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Turtle Snorkeling in Ishigaki - Fluent English! Small Group!
About this experience
Snorkeling with sea turtles by a fluent English-speaking guide. 97% turtle sightings! Free pickup, photos and videos. -97% chance to see turtles! Our guides have 10 years of experience in Ishigaki island as a scuba diving and snorkeling instructors and knows all the best spots in the area, which makes this sea turtle snorkeling tour possible! -Guided tour in fluent English made for international guests. No Japanglish! This tour will be held in only English. We don't mix Japanese or other languages in our tour. -See more than turtles! Up to 2 hours in the water with turtles, coral reefs, reef sharks, and tropical fish. -We care! Eco-friendly, marine-responsible tours. We never touch or disturb marine life. -Half day tour (~4h) Real snorkeling with up to 2 hours in the water. Every tour is different! -Beach snorkeling (NOT BY BOAT) Easy beach entry – great for beginners. -Early bird gets the turtle Morning tour (7:30am) = better chance for turtles and fewer crowds. -Small groups
What to expect
Snorkeling with sea turtles in Ishigaki is the highlight of our small-group, English speaking, eco tour! Join our fluent English-speaking guide and explore Ishigaki’s best snorkeling spots like the Blue Cave, Yonehara Beach, Osaki Beach and many more. We travel by van (NOT BY BOAT) and enter the water directly from the beach, giving you more time to enjoy the ocean. With up to 2 hours of snorkeling, you’ll swim with turtles, discover healthy corals, colorful fish, and even reef sharks. Our tours are eco-friendly, marine-responsible, and kept small for a relaxed, safe experience. Free underwater photos are included so you can remember your turtle adventure forever!
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in a comfortable A/C van
- Safety equipment - Life-jacket (mandatory for all guests), safety float
- Protective Swimwear - Rush guards in summer and wetsuits in winter
- Snorkeling gear - Mask (optical option), snorkel, shoes and fins
- Liability insurance
- Drinking water and seasonal fruits
- All photo and video data from our GoPro camera
- Outdoor shower
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Turtle Snorkeling in Ishigaki - Fluent English! Small Group!
Meeting & pickup
- Depending on the Snorkeling site we will use (depending on the weather) we may change the meeting points. This will be announced on the day before the tour.
End point
- Depending on the Snorkeling site we will use (depending on the weather) we may change the meeting points. This will be announced on the day before the tour.
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with photosensitive epilepsy (PSE)
- Please mention your shoe sizes so that we can fit equipment for you.
- Please mention your accommodation even if you wish to arrive by yourself.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.