All Reviews for Okinawa Water Sports

We participated as a family of seven.
We took a boat to the Blue Cave.
At first, I thought it wasn't blue, but the guide told us to close our eyes.
When I opened them afterward, it was incredibly blue and beautiful, and I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!"
After that, we had a lot of fun snorkeling and playing with the fish.
Thank you very much.

家族７人で参加
ボートに乗り青の洞窟に行きました。
最初は、あれ青くないと思ったのですが、ガイドさんに目をつぶってと言われ
その後目を開けたら　凄く青く綺麗で　思わず　うわーと声が出ました。
その後、シュノーケルで魚と戯れとても楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。

It was my first time, but the staff explained everything thoroughly while helping me relax.

You can also specify the height on-site! The weather was nice, so it was perfect.

It's a bit cheaper than doing it elsewhere.

I took a photo with all the staff at the end.

初めてでしたがスタッフの方がリラックスをさせながらしっかりと説明をしてくれます。

現地で高さを指定することもできます！　天気も良かったので最高でした。

他の場所でやるよりも少し安いです

最後のスタッフの皆さんと一緒に写真とってもらいました

I was requested by my wife and child to go mangrove kayaking, and I wasn't very enthusiastic about it at first, but I ended up having a great time. Our guide, Mr. Nishi, shared interesting and informative stories. My son said he wants to come back next year, so it seems like it became a wonderful memory for him. It was also fun to paddle together with my son. The access is good, so I highly recommend it.

マングローブカヤックを妻子からリクエストされ、あまり乗り気ではなかったのですが大変楽しめました。ガイドの西さんの話は面白くためになりました。息子はまた来年も行きたいといい思い出になったみたい。息子と協力して漕いだことも楽しかったです。アクセスも良いのでオススメです。

I had a great time on my first sea kayaking experience! With Matt's various explanations and lots of laughter, it became a memorable start to 2017. The winter sea in Okinawa was clear and beautiful. I’ll work hard so we can go play together again!

初めてのシーカヤックとっても楽しめました♪マッチさんに色々ご解説頂きながら、わいわい笑いながら、思い出に残る2017年最高のスタートとなりました(^^)冬の沖縄の海は透き通っていて綺麗でした。また2人で遊びに行けるように仕事頑張ります！

It was an experience in late December, but the sea was calm and it was a warm day, so I had a fun adventure. Next, I want to go snorkeling.

12月下旬の体験でしたが、海も穏やかで暖かい日だったので楽しく冒険できました。
次はシュノーケリングしたいです。

I brought my mother to Okinawa to celebrate her birthday. Although she is a beginner at snorkeling, we received great support. The instructor was very encouraging, which made us feel good. The fish seemed accustomed to people and came close to us. We also took a lot of pictures, which was wonderful for me since I love photography. My mother said that if we come again, she would like to request the same instructor.

I was a bit worried about the temperature in Okinawa in December, but the weather was nice, and once we got into the water, it wasn't cold at all. After getting out of the sea, there was hot water available, so we didn't feel cold. However, when we returned to the shop, the shower was cold because the hot water wasn't working. Later, we found out that the power was off, but then we had warm water. Thank you very much.

母親の誕生日祝いで沖縄に連れてきました。
シュノーケル初心者の母親ですが
しっかりサポートしていただきました。
またインストラクターの方がとても褒め上手wで
気持ちが良かったです。
魚も人に慣れているようで沢山寄ってきました。
そして写真も沢山とって頂きました。
私は写真が好きなのでとても思い出になりました。
母親もまた来るなら同じ人にお願いしたいと
言っています。
12月の沖縄で少し気温の心配もしましたが
天気も良く海に入ってしまえば寒くないです。
海から出た後もお湯の用意があり寒く感じませんでした。
ショップに戻ってからシャワーでしたが
お湯が出ないで寒かったです。
後に電源が入ってなかったとの事で
温かいお湯がでました。
ありがとうございました。

The day we participated, it unfortunately rained, but the instructor who was with us was very kind and taught us various things, so we had a lot of fun. On the way back, it was cold, and we were advised about a hot spring, which helped us warm up before heading home.

