All Reviews for Water Sports

Instead of the Blue Cave, we went to Balas Island for snorkeling, and the water clarity was incredible. The water was cold, but when the sun was out, it felt quite warm, making it enjoyable even in December. They took many photos and sent them to us via LINE on the same day. For lunch, I had a recommended hamburger, which was delicious. There was a change in the tour details the day before, and I was a bit confused about the situation regarding changing clothes and belongings, so I think I should have asked for more details over the phone.

青の洞窟ではなくバラス島とシュノーケリングになりましたが、透明度が半端なかったです。
水は冷たいですが日が差せば暑いくらいで、12月でも満喫できました。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、当日にLINEで送っていただきました。
お昼はおすすめのハンバーガーを食べましたが、美味しかったです。
前日にツアー内容の変更があり、途中の着替えや持ち物などの状況がちゃんとわかっていなくて戸惑ったので、電話でもう少し段取りを聞いておくべきだったと思います。

First, we went snorkeling at the Blue Cave in the morning, and from the moment we got into the shuttle, the staff shared so many charms and recommendations about Ishigaki Island, making the fun begin right away. We were blessed with good weather and were able to see a beautiful sea and fish.

At the Blue Cave, we not only took photos but also enjoyed listening to stories while exploring the area, which made for a delightful time. The jumping photos turned out incredibly beautiful, and my husband was very happy with them.

In the afternoon, we did a mangrove kayak tour. The scenery and experience were many times more wonderful than we had expected. It was just us, so it felt like a private space without overlapping with other tour groups. Since the tour happened to be just for us, we were also thrilled to get a little experience with stand-up paddleboarding, which we had wanted to try. I would definitely like to use this tour again when I visit Ishigaki Island.

Above all, the staff were very friendly, cheerful, and fun, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I was especially happy that they took many more photos than I had imagined and sent them to us on the same night, which was very prompt. Thank you so much, っしーさん (I'll keep this private just in case)!!

まず午前中に青の洞窟シュノーケルに行ったのですが、送迎の車の時からたくさんの石垣島の魅力やおすすめ等お話しをしてくださり、向かう時から楽しい時間が始まりました。天気にも恵まれ、とても綺麗な海とお魚を見ることができました。
青の洞窟では写真を撮るだけでなく、またそこを回りながらお話しを聞かせて頂き、楽しい時間を過ごしました。ジャンプの写真がめちゃくちゃ綺麗で旦那もとても喜んでいました。
午後はマングローブカヤックです。こちらは期待していたより何十倍も素晴らしい景色と体験ができました。丁度他のツアーの人たちとも被らず、貸切のような空間でした。ツアーがたまたま私たちだけだったのでやってみたかったsupも少し体験させて頂けてとても嬉しかったです。このツアーは石垣島に行く際にはまた利用したいと思いました。
そして何よりスタッフさんがとても気さくで明るく楽しい方だったので非常に楽しむことができました。そしてさらに嬉しかったのが想像以上に沢山写真を撮ってくださり、しかも当日の夜には送ってくださるという迅速さ。◾️っしーさん(念のため伏せます)本当にありがとうございました！！

The guide was very friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour from start to finish. I participated in another tour during my trip to Ishigaki Island, and I was very satisfied with both. I look forward to joining again when I come back to Ishigaki Island!

ガイドさんがとても気さくな方で、終始楽しいツアーでした。石垣島旅行中に別のツアーにも参加させてもらいましたが、どちらも大満足です。
また石垣島に来た時はお願いします！

It was my first time stand-up paddleboarding, and I found it very easy to understand because the instructor taught me carefully. The conversations with the guide were also very enjoyable, and the ride in the car became a nice memory. I was able to see a different view compared to what I usually see in the city, and I felt healed as I forgot about the daily hustle and bustle. I would like to request this again when I come back to Ishigaki Island!

人生初のsupでしたが、丁寧に教えていただけたのでとてもわかり易かったです。ガイドさんの会話もとても楽しく送迎の車の中もいい思い出になりました。街中で見る景色とはまた違ったものが見れて日常の喧騒を忘れて癒されました気がします。また石垣島に来た時はお願いしたいと思います！

We gathered at a nearby parking lot with our rental car and met up with the tour guide to start the tour. The Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Kabira Bay took place a bit away from the glass-bottom boat boarding area. I was relieved that it wasn't right next to the glass-bottom boat. It felt like a hidden beach, and it was almost like we had it to ourselves, which was great.
The Blue Cave was located beyond an off-road path that you definitely couldn't reach with a personal rental car, and it was further along a beach after passing through the jungle. It had a sense of adventure and was quite nice. The sea was clear and beautiful, with lots of fish. I had a lot of fun even as a solo participant. I'm also grateful for all the photos I received.

