Okinawa Snorkeling

Snorkeling with whale sharks in Okinawa was an unforgettable experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to Tom. From the start, he explained everything clearly and made sure we felt comfortable and prepared before ge... moretting in the water. Throughout the experience, he was attentive, patient, and genuinely focused on making sure everyone had a great time.

Seeing a whale shark up close was truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and Tom made sure we didn’t miss a second of it. His calm guidance and knowledge added so much to the experience, turning something incredible into something seamless and stress-free. If you’re considering this, having a guide like Tom makes all the difference.

Tom is a knowledgeable and interactive Scuba certified English speaking guide. This was my first time snorkeling; got to see a whale shark (jinbei) and made it back alive because Tom’s instructions were clear and helpful... more. Tom is also an avid sea life photographer; his photos are better than anything I could have taken.

A nice day - the team was nice with us - the spot was nice too

From the organised pick up to the embarkation process and quality of boat - these guys nailed it!Take your picnic and enjoy - the instructions are in all languages and the crew are very accommodating - you can play with ... morethe tots for a very very reasonable extra fee and the crew make it a lot of fun - honestly half day tour to paradise and back is just long enough and a great experience - would absolutely recommend !!!!

The boat will take you near a sand bar in the Karama Islands area. Once the anchor is set each group gets a ride on the banana boat pulled by a jet ski for no more than 10 minutes. Short but exhilarating ride, better hol... mored on and get ready to get sea water spray.

Once you're back on the boat, select your snorkel mask either single piece or dual. I prefer dual for easier defogging and fit. Climb to the back of the boat and drop in to the water. There was a strong current when we went so unless you want a workout, hold on to a long rope attached to multiple floating buoys.

Snorkeling was restricted to an area within two ropes due to the current. There was no long distance snorkeling and diving down under the surface not allowed due to mandatory life vests. Pretty much just float and hope you see something interesting which did happen when a shark swam by.

A photographer was available to take some underwater pics that were shared upon email request at no extra cost.

Seating is at the top deck where you'll get plenty of sun. The comfy shady spots are to the right and left of the captain. There is a toilet available in the bottom deck but only allowed if you're dry so bring a towel.

Overall a fun, quick adventure, mostly for newbies.

Jo was our very professional and sweet guide. With Koh who accompanied us to ensure we were ok all the way. Easy kayak trip with nice cave snorkeling. They took pictures all the way of many memorable moments. Thank you A... moreruguide for this experience