私達が参加した日は生憎の雨でしたが一緒にインストラクターしていただいたお兄さんがとても優しく
いろいろなことを教えてくれたのでとても楽しく参加できました
帰りは寒くて温泉を教えていただき温まって帰りました

I had never gone diving before, and I signed up on a whim! I wasn't nervous before it started, but once I got into the water, I was confused by the difference from land while diving in the cave. Thanks to the support of the guide, I gradually got used to it, and after we exited the cave, I had a great time. Thank you for a wonderful experience! ✨

もともとダイビングはした事もなく、勢いで申し込み！始まる前は緊張してなかったのですが、海に入ったら陸との違いで混乱しながら洞窟内のダイビング。ガイドのお兄さんのフォローのおかげでだんだん慣れてきて、洞窟の外に出てからはとても楽しめました。
とても素敵な時間をありがとうございました✨。

The time actually in the air was only about 10 minutes. The two operators didn't speak a lick of English but we were able to figure out how to communicate. Whole experience only took about 30 minutes. Had a great time overall and definitely would recommend

The wind was strong and it was drizzling, but the staff member was very polite and kind—he took photos and videos with my smartphone, creating wonderful memories! Next time, I want to challenge myself even more. Thank you very much.

風も強めで雨もパラパラ降っていましたが、お兄さんがとても丁寧で優しくて～スマホで写真や動画撮ってくれて、とても良い思い出になりました！！
今度はもっと高く挑戦したいです。
ありがとうございました。

I have a C card, but I had too many blanks, so I opted for a "trial dive." They kept in touch frequently from the reservation, which made me feel at ease participating. On the day of the dive, I received one-on-one support, and I got a proud photo in the "Blue Cave"! However, I ended up feeling a bit seasick afterward, and I apologize for the trouble. The follow-up was very kind, and I was really grateful for that. They took a lot of photos, and by the time I finished changing, I had a CD, and I could also check online. On the day, I was able to download it and saved it perfectly. From start to finish, the instructions and support were very precise, allowing me to dive with confidence. It seems like seasickness is just my constitution (-_-;) I'm really disappointed (-_-;) I think the staff, the shop's facilities, and the access were all wonderful.

Cカードは持っているけどブランクがありすぎで、「体験ダイブ」にしました。
予約からの連絡もマメに下さり、安心して参加しました。
当日もマンツーマンでサポートをして下さり、憧れの「青の洞窟」でどや顔写真！
しかし、この後「波酔い？」してしまい、ご迷惑をおかけしてしまいました。
このフォローもとても優しくてすごくうれしかったです。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、着替えを終わる頃には、CDになっていた他に、ネットでの確認もできました。当日はダウンロードができて、ばっちり保存しました。
最初から最後までとても的確な指示と、フォローで安心して潜りました。
どうやら波酔いは体質みたいです(-_-;)本当に残念(-_-;)
スタッフさん、お店の施設、アクセス、どれも素晴らしいと思います。

We headed to the Blue Cave by boat. Each group had one instructor, which made us feel secure. What's amazing is that they took a lot of photos for us. We had booked a plan with a GoPro, but we used it exclusively for videos. The footage turned out beautifully. The Blue Cave was truly blue and beautiful. Inside the cave, they took several photos for us, which made for great memories.

ボートで青の洞窟にむかいました。
1グループにつき1人インストラクターの方が、ついてくれたので安心できました。
しかもすごいのが、写真をたくさん撮っていただきました。GoPro付きのプランを予約してましたが、動画専用で使いました。キレイに撮れました。
青の洞窟はホントに青くキレイでした。
青の洞窟の中でも写真を何枚も撮っていただきいい記念になりました。

Each group has an instructor assigned, which made me feel very secure. I was able to enjoy diving. It's a shame we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to the rough seas. I thought we might need to avoid this season when the north winds come.

ひと組に1人イントラさんが付いてくださるので、とっても安心。
楽しくダイビングができました。
海峡が悪くて青の洞窟に行けなかったのが残念でした。北風が出る季節は外さなきゃダメなのかなと思いました。

Yasu, the handsome guide, was in charge. There were two women in their 50s with us. I wear a size 4L, but they had a wetsuit ready for me. Yasu was kind and engaged in conversation and instruction with us older ladies. After a brief explanation, we changed and walked to the nearby port. We approached the Blue Cave by shared boat, and the breeze felt wonderful.

It seems that beach entries can often be affected by weather and wave conditions, but taking a boat increases the chances of getting there.

Once we arrived at the spot, we slowly entered the water, and all we had to do was hold onto a float, and the instructor would take us there. Everyone entered the cave in an orderly manner, keeping to the right.

When we reached the deeper part, we moved along the wall without turning around, and when we were told to look back, we were greeted by a stunning world!

Snorkeling is easy enough for beginners to try. There were small children on our boat, and one of them lay on the float and came along with us.

We took many photos, and afterward, there were outdoor and indoor showers with shampoo and body soap available.

It was a well-equipped shop.

If you're near here, definitely stop by and enjoy the waters of Okinawa.

I've been to various places and countries, and I highly recommend this experience.

イケメンのやすさんが担当。
こちらは５０代のおばさん二人。
私は体が４Lサイズですが、そのウエットスーツも完備。
そして、こんなおばさんたちにも優しく会話や、指導をしてくれました。簡単な説明をしていただいたら着替えて、近くの港まで歩きます。
乗り合いのボートで青の洞窟に近づきます。風がとても気持ち良かった。
ビーチエントリーだと天候や波の具合に左右されることが多いらしいですが、
ボートのほうが行ける確率が高くなるみたいです。

ポイントに到着すると、ゆっくり水に入り、
あとは浮き輪をつかんでいればインストラクターがそこまでつれていってくれます。
みんな右側通行で順番に洞窟に入っていきます。

奥まで行って、壁伝いに後ろを向かないように移動して、
「はいここでふりかえってください」というところで振り返ると、
なんと素敵な世界！

シュノーケリングで、初めてのひとでも気軽にチャレンジできます。
私たちのボートには、小さなお子さんもいて、その子は浮き輪の上に腹ばいになって一緒についてきましたよ。

たくさんの写真をとっていただき、
また、おわったあとは屋外、屋内のシャワーにシャンプーやボディーsoapも完備。

いたれりつくせりのショップでしたよ。

ここの近くまで来たのなら、
ぜひ寄ってみて、沖縄の海を楽しんでみてください。

いろんな場所や国に行っていますが、
オススメの体験です。

I went on the snorkel tour with my husband and my aunt and uncle when they came to Okinawa to visit us and we all had such an amazing time! Our guide was fantastic - funny, nice, and spoke english well. The company has a nice building with showers and a room where we can change and get ready after we are done snorkeling, which is very nice. I've gone on another Blue Cave snorkel tour with another company and this one was way better! The staff was very helpful. We got a CD with a ton of pictures from our snorkel for free so it's a great keepsake to have after our trip. We got to explore the cave for a while and we got to feed fish and also take off our life jacket a little at the end so we could dive down deeper. It was an all around wonderful snorkel experience. Thank you!!

This was my second time visiting the Blue Grotto, and it was my first time going by boat. It was great because I could conserve my energy until we arrived. I think for those who aren't confident in their stamina, taking the boat is a safer option.

Since I had an early morning reservation, it wasn't as crowded as I expected, and I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful Blue Grotto.

青の洞窟は2回目で、ボートで行くのは今回初めてでしたが、着くまでの体力を温存できるのでとても良かったです。体力に自信がない人はボートの方が安心だと思います。
朝一の予約だったため、思っていたより混んでおらず、キレイな青の洞窟を満喫出来ました。

They also lent me a GoPro, and the explanation was very thorough. The store was stylish and cute! I was very satisfied with the wonderful photos they took! Thank you very much. I definitely want to come again! (*´°`*)

ゴープロも貸していただいて説明も凄く丁寧でした。店内もオシャレで可愛いかったです！とても素敵な写真を撮って頂いたり満足できました！ありがとうございます。また是非きたいとおもいます(*´°`*)

Positive Points
● Store Atmosphere: The store is very clean and user-friendly, with changing rooms and hair dryers available. Most of the staff left a good impression. However, there is only one restroom, which can get crowded.
● Store Location: Just be careful to look for it as you enter the small alley from the main street, and you'll find it. The parking is a bit tricky, but within acceptable limits. Since the store is close to the port, you can change into your wetsuit and walk over.
● Guide: The guide was cheerful and reliable. I was satisfied with the many photos taken.
● Boat: The ride is about five minutes long, so I think it's manageable unless you're prone to seasickness. If you are, I recommend sitting towards the back where there's less rocking. By the way, there is a restroom on board.

Negative Points
I reserved a free GO PRO rental plan, but when I arrived at the store, they said it was a regular reservation, which caused a bit of a dispute. The woman at the reception seemed unyielding, and I didn't want to disrupt the happy atmosphere of the family behind me, so I paid the rental fee of 3000 yen and for the microSD.
However, once we entered the Blue Cave, I received a warning message about an SD error on the camera, and I couldn't take any more photos after that. Fortunately, the guide took plenty of pictures, and I had some good videos and photos up to that point, so I decided to enjoy the Blue Cave and head back.
When I got home and tried to share the videos and photos with everyone by plugging the SD card into my computer, it was broken and unreadable. My memories...
Thinking back, it's frustrating.

Based on this experience, if anyone is considering renting a GO PRO, I recommend preparing a screen copy of your reservation on the day. If an error occurs during filming, check if you can view the photos when you return to the store or plug it into a computer, or if you can check it on your smartphone.

It's disappointing, especially since everything else was good.

