Kerama Tokashiki Island Swimming and Snorkeling Experience in Okinawa

Great experience, just need to head to the counter at the port and the staff will issue the ferry tickets accordingly. likewise when we reached Tokashiki Island, there was someone to pick us up. itinerary wise is quite relax as our snorkeling was at 12.30pm, so we had some time to spend at the beautiful beach since we reached around 10.15am. snorkeling experience was great too for a first timer like myself - all the equipment was provided and the instructors were experienced to show us where to look for turtles and fishes etc. was very lucky that the waters were clear and we could see many fishes too!

It was fun! Tokashiki Island has lockers, showers, restaurants, and cafes (prices are high due to it being a tourist spot). You can rent sunbeds and parasols; it's cheaper if you go to the back rather than near the beach entrance (between 1500-2500 yen). Don't get ripped off at the front; go to the back.

The entire trip is accessible in Chinese. