colder than I expected. The staff guided us to the Blue Cave using a float, and before I knew it, we had arrived.

Inside, it was dim, and at first, it wasn't as blue as I had seen in photos, which made me wonder if that was all there was to it. However, according to the staff, it appears blue when you look out from inside the cave. Following their instructions, I was guided to a point where I could see the blue while keeping my eyes closed. When they told me to open my eyes, it was stunning! It was just as beautiful as the photos of the Blue Cave.

Next, they took us to the spot that is said to be the bluest for photos. I was prepared for it to be crowded inside the cave, but there were actually fewer people than I expected. After exiting the cave, they pulled us to a spot where we could feed the fish. When I threw the fish food into the water, a huge number of fish came rushing in.

Finally, I received the CD-R with the photos they took. They captured so many beautiful shots, and the underwater photos were stunning. I don't think I could have taken such beautiful pictures myself, so I’m really glad I chose this tour. The staff were incredibly kind, and it turned into a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

色々なツアー会社があり迷ったものの、ボートで行くこと、1グループ貸切なこと、写真をスタッフが撮ってくれてCD-Rでもらえるなどでこの『冒険島』に決定!!
この日は雨予想でしたが、全く雨は降らずいい天気になって海もすごく青くて綺麗でした。
船は少し揺れましたが、5分ほどで青の洞窟前に到着。
マスクと足ひれを付けて海に飛び込みましたが、予想以上に水は冷たかったです^^;
顔を付けて海の中を見ながらスタッフの人が浮き輪のようなもので青の洞窟まで誘導してくれて、気がついたらもう青の洞窟まで来ていました。
中は薄暗くて、最初入った時は写真で見るほど青くなくて、こんなものなのかなぁ…って思いましたが、スタッフの説明によると、洞窟の中から外を見ると青いとのこと。言われるままに目を閉じたまま青く見えるポイントに誘導されます。
「目を開けて下さい」と言われて開けると、すごく綺麗!!写真で見た通りの青の洞窟です*^^*
次に一番青く見えるというポイントに連れて行ってもらって写真撮影。
洞窟内は混んでることもあるということで覚悟してましたが、思ったよりずっと人は少なかったです。
洞窟を出たら魚がいるポイントまで引っ張っていってもらって、魚の餌をもらって水の中であげるとものすごい数の魚がきました。
最後に撮ってもらった写真のCD-Rを貰えて、いっぱい撮ってくれてたし海の中もすごく綺麗に撮れてました。
自分で撮ってたらこんなに綺麗には撮れなかったと思うし、ここにお願いして良かったです。
スタッフの方もすごく親切だったし、いい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。