良い点
●お店の雰囲気・・・とても綺麗で更衣室やドライヤーなどもあり使いやすく、お店の方も一部を除き好印象でした。トイレが1つしか無いので混みます。
●お店の場所・・・メイン通りから小道に入る所だけ注意して探せば見つかります。
駐車場は少し止めにくいけど許容範囲。
店舗が港まで近いためウェットスーツに着替え準備してから徒歩にて移動。
●ガイドさん・・・明るくて、頼りになるガイドさんでした。写真もたくさん撮って頂いて満足です。
●船
５分程度 なので酔いやすい人でない限り大丈夫だと思いますが、酔いやすい人は揺れの少ない後方に座る事をオススメします。
ちなみにトイレ付き

悪い点
予約の際に GO PRO無料レンタルプランで予約しましたが、お店に着いたら通常予約になってるとの事で少し揉めました。受付の女性はこれ以上話をしても拉致があかなそうなタイプだったのと後ろで楽しそうにしている家族の雰囲気を壊したくなかったので、レンタル料3000円とマイクロSD代を支払いレンタルしました。
・・・・が、しかし青の洞窟に入ってカメラにSDエラーとの警告メッセージが・・・そのエラー以降の撮影は出来ませんでした。
ガイドさんが写真をいっぱいとってくれてたのと、そこまでの動画や写真だけでも良いのが取れてたので諦める事にして、青の洞窟を満喫して帰りました。
家に帰り当時の動画や写真をみんなに共有しようと思いパソコンに挿したところ、SDが壊れていて読み取り出来ませんでした。 思い出が・・・
今思うと腹立たしいです。

この経験を踏まえて、もしGO PROのレンタルを考えている方がいたら、予約する際の画面コピーなどを当日準備しておいた方が良いと思います。
撮影中にエラーが出た場合、お店に戻ったら写真が見れるかパソコンなどに挿してもらい確認してもらう、もしくは自分のスマホなどで確認出来る場合は確認をオススメします。

その他が良かっただけに残念です。

On the day of the trip, although the weather was nice, the sea conditions were unstable, so they quickly suggested a plan to do snorkeling in the first half and enjoy kayaking in the second half. I could feel their consideration to ensure we were satisfied as much as possible. Additionally, they provided various explanations in advance to ease our concerns, which was reassuring, and the little touches they added doubled the enjoyment. I was happy with the extra effort beyond just taking us along. The guide's personal abilities were high, and we had a safe and enjoyable time. Thank you, Macchan!

当日、お天気は良かったものの海のコンディションが不安定だったので、急遽シュノーケリングを前半にして、後半はカヤックを楽しむというプランを提案していただきました。
出来る限り、満足できるようにと配慮してくださる気持ちが伝わってきました。
また、事前にこちらに不安がないように色々と説明をして下さるので安心でしたし、細かい演出で楽しみが倍増します。
単に、連れて行ってくれるだけではないプラスαの気持ちが嬉しかったです。
ガイドさん個人の能力が高く、安心で楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ありがとう、まっちゃん！

We participated as a family of four with our 6-year-old and 9-year-old children.

The reason for reducing the rating by two stars and giving it a score of three is:

★ First point → Even though the children couldn't swim well, the instructor only gave them warnings.

★ Second point → I was aware that there was a possibility we might not go to the Blue Cave, but we were informed of this only after arriving at the shop, unloading our belongings, and starting to fill out the participation form. The price remains the same even if we can't go to the Blue Cave.

☆ Third point → If we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to high waves, we were taken to a place with artificially arranged coral, where fish were swimming around, but the water was murky, likely due to the high waves, so we couldn't snorkel in a "beautiful sea." However, I didn't deduct points for this since it was just bad luck.

I had high expectations because many families with young children had wonderful experiences, but it didn't quite meet those expectations. Although we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to high waves, we decided to participate because we could snorkel in a place where fish were swimming.

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When we arrived at the snorkeling point, the children, who were not used to the sea, received various warnings from the instructor. Even with the warnings, the children, being inexperienced, kept making the same mistakes.

■ When we reached the snorkeling area, the 6-year-old couldn't touch the bottom, so when they flailed their legs while still wearing fins, the instructor repeatedly told them, "Don't move your legs."

■ The child seemed anxious about not being able to touch the bottom, and when they tried to sit on the float that the instructor was holding, they were told, "Don't put your body on it." They continued to unconsciously try to use the float, so I had to intervene.

■ The 6-year-old struggled to hold the snorkel properly and was repeatedly told, "Don't make an 'i' shape with your mouth. Make a 'u' shape. Your mouth should be in a 'u' shape."

Since the children were flailing their legs in an unfamiliar environment and receiving warnings, both parents were caring for the children while trying to manage the situation before the instructor had to step in.

