All Reviews for Okinawa Snorkeling

This was my first time in Ishigaki Island, and since I wanted to enjoy the ocean, I participated with my boyfriend. Before we left, I was worried about whether we could actually go in the water in February, but on the day of the trip, it was the clearest day of our travels, and I didn't feel cold at all ( ˘ω˘ ).

As we moved by boat, the incredibly beautiful blue color spread out before us, and my anticipation grew as we approached our snorkeling spot. Almost everyone on board was snorkeling for the first time, but the staff provided very thorough instructions on how to wear the wetsuit, how to put on the goggles, and the proper posture once we were in the water, which made me feel reassured!

Actually, I’m not a good swimmer at all, and I was initially a bit scared to put my face in the water and struggled with breathing through my mouth. However, thanks to the staff's appropriate advice, I was able to closely see the crystal-clear blue of the ocean and the vibrant fish that I usually only see in aquariums (*^^*). The staff even pointed out things like, "There’s a Nemo right at my feet," and "That small blue fish is a rare species found only in Okinawa" \( ˆoˆ )/. It was a dreamlike experience that passed in the blink of an eye, but I think the time allocation was just right for us to fully enjoy it!

After getting off the boat, we were served warm tea, which was a nice touch (*´ー｀*). I thought this would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I definitely want to participate again! Thank you very much ╰(*´︶`*)╯.

初めての石垣島、せっかくだから海に入りたいと思い彼氏と2人で参加しました。
出発前は2月に本当に入れるのかと心配していまし
たが、当日は旅行中1番快晴で寒さは全く感
じませんでした( ˘ω˘ )

船で移動中から驚くほどの綺麗な青色が広がっていて、ポイントに停まるまでに期待は高まっていきました。
同乗した方はほぼ全員初めてのシュノーケルでしたが、ウェットスーツの着方やゴーグルの付け方、海に入ってからの姿勢などとても丁寧なレクチャーがあり安心できました！

実はほぼほぼ泳げないカナヅチな私は、海水に顔をつける恐怖と、口呼吸がうまくできず最初は少し苦労しましたが、スタッフの方の適切なアドバイスもあって、透き通るような海の青色と水族館でしか見ないような鮮やかな魚たちを間近でしっかりと目に焼き付けることができました(*^^*)
「私の足元にニモがいますよ」「青く光る小さな魚は沖縄しかない珍しい魚です」など、一緒に入ったスタッフの方が案内してくれることもありました\( ˆoˆ )/
あっという間の夢のような時間でしたが、それでも十分にゆったり満喫できる時間配分だったと思います！

船を上がると温かいお茶、心遣いにほっこりしました(*´ー｀*)
人生で1度…と思っていましたが、絶対また参加したいと思いました！ありがとうございました╰(*´︶`*)╯

Snorkeling was a first-time experience for me in my 61 years of life. It was an emotional encounter with a world I had never known before. Although I couldn't breathe through my mouth, I was able to do it with the guidance of the staff, so anyone can do it. I recommend that first-timers participate with peace of mind. The moment I put my face in the water, I exclaimed, "Wow, it's beautiful!" I almost forgot that I had a snorkel in my mouth. There were many beautifully colored fish, like tropical fish, around the coral, and the young and cute staff member, Aoi, guided us. Just holding onto the float and looking down gave me the sensation of diving since my body was in the water. The next day, I took a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, but the experience was completely different from just watching and wearing a wetsuit. I highly encourage you to put on a snorkel and get into the sea. A couple who came on the same boat was diving and having fun in deeper waters. There were three staff members, and they were all great people; I can't imagine coming to Ishigaki Island without them. I understand why there are so many repeat visitors. I even thought about trying diving next time. It was so moving that it changed my perspective on life, so please experience it in Ishigaki Island. I feel like I've missed out on life by not knowing this before. Thank you so much to all the staff. You all truly love Ishigaki Island, and it's wonderful. The captain skillfully navigated the boat and took us to great spots based on the day's weather. He was also quite funny! The lady was fun and a nice person, and her love for diving really came through. Thanks to them, it became a truly enjoyable and memorable trip. I look forward to seeing everyone again next time.

シュノーケル61年の人生で初体験でした。今まで知らなかった世界で感動的でした。口で息をするのも出来ない私でしたが、スタッフの指導でできたので、誰でもできます。初めての方も安心して参加される事をお勧めします。まず、海に顔とつけた瞬間、ウワー綺麗と歓喜の声が出ました。口にシュノーケルくわえているの忘れそうになりました。熱帯魚のような綺麗な色の魚もたくさん珊瑚の周りにいて、スタッフの若い可愛い❤青ちゃんんが誘導してくれます。ただ浮き袋につかまって下を見てるだけですが、身体が海に入っているので潜っている感覚があります。翌日、川平湾でグラスボートに乗ったのですが、見るだけと、ウエットスーツ着ているのとでは体感的に全く違います。是非シュノーケルつけて海に入ってみて下さい。更に深い所に同じ舟で来たカップルがダイビングして楽しんでました。　　　スタッフは三人いましたが、皆いい人で石垣島来るならここ以外考えられないです。リピーター多いのもわかります。次回はダイビングもしてみようかななんて思いました。とにかく人生観が変わる位感動的なので石垣島で是非経験して下さい。今まで知らなくて人生損した気分です。スタッフの皆さん本当にありがとうございました。皆さん石垣島を愛してらして素敵です。キャプテンは結構舟跳ばしますがいいポイントにその日の天候をみて連れて行ってくてます。冗談の上手いしね!お姉さんも楽しくていい人でダイビング好きなのがひしひしと伝わってきました。お陰で本当に楽しい思い出深い旅行になりました。次回も皆さん宜しくお願いします。

My first snorkeling experience. I was very nervous, but I was taught carefully, and even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy it. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but underwater, it was a completely different world, and I had a blast with my friends! The phantom island felt mystical, as if it were standing right in the middle of the ocean.

初めてのシュノーケリング。とてもドキドキしていましたが丁寧に教えていただき、初心者でも楽しめました。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、海の中は全く関係なく別世界が広がっており、友達と一緒に大はしゃぎ‼幻の島も海のど真ん中に立っているようで神秘的でした。