All Reviews for Okinawa Water Sports

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 getting 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.

We were guided by the staff and kayaked back and forth on the river for about an hour and a half. Along the way, we passed through mangroves and observed various creatures like the Ton-ton-mi, rock crabs, the Okinawa tiger butterfly, and fiddler crabs, which made the kids very happy.

スタッフさんに引率してもらい、1時間半程カヤックで川を往復しました。途中、マングローブをくぐったり、トントンミーやイワガニ、オオゴマダラ、シオマネキ等を観察出来、子どもも大満足でした。

I was quite worried about the bad weather in the morning, but by the afternoon, it cleared up and in front of me was the blue sea 💙🏝️. The underwater world was surrounded by coral, and I saw sea turtles, Nemo, blue and pink fish, sea snakes, small sharks, and even an octopus 🐢✨🐠🦈🐙!! I was able to swim a lot and see so many things; it was an incredibly fun and amazing experience on the tour 🎵. I definitely want to participate again 😊.

朝お天気が悪くかなり心配でしたが、午後には晴れて目の前にはブルーの海💙🏝️
海の中は珊瑚に囲まれウミガメもニモもブルーとピンクの魚もウミヘビも小さなサメも、なんとタコも🐢✨🐠🦈🐙！！
たくさん泳げてたくさん見れてめちゃ楽しく最高の体験をさせて頂けるツアーでした🎵是非また参加したいです😊

I had a wonderful time thanks to the kind and thorough explanations and guidance. It was very interesting to learn about the history of the Hija River and the many creatures that inhabit it, as well as recent research findings. Additionally, I appreciated the recommendations for food and tourist spots in Okinawa, making for a fulfilling experience filled with learning while enjoying kayaking.

優しく丁寧に説明・案内していただき、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
比謝川の歴史やそこに生息する多くの生物について、さらに近年の研究で分かってきたことまで教えていただき、とても興味深かったです。
また、沖縄旅行におすすめの食べ物や観光地についてもご紹介いただき、カヤックを楽しみながら学びの多い充実した体験になりました

Diving with whale sharks today was unreal
Seeing such a massive yet peaceful creature up close is something I’ll never forget. Everything was perfectly organized and felt super safe. I can recommend to book it to everyone.

10/10 experience

- The tour was enjoyable as we learned about nature and living creatures.
- Fortunately, we had a private tour, which allowed us to spend a wonderfully relaxing and fulfilling time.
- I heard that the enjoyment of the tour changes depending on the tides, so I would like to participate in the sunset tour next time.
- Above all, the guide was polite and easy to talk to, and I am extremely satisfied!!!! (They also shared recommendations for places in Okinawa!)

・自然や生き物の知識を教えてもらいながらのツアーが楽しかったです
・運良く貸切状態でのツアーとなり、とっっってものどかで充実した時間を過ごせました
・潮の満ち引き加減によりツアーの楽しさも変わるとのことで次回はサンセットツアーに参加したいなと思いました
・何よりも担当の方が丁寧であり話しやすく、大大大満足です！！！！(沖縄のオススメの場所なども教えて頂きました~！)

Next time, I want to join the sunset tour♪ This time I came with my friends, but next time I will come with my wife and enjoy it.

次回はサンセットツアーで参加したいです♪
今回は友達ときました、次回は奥さんと一緒にきて楽しみます。

The weather on the day was cloudy, but the sea in Kerama was very beautiful. I was able to encounter sea turtles and see beautiful fish and coral reefs.

当日の天気は曇りでしたが、慶良間の海はとても綺麗でした。ウミガメにも出会えて綺麗な魚や珊瑚礁を見ることができました。

I imagined it would be more mangrove-like, but it turned out to be a river, haha. Still, we were blessed with good weather, and there were many trees that we can't see in Fukuoka. The guide explained everything clearly, so it seemed like the two boys in upper elementary school learned a lot!

もっとマングローブマングローブしたところかなーと想像していましたが、川でした笑
それでも天気に恵まれ、福岡ではることのできない木もたくさんあり、ガイドさんがわかりやすく説明してくれたので、小学高学年の男の子二人もとても勉強になったようでした！

I had a great time. Next time, I want to join the sunset tour. I even received a mangrove seedling. Thank you very much!

とても楽しかった
今度はサンセットツアーに参加したい
マングローブの苗までいただきました。ありがとうございました

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. Tom is also an avid sea life photographer; his photos are better than anything I could have taken.

I was looking at photos and videos and thought it looked fun, so I decided to go for it and signed up. I got used to paddling quicker than I expected, and it was enjoyable to challenge myself under the mangroves multiple times. If I get the chance again, I definitely want to do it!

写真や動画を見ていてやってみたいなぁと思って、思い切って申し込んでみました。思っていたよりすぐに漕ぐことも慣れてきて、マングローブの下を何回もチャレンジしたり楽しかったです。またチャンスがあったら是非やりたいと思いました。

It was an amazing experience
And the Guide he was so helpful and understanding
Making the diving easy for me for the first time
Thank you

I participated first thing on a weekday morning! With the careful lecture and gentle encouragement, my 2-year-old son was able to enjoy the creatures and scenery without feeling nervous. Thank you again!

平日の朝イチで参加させていただきました！
丁寧なレクチャーと優しい声掛けで2歳の息子も緊張することなく、生き物や景色を楽しみました。
またよろしくお願いします。

First time snorkeling in Kerama! The staff were very cheerful, kind, and attentive, taking great care of us. Thanks to them, I made wonderful memories in Okinawa! Thank you 😊

慶良間初シュノーケル！
とても従業員の方が明るく優しく丁寧に色々とお世話になりました。
そのおかげで沖縄でのいい思い出が出来ました！ありがとうございます😊

This was my first time kayaking, and I was able to enjoy it without falling! The wind was just right, and it felt great. I received a mangrove seedling as a gift 🌱, and I will try to grow it at home!

今回初めてのカヤックでしたが無事落ちることもなく楽しめました！風がいい感じにあって気持ちよかったです。プレゼントにマングローブの苗を頂きました🌱お家で育ててみます！

It was my first time canoeing, but I was able to enjoy it casually! The experience lasted for an hour and a half, but surprisingly, I didn't get too tired! It was cloudy for part of the time, but I was lucky to enjoy the sunset as well.

カヌーは初めてでしたが、気楽に楽しめました！体験時間は1時間半でしたが、案外疲れずに済みました！　途中まで曇ってましたが、夕日も楽しめてラッキーでした。

First time participating in a canoe experience! Each person can do as they wish. Thank you for the kind and thorough basic lessons. I experienced canoeing while seeing mangroves and listening to the birds chirping. It's a thumbs up! ✊

カヌー体験初参加！
個人個人が思いのまま。
親切丁寧に基礎レッスンして頂き有難うございます。マングローブを見たり、鳥の囀りを聞きながらカヌーを体験。グー✊です。

Since it was a kayak, we were able to enjoy it slowly while paddling as a pair. There were no waves in the river, and it was a great experience! Thank you!

カヤックなのでゆっくり漕ぎながらペアで楽しむことができました。
川の波もなく、良い体験でした！
ありがとうございました！

This time I was able to meet a sea turtle while snorkeling. It was amazing! Thank you for being so kind and accommodating to the children!

今回シュノーケルで、ウミガメに会えました。最高です！
子どもにも優しく対応していただき、ありがとうございました！

Although the weather was unfortunate and we couldn't see the sunset, it was still a satisfying experience to navigate through the mangroves and relax in the gentle flow of the river. Spending time in such a unique landscape was truly enjoyable.

The guide was very friendly and not only shared information about nature but also talked about local cuisine and drinks, making the entire experience fun.

Since we missed the sunset this time, I would like to try again on a day with better weather.

天気があいにくで夕日は見られませんでしたが、マングローブの中を進んだり、川の流れにゆったり身を任せたり、それだけでも十分満足できる体験でした。普段なかなかできない景色の中で過ごせて、とても良い時間でした。
ガイドの方はとても気さくで、自然の話だけでなく、地元のグルメやお酒の話までいろいろ教えてくださり、終始楽しく過ごせました。
今回はサンセットは見られなかったので、また天気の良い日に再チャレンジしたいと思います。

They kindly accommodated my sudden request for an additional fun dive. Since it had been a while since my last dive, they even arranged for an instructor to ensure I could dive at a comfortable pace. I forgot to ask for their name, but I felt safe while diving. Thank you!

急なファンダイブ追加にも快く対応いただきました。久しぶりのダイビングだったので、ゆっくり潜れるようにわざわざインストラクターさんを付けて下さいました。お名前を伺うのを忘れてしまいましたが安心して潜れました。ありがとう。

初めてのカヤック体験でしたがスタッフが丁寧に教えてくれたので、安心して乗れました。自然を身近に感じられてすごく良かったです。

I participated in a group of odd-numbered participants, and I was in a single kayak. There were others who also participated alone, so it's all good, no problem! If there are any of you who are hesitant about participating alone, don't worry. I highly recommend it. Next time, I definitely want to join for the sunset.

自分は奇数人数グループでの参加で、私は一人カヤックでした。
他にも一人参加されている方もいましたし、大丈夫、問題なしです！
一人参加で迷ってる方いらっしましたら、心配なし。おススメですよ。
次回はぜひ、サンセットで参加したいです。

It seemed to be a popular tour worldwide, with plenty of inbound guests. There were only two Japanese people, including myself. I was able to enjoy an atmosphere that felt like diving abroad. We were able to see whales beautifully, and the diving experience was enjoyable. However, since there was no free camera rental, I rated it four stars. Thank you very much.

世界中で人気のツアーのようでインバウンド客がいっぱいでした。日本人は私を含めて２名のみ。まるで海外でダイブする様な雰囲気を楽しめました。クジラも見事ウオッチできダイビングも楽しく終わりました。ただカメラ無料レンタルではなかったので星４つとさせて頂きました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a kayaking tour that started at 10 AM with my partner. To my surprise, all the other participants were foreigners! Before we got on the kayaks, our tour guide, Yuito, kindly explained how to use the paddles and the safety precautions in both Japanese and English. During the approximately one-hour tour, we were taken to some mystical locations, and we were able to take a lot of photos. After the tour, we returned our sandals and paddles, washed our feet, changed clothes, and finally wrote down our impressions of the day before concluding. The timing was pretty much on schedule.

I highly recommend this tour as it can be enjoyed by people of all ages!

十時スタートのカヤッキングツアーでカップルで参加しました。驚いたことに参加者が私以外外国人でした！カヤックに乗る前にツアーガイドのゆいとさんが日本語と英語で丁寧にオールの使い方や注意事項を説明してくださいました。約一時間のツアーで神秘的な場所にも連れて行ってもらい、写真もたくさん撮ってもらいました。ツアー終了後はサンダル、オールを返却し、足を洗って、着替えをして、最後に今日の感想を書いて終了です。おおよそ時間通りでした。
このツアーは老若男女楽しめるので皆さんにオススメしたいです。

I was able to see various kinds of fish, and I even got to meet a sea turtle, which made for the best memories! The guide was entertaining and explained everything clearly, and in the end, I jumped off from the second floor of the boat, haha! I thoroughly enjoyed the waters of Kerama!

様々な種類の魚が見れた他、
ウミガメにも会えて最高の思い出です！
ガイドさんも面白くわかりやすく説明してくださり、最後は船の二階から飛び込みww
慶良間の海を堪能できました！

I participated with eight high school students, and we had a great time, especially during the final race. The staff was very attentive and taught us well, so we felt safe and enjoyed ourselves!

高校生8人で参加させて貰ったんですが、最後競走などさせてもらって楽しかったです。
丁寧にスタッフの方が教えてくれるので安心安全で楽しめました！

The guide, Dora, was really great. The other staff members were also very cheerful and kind. There were repeat visitors, and I understood the meaning of that.

ガイドのドーアさんが本当に良かったです。他のスタッフの方々もとても明るく親切でした。リピーターの方もいらっしゃってその意味が理解できました。

I participated for the first time. I was so nervous that at first, it was really scary, but once I got used to it, I had so much fun that I want to participate again.

初めて参加させてもらいました
緊張しすぎて最初は怖くて仕方がなかったがなれてきたら楽しくて楽しくてまた参加したい