Japan · SNORKELING AND DIVING
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Snorkel three clear-water sites near Okinawa’s Kerama Islands, with gear, towels, tea, hotel pickup options, and chances to see turtles.
“An absolutely cracking day with lots of freedom when snorkelling. 3 degrees rent locations and the option to dive too. Guide spoke great English. Lovely hard working crew!”
Review of Naha’s Kerama Islands snorkeling day trip, with boat transport, coral reefs, sea turtles, lunch, guides, photos, and practical tips.
“Outstanding trip! Our guide, the staff, and the crew were excellent! Great value for the money. Highly recommend!”
![[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling - The 90-minute schedule and what each stage means](https://media.japanvisits.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-half-day-sea-turtle-snorkeling.jpg)
Swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral on a beginner-friendly Miyakojima snorkel tour with free photos and flexible times.
“This was our favorite activity we did! Kajo (sp?) was just incredible! She took so much time explaining what we were seeing, was so caring and interactive with our 4 children and she took amazing photos of our adventure that we will cherish! The turtles were beautiful. It surpassed my expectations.”
Review of Ishigaki Blue Cave snorkeling, with reef views, guide tips, pricing, weather plans, pickup details, and who should book.
“First of all, thank you Arai San for taking good care of us and doing a great job to entertain everyone and a good English speaker. The whole trip is full of surprise and is suitable for anyone whole can't swim as well. Highly recommended.”
Review of Okinawa’s Blue Cave snorkeling tour in Onna, with beginner training, fish feeding, free photos, cave conditions, and booking tips.
“Very nice experience. Blue Cave was closed due to high waves, so we just swam in the ocean. Would have been nice if it was less crowded -- kept "bumping into" people. Also, snorkeling with a life vest is a bit limiting. Overall a very good time though.”
![[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos - Starting at the clean shop near Cape Maeda](https://media.japanvisits.com/wp-content/uploads/okinawa-blue-cave-snorkeling-with-private-guide-free-photos.jpg)
Review of Okinawa’s Blue Cave snorkeling tour with a private guide, fish feeding, free photos, showers, and weather backup options.
“The crew is great. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Our guide was Lisa and she took great fotos. She was very kind and we had a great day.”
Combine mangrove SUP or canoeing with snorkeling near Barasu Island on a beginner-friendly Iriomote day tour with free photos.
“The snorkelling was amazing. The water was warm, crystal clear, and the sights were beautiful. The canoeing was fun and the guides were very patient with beginners and children.”
Paddle Kabira Bay, snorkel at Ishigaki’s Blue Cave, and enjoy guide support, photos, pickup, and hot showers on this four-hour tour.
“We had an excellent experience. Akari was very special, and we're very grateful. It's a shame we don't have much time. I'd like to stay all day. You took us to a wonderful place. A very special greeting to Akari, and my family sends her a big hug. Best regards.”
![[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - Snorkeling around Ishigaki’s Blue Cave](https://media.japanvisits.com/wp-content/uploads/ishigaki-mangrove-sup-canoe-blue-cave-snorkeling.jpg)
Paddle through Ishigaki’s Miyara River mangroves, then snorkel at Blue Cave on this four-hour eco-tour with pickup and photos.
“We had a great day on Ishigaki. We got picked up by Taka in the morning, who turned out to be a really friendly and knowledge guide. He spoke English well. He took many photos of us during the whole day, so no need to bring your own Read more”
Review of Okinawa’s Blue Cave introductory underwater tour, with private guidance, boat access, photos, facilities, price, and practical tips.
“Very nice experience. Left early enough the site was not too crowded. Professional and kind people. Highly recommend”
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