All Reviews for Snorkeling

I was able to meet a sea turtle that I thought I wouldn't be able to see, and I was able to take a lot of photos! I swam from the beach, but since it was low tide that day and the water was shallow, I encountered the sea turtle in water that was shallow enough to stand in. My beginner friend seemed to enjoy it comfortably as well.

なかなか会えないと思っていたウミガメに会うことができ、撮影もたくさんできました！
ビーチから泳いで行ったのですが、当日は干潮で遠浅だったためウミガメと遭遇したのも足がつく深さ。初心者の友人も安心して楽しめたようです。

I used this service for a two-person trip on my first visit to Miyako Island. It was recommended to choose two activities from pumpkin cave, sea turtle snorkeling, SUP, and canoeing, so we experienced snorkeling in the morning and the pumpkin cave in the afternoon.

Before our departure, the weather forecast predicted bad weather, and we were worried about what would happen, but fortunately, we were blessed with good weather throughout and even encountered sea turtles!

It had been several years since I last entered the sea, but thanks to our knowledgeable and handsome guide, Kei, who provided precise instructions, we had the best experience.

Thank you very much!

初の宮古島旅行で二人旅で利用させていただきました。
時間的にパンプキン鍾乳洞、ウミガメシュノーケリング、SUP、カヌーから２つ選択がお勧めとのことで、午前はシュノーケリング、午後はパンプキン鍾乳洞を体験です。

出発前は悪天候の予報でどうなることかという感じでしたが、幸運なことに終始天候にも恵まれ、無事ウミガメにも遭遇！

海に入る事自体が数年来の自分でしたが、博識イケメンガイドのけいさんに的確に教えていただき、最高の体験が出来ました。

ありがとうございました！

It was a satisfying tour where I got to meet three sea turtles. They also took photos for us.

Since we were the only participants in the canoe, they took a lot of photos while staying with us, and we also got to experience stand-up paddleboarding. They were incredibly kind, and I made wonderful memories for my honeymoon! I plan to ask for their services again when I come back to Miyako Island. Thank you!

ウミガメ3匹と会うことが出来て、満足できるツアーでした。
写真も撮っていただきました。

カヌーは参加者が自分たちだけだったので、付きっきりでたくさん写真を撮っていただいて、サップの体験もさせてもらいました。
すごい親切にして頂き、素敵な新婚旅行の思い出が出来ました！
また宮古島に来た時にはお願いしようと思います^ ^
ありがとうございました！

It was my first time doing SUP, and I was able to do it without falling even once! The instructor kindly taught me how to use the paddle and where to position myself, and even though it was windy, I was able to paddle through it. Kei, the instructor, took a lot of photos and sent me some wonderful pictures on the same day, so I was able to reminisce about the fun memories while chatting at night! Thank you very much! ♪ I was lucky to encounter a sea turtle, which I had always wanted to see! ☺️

初めてのSUPでしたが、一度も落ちることもなく出来ました！パドルの使い方や、乗る位置など丁寧に教えてくださり、風が強かったのですが漕ぎ切ることができましたインストラクターのけいさんが写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、当日には素敵な写真を送ってくれたので、楽しかった思い出を夜に話しながら、振り返ることも出来ました！ありがとうございました♪
ウミガメは、ずっと見たかったので運良く出会えてよかったです☺️

I received an email the day before the reservation stating that there is a parking fee of 1,000 yen. It also mentioned that prescription goggles would cost an additional 1,000 yen. I have done snorkeling with other tours from Veltra, and they did not charge extra for prescription goggles. If there is an additional fee, I believe it should be clearly explained at the time of booking.

As for the tour itself, I was able to see sea turtles, and the SUP was fun, so overall, I was satisfied.

予約日の前日にメールが来て、駐車場代1000円かかります。度付きのゴーグルは1000円かかりますとの事でした。シュノーケリング、他のベルトラのツアーでしましたけど、度付きのゴーグルは、別料金取られませんでした。別料金取るのなら、予約の段階できちんと説明すべきではと思います。
ツアー自体は、ウミガメも見れたし、SUPも楽しかったし、満足のいく物でした。

Thank you for being so kind to my 6-year-old daughter; it became a wonderful memory. We would love to do it again next time. Thank you very much!