The 6-year-old was swallowing seawater because they couldn't hold the snorkel properly, but the instructor only gave warnings and didn't assist with caring for the children.

As parents, we had to adjust the children's goggles and help them reposition the snorkel while on the unfamiliar sea. The 9-year-old adapted quickly and, although they unconsciously flailed their legs, it didn't take long for them to swim freely.

The instructor was friendly and engaged with the children, saying things like, "You can see these kinds of fish," and scattering food around the boat to attract fish while caring for the kids.

While participation is allowed for young children, it seems that the instructor does not necessarily provide care for the children, allowing adults to swim freely.

The 6-year-old said, "I drank a lot of salty water, but it was fun," so it seems they enjoyed the experience.

６歳と９歳の子供連れで家族４人で参加しました。

評価の星が２つ減って　評価を３にしてある理由は

★１つ目→子供が上手に泳げなくてもインストラクターの人から注意をされるだけだった。

★２つ目→青の洞窟に行けない可能性があるのは知っていましたが、それを知らされるのが店について荷物を降ろして参加申込書に記入し始める時だった。青の洞窟に行けなくても料金は変わらないです。

☆３つ目→青の洞窟に波が高くていけなかった場合、行けるところは珊瑚？が人工的に整列させておいてあり、その周りを魚が泳いでいるけど、波が高いせいか水も濁っていて「きれいな海」をシュノーケリングできるわけではなかったです。でも、これは運なのでマイナスしていないです。

幼児連れで素敵な体験をされた方がたくさんいたので期待してた分、期待どおりではなかったです。波が高く、青の洞窟にはいけなかったものの、魚を泳いでいる場所でシュノーケルができるということで参加をきめました。
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シュノーケリングポイントに到着すると
子供は海になれていないのでインストラクターの方から色々と注意を受けていました。
注意を受けても子供達は慣れていないので何度もしてしまいます。

■シュノーケルできる場所に着くと子供が足が海の底に着かないので、自然と足ヒレをつけたままバタバタと動かすと「足うごかさない」とインストラクターの人が何度も子供に注意してくれていました。

■足がつかないのが不安なのか子供がインストラクターの人がひっぱってくれる浮き輪に体を乗せると「体はのせない」と注意してくれていました。その後も無意識に浮き輪にしようとしていたので、こちらで止めていました。

■６歳の子供はシュノーケルをくわえるのが上手く出来ず、何度も「’い’の口の形にしない。’う’の形にする。口は’う’の形」と注意してくれていました。

子供も慣れていない環境で足をバタつかせて何度も注意を受けるので、そのたびに親2人で子供達をケアしながらインストラクターのお兄さんに注意を受ける前に子供達のケアをしていました。

６歳の子供はシュノーケルがうまくくわえられず何度も海水を飲んでいましたが、インストラクターのお兄さんからは注意をうけるだけで子供達のケアをしてくれるとかはなかったです。

親は慣れない海の上で子供のゴーグルを直したり、シュノーケルをくわえなおさせたりしなければいけなかったです。９歳の子は慣れるのが早く、足を無意識にバタつかせるものの自由に泳ぎまわれるまで時間がかからなかったです。

インストラクターの方も感じは良くて、海に行ってシュノーケルをさせるまでは「こんな魚がみれるよ」とか船の周りに餌をまいて子供に話しかけたりしてくれて子供達のケアをしてくれていました。

幼児の参加OKだけど、インストラクターの方が必ず子供達をケアしてくれて大人が自由に泳げるというわけではないようです。

６歳の子は「からい水いっぱい飲んだけど楽しかった」と言っていたので楽しめてはいたようです。

On September 23rd, I had an experience with my daughter. The Blue Cave was truly beautiful, and even though I'm not good with the ocean, I lost myself in the moment and became completely absorbed. The instructor was very kind and provided clear and thorough guidance from the initial explanation. We were able to take many photos, which became wonderful memories. I definitely want to request this again the next time I go to Okinawa. Thank you very much!

9月23日に娘と体験させて頂きました。
青の洞窟は本当に綺麗で海が苦手な私も我を忘れ夢中になってしまいました。
インストラクターのお兄さんもとても親切で初めの説明から解りやすく丁寧に指導して頂けました。写真もいっぱい撮って頂けていてとても良い思い出になりました。
次に沖縄に行ったときも是非お願いしたいと思います。
本当にありがとうございました。