現地の近くの駐車場にレンタカーで集合して、ツアーガイドの方と合流してツアーが始まります。川平湾SUPはグラスボート乗り場から少し離れた場所で行いました。グラスボートのすぐ近くでやるのかと思ったりしていたので安心しました。隠れ家ビーチっぽくて、ほとんど貸切みたいな状態だったので良かったです。
青の洞窟も個人のレンタカーでは絶対にいけないようなオフロードを車で越えて、その先のジャングルを抜けたビーチのさらに先にありました。冒険感があり、なかなか良かったです。海も透明できれいで、たくさんの魚がいました。一人参加でも沢山楽しめました。写真もたくさんもらえてありがたいです。

Honestly, I thought I would see plenty of the ocean if I went to Ishigaki Island, so I wanted to learn about some different attractions of Ishigaki Island. That's when I found this tour. In the morning, we landed on the Phantom Island and went snorkeling (ocean), and in the afternoon, we did mangrove kayaking (river), which was a perfect balance and not just focused on the ocean. Both the Phantom Island and the mangroves took us to places that would be impossible to reach on our own, so I’m glad I participated.

正直石垣島に行けば海はたくさん見れるだろうから、何か違った石垣島の魅力も知りたい、と思っていたところでこのツアーを見つけました。午前中に幻の島上陸とシュノーケリング（海）、午後にマングローブのカヤック（川）となっており、海一辺倒にならずちょうどよい内容でした。幻の島もマングローブも、個人では到底たどり着けないような場所に連れて行ってくれるので、参加してよかったです。

This was undoubtedly the most enjoyable tour among the kayaking and snorkeling tours I've participated in across various locations, even though both of us are experienced! The guides were incredibly personable and didn't give off a sense of it being just a job. In previous tours in other regions, the guides sometimes had a vibe of "this is just work," but the guides in Phi Phi had none of that! They seemed to be having the most fun themselves. Of course, I understand that they are working, but their professionalism in not showing that was truly impressive.

どちらも経験者ですが、今まで各地で参加してきたカヤックやシュノーケルツアーの中で一番楽しかったといっても過言ではないツアーでした！何といってもガイドさんが人間味があるというか、作業感がない。これまで別の地域などで参加したツアーのガイドさんははどこか「やっぱり仕事なんだな」という感じが見え隠れしていたのですが、ピピのツアーガイドさんたちはそういった感じが全くない！本人たちが一番楽しそうにしています。もちろん彼らも仕事でやっているのは理解しているのですが、あくまでそれを出さないプロ意識が素晴らしいと思いました。

On the snorkeling tour to the phantom island, I was able to see and enjoy the sea surrounding the phantom island made of pure white sand, with its cerulean blue, cobalt blue, or turquoise blue waters, and actually swim in it. On the mangrove tour, I was able to enjoy a green world surrounded by lush mangroves along the river. Both landscapes were vibrant, and I could greatly feel the different environment compared to Honshu, which was a wonderful refreshment.

幻の島シュノーケリングツアーでは、真っ白な砂浜でできた幻の島を取り囲む、セルリアンブルー？コバルトブルー？ターコイズブルー？な海を目で見て、実際に泳いで体で感じて楽しめました。マングローブツアーでは周りを瑞々しいマングローブに囲まれた川でグリーンの世界を堪能できました。どちらの景色も鮮やかで、本州とはまた違った環境を大いに感じることができ、良いリフレッシュとなりました。

In the morning, I was picked up at the hotel and headed to the boat dock for the Phantom Island, which took about 10 minutes. From there, we took a boat to Phantom Island for about 20 minutes. While on the boat, it's better to wear something like a windbreaker since you'll get splashed by the wind and water. At Phantom Island, the guide takes a lot of photos with a waterproof camera, so it's a good idea to think of poses in advance, haha. When snorkeling, you'll enter the sea in a wetsuit, so there's no need to worry about the cold. I was satisfied to see a different breathtaking view compared to the snorkeling at the Blue Cave the day before!

I experienced canoeing on the "Miyara River" in the mangroves. Perhaps because I had tried SUP the day before, the stability of the canoe was amazing, and I felt very secure while paddling. Since I had plenty of room, I was able to enjoy the scenery of the surrounding mangroves while paddling, which was a lot of fun. I noticed other participants trying SUP, and it seemed quite easy to do since the Miyara River had almost no waves and the current was gentle. Now I want to try SUP in the mangroves next time!