6歳の娘にも優しく接していただき、とても良い思い出になりました。また次来た時もやりたいですね。
本当にありがとうございました

I experienced snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) divided into morning and afternoon sessions.

I was a bit anxious about whether I would see sea turtles, but I was able to see them clearly. During the experience, the instructor took photos for us, and I received some precious pictures, including a two-shot with a sea turtle.

Both snorkeling and SUP were almost my first time, but the instructor taught us well, and I was able to enjoy the entire experience.

午前と午後に分かれてシュノーケリング、とSUPの2つを体験しました。


ウミガメが見れるか不安な気持ちもありましたがしっかり見ることができました。
体験中にはインストラクターの方が写真を撮ってくださり、ウミガメとの2ショットなど貴重な写真も頂けました。

シュノーケリングもSUPもほとんど初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方がしっかり教えてくださり終始楽しむことができました。

The weather was great, and I was able to see sea turtles, so it was amazing! I also had fun paddleboarding, so I hope to do it again next time!

天候も恵まれてウミガメも見れたので最高でした！
サップも楽しくできたのでまた次来た時もお願いします！

I participated with my 3-year-old child.
It was a great experience where we could enjoy both SUP and snorkeling together!
Thank you for being a wonderful guide and taking care of my child.
I was really happy to see a sea turtle.
I would love to participate again!

3歳の子供と一緒に参加しました。
supもシュノーケリングも一緒に楽しめて、とてもいい体験でした！
子供も気にかけてくれながら素敵なガイドをしてくださりありがとうございました。
ウミガメにも会えて、すごく嬉しかったです。
また参加したいと思います！

Even a completely unskilled swimmer like me received gentle support, and I was able to take photos with the sea turtles without giving up. I was very moved. They took many pictures, which have become treasures for me. It was a wonderful tour that makes me want to go again. Thank you very much.

泳ぎが全くダメなおばさんでも、無理なくやさしくサポートしていただき
断念することなく何とか海亀と写真におさまることが出来、大変感激しました
写真もたくさん撮って頂き宝物になりました。
また行きたいな～と思わせてくれる素敵なツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

The handsome guide who showed us around was kind and attentive, no complaints at all! Even though the kids weren't very good at swimming, the handsome guide helped them by pulling them along with a rope, which was a great help. I would love to request him again next time. Thank you very much! ♪

案内してくれたイケメン兄ちゃんも、優しく丁寧で文句無しでした〜
子供らがあまり泳ぎが得意じゃなくても、イケメン兄ちゃんがロープで引っ張ってくれたので助かりましたね〜
次回もお願いしたいと思いました〜
ありがとうございました♪

I had the opportunity to experience both SUP and snorkeling during my summer vacation. Both instructors were kind and approachable, which was great! SUP was challenging for balance, and I fell multiple times (laughs).

For snorkeling, we changed locations and arrived about 15 minutes by car from the sea where we did SUP. Two instructors joined us for snorkeling and took many beautiful photos! Later on, when we started looking for sea turtles, one of the instructors spotted one right away! The sea turtle was swimming around without a care in the world! It was my first time in Miyako Island, and it became a wonderful memory!

夏休みにSUPとシュノーケリングをセットで体験させてもらいました。
両方とも、インストラクターが優しくて、親しみやすくて良かったです！
SUPはバランスがとるのが難しく、何回も転倒しました(笑)

シュノーケリングは場所を変更して、参加しました。SUPを行った海から車で15分くらいで着きました。シュノーケリングは2名のインストラクターがついてくれて、きれいな写真をたくさん撮ってくれました！
後半、ウミガメを探すことになったら、インストラクターの人がすぐに発見！！ウミガメはこちらを気にせず、海の中を散策していました！
初めての宮古島でしたが、良い思い出になりました！！

My girlfriend and I traveled to Miyako Island.
On the second day, we decided to enjoy marine activities!
In the morning, we went snorkeling at Shinjo Beach to see her long-awaited sea turtles. The weather was perfect, and as we swam with our guide in the crystal-clear waters, we spotted a sea turtle in just a few minutes! Our guide took many photos with a GoPro. Luckily, we were able to see about three sea turtles at the same time! After that, we were introduced to the cute fish living in the coral reefs, which made us very satisfied.
In the afternoon, we moved to Ingyamarine Beach and experienced SUP for the first time in our lives! The feeling of being rocked by the waves and feeling the wind was amazing, and the time spent swaying on the board was the best. I would love to try yoga someday as well!
At one point, I was worried about the approaching typhoon, but fortunately, we were able to fully enjoy the marine activities. I am truly grateful to our very kind guide.