I participated with my almost 6-year-old daughter and my mother. I wasn't worried since my daughter is naturally good at swimming, and the instructor closely watched the children, so it seemed fine even for kids who couldn't swim. My child looked very happy playing with a family that had a 6-year-old boy. We drove to a nearby beach, descended a steep slope, and slowly walked into the sea. They provide life jackets, but you have to wear the shoes you came in with. I was wearing high Regetta sandals and regretted not bringing marine shoes... even though I had some at the hotel. In the water, it was difficult to swim well with the thick-soled sandals, and I ended up scraping my feet on the rocks. (There was a photo of someone wearing a wetsuit, but you only wear a life jacket over your swimsuit.) When the kids went into deeper water, they got fins and were pulled to safety by the instructor, floating happily. They kept peering into the water and hardly lifted their heads. It was their first time, but it seemed they quickly learned how to breathe. My child returned home unscathed and had a great time. While my child was very satisfied, I will give a lower rating because it wasn't mentioned that there wouldn't be wetsuits and that we would have to enter the sea in the shoes we wore.

もうすぐ6歳になる娘と母の2人で参加しました。
娘はもともと泳ぎが得意でしたので心配はしていませんでしたが、インストラクターの方がきちんと子供を見て下さるので、泳げない子供でも問題ないようでした。
6歳の男の子がいるご家族と一緒で、とてもうれしそうな我子。
すぐ近くの海まで車で移動し、急な斜面を降りて、ゆっくりと歩いて海に入りました。
ライフジャケットは貸して下さるのですが、海に入るときの靴は、履いていった靴のままです。
私は高さがあるリゲッタのサンダルを履いていました。マリンシューズ持って来ればよかった・・・と後悔。ホテルにあるのに・・・。
海の中でも厚底のサンダルでは上手に泳ぐことだできず、岩に足をぶつけて、傷だらけになりました
（ウェットスーツを着た写真が掲載されていましたが、水着の上にライフジャケットを着るだけです）。
子供は深さのあるところまで進むと足ひれをつけてもらって、インストラクターに安全なところへ引っ張ってもらって、ぷかぷか浮いて楽しそうでした。ずっと海の中を覗いて、全然顔をあげませんでした。始めてでしたが、呼吸もすぐに覚えたようです。
子供は無傷で楽しんで帰りました。
子供はとても満足していましたが、ウェットスーツがなかったこと、履いていった靴で海に入ることが記載されていなかったため、★をマイナスにします。

On my second trip to Okinawa, I finally visited the Blue Cave ( ¨̮ )/
It was more popular than I imagined, with crowds inside the cave‼︎
The moment I saw the beautiful blue was truly moving☆
And above all!!
I was very satisfied with the photos taken with the underwater camera that was lent to me for free, capturing the essence of Okinawa‼︎ (*⁰▿⁰*)

人生2度目の沖縄で念願の青の洞窟に行きました( ¨̮ )/
洞窟の中が混雑するという想像を超える人気ぶりでした‼︎
あおーーく綺麗に見えた瞬間は感動しました☆
そして何より！！
無料で貸して頂いた水中カメラでの撮影ではThe沖縄‼︎を思い出に残せて、大満足でした(*⁰▿⁰*)

I participated in snorkeling.

The Blue Cave was mystical and beautiful. The sea surrounding the cave was also clear, and there were many fish.

However, since it is a quite famous spot, there were a lot of people. The cave is not very spacious, so there was a wait, and it didn't feel like we could swim freely. There were moments when some people couldn't keep up with the instructor and were being scolded, which made me wonder about that.

I felt that it would be best to avoid the busy summer season.

シュノーケリングで参加しました。

青の洞窟は神秘的で美しかったです。
洞窟周囲の海もキレイで魚がたくさんいました。

しかし、かなり有名なスポットなので、人がとても多い。
洞窟もそれほど広くはないので、
順番待ちがあり、自由に泳ぐという感じではありません。
インストラクターさんに付いてこれない人がいて叱られている場面もあり
ちょっとどうなのかな…と思ってしまいました。

夏の混雑時期は避けるべきだと感じました。

We participated as a family of four. My husband and son were able to enjoy the experience by going higher. My daughter was a bit scared at first, but once she tried it, she surprisingly had a great time. It felt like we were flying higher than expected due to the strong wind. The surprise of being dropped into the sea while returning to the boat was also fun. Thank you for being considerate and helping my daughter relax when she was scared.