朝にホテルに迎えにきてもらい、幻の島へ行くボード乗り場まで10分ほどかけて向かいました。そこから20分ほどかけて幻の島までボートで向かいました。ボートに乗っている間は風や水しぶきを受けるので、濡れても良いウィンドブレーカーのようなものを着るのがベターです。幻の島ではガイドさんが防水カメラで写真をたくさん撮ってくれるので、ポーズを事前に考えておいた方が良いです笑。シュノーケリング時はウェットスーツで海に入るので、寒さの心配などは不要かと思います。前日の青の洞窟でのシュノーケリングとは違った絶景を見ることができ、満足でした！
マングローブは「宮良川」という川でカヌーを体験しました。前日にSUPを体験していたためか、カヌーの安定感がすごく、とても安心して乗れました。だいぶ余裕があったため周りのマングローブの景色も楽しみながら漕ぐことができ、とても楽しかったです。他の参加者の方でSUPに挑戦している方もおられましたが、宮良川は波がほとんどなく流れも穏やかだったため、かなりやりやすそうだと傍目に見て感じました。今度はマングローブでSUPもやってみたくなりました。

Both Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave are breathtaking spots that are usually not seen, and I was continuously moved by their beauty. Standing on a SUP and paddling around Kabira Bay is a once-in-a-lifetime memory for me. I thought it was impossible for me, but thanks to the precise advice and encouragement from our guide, Kei, I was able to master it in just under two hours! The excitement I felt when I stood on the board still lingers. I believe I was able to take this leap because I felt reassured with a professional like Kei nearby. I truly want to express my gratitude. The next day, I experienced a wonderfully pleasant muscle soreness, realizing how hard I had pushed myself, which made me smile. Of course, snorkeling was also a lot of fun, making it a fulfilling day. I would give a perfect score to both the tour content and the quality of the guide.

川平湾も青の洞窟も普段目にかかれない絶景スポットで、感動の連続でした。特に川平湾でSUPの上に立って川平湾を漕いで回れたのは一生モノの思い出です。自分には無理、と思い込んでいましたが、ガイドのケイさんの的確なアドバイスと励ましのおかげで、2時間弱の中で無事会得しました！ボードの上に立った時の感動は今でもなお残っています。こうして思い切ることができたのも、近くにプロのケイさんがいて安心させてくれたからだと思います。本当に感謝したいです。翌日、なんとも言えない気持ちの良い筋肉痛が来て、頑張って踏ん張っていたんだなぁと実感しました笑。もちろんシュノーケリングもとても楽しく、充実した一日でした。ツアー内容もガイドさんの質も100点をあげたいです。

I was worried about the unstable weather forecast, but I was lucky that the weather was nice on the day of my visit. I was satisfied because I could enjoy both the sea and mangroves of Ishigaki Island. The snorkeling in the Blue Cave was amazing, with so many fish that I never got bored swimming. I fell in love with the sea of Ishigaki Island to the point where I wanted to swim in another location. The mangrove experience was relaxing and not too active, making it perfect after snorkeling. I want to come back in the summer next time!

天気予報の内容が不安定で心配したけど、当日は天気も良くラッキーでした。
石垣島の海とマングローブの両方を魅力を味わうことができたので満足できました。
青の洞窟のシュノーケリングは魚がたくさんでほんとに泳いでいて飽きなかったです。また別の場所で泳ぎたくなるぐらい、石垣島の海のことが大好きになりました。
マングローブはアクティブすぎずゆったり感があって、シュノーケリングをした後にはぴったりの内容でした。
次は夏に来たい！

A refreshing and handsome guide showed us around. In December, the water in Ishigaki Island was warm enough to swim in and it wasn't cold. A wetsuit is necessary, but they offer free rentals. You can use all the necessary equipment provided. The service of taking lots of photos and giving them as a gift was great.

さわやかイケメンガイドさんが案内してくれました。石垣島の12月は海にも入れて寒く無かったです。ウェットスーツは必要ですが。無料で貸し出しがあります。必要な道具も全部貸し出しのものを使えます。沢山写真を撮ってプレゼントしてくださるサービスが良かったです。

I participated in a different tour with the same company the day before, and this tour had a different guide. I had a very good impression of both the content and the guide from the previous day's tour, so I was looking forward to this one as well, and it turned out to be just as enjoyable and fulfilling. The canoe cruising in the mangroves, in particular, offered a different experience from the sea, allowing me to appreciate an unexpected side of Ishigaki Island. The guide was a bit different from the one from the previous day; he was calm, knowledgeable, and created a reassuring atmosphere. He shared many interesting stories about the history of Ishigaki Island, marine life, and the formation of the mangroves, making the content more enriching than I had anticipated. By the way, during the tour, the guide from the previous day greeted us while he was with other customers, which made me very happy. Over these two days, I realized that this company has various types of guides, and I could feel that, despite their different styles, they all equally love Ishigaki Island. I definitely want to participate in other tours as well. When I come back to Ishigaki Island, I would love to join again.