彼女と2人で宮古島旅行へ。
2日目にマリンアクティビティを楽しむことに！
午前中は彼女の念願のウミガメを見るべく、新城海岸でシュノーケリングへ。天気にも恵まれ透明感抜群の海のなかガイドさんについて泳いでいると、ものの数分でウミガメを発見！ガイドさんのgo proで沢山写真を撮影していただきました。ラッキーなことに3匹くらい同時にウミガメをみることができました♪その後もサンゴ礁に生息する可愛いお魚さんたちを紹介していただき大満足でした。
午後はインギャーマリンビーチに場所を変更して人生初のSUPを体験しました！波にゆられて風を感じる気持ちよさは抜群で、ボードの上でゆらゆらとゆれている時間は最高でした。またいつかヨガに挑戦してみたいと思います！
台風の接近で一時はどうなるかと思いましたが、運良くマリンアクティビティを満喫することができました。とても親切なガイドさんに心から感謝です。

My first time in Miyako Island was blessed with great weather, and swimming with sea turtles created the best memories. The staff was very friendly, and it was a lot of fun! The drone footage we requested on the day was also a wonderful memory.

However, the meeting point near the beach entrance was hard to find, and due to the busy season, there were many cars parked, making it difficult to locate the staff as the phone lines were down. I think it would be helpful to have clearer markers for the meeting point, especially during crowded times. Other than that, it was fantastic!

初めての宮古島で天気にも恵まれ、ウミガメと一緒に泳げ
最高な思い出となりました。
スタッフの方もとてもフレンドリーで楽しかったです！！
当日追加でお願いしたドローン撮影も
とても素晴らしい思い出となりました。

ただ、海岸入り口辺りでの待ち合わせ場所が分かりづらく
時期的にも混雑していた為たくさんの車が止まっていて、
電話も繋がらずスタッフの方を探すのが大変でした。
混み合う時期は特に
待ち合わせ場所などもう少し分かりやすい目印があるといいなと思いました。
それ以外は最高でした！！

The children all said they had a great time. We were able to create wonderful memories with the beautiful sea, cute sea turtles, and the kind staff.

こどもたちもみんな楽しかったと声を揃えて言ってます。
綺麗な海と可愛いウミガメとスタッフの方も親切で素敵な思い出を作ることができました。

This time, I enjoyed a day course of sea turtle snorkeling and SUP with my female friend.

We gathered at the Ingyā parking lot at 10:30 and started with the SUP experience. After receiving an explanation in the parking lot, we headed to the beach wearing swimsuits, rash guards, and marine shoes if we had them, keeping our belongings light with just drinks. I forgot my sunglasses and hat in the car, and I mentioned to my friend that I should have brought them. Since I didn't have marine shoes, I borrowed a pair, and the staff member in charge said he would take photos with a GoPro, so I didn't bring my iPhone!

There were some waves, possibly due to a typhoon approaching the Philippines, but the beach was relatively empty, and I felt we could enjoy ourselves at our own pace.

The SUP experience ended around noon. We took a break for lunch, and my friend and I went to a nearby Marukichi Shokudō, where we waited for about 30 minutes. However, the turnover was surprisingly quick! By the time we finished eating before 2 PM, they had sold out of the popular No. 1 dish, sōki soba, so I was really glad we got to try it.

We gathered again at 2:30 for the sea turtle snorkeling experience. Originally, we were supposed to meet at Shinjo Beach, but due to the waves that day, we met at Shigira Beach instead. The parking was a paid lot costing 1,000 yen. (I mistakenly thought there might be a free parking lot, so I got a bit lost and had to contact the staff member for help.)

That day, it was difficult to encounter sea turtles due to the waves, but at the very end, a sea turtle appeared! I was so moved to see a sea turtle for the first time. (Some others in the same group were unable to see any sea turtles.) We were in the water for over an hour, but it felt surprisingly short, and I had a really enjoyable time.

