All Reviews for 浮潛（シュノーケリング）

As a 50-year-old man traveling alone, I participated on the last day of my two-night, three-day trip, utilizing the morning hours since my flight was in the evening.

When I toured the mainland, I noticed that the sea wasn't as clear as I had expected, which made me wonder. When I asked at the rental car shop, they explained that Okinawa experiences a lot of rain showers, and when rainwater rushes down from the mountains into the sea, it can get murky.

They mentioned that sometimes you just have bad timing. I was feeling disappointed and debated canceling my snorkeling plans, but I thought the Kerama Islands would be fine. When I arrived, I was surprised to see the bottom about 10 meters down from the boat! I couldn't help but exclaim, "What!?"

Once I got into the water, it was so clear that it completely changed my perspective on life; I could see endlessly, so even though it was deep, I wasn't scared at all! Instead, I was captivated by the beauty, and my heart was racing the entire time!

Even as a solo traveler, the instructor was very engaging, and I had a wonderful time! 🎵

50歳男性ひとり旅、二泊三日の最終日
夜にはフライトだったので午前中の時間を利用して参加しました。

本土で観光地を回った時に海が思っていた程透明感が無く、あれ？って思ってレンタカー屋さんに聞いたら、沖縄はスコールが多くて、山から一気に海に雨水が流れ込むと濁るんだそうです。

タイミング悪いとこんな日もありますよと。
ガッカリしていたので、シュノーケリングはキャンセルしようかと悩みましたが、慶良間諸島は大丈夫だろうと半信半疑で来てみたら、船の上から10メートルくらいの底が見えてる！え！？って思わず声が出ました。

海の中へ入ったらもう人生観変わるくらい透明でどこまでも見えるから深くても怖く無い！
むしろ美しさに心が鷲掴みにされて頭がずっとバクってました！

おじさん1人でもインストラクターの方が相手してくれるのでとても楽しめましたよ🎵

Until now, I had only participated in full-day courses, but due to scheduling, I joined a half-day course for the first time. The points were close by, and the water clarity was excellent, allowing me to fully enjoy Okinawa's beautiful islands.

今まで1日コースでしたが、日程の関係で初めて半日コースに参加しました、ポイントも近く透明度も抜群だったので、沖縄の🏝️を堪能できました。

This was my first time participating. I joined alone, but the staff were kind, and I felt at ease. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful, crystal-clear sea, the coral, and the fish, and I was very satisfied! I would like to participate again! Thank you!

初めて参加しました。
1人参加でしたが、スタッフさんが親切で安心して過ごせました♪
素晴らしい透明感の美しい海、珊瑚、魚たちを堪能できて大満足です！
また参加したいと思います！
ありがとうございました！

We participated in the 7 AM tour. The weather was great that day, and being early in the morning, the Blue Cave was like a private space just for my husband and me. Our guide, Mr. Kurosawa, was very kind and attentive, providing a comfortable experience that was easy for older couples, which greatly enhanced our enjoyment of snorkeling. I definitely think the 7 AM time slot is the best if you're going to participate. The tour was scheduled for two hours, but since it was just the two of us, we finished by a little after 8 and were back at the hotel by 9, allowing us to have breakfast. By around 8 when we got back on land, other tour groups were starting to arrive one after another, which was surprising. Indeed, the early bird catches the worm!

朝7時の便に参加しました。当日は天候も良く早朝なだけあり青の洞窟は私たち夫婦の貸切状態でした。ガイドの黒澤さんはとても親切で丁寧、熟年夫婦にも無理のない快適な案内で一層シュノーケリングの楽しさ倍増でした。参加するなら空いている7時が絶対にいいと思います。2時間とあったツアー時間でしたが私たち2人だけだったので8時過ぎには終わって9時にはホテルに戻り朝食を取ることができました。陸に上がった8時ごろには次々と他のツアーの人が訪れていて、びっくりでした。やはり早起きは三文の徳です！