家族4人で参加しました。主人と息子は高さをアップして楽しむ事が出来ました。娘は少しビビり気味だったのですが、やってみたら意外と平気で楽しんでいました。風が強く思ったよりも高く飛んでいたように感じました。ボートへ戻る時に海へ落とされるサプライズも楽しかったです。怖がっていた娘をリラックスするよう気を遣って頂き有難うございました。

This time, I challenged myself to diving and snorkeling for the first time in my life. We gathered around 8:30 AM and first checked in. At that time, we could choose to either leave our camera's SD card or purchase a new one to have photos taken. By the way, we chose to buy one and have our photos taken. After that, we changed into our swimsuits and received an explanation. To prevent heatstroke, we first took a shower before changing into our suits and moving to the boat. Then we boarded the boat and off we went! The Blue Cave☆☆☆ is only about 5 to 10 minutes away from the boat! We started with snorkeling! When we arrived, there were already quite a few people, so I really recommend the early morning plan! Since it had been a while since I last swam, I was taken along while floating on a float that the staff had. Even those who are not good at swimming will be fine♪ When I peered into the sea, I was amazed to see so many fish swimming nearby!!! I thought the ocean is truly vast and beautiful! We took photos inside the cave, and after that, we had some free time after exiting the cave♪ The staff gave us fish food, and I had photos taken while feeding the fish♪ After a while, I noticed people from another boat floating around, so be careful not to drift away☆ I really enjoyed snorkeling with the photos taken in the cave and the free time! The duration felt just right, not too long or too short. Next was diving, so we returned by boat to the meeting point. There was a reasonable break time, so we had drinks and went to the restroom, waiting comfortably for the next preparation. For diving, we moved close to the boat again and received an explanation there. The explanation was easy to understand, and I didn’t feel anxious at all; instead, I was eager to swim quickly!! (*^^*) While moving by boat to the diving spot, we received explanations about the tanks and prepared! The staff entered the sea first, so we mimicked them and entered the water! It was initially difficult to maintain parallelism, but I gradually got used to it. Then we went back to the Blue Cave. Unlike during snorkeling, the view of the cave from the deeper part was mystical, and I thought, "Is there still such a beautiful place in Japan?" The weather was clear that day, and the sunlight came in beautifully, making it stunning! After that, we were allowed to swim freely a bit and feed the fish. The staff even made rings with their mouths for us (*^^*) It was amazing! When I looked at the photos later, they turned out beautifully! This was our first experience as a couple, but it made me want to swim again, even if I have to get a license! And someday, if we have children, I hope to go swimming as a family! Thank you for the wonderful memories♪

今回は人生で初めてのダイビング＆シュノーケリングに挑戦しました。朝8時30頃に集合して最初に受け付けをします。その際に手持ちのカメラのSDを預けるか、また新しいSDを購入して写真を撮って貰えるか選べます。ちなみに私たちは購入して写真を撮ってもらいました。その後は水着に着替えて説明を受けます。熱中症予防に最初シャワーを浴びてからスーツに着替えて船まで移動。そして船に乗りいざ！青の洞窟☆☆☆船から青の洞窟まではたしか5〜10分と近いです！最初はシュノーケリング！着いた時にはもう人が結構居たので本当に早朝のプランをオススメします！久しぶりに泳ぐと言う事もあり最初はスタッフが持っている浮き輪でプカプカ浮きながら連れて行ってもらいました笑泳ぎが苦手な人でも大丈夫です♪そして海を覗いてみるとお魚がたくさん近くで泳いでいて感動！！！海って本当に広くて綺麗だなって思いました！洞窟の中で写真を撮ってもらい、その後は洞窟出たら自由時間♪スタッフの方に魚の餌をもらい餌付けしてるところなどを写真に収めてもらいました♪結構時間が経つと違う船に乗って来た人がプカプカ浮いてるので離れないように注意☆シュノーケリングは洞窟で写真を撮って自由時間と結構満喫出来ました！時間も長すぎず短すぎずという感じです。次はダイビングなので、1度また集合した場所まで船で戻ります。休憩時間も程よくあるので飲み物飲んだり御手洗行ったり、次の準備まで余裕を持って待ちました。そしてダイビングはまた船の近くまで移動して、そこで説明を受けます。説明も分かりやすくてそこまで不安な気持ちも無くむしろ早く泳ぎたい！！ってなりました(*^^*)そしてダイビングスポットまで船で移動している間にボンベなどの説明を受けて準備！スタッフの方が最初に海に入るのでそれの真似をし、海へ！並行を保つのが最初は難しいですが徐々に慣れました。そしてまた青の洞窟へ。シュノーケリングの時とは違い深いところからの洞窟の眺めは神秘的でこんな美しいところもまだまだ日本にあったのかと思いました。またこの日は晴天で陽の光も綺麗に入って来たので美しかったです！そしてその後も少し自由に泳がせて貰い魚の餌付け。スタッフの方が口でリングを作ってくださるなど(*^^*)すごかったです！後から写真を見たら綺麗に映ってました！今回は夫婦で初めての経験でしたが、ライセンスを取ってでもまた泳ぎたいと思えました！そしていつか子供もできたら家族で泳ぎに行きたいと思います！楽しい思い出をありがとうございました♪