We probably dispersed around 4 PM, but the next day, I received photos and videos taken with the GoPro from the staff member!

Overall, it was a perfect day, scoring 100 out of 100!!! Thank you very much!!!

今回は、ウミガメシュノーケリング＋SUPの1日コースで女友達と一緒に楽しみました

10時半にインギャー駐車場集合、まずはSUP体験をしました。
駐車場で説明を受け、水着やラッシュガード、マリンシューズがある人は履き、手荷物も飲み物くらいで身軽な状態でビーチへ向かいました。サングラスや帽子を車に忘れてしまったので、持ってくれば良かったねと友達と話していました
私はマリンシューズを持っていなかったので貸してもらい、写真撮影も担当のお兄さんがGoProで撮ったものを下さるとのことだったので自分のiPhoneは持って行きませんでした！

台風がフィリピンに近づいてることもあり？少し波がありましたがビーチの利用客は比較的少なく、マイペースに楽しむことが出来たと感じました☺️

SUP体験は12時頃に終わりました。
各自自由のお昼ご飯休憩を挟みました。
私は友達と近くの丸吉食堂に行きましたが、30分ほど待ったかな、、でも回転率は思いの外早かったです！私達が14時前に食べ終わった頃には売り切れになっていたので、人気No.1のソーキそば
を食べることが出来て本当に良かったです

14時半ウミガメシュノーケリング体験の為集合。
本来は新城海岸集合予定だったそうですが、この日は波の関係でシギラビーチ集合でした。
駐車場は1000円かかる有料駐車場でした。
（勝手に無料駐車場があるのかなと思っていたので、少し道に迷ってしまい担当のお兄さんに連絡して解決しました✨）

この日は波もあったのでなかなかウミガメに出会うことが難しい日でしたが、最後の最後に現れてくれたウミガメがおり✨
初めてウミガメに会った私はとっても感動しました
（同じチームでまわっていた他の方の中にはウミガメに会うことができない方もいました）
1時間以上海の中にいたそうですが、そんなに長くいたのかと驚くくらい短く感じ、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました

恐らく16時頃に解散しましたが、翌日には担当のお兄さんからGoProで撮影した写真や動画をいただきました！

全体を通して、100点満点の1日となりました！！！ありがとうございました！！！

Thanks to the very attentive guidance from staff member Nakamura, I was able to see sea turtles safely! To take beautiful photos with the turtles, it's important to avoid stirring up the sand on the ocean floor. I was thoroughly instructed on these precautions in advance, which helped me capture the best photos. In addition to the sea turtles, I also got to see clownfish and coral, creating wonderful memories. Thank you for providing such great experiences!

スタッフの中村さんが大変丁寧にガイドしてくださったおかげで、無事に海亀を見ることができました！亀との綺麗な写真を撮るためには、海底の砂が舞い上がらないようにしなければなりません。こういった注意事項も事前に入念に指導してくださったので、お陰様で最高の写真になりました。また、海亀以外にもクマノミやサンゴも見せていただき、良い思い出になりました良い思い出をご提供してくださり、この度はありがとうございました！

We participated as a family of four with our 5-year-old and 7-year-old children. We gathered at Shinjo Beach for snorkeling at 8:30 and were able to park in the free parking lot without any issues, then joined the tour. They provided a floatation device that allowed our 5-year-old, who isn't a strong swimmer, to safely enjoy looking at the sea, which made it a lot of fun. We were able to see sea turtles and colorful fish, making the time fly by. We disbanded briefly before 10:30 to grab a bite to eat.

For the canoe and SUP experience, we gathered at Ingyamarine Garden at 12:00, and our family split up to try both activities. It was our first time on a SUP, but my husband and our 7-year-old quickly got the hang of standing and paddling. The location was fantastic, and we saw pink corals and rock crabs. An hour passed in no time, and our whole family thoroughly enjoyed it.

Mr. Nakamura, who guided us, provided clear and polite explanations and was great at encouraging everyone! Thank you for a wonderful time for our family! We would love to join the same tour again in a few years.