◎Experience: Snorkeling & Introductory Diving in Kerama
◎30-40 minutes by boat from the port.
◎Facilities: Parking 300 yen, Shower usage 300 yen (Shower facilities could use improvement due to odor and water issues)
◎Guidance: Courteous contact via phone and SMS the day before

【Experience Details】
- Saw sea turtles
- Two instructors accompanied us, creating a friendly atmosphere for a safe and enjoyable time
- Exceptional visibility, with stunning views even from the boat. Underwater, surrounded by colorful fish and beautiful coral reefs
- High satisfaction as the guidance was tailored for both myself, a licensed diver, and my inexperienced companion
- We were able to take many photos, and they kindly accommodated additional diving on the spot if desired

【Snorkeling】
- Started with snorkeling
- Guided to a spot where we could see sea turtles

【Summary】
→ While the facilities were disappointing, the instructors' support and the beauty of the ocean were top-notch. They even recommended great dining options for the way back, making it a highly satisfying tour and a wonderful memory!

◎利用内容：慶良間でシュノーケリング＆体験ダイビング
◎港から船で30〜40分。
◎施設：駐車場300円、シャワー利用300円（シャワー設備は臭いや水しか出ないなど改善余地あり）
◎案内：前日電話･事前SMSで丁寧に連絡あり

【体験内容】
･ウミガメが見られる
・インストラクター2名が同行、仲の良い雰囲気で安心かつ楽しい時間
・透明度抜群で、船上からでも絶景。潜ればカラフルな魚や美しいサンゴ礁に囲まれる
・ライセンス持ちの自分と未経験の同行者、それぞれに合わせて指導してくれ満足度高い
・写真もたくさん撮ってもらえて、希望すればその場で追加ダイビングにも丁寧に対応

【シュノーケリング】
･はじめはシュノーケリングから
・ウミガメが見えるスポットまで案内してもらえた

【まとめ】
→施設面は残念だが、インストラクターの対応や海の美しさは最高レベル。帰り道のおすすめ食事処まで教えてもらえて大満足のツアーで最高の思い出になりました

We participated with a group of 10, including an 8-year-old child. Seven of us experienced snorkeling for the first time, and although we had some anxiety, the explanations were thorough. By the end, everyone was smiling and very satisfied. The wonderful photos have become treasures for all of us. If we have the opportunity, we would love to visit again. We are also grateful to all the staff.

8歳の子供含め10名で参加させて頂きました
シュノーケリング初体験７名　丁寧に説明して頂き多少の不安もありつつ
終わった後はみんな笑顔でとっても満足でした。
素敵な写真もみんなの宝物になりました
機会があれば是非又お邪魔します。
スタッフの皆様にも感謝です

My 5-year-old grandchild had a great time. I, in my 60s, also enjoyed it. The Blue Cave was wonderful. We got to ride a boat, and both the grandchildren and the adults were very satisfied.

5才の孫がとても楽しんでました。60代の私も楽しめました
青の洞窟良かったです。ボートにも乗れて孫たちも大人も大満足でした。

I had concerns about typhoons in Okinawa in September, but we were blessed with beautiful sunny weather. We gathered a little before the scheduled time, received a brief explanation, and set off. We were on the boat for about 30 minutes, and the waves splashed so much that we ended up completely soaked, like it was an attraction.

Once we arrived at the spot, we first practiced snorkeling, learning how to use the equipment and the best points to explore. After that, we went snorkeling before diving. I was advised that breathing would be easier after snorkeling, and that turned out to be correct. Thanks to that, I was able to dive with confidence.

The instructor was very kind and attentive. They took a lot of photos and videos, which helped preserve the memories. It was a shame we didn't get to see any sea turtles, but I’ll take it as a sign to participate again in the future. Thank you very much!