前日に同じ会社の違うツアーに参加したのですが、こちらのツアーではまた違うガイドの方が担当でした。前日のツアーに関して内容・担当のガイドともに大変良い印象だったのこちらも楽しみにしていたところ、見事こちらのツアーも楽しく充実したものでした。特にマングローブでのカヌークルージングは海とはまた一味違った味わいがあり、石垣島の意外な一面を感じることができよかったです。ガイドの方は前日の担当ガイドさんとは少しタイプが異なり、穏やかで知識豊富で、安心感のある雰囲気がありました。石垣島の歴史や海の生物、マングローブの成り立ちなど興味深い話をたくさんしてくださり、予想以上に充実した内容でした。ちなみにツアー中に、前日担当してくださったガイドの方が他のお客さんを連れている中で私たちに声をかけ挨拶してくださったのがとてもうれしい気持ちになりました。この２日間でこの会社（ショップ？）は様々なタイプのガイドが所属されていることが分かり、皆さんが形は異なれど等しく石垣島を愛していらっしゃることが感じ取れました。ほかのツアーにもぜひ参加したくなりました。また石垣島に来たときはぜひお願いします。

I signed up for a tour that allows you to visit both Kabira Bay and the Blue Cave, which I had my eye on during the travel planning stage. Both spots are surrounded by nature and have a strong "secret place" vibe, filled with elements that ignite a sense of adventure. I was worried it might be quite cool in December, but the weather on the day was nice, and it was surprisingly warm. I didn't need to dress heavily at all; it really felt like Ishigaki Island (though if you're sensitive to the cold, having a light jacket might be a good idea). By the way, they provided a special suit for snorkeling, so once I got used to it, I was comfortable in the water. The guide was a young, energetic, and polite man who was healthily tanned. He greeted us with a smile from start to finish and sincerely answered my silly questions, which really impressed me. It felt like time flew by, even though it was a long experience. Thank you very much!

旅行計画の段階で目をつけていた川平湾と青の洞窟に両方いけるとのことで申し込みました。どちらのスポットも大自然の中にあり「秘密の場所」感がすごく、少年心をくすぐられるような要素が満点でした。１２月なのでかなり涼しいのではないかと心配していましたが、当日の天気が良かったこともあり、かなり暖かかったのが印象的でした。厚着しなくても全然平気で、さすが石垣島、といった感じでした（寒がりの方は薄く羽織るものがあればよいかもしれません）。ちなみにシュノーケリングで海に入る時も専用のスーツを提供してくれたので、慣れれば海の中も平気でした。担当のガイドは若くて元気で礼儀正しく、健康的に日焼けされた男性の方でした。最初から最後まで笑顔で接してくださり、私のくだらない質問にも真摯に答えてくださり感激しました。長いようでいてあっという間の時間でした。どうもありがとうございました。

You can rent everything you need for both snorkeling and SUP for free, so it was very easy to participate with just your body! I was able to fully enjoy and feel the great outdoors with both snorkeling and SUP!

The guide who took care of us for the day was also amazing! They were kind, fun, and taught us with great care, plus they took a lot of photos for us!

Overall, it was incredibly fun with no complaints!

シュノーケルもSUPもどちらも必要なものは全て無料でレンタルできるため、体ひとつで参加でき、とてもお手軽に楽しめました！
シュノーケルもSUPも体全体を使って大自然を感じ、楽しむことができました！

また1日担当してくださったガイドさんも最高でした！
優しく楽しく丁寧に教えていただけますし、写真もたくさん撮ってくださります！

とにかく文句なしで楽しかったです！

This was my first time trying stand-up paddleboarding, so I participated with half excitement and half anxiety, but I managed thanks to the thorough instructions. The board was more stable than I had imagined. At the beginning, it was cloudy and windy, but it cleared up and the wind died down, allowing us to see the beautiful Kabira Bay. During the break, we could listen to explanations about Kabira Bay and take a walk to explore. I was also satisfied with the many photos taken. If I visit Ishigaki Island again, I would like to participate once more.

SUPは初めてだったので、楽しみ半分、不安半分で参加しましたが、丁寧にレクチャーしてもらえたので何とかなりました。
ボードは想像していたより安定していました。
始まってすぐは曇り空と強風でしたが、
途中から晴れて風も止み
とても綺麗な川平湾を見ることが出来ました。
休憩時間に川平湾の解説を聞いたり、歩いて散策することも出来ました。
写真もたくさん撮ってもらえて満足です。
また石垣島を訪れることがあれば、再度参加したいと思いました。

I participated at the beginning of December! I originally planned to do SUP in the mangroves of Iriomote Island and snorkeling at Balas Island, but I had to give up because the waves were rough and there were many ferry cancellations during that time. After researching, I found out that I could also do SUP in the mangroves of Ishigaki Island, so I made a request. I was also interested in the Blue Cave, so when I looked for a tour that included snorkeling at the Blue Cave, I ended up at this shop. However, in December, the Blue Cave snorkeling point was dangerous due to rough waves, so we snorkeled at a different point in the southern part of Ishigaki Island. I had the impression that a full-day tour would have a fixed lunch location and not much freedom, but here we disbanded once at lunchtime and could eat wherever we liked, which was great. I was happy that they took about 200 photos and even videos. They suggested photo-worthy poses, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