　4人家族、5歳と7歳の子どもと一緒に参加しました。シュノーケルは8:30に新城海岸集合で無事無料駐車場に駐車でき、ツアーに参加。泳ぎが苦手な5歳の子供でも海が覗ける浮き輪を貸していただけたので、とても楽しめました。ウミガメも見られたし、カラフルな魚も夢中で見つけられたので、時間が過ぎるのがあっという間でした。10:30前に一度解散し腹ごしらえへ。
　カヌーとSUP体験はインギャーマリンガーデンに12:00集合し、家族で分かれてどちらも体験しました。初SUPだったのですが、夫も7歳の子どもも立って漕ぎ出すのに全く時間はかかりませんでした。もちろんロケーションも最高で、ピンクの珊瑚や岩ガニなどもみられました。一時間があっという間に過ぎて家族全員満喫することができました。
　教えてくださった中村さんはわかりやすく、丁寧な説明で、なおかつ褒め上手！家族みんなに楽しい時間をありがとうございました！また数年後にぜひ同じツアーに参加したいです。

We participated in a one-day tour as a family of four. In the morning, we did stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at Ingyamarine Garden, and in the afternoon, we moved to Shinjo Coast for snorkeling. We intended to do both SUP and kayaking, but there was a miscommunication (even during our correspondence with VELTRA and when confirming with the shop the day before...), so we ended up doing only SUP. I was a bit worried since we have small children, but the waves were calm in the bay, so they were able to ride on the parents' SUP and join in. The older child got close to the guide, who pulled them along at speed on the SUP, and they also learned how to dive for snorkeling, which they really enjoyed. We were satisfied to see turtles and clownfish as well. In addition to commemorative photos at the points, we could also ask for pictures during our free time.

1日ツアーに家族4人で参加しました。午前はインギャーマリンガーデンでSUP、午後は新城海岸に移動してシュノーケルをしました。SUPとカヤックのつもりでしたが、うまく伝わっておらず（VELTRAさんとのやりとり＆前日確認時にもショップさんと会話したのですが。。。)全部SUPになりました。小さい子供がいるので大丈夫かなと思いましたが、湾内で波も穏やかだったので親のSUPに乗って一緒に出来ました。上の子はガイドさんに懐いて、SUPをスピード出して引っ張ってもらったり、シュノーケルも潜り方教えてもらったりですごい楽しんでいました。カメやニモも見れて満足でした。ポイントでの記念撮影の他、自由時間に声をかけると写真も撮ってもらえました。

I participated in a one-day tour. There were about 10 participants in 4 to 5 groups for one guide. In the morning, we did stand-up paddleboarding at Ingyamarine Garden, and in the afternoon, we went snorkeling at Shinjo Coast. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to enter the sea from the parking lot and receive a briefing, and the tour lasted about 40 minutes. After the tour, we took group photos and then dispersed at the parking lot.

As for important notes:
- Each participant needs to travel to the meeting point by rental car, and we will receive information about the meeting point the day before.
- Lunch is also on your own, but many shops are still closed even though the morning tour ends around 10:30.
- At Shinjo Coast, the parking lot was full, which took time to enter, and there was also a parking fee of 1,000 yen.

1日ツアーに参加しました。ガイドさん1人に対して、参加者は4～5組の10人位でした。午前はインギャーマリンガーデンでSUP、午後は新城海岸でシュノーケルをしました。いずれも駐車場から海にエントリーおよび事前説明に15～20分、ツアーが40分位、ツアー後にグループごとに写真撮影し、駐車場で解散でした。
注意事項として、
・集合場所へは各自レンタカーで移動で、前日に集合場所の連絡もらいます。
・お昼も各自で取るのですが、午前のツアーが10:30頃に終わるもののお店がまだ開店していないところも多いです。
・新城海岸は駐車場がいっぱいで入るまで時間がかかったのとともに駐車場料金も1000円必要でした。

I participated in the SUP tour and sea turtle snorkeling! I was supposed to receive a call the day before, but there was no contact by 5 PM, so I reached out myself. The staff at the reception seemed unaware of my reservation, which made me quite anxious. They said they would get back to me, but I ended up receiving a call at 7 PM. I wish they had informed me if it was going to take that long.

As for the activities, the SUP tour in the morning was my first experience, and I was worried about whether I could stand up, but in the end, I managed to do it and had a lot of fun. There was a staff member at the back who provided helpful advice on how to paddle, which was very clear and easy to understand.