My wife and I participated together.
We got a bit lost because the meeting point couldn't be pinpointed on the car navigation, but we arrived safely.
My wife is a beginner, having only snorkeled once before and this being her first diving experience, so I was a little worried, but we had a wonderful time without any issues.
The Blue Cave offered different views when diving underwater and snorkeling from above, which was very moving.
I recommend the early morning course.
As the afternoon progresses, the Blue Cave gets crowded, making it hard to move around (laughs).
Even in such a situation, the staff were attentive to their surroundings and kindly assisted us, for which I am grateful.
Unfortunately, part of the video footage taken by the staff was missing.
Since they were carrying many cameras, they probably mixed it up with another participant's camera.
I guess that's just part of the charm.
Thank you for the enjoyable time.

妻と二人で参加しました。
集合場所がカーナビでピンポイント検索できなかったので、ちょっと迷いましたが無事に着くことが出来ました。
妻はこれまでシュノーケリングは1回、ダイビングは初めての初心者なので、ちょっと心配していましたが、何事もなく楽しいひと時を過ごせました。
青の洞窟はダイビングで水中を行くのと、シュノーケリングで海上から行くのでは違う姿を見せてくれてとても感動でした。
お勧めは朝一番のコースです。
午後に成る程、青の洞窟内は人でいっぱいになって身動きが取れなくなりますよ（苦笑
そんな中でも、スタッフの方は周りに気を配り、親切に対応してくださり感謝しています。
残念なのはスタッフさんが撮ってくれたビデオ撮影の一部が入っていなかった事。
沢山のカメラを抱えていたので、別の参加者の方のカメラと間違えてしまったんでしょうね。
御愛嬌といった所でしょうか。
楽しい時間を有難うございました。

My son, who is in the third grade, insisted on choosing this activity. He said if we're going to see fish, we should go early, so we joined the group that meets at 8 AM. The check-in process was a bit cumbersome... I mean, instead of leaving valuables in the car, we had to use lockers inside the office! I was quite anxious about the 36-kilogram helmet and how it would be for the kids underwater, but in the end, it was the best attraction ever! I wanted to dive longer, and my son said he wants to do it again tomorrow! Thank you for the experience at the Dragon Palace!

息子(小学3年生の)たっての希望で、このアクティビティを選びました。やっぱりお魚観るなら早めでしょ～と言うとこで朝8時集合の組に。手続きに多少手間…と言うか貴重品車の中じゃなくてロッカーが事務所内！ 36キロのヘルメット、海中で、子供は…と不安は一杯でしたが結果最高のアトラクションでした！もっと長く潜りたかった、子供は明日やりたい！と言う始末。竜宮城へ、ありがとうございました！

It was a package with parasailing and banana boat rides, and the weather was perfect! Since parasailing involves other guests participating in the same session, we had to wait on the boat while others were parasailing. It was fun, but I suffered from seasickness, so I give it a rating of 3.

パラセーリングとバナナボートのパックでしたが、お天気にも恵まれ最高でした！
パラセーリングは他のお客さんも一緒の回に参加するため、他の方がパラセーリングされている間の待ち時間は船の上で待機…。楽しかったのですが、当方船酔いに悩まされ、評価3つです。

Due to equipment limitations, only five people can enter at the same time. Since there were many of us, we split into three groups. While waiting, we were able to float around wearing life jackets. However, without snorkels or goggles, we could only float. Finally, it was my turn, and after several equalization attempts, I reached the seabed, which was a treasure trove of black and white damselfish. There were hardly any corals, just sandy areas, but I was guided to a rocky spot where clownfish were present. I was able to take some beautiful close-up photos. The photos I took myself didn’t turn out very well, but they are good memories. The time spent getting on and off the boat was about 10 minutes, and the underwater walk was also around 10 minutes. Honestly, I wished I could have seen a bit more, but it was an activity that allowed me to enjoy a safe and comfortable underwater world.

機材の関係上５人まで同時に入ることができる。沢山いたので3グループに分かれて入った。待ち時間はライフジャケットを着てプカプカ浮かぶことができた。ただしシュノーケルもゴーグルもないのでほんとに浮かぶだけである。ようやく自分の番になり、何度も耳抜きをしながら海底に着くと白黒のスズメダイの宝庫。サンゴはほとんどなく、砂地ばかりだが、カクレクマノミのいる岩場を案内してもらった。アップの綺麗な写真を撮ってもらえた。自分で撮らせてもらった写真あまり綺麗に撮れなかったが良い思い出に。船への乗り降りで10分、海中散歩は１０分といったところだろうか。もう少し見たかったというのが正直な気持ちだが、安全で快適な水中世界を堪能できるアクティビティである。