１２月のはじめに参加いたしました！
本当は西表島のマングローブでSUPプラスバラス島でシュノーケルを予定していたのですが波が荒く、フェリーの欠航が多い時期だったため断念しました。
調べたところ石垣島にもマングローブでSUPが出来ることを知りお願いしました。
青の洞窟も気になっていたので青の洞窟シュノーケルとセットになっているツアーを探したところこちらのショップさんに辿り着きました。
ですが１２月は青の洞窟のポイントは、波が荒くて危険なため石垣島南部の別のポイントでシュノーケルをしました。
丸１日ツアーでは、昼食場所が決まっていたり自由が無いイメージでしたがこちらは昼時に一度解散し好きな所で食事出来たり自由で良かったです。
写真200枚ほど＋動画まで撮っていただいて嬉しかったです。写真映えするポーズを提案して頂けたりとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

This time, I signed up for the mangrove and Blue Cave tour, but I received a notification by noon the day before that due to a forecast of strong winds, we wouldn't be able to enter the Blue Cave. I was shocked that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but since I was contacted early the day before, I decided to participate only in the mangrove tour (of course, with a refund for that portion). On the day of the tour, the staff were friendly and kind, and their explanations were thorough, allowing me to fully enjoy the mangrove kayaking! Since it was during a holiday period, there were many participants, and the mangrove area was a bit crowded with customers, but the fun conversations and numerous photo opportunities made it enjoyable, and in the end, they sent me all the photos! It was quite wet, and if it had been SUP, there was a possibility of capsizing, so bringing my phone was difficult, but receiving the photos was a great help! I participated in the kayak this time, but I was very satisfied, so I am considering requesting SUP for the next time. Thank you very much!

今回はマングローブと青の洞窟ツアーを申込みさせていただきましたが、強風の予報が出て、青の洞窟には入れない為、マングローブのみで参加可能か、もしくはキャンセルか前日のお昼には連絡がありました。青の洞窟に行けないことはショックだったんですが、前日早めにご連絡いただけたこともあり、マングローブだけ参加を決めました(もちろんその分の返金あり)。当日はスタッフさんも気さくで親切で説明も丁寧で、マングローブ カヤックを存分に楽しむ事が出来ました！連休中だったので参加者も多く、マングローブもお客さんで渋滞気味でしたが、それに気を遣わせないくらいの楽しいトークやたくさんの写真撮影をしていただき、最後は写真も全て送っていただけました！結構濡れるし、SUPだった場合はひっくり返る可能性もある為、携帯の持参は難しかったのですが、写真プレゼントは助かりました！今回はカヤックでの参加でしたが、大変満足度が高かったので、次回はSUPでお願いしたいなと考えています。この度はありがとうございました！

It was my first experience with SUP at Kabira Bay, and the instructor provided thorough explanations, making it a lot of fun! The instructor was very skilled, and even with the strong winds, I was able to move forward! Haha. It seems that when the sea winds are strong, they can arrange for SUP in the mangrove river, so that’s reassuring. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy on the day I participated, so I would like to try again when the weather is nice! Thank you very much!!

Positive points:
- They teach you how to ride the SUP carefully.
- They contact you in advance based on the weather conditions of the day.
- There is a pick-up service to hotels near the remote island terminal! (We were picked up from Granvia)
- You receive photos for free.

川平湾で初めてのSUP体験でしたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧に説明してくれましたので、とても楽しめました！
イントラの方の指導がとても上手で、風が強い中でも前に進むことが出来ました！笑
海の風が強い時はマングローブの川でのSUPにアレンジしていただけるようですので、安心です。参加した日はあいにくの曇天でしたので、天気が良い時にまたチャレンジしたいです！
ありがとうございました‼️
よかった点
・丁寧にSUPの乗り方を教えてくれる。
・当日の天候状況を見て事前に連絡をくれる。
・離島ターミナル付近のホテルまで送迎あり！
(私たちはグランヴィリオから送迎して
もらいました)
・写真を無料でもらえる。

I was picked up from the hotel near the island terminal where I was staying. After arriving at the location, we received a brief lecture before starting the experience. Most participants were trying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time, but there was no wind that day, and we were able to enjoy SUP in the calm waters of Kabira Bay, with no one around.

Although it wasn't the famous Kabira Bay that is often featured in photos, but rather an activity in a nearby bay, at first I thought, "Wait? This isn't the Kabira Bay I expected..." However, according to the instructor, "This is also Kabira Bay."

I wondered if it would be okay, but there were no issues with the water's clarity or seeing the fish. The instructor and we got so caught up in SUP yoga that we ran behind schedule and returned later than planned, but I was very satisfied with the experience itself.