During snorkeling, it was low tide, so the coral reefs were very close, and I was able to see colorful fish, which was truly moving. I even encountered a sea turtle, and I was very satisfied. Although I was anxious about the communication issue, the activities themselves were fantastic!

SUPツアーとウミガメシュノーケリングに参加しました！！
前日に連絡が来るはずが17時になっても連絡がなく、こちらから連絡をしましたが、受付の方が予約を把握していないのか色々と不安になりました。折り返しの連絡をくれるということでしたが、結局連絡がきたのが19時でこんな時間になるなら一言言って欲しかったです。

肝心のアクティビティですが、
午前中はSUPツアーで、初めてのSUPなので乗れるか心配でしたが最終的には立つこともできとても楽しかったです。
後方にもスタッフさんが付き、乗り方のアドバイス等も丁寧に教えてくださり分かりやすかったです。
シュノーケリングは、ちょうど干潮だったのでサンゴ礁がとても近く色とりどりの魚も見れて、とても感動しました。ウミガメとも遭遇できて大満足でした。
連絡の件で不安になりましたが、アクティビティ自体は最高でした♪

I experienced SUP and snorkeling. It was my first time doing SUP, but the staff were kind and taught me carefully, so I was able to do it well right away! The scenery at Ingyamarine Garden was also wonderful, allowing me to experience the essence of Okinawa.

I did snorkeling at Shinjo Beach, and I was lucky enough to encounter four sea turtles! I thought it would be lucky if I saw one, so I was extremely excited! The staff also explained how to do it carefully at the beginning, so I think beginners can participate with confidence.

Overall, it was a very satisfying day. Thank you!

SUPとシュノーケリングを体験しました。
SUPは初めてでしたがスタッフの方が優しく丁寧に教えてくださり、すぐに上手くできるようになりました！
インギャーマリンガーデンの景色も素晴らしく沖縄らしさを体験することができました。
シュノーケリングは新城海岸で行いましたが、なんとウミガメは４匹も出会うことができました！会えたらラッキーぐらいに考えていたのでテンション上がりまくりです！
こちらも最初に丁寧にやり方を教えてくださるので初心者の方も安心して参加できると思います。
とにかく大満足な一日でした、ありがとうございました！

Since this was my first trip to Okinawa, I wanted to have various experiences, so I chose this snorkeling & SUP tour. I was a bit anxious about snorkeling since it was my first time, but the tour guide explained everything thoroughly and communicated the safety precautions clearly. It was so much fun to dive into the sea with such a bright and wonderful guide! Although we didn't bring our phones into the water, the guide took many photos with an underwater camera. She captured lots of pictures of sea turtles and clownfish, and the quality was excellent.

In the afternoon, we had a great time experiencing SUP on the crystal-clear sea. Many of the other tour members were couples or families, but the guide also provided a reassuring experience for children. It was a fantastic experience! Thank you very much!

はじめての沖縄旅行という事で、色んな体験をしたいと思い、このシュノーケリング&supツアーを選びました。シュノーケリング自体もはじめてやるため、上手くできるか不安でしたが、ツアーのお姉さんが丁寧に説明してくださり、海での注意事項もわかりやすく伝えてくれました。とても明るい素敵なお姉さんと一緒に海に潜れてとても楽しかったです！そして私たちは携帯を持って入水しませんでしたが、お姉さんが水中カメラでたくさん写真を撮ってくれます。ウミガメやニモの写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、とても画質が良かったです。
午後のsupでもとても透き通った海の上で体験することができ、とても楽しかったです。他のツアーメンバーもカップルや夫婦が多かったですが、お子さんにも安心した対応をしていました。とても良い経験になりました！ありがとうございました！

We participated in a sup and snorkeling day tour for two! The date we joined was during a big tide, so the meeting time was at 8:30 AM, and we finished around noon. However, the total experience time was the same as a full day. There were two groups (three people) for the sup, with one guide who provided thorough instructions and took photos for us. After practicing in a cove, we went a little further out. It was my first time, but I had a lot of fun.