9月の沖縄は台風のイメージがあり心配していましたが、お天気に恵まれた晴れた日でした。
時間少し前に集合し簡単な説明を受け出発しました。
船で30分ほど揺られましたが波飛沫がものすごく掛かるのでアトラクションみたいにずぶ濡れになりました。笑
ポイントについてからはまずはシュノーケリングの練習で使い方とポイントを教わりそのあとシュノーケリングをしてからダイビングでした。
呼吸がシュノーケリングしてからの方がやりやすいとのアドバイスだったのですが、正解でした。
そのお陰でダイビングも安心して潜れました。
インストラクターの方はとても丁寧で優しく接してくださいました。
写真や動画も沢山撮っていただけたので思い出の記録にも残りました。
ウミガメに会えなかったのは残念でしたが、ご縁なのでまた参加しなさいというお告げと思っておきます。
ありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family of four, including a couple, a second-grade girl, and a three-year-old boy. The three-year-old was excited to see many fish while wearing a float and goggles. The older child seemed to have so much fun that she said she wanted to do more! The guide was very easy to talk to, and the children quickly warmed up to him.

夫婦と小2女児、3歳男児の4人で参加しました。3歳は浮き輪とバケツ眼鏡でしたが、お魚がたくさん見られて喜んでいました。
上の子も、もっとやりたい〜！と言うくらい楽しかったようです。
ガイドさんがとても話しやすく、子どもたちもすぐに打ち解けていました。

This time, I participated alone as a 64-year-old man. I was good at swimming, but since it was my first time snorkeling, I was a bit anxious at first. However, thanks to the kind and attentive support from the staff, I was able to relax and enjoy myself.

今回は1人で参加させて頂きました64才の男性です。
泳ぎは得意な方でしたが､シュノーケリングは初めてだったので､当初は少し不安もありましたが、スタッフの方々の親切丁寧な対応に安心して楽しめました。

It was my first time snorkeling, and the explanations were thorough. Everyone was kind, and it was a really great tour! I got to see beautiful coral reefs, and there was free time, which made it so much fun. The price also felt very reasonable! Highly recommended!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、ご説明も丁寧にしてくださり、皆さん優しくてとても良いツアーでした‼︎
とても綺麗な珊瑚礁も見れて、フリータイムもありすごく楽しむことができました。
お値段もお安く感じます！おすすめ‼️

The sea is beautiful! The cave was crowded with tourists, but I learned a lot of things I didn't know about Okinawa and the caves, and I had fun taking many photos! Feeding the fish was exciting because they came close! The guide was also reassuring for those with children.

とにかく海がきれい！洞窟内は観光客で混み合っていましたが、沖縄や洞窟についての知らない事が知れ、写真も沢山撮ってもらって楽しかったです！餌やりも魚が近くて興奮しました！
子連れでも安心なガイドさんでした。

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 Aruguide for this experience

We came as a group of three and had an absolutely amazing experience with Daan, our tour guide. He was extremely friendly and knew a lot about the local sea life. All the staff at Aruguide were also extremely welcoming and kind. We took the kayaks out to the spot where you can snorkel and also see the cave. The cave itself was fairly crowded but the area around it was incredibly beautiful and so many living things everywhere you look. Colorful fish and beautiful clear water. I couldn't recommend this experience more. 10/10

We participated with a group of ten, including friends and family. Most of the children and parents were experiencing this for the first time, so we were a bit worried, but the staff were very kind and friendly, which put us at ease. Even after we went out to sea, we received solid support from two staff members, and everyone was excited, saying it became the best memory. Even the usually less responsive members were thrilled and wanted to do it again. Thank you to Instructor I for showing us the clownfish and for keeping the kids entertained with bubbles. We look forward to the next time!

友達家族と10人で参加させて頂きました。
初めて体験する子供達や親がほとんどで
心配でしたが、スタッフの皆様がとても優しくフレンドリーに対応して頂き安心しました。
海に出てからもしっかりと２名でサポートして頂き、最高の思い出になったと全員が興奮していました。
普段反応が薄いメンバーも、またやりたいと大興奮でした。
インストラクターのＩさん、クマノミも見せて頂き、バブルで子供達を楽しませて頂き
ありがとうございました。
次回もよろしくお願いします。

Even an 11-year-old child was able to enjoy snorkeling safely! The beauty of the sea was astonishingly different from that of the main island. I was very satisfied to be able to feed the fish and see the schools of fish up close.