宿泊していた離島ターミナル付近のホテルに送迎してもらえました。
現地に到着後、簡単なレクチャーを受けてから体験スタートでした。参加者のほとんどがSUP初体験でしたが、当日は風が全くなく、周囲に誰もいない穏やかな川平湾でSUPを楽しむことができました。
観光地として有名でよく写真にもなっている川平湾ではなく、実際は近くの隣の湾でのアクティビティで、最初は「あれ？想定してた川平湾じゃない…」と思いましたが、インストラクターによると「ここも川平湾」とのこと。
大丈夫かな？と思いましたが、海の透明度や魚の見え方など、全く問題ありませんでした。
インストラクターの方も自分達もSUPヨガなどに夢中になり、スケジュールが押して予定よりも帰着が遅くなってしまいましたが、体験自体には大変満足しています。

I was a bit anxious because there were few questions during the reservation, but I received a phone call the day before the event to confirm the reservation details, explain the pickup location and time, and inquire about the participants' ages and body types (since we would be wearing wetsuits). I happened to be with someone who was participating with me, so I could answer right away, but I thought it might be good to summarize questions in advance for groups of friends or others who might not know immediately.

On the day of the event, a very friendly guide picked us up on time, and we started our journey. While picking up other participants, the guide shared a lot of stories about the island and recommended some bars, which made the trip enjoyable. There was also thorough explanation of safety precautions and equipment for snorkeling and SUP, and assistance was provided as needed. During the activities, the guide was attentive to surrounding boats and ensured safety. Overall, it was a satisfying experience. I would definitely like to do this again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

予約時に質問事項が少なかったので不安でしたが開催前日に電話連絡で予約内容の確認、ピックアップ場所と時間の説明参加者の年齢や体型(ウェットスーツを着るため)がありました。一緒に参加する者と偶然一緒にいたのですぐ回答できましたが友人グループなどでの参加の場合すぐわからないかなとも思うので事前に質問まとめて予約できてもいいかなと思います。
当日はとても気さくなガイドさんが時間通りにピックアップしてくださり移動開始。他の参加者さんを拾いながらでしたが島の話やおすすめの飲み屋さんなどなどたくさん話してくださったので退屈することなく移動できました。シュノーケリングとSUPについても注意事項や装備の説明、補助もしっかりありました。アクティビティ中も周りの船など注意を促して安全に配慮した内容でした。全体に満足できる時間でした。また石垣島に来たらぜひお願いします。

On the day of the tour, we traveled from the parking lot to the site in a guide's van. There were three groups, including us, totaling eight people. The windows were fully open, and the guide was properly following COVID-19 measures. The kids were the only ones without masks, but that's a matter of parental responsibility.

Upon arrival, we had a brief lecture on SUP before heading to the sea. Kawahira Bay was completely reserved for us, as swimming was prohibited. There were no other tour groups around, so we were able to enjoy ourselves without any stress!

The beach had a strong headwind... It was my first time on a SUP, and it was tough to paddle against the wind (laughs). Due to the strong headwind and the presence of families with children, we couldn't move smoothly, and unfortunately, we couldn't reach the beautiful scenery on the other side of the bay. The kids were just excited to be in the water, so it couldn't be helped.

On the way back, we experienced a sudden downpour (laughs). The weather in Ishigaki Island can change rapidly, and it was a memorable experience to go from clear skies to heavy rain in just five minutes.

I was a bit anxious because there was no place to store wallets or valuables. We had to decide whether to leave them in the guide's car or manage them ourselves at our own risk. During the tour, we could only bring a bottle of water. Next time, I think I'd prefer to do SUP on a river instead of the sea!

当日は駐車場から現地までガイドさんのワンボックスで移動しました。私たち含め3組8人でした。窓は全開でガイドさんはコロナ対策もきちんとされていました。子供だけノーガードでしたがそこは親のモラルでしょう。

現地に着くと、SUPの簡単なレクチャーがあり、いざ海へ。川平湾は遊泳禁止で完全貸し切り。他のツアーの人もおらずストレスなく楽しめました！

浜辺は強めの逆風…SUPにはじめて乗って、向かい風に逆らって進むのは苦労しました笑。逆風が強かったことと、子供連れのファミリーがいらっしゃったこともあり、スムーズに前進できず景色がキレイという湾の向こう側は行けず。。。残念。子供さんは海に入るだけではしゃいでしまうので仕方ないですね。

帰りは突然のスコール笑笑。
石垣島は天気が急変することが多々ありますが、ものの5分で快晴→豪雨を体験できていい思い出になりました。

財布とか貴重品を保管する場所がないので少し不安。ガイドさんの車に置くか自己責任で管理するか。ツアー中は飲み物のペットボトルだけ持っていけます。
次は、海ではなく川でできるSUPがいいかなー！

Due to a forecast of strong winds on the day of the experience, I received a notification the day before that the location was changed from Kawahira Bay to Miyara River. Since it was my first time doing SUP, I was worried about whether I could stand properly, but unlike the ocean, there were no waves, and being surrounded by mangroves meant there was no wind impact, allowing me to paddle smoothly! It was low tide at that time, so there were quite shallow areas, making it thrilling and fun to navigate without getting stuck. They also took many photos during the SUP, creating wonderful memories. I definitely want to try Kawahira Bay again next time!

体験日が強風の予報だったため前日に連絡を頂き、開催地が川平湾→宮良川へ変更となりました。初めてのSUPだったのでちゃんと立てるか心配でしたが、海と違って波がなく、マングローブに囲まれているおかげで風の影響もなく、すんなりと漕ぐことができました！ちょうど干潮の時間だったのでかなり浅いところがあり、座礁しないように進むのがなかなかスリリングで楽しかったです。SUP中の写真もたくさん撮って頂きとてもよい思い出ができました。次はぜひ川平湾リベンジしたいです！

It was my first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). It was a very windy day with high waves, and I was told it would be a tough SUP session. In reality, due to the wind, I had trouble going in the direction I wanted and was swept away by the waves, which made it quite challenging. A few participants fell off their boards, but the instructor provided careful support, and I was able to enjoy it somehow. Also, since I couldn't take photos myself while paddling, it was great that the instructor took many pictures for us.

SUP初体験でした。
とても風の強い日で波も高く、ハードなSUPになると言われました。
実際に体験してみて、風のせいでなかなか思う方向に進まなかったり、波に流されたりしてしまい大変でした。
参加者の数名はSUPから落ちてしまったりしましたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧にフォローして下さり、なんとか楽しみながら出来ました。
また、SUP中は自分で写真が撮れないのでインストラクターの方がたくさん写真を撮ってくれたので良かったです。

I traveled to Ishigaki Island with my mother, who has no experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), but I really wanted to try it, so she accompanied me! I was worried since my mother had never done SUP before, but the guide provided excellent instructions and support, which was very helpful. Although the weather wasn't great and there were some waves, the guide took us to a spot where the waves were minimal, making it a fun experience. I would love to use this service again if I have the chance!

サップ経験のない母と石垣島に旅行にきて、どうしても私がサップがしたかったので母にも付き合ってもらいました！
母がサップの経験がないので心配でしたが、ガイドさんがしっかりと案内してくださり、サポートも充実していて助かりました。
また、天候もあまり良くなく波もあったのですが、波の起きにくいたところまでガイドさんが連れてってくださり、楽しい思い出になりました(^^)
また機会があれば利用したいです(^^)

The content was compact and well-organized, and the staff were very polite, allowing us to have a wonderful time. They were very kind to the children, and my son has expressed a desire to go again. We were able to take lovely photos on the phantom island, but unfortunately, there was no underwater camera service during snorkeling, so we couldn't capture any memorable photos. It was great that the staff remembered our conversations on the boat and helped us look for the clownfish we wanted to see, as well as explained the corals and fish in a clear and gentle manner.

内容はコンパクトによくまとまっていて、スタッフの方も大変丁寧で楽しい時間を過ごせました。子供に大変優しく息子もまた行きたいと申しております。ただ幻の島では素敵なお写真を撮っていただけたのですが、シュノーケリング中は水中カメラサービスがなかったので、思い出の写真が残らず残念でした。スタッフの方が船内での会話を覚えてくださり、見たかったカクレクマノミを探してくださったり、珊瑚や魚の説明を分かりやすく優しく教えてくださったのはとても良かったです。

This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island in five years. This time, I participated in a snorkeling tour with RISE. I have joined snorkeling tours at other tourist spots, but I felt that the explanations for snorkeling were very thorough. Additionally, the young new staff member from Hokkaido was very friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Since I couldn't travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, it had been a while since I visited Ishigaki Island, but I was very satisfied to see the corals glowing in shades of blue and red, along with the colorful tropical fish. I would like to repeat this experience the next time I visit Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much.

今回は5年ぶり2回目の石垣島旅行。今回のシュノーケルは、RISEさんのツアーに参加しました。他観光地でシュノーケリングツアー参加してきましたが、シュノーケリングの説明はとても丁寧だと感じました。また、北海道出身の若い新人スタッフさんの対応がとても良く楽しかったです。コロナ禍で海外に行けないので久しぶりの石垣島でしたが、青や赤の光を放っているかのような珊瑚に色とりどりの熱帯魚を鑑賞し、とても満足です。また、石垣島へ行く際はリピートさせて頂きたいと思いました。ありがとうございました。

I received a call the day before the event, and due to strong winds, the SUP at Kawahira Bay was changed to the river, and we couldn't go to the Blue Cave for snorkeling. I was really looking forward to the Blue Cave, so it was disappointing, but since it was due to the weather, I decided to participate.

In the morning, we did SUP on the river. All the other participants were in canoes. Since it was my first time doing SUP, I was worried about capsizing, but thanks to the very thorough instructions, I was able to finish without falling into the river. Along the way, they also explained about the mangroves, allowing us to enjoy nature.

I brought my phone in a waterproof case just in case, but the staff took plenty of photos, so it wasn't necessary. (I even received the data at the end.)