For snorkeling, we changed locations (since we didn't have a car, we requested a pick-up when booking), and the guide changed as well (there were various groupings within the same tour). We were taken to different spots with two groups (five people), and I was thrilled to see coral, clownfish, and two sea turtles! The guides communicated with each other and shared information about turtle sightings. They also provided helpful recommendations for the surrounding area. I accidentally forgot sunscreen, and my back got really sunburned while snorkeling, so be careful!

sup+シュノーケリングの1日ツアーに2人で参加しました！参加日は大潮で、潮の関係上、集合時間8:30、終了はお昼頃でした。が、トータルの時間としては1日分の体験時間と同じとの事でした。supは2組(3人)にガイドさん1人で、丁寧にレクチャー、写真撮影してもらいました。入り江で練習した後、少し沖の方まで行きました。初めてでしたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。シュノーケルは場所を変えて(車を持っていなかったので予約時に送迎をお願いしました)、ガイドさんも変わり(supもですが、同じツアー内でグループ分けが様々でした)、こちらも2組(5人)で色々なスポットに連れて行ってもらい、サンゴ、クマノミ、ウミガメ2匹が見れて感動でした！、ガイドさん同士でコミュケーションを取っていて、ウミガメ出現情報を共有していました。周辺のオススメ情報も教えていただき参考になりました。うっかり日焼け止めを忘れてしまい、シュノーケルで体の背面がすごく日焼けしてしまったので、注意が必要！！

I never expected to encounter sea turtles so casually! It was truly moving!! I was able to enjoy snorkeling at a relaxed pace, feeling like a sea turtle!

こんな普通にウミガメと出会えるなんて思っていませんでした〜！感動です！！
ウミガメ気分でゆったりシュノーケリングができました！

I made a reservation because the reviews were good. It said to start at 8:30, so I planned to have breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 and then depart, but I was told over the phone the day before that we would meet at 8:00. Because of that, I hardly had any breakfast. I guess it changes depending on the weather, the number of people, and the tide. It can't be helped, but it seems that such things happen.

First, we went snorkeling at Shigira Beach. There is an additional parking fee of 1,000 yen. One staff member seems to handle about four groups. It was very beautiful, and I was glad to see a sea turtle. They also took photos with a GoPro. After about an hour, we moved to Ingyamarine Garden in our own car (there were no showers, so we went straight from the sea).

After that, we enjoyed SUP and canoeing for about an hour. It was a bit scary to go out into the sea on my own, but since it was a tour, it was fun to paddle out. They took a lot of photos for us. There were no showers here either, but they provided a bottle of water to rinse our hands, feet, and faces. We finished around 10:30 to 11:00.

I felt like I had used quite a bit of energy by this point. I was torn between a full-day course, but for our family, who lacks confidence in our stamina, the half-day course was a good choice. I'll save the Pumpkin Cave for next time.

口コミが良かったので予約してみました。
８時半からと書いてあったので７時からホテルの朝食を食べて出発と思っていましたが、前日の電話で８時に集合と言われました。その為朝食がほとんど食べれませんでした。その日の天候や人数や潮の流れなどにより変わるのでしょうね。仕方がありませんがそういう事もあるようです。
最初はシギラビーチでシュノーケリングです。別途駐車料金が１０００円かかります。１人の担当の方が４組程度を受け持ちするようです。とても綺麗でウミガメも見れて良かったです。写真もGOPROで撮って下さいます。１時間くらいしてインギャーマリンガーデンへ自分の車で移動します。（シャワーなどがなく、海から上がってそのまま）
その後SUPとカヌーを１時間くらい楽しみます。個人では沖へ出るのが少し怖いですが　ツアーなので漕いで出る事ができて楽しかったです。とてもたくさん写真も撮って頂きました。こちらもシャワーはないですが手足顔を流す用にボトルのお水をくれました。終わって１０時半～１１時くらいでした。
ここまでで結構体力を使ったなぁと思いました。１日コースと迷いましたが体力に自信が無い我が家としては半日コースで良かったと思いました。
パンプキン鍾乳洞はまた次回にとっておきます。

Since it was during the period of the COVID-19 infection spread, I was hesitant about traveling until just before the trip, so I signed up after arriving at the destination.