11歳の子供でも十分安全にシュノーケリングを堪能できました！海の綺麗さは本島とは段違いに綺麗で驚きました。魚の餌やりもでき魚群を間近でみることができとても満足です。

I participated with my elementary school child, who is not good with the ocean and marine life. I signed up hoping to create fun memories in the beautiful waters of Okinawa, and the guide, Dan, was truly wonderful. He really lifted the children's spirits, and they enjoyed it even more than I had imagined.

Kayaking was quite hard, but it was great to enjoy nature more than just arriving by boat to the cave! We returned about 15 minutes late, but I was really grateful that the staff handled it without any complaints.

As we were leaving, Dan saw us off to the car and waved until we were out of sight, which made me very happy. If I have the chance to go to Okinawa again, I will sign up for Algaid's tour! Thank you, Dan!

海と生き物が苦手な小学生の子供を連れて参加しました。綺麗な沖縄の海で、楽しい思い出を作ってほしいという想いから申し込んだのですが、ガイドのダーンさんが本当に素敵な人で、上手く子供たちの気分を盛り上げてくれたので、想像以上に楽しんでくれました。
カヤックは中々ハードでしたが、ボートで洞窟に乗り付けるより自然を満喫できたので良かったです！
お店に戻ってくる時刻が15分くらい遅くなってしまったのですが、スタッフの皆さんが嫌な顔ひとつせず対応してくれたことも、本当にありがたく思いました。
帰り際にはダーンさんが車まで見送ってくださり、私達の姿が見えなくなるまで手を振ってくれて、とても嬉しかったです。
また沖縄に行くことがあれば、アルガイドさんのツアーに申し込みます！ダーンさん、ありがとうございました！

I participated in the afternoon session, but the area around the Blue Cave was very crowded. The instructor mentioned that it was less busy today, but... During feeding time, the children seemed to have a lot of fun surrounded by many fish. Thank you very much!

午後の回に参加したが、青の洞窟周辺は大混雑
インストラクターの方は、今日は空いてる方とは言っていたが…
餌やりついており、たくさんの魚に囲まれて、子どもたちは楽しそうだった
ありがとうございました

The staff were cheerful and nice.

Due to the boat swaying, about 7 out of 30 people ended up vomiting. There were various people, from children to adults, who vomited both going and returning... Everyone was holding black bags... It was quite an indescribable tour.

We had time for snorkeling twice, but the first time was just to get used to it. I thought I had entered, but I got out right away. I was waiting in line towards the back of the group to get into the water, so my time in the sea might have been shorter as a result.

I unexpectedly joined a tour to see sea turtles and paid the participation fee midway, but only one out of our family of four was able to see them.

It seems they were quite small and far away.

Maybe we were just unlucky...

The staff moved quickly and were always smiling, which was nice.

スタッフさんは明るくてよし。

船が揺れたため、30人中7にくらいが嘔吐してました。子供から大人まで様々な人が行きも帰りも嘔吐して、、、。
みんな黒い袋持って、、、
なんとも言えないツアーでした。

2回シュノーケルする時間ありましが
1回目は、体慣らす程度です。
入ったと思ったらすぐ上がりました。
海に入る列の後ろの方で順番待ちしてたので、余計海にいる時間が短かったのかもしれません。


急遽、海亀見れるツアーに
途中で参加費を払って体験しましたが
家族4人中見れたのは１人だけでした。

かなり遠くで小さく見えたみたいです。


運が悪かったのでしょうか。。



スタッフの方はテキパキ動いて
常に笑顔でよかったです。

I participated with my elementary school child. We were picked up from our hotel in Naha and went to Cape Maeda. Along with us, there was another pair of an elementary school student and their parent, making a total of four participants.