In the afternoon, we went snorkeling a short drive from the island terminal. At the end of October, it was a bit chilly to go into the sea, but they lent us wetsuits, which was reassuring. We were able to see a lot of fish and thoroughly enjoy the ocean.

Overall, the staff's service was outstanding. They also recommended restaurants in Ishigaki Island, and everyone was very friendly and wonderful. Thank you very much.

参加前日に電話があり、強風のため波が荒いとのことで川平湾でのSUPは川に変更に、シュノーケリングは青の洞窟には行けないとのことでした。
青の洞窟は楽しみにしていたので残念でしたが、天候のことなので仕方ないねと参加を決めました。

午前中は川でSUPをしました。私たち以外の参加者はみんなカヌーでの参加でした。SUPは初めてだったので転覆したりしないか不安でしたが、とても丁寧に教えてくださったおかげで無事に川に落ちることなく終えることができました。途中でマングローブの説明などもしてくださり、自然を感じながら楽しむことができました。
一応防水ケースに入れて携帯を持っていきましたが、スタッフの方々がたくさん写真も撮ってくださったので必要ありませんでした。(最後にデータも貰えました)

午後は離島ターミナルから少し車で行ったところでシュノーケリングでした。10月の終わりで海に入るには肌寒かったのですが、ウェットスーツを貸してくださったので安心でした。魚もたくさん見ることができ、海を満喫することができました。

全体を通して、スタッフの方々の対応が素晴らしかったです。
石垣島のおすすめのレストランなども教えてくださり、親しみやすくみなさんとても素敵な方々でした。
ありがとうございました。

We came to Ishigaki Island for our honeymoon. Both my husband and I were really looking forward to our first stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience! The weather was cloudy, but it cleared up while we were paddling, and we were amazed by the beautiful Kabira Bay.

The guide who assisted us was very kind, funny, and absolutely the best! He taught us how to paddleboard in a very thorough manner, and our first SUP experience was incredibly fun and refreshing. We were also very grateful for all the photos he took for us.

After SUP, we had a snorkeling experience. We were supposed to go to the Blue Cave, but due to rough seas, we went to a different location, which was also very beautiful!

Even when I suddenly got scared during the experience, he kindly supported me, explained various things about the underwater world, and took many photos underwater. We snorkeled in quite deep waters and were thrilled to see sea turtles swimming and the stunning underwater scenery that we usually can't see!

Both the SUP and snorkeling, as well as the guide, were absolutely amazing!!! I want to do SUP and snorkeling again when we travel to Ishigaki Island next time!

The photos you sent us were so wonderful that my husband and I were deeply moved. Thank you so much. We created the best memories!

今回新婚旅行で石垣島に来ました。
私も主人も初めてのsupで凄くたのしみにしてました！
天気は曇だったんですが、supしてる時は晴れてくれてとても綺麗な川平湾に感動しました✩.*˚

ガイドして下さったお兄さんはとても優しくて面白くて最高でした！
supの仕方も丁寧に教えて頂き、初めてのsupは
すっごくすっごく楽しくて、気持ちよかったです(^^)
写真も沢山撮ってくれて、とても有難かったです(^^)

supの次はシュノーケル体験でした。
青の洞窟予定でしたが、海が荒れててできないということで、違う場所でのシュノーケルでしたが、その場所もとても綺麗でした！

体験する時になって急に怖くなった私にも優しく対応してくれて、海の中の事も色々説明してくれたり、水中の中でも沢山写真を撮っていただきました。
結構深い場所までシュノーケルに行き、ウミガメが泳いでる姿を見れたり、普段見ることのできない海の中の景色に感動しました！！

supもシュノーケルもお兄さんも、全てにおいて最高でした！！！！！
又、石垣島に旅行に行った時はsupとシュノーケルをしたいです！！

送って下さった写真も素敵すぎて、主人と感動しておりました。
本当にありがとうございました。
最高の思い出ができました(^^)

I participated in a SUP and snorkeling tour at Kabira Bay! It was my first experience with SUP, but the guide's instructions were clear, and I was able to ride easily. During snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles and beautiful fish! Additionally, while we were moving, the guide shared recommendations for spots on Ishigaki Island and taught us about its history, which added to the enjoyment of my trip. I had a fantastic time on this tour, and it became a wonderful memory! When I come back to Ishigaki Island next time, I would love to join this tour again!

川平湾SUPとシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました！SUPは初めての体験でしたが、ガイドの方の指導が分かりやすく簡単に乗ることが出来ました。シュノーケリングではウミガメや綺麗な魚を見ることが出来ました！また、移動中にもガイドの方から石垣島のおすすめスポットや石垣島の歴史等を教えていただき、その後の旅の楽しみも増えました。凄く良いツアーに参加させていただき、良い思い出になりました！次に石垣島に来る時は、またこのツアーに参加したいと思います！