It was our family's first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and we had some experience with snorkeling, participating with the goal of seeing sea turtles. My fifth-grade daughter had some trouble getting her snorkeling gear on properly and was a bit fussy, but the guide was great at helping her, and we were able to see the sea turtles breathing up close. In the end, we finished with smiles, and I am truly grateful for that.

The morning SUP was at a beach we had never been to before, which was refreshing, but the afternoon snorkeling might have been at a spot with better tidal conditions and a higher chance of encountering sea turtles. However, since it was a beach I had been to before, I wished we could have gone somewhere different. We gathered at 10:00 AM, and after explanations, we had about an hour and a half of SUP. In the afternoon, we changed locations and regrouped at 2:30 PM for another hour and a half of snorkeling. The guide also took photos for us and sent them later via LINE.

Next time, I hope to enjoy it a bit more leisurely and thoroughly.

コロナ感染拡大の時期でもあったので、直前まで旅行自体も迷っていたため、現地に到着後に申し込みをしました。
家族で、SUPは初体験で、シュノーケルは経験ありで、ウミガメさん目的での参加でした。小5の娘がシュノーケルが思うように装着できず、グズグズすることもありましたが、ガイドのお兄さんがうまく誘導してくれて、ウミガメさんもすごく近くで呼吸するところまで見れて、最後には笑顔で終われたので本当に感謝です。
午前SUPではじめてのビーチでしたので新鮮でしたが、午後のシュノーケルは潮の関係やウミガメ遭遇率の高いところだったのかもしれませんが、過去に行ったことのあるビーチだったので、違うところに行ってみたかったなとも思いました。10時集合で説明含めて実質1時間半ほどSUP,午後は14:30に場所を変えて再度集合でまた1時間半ほどシュノーケルでした。写真もガイドさんが撮ってくれて、後でLINEで送っていただけました。
次はもうちょっとゆっくりじっくり楽しみたいなと思います。

I was able to see sea turtles and tropical fish up close, and it was wonderful! I was surprised that I could see sea turtles so closely. I also got to try SUP, which I wanted to experience, and the water was so clear that I could see tropical fish swimming with my own eyes. The guide was kind and friendly, which made it easy to participate in the experience.

Thank you for taking so many wonderful photos!

ウミガメも熱帯魚も近くで見ることができ、
とても良かったです！
あんなにも近くでウミガメを見れるとは
思っていなかったので驚きました。
体験してみたかったSUPにも挑戦でき、
海の透明度が高いので肉眼でも
熱帯魚が泳いでるのを確認することができました♪
ガイドさんも優しく親切に接してくださり
スムーズに体験に参加できました◎

素敵な写真も何枚も撮ってくださり、
ありがとうございました！！

It was very helpful that the instructors took photos and sent them to us since we couldn't use our phones or cameras during these activities. I participated in two activities, and although the instructors were different for each, both were cheerful and friendly, which made it easy to smile for the photos. I had done SUP and snorkeling before, but the instructors explained everything clearly, so I think even beginners can participate with confidence.

これらのアクティビティは携帯やカメラを持ってできない分、インストラクターさんが写真を撮って送ってくれるのがとてもありがたいです。2つアクティビティに参加してそれぞれインストラクターさんは違いましたが、どちらも明るく気さくな方だったので、自然と笑顔で写真が撮れたのがよかったです。私はSUPもシュノーケルも初めてではなかったのですが、初めての方にもわかりやすく教えてくれるので初めての方も安心して参加できると思います。

Although it was a tour, it was unusual that the guides for the SUP and snorkeling were different, but both guides were very kind and had a gentle demeanor, making for an incredibly fun time. They actively engaged in conversation and took many photos, creating lifelong memories. I was also happy to receive recommendations for spots in Miyako Island and various information about the activities. I definitely want to request them by name when I visit Miyako Island again (laughs).

ツアーなのに珍しくSUPとシュノーケルでガイドさんが違ったのですが、どちらのガイドさんもとても親切で物腰も柔らかく、めちゃくちゃ楽しい時間を過ごせました。積極的に話しかけてくださったり、写真もたくさん撮っていただけて一生の思い出ができました。宮古島もおススメスポットも教えていただけたり、アクティビティに必ず色々な情報を教えていただけたのも嬉しかったポイントです。また宮古島を訪れる際にはぜひ指名で予約をさせていただきたいと思います(笑)