It was my child's first time snorkeling, but the guide was very thorough in teaching us, and my child quickly got the hang of it. The wind was strong, and the high tide made the waves a bit rough, which was a little scary, but we just held onto the float and chased the fish underwater while the guide pulled us to the cave.

I was advised by the guide that bringing a smartphone might not be feasible, so I didn't take it, and they were right. They took a lot of photos for us and kindly emailed them the same day, which I really appreciated.

On the way back, we were dropped off at American Village instead of going all the way to Naha, which allowed us to enjoy lunch and sightseeing.

小学生と二人で参加。
那覇市のホテルから送迎していただき、眞栄田岬へ。
うちのほかに小学生親子二人組と一緒になり、参加者4名でした。
子供がほぼ初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくださり、すぐに慣れることができました。
風が強く満潮で波も荒くて少し怖かったのですが、浮き輪につかまりずっと水中の魚を追っているだけで、ガイドさんが洞窟まで引っ張ってくださいました。
スマホの持参はガイドさんからそんな余裕ないと思いますよ、と言われたのでもっていかなかったですがおっしゃる通りでした。
たくさん写真を撮ってくださり、当日中にメールで送っていただけたのでありがたかったです。
帰りは那覇まで送っていただけますが、アメリカンビレッジで降ろしていただき、ランチと観光ができてよかったです。

As stated, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience incredibly enjoyable! They taught us various names of fish and took many wonderful photos! Swimming from Maeda Point allowed us to see plenty of fish along the way, and it was more fun than going by boat to the snorkeling spots! All the photos they took were beautiful and will be great memories. Some photos were available for a fee, but they kindly provided them for free via AirDrop! I will definitely rely on them again next time!

書いてある通り、とっても知識と遊び心のある親切丁寧なガイドさんですごく楽しかったです！
魚の名前もいろいろ教えてもらったり、素敵な写真もたくさん撮って下さいました！真栄田岬から泳いで連れて行ってくれるので、道中もたくさん魚が見れるし、船でシュノーケルスポットまで行くものよりも楽しかったです！
撮ってくださった写真がどれも素敵で、とっても思い出に残りました。
写真は有料のところもありましたが、こちらはエアドロップで無料で下さいました！
次回も絶対こちらでお世話になります！

The day before our reservation, a tsunami warning was issued, and the warning was not lifted on the day of our experience. However, since we were staying another day, we were able to reschedule and participate. Marine leisure activities inherently come with some risks, so I really appreciated that they provided an alternative plan instead of pushing through.

It was our first time snorkeling as a parent-child duo, but the guide taught us carefully, and we were able to enjoy it safely! We saw many beautiful fish in the clear sea, and we were very satisfied. We also took a lot of photos, which added to our travel memories. Thank you very much!

予約していた前日に津波注意報が発表され体験日も注意報が解除されなかったのですが、次の日も滞在していたこともあって日程を振り替えてもらい参加しました。多少なりとも危険を伴うのがマリンレジャーですから、強行突破せずに代替案をくださるのがとても好感を持てました。
親子共に初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくださり安全に楽しめました！
透明度の高い海で綺麗な魚が沢山見れて大満足です。写真も沢山撮って頂き、旅の思い出が増えました。ありがとうございました！

Participated in the early morning tour. Despite being a popular spot during summer vacation, there were no other tour boats that day, and while there were some individuals visiting, it felt almost like a private tour. The tour's claims are definitely true!

I think early morning meet-ups can be tough while traveling, but the price is low, and it's definitely worth it.

早朝のツアー参加。
夏休み中にも関わらず、大人気の場所にも関わらず、当日他のツアー船も無く、個人で来てる方はいるけれども、まるで貸切状態。
ツアーの謳い文句に間違いなし！

旅先での早朝集合はキツイと思いますが、料金も安いし、その価値大アリです

The guide was very kind and attentive, and my second-grade son was able to enjoy his first snorkeling experience with peace of mind. They also took photos and videos with great taste, so we were able to keep them as family mementos. I highly recommend it!

　とても親切丁寧なガイドの方が対応してくださり、小学2年生の息子も安心して初めてのシュノーケリングを楽しめました。
　写真や動画もセンス良く撮影していただけたので、家族の記念写真として残せました^_^オススメですよ！

　
　

The staff was friendly, but I felt the prices were high. For first-timers, it was a good spot with shallow waters. I think the shuttle service is helpful for those without a car. The kids were happy.

お兄さんは感じが良かったですが値段が高いと感じました。初めての方には浅瀬で良いスポットでした。送迎ありで車のない方には助かると思います。子供は喜んでました。

The guide was kind and attentive, always considerate and ensuring we could enjoy the activities without feeling rushed. I thought the facilities for the activities were well-equipped, with services like showers, hair dryers, and barley tea available.

ガイドさんは優しく丁寧で無理せずにと常に気を遣ってくださり安心してアクティビティを楽しむことができました。シャワーやドライヤー、麦茶のサービスがありアクティビティの施設としては充実していたと思います。

The sea is so beautiful that it doesn't feel like Japan.
I can confidently recommend it.
You can see many beautiful fish as well.
Also, there are plenty of instructors, so it's安心.

日本とはおもえないほどに海が綺麗
自信をもっておすすめできます。
たくさん綺麗な魚もみれます。
またインストラクターもたくさんいるので安心です。

The tour was barely held due to the impact of the tsunami. It seems that many companies canceled their tours, so it was very quiet and we were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. The Blue Cave was even more of an unknown world than it appeared in photos, and it was truly moving. During the fish feeding, a variety of fish came close, which was a bit scary but also really cute.

津波の影響でギリギリ催行されました。
ツアーが中止になった会社も多数あったようで
凄く空いていてゆっくり堪能できました。
写真で見ているより青の洞窟は未知の世界で感動しました。
魚の餌付けでは多種の魚が寄って来て怖いくらいでしたが凄く可愛かったです。

It was the first experience of snorkeling for the whole family. My 8-year-old child seemed anxious, but the staff member kindly spoke to us and engaged with us even underwater. His refreshing and gentle smile left a strong impression.

Due to the typhoon, it was cloudy and raining from the morning, but the underwater world felt like a different realm and was truly moving. While we were splashing around, he dove down to take photos and videos, which became wonderful keepsakes. The process was smooth and efficient, and I really liked it! I heard that diving is possible from the age of 10, so I would love to go again. Thank you for providing such a wonderful time this time. It became my best memory in Okinawa.

家族全員、シュノーケリングは初めての経験でした。
子供は8歳で不安そうにしてましたが、お兄さんが優しく声をかけてくださり、海の中でも話しかけてくれました。
爽やかで優しい笑顔が印象的でした。

台風の影響もあり、朝から曇天で雨が降ってくる中の体験でしたが、海の中は別世界で感動しました。
我々がワチャワチャしてる間に、下まで潜って写真や動画を取ってくださり、とてもいい記念になりました。
スムーズな進行で無駄がなく、とても気に入りました！
10歳からダイビングができると伺ったので、また行きたいです。
今回は本当に素敵な時間を過ごさせて頂き、ありがとうございました。
沖縄での1番の思い出になりました。

We all worked together to paddle the kayak to the Blue Cave. At first, I was a bit worried about whether we would make good progress, but they explained how to use it in a way that was easy for the kids to understand, so we had a lot of fun paddling. The Blue Cave was mystical and very moving. We were also able to see many fish while snorkeling, which made it the best summer memory for our family, and it seemed like the kids were really satisfied as well. Honestly, it exceeded my expectations!

青の洞窟まで、みんなで協力してカヤックを漕ぎました。はじめはちゃんと進むかなと少し不安もありましたが、子供たちにもわかりやすく使用方法を教えてくれたんで、とても楽しく漕ぐことができました。青の洞窟は神秘的でとても感動しました。またシュノーケリングでたくさんの魚をみることができ、家族にとって最高の夏の思い出になりましたし、子供達も大満足だった様で本当に良かったです。正直期待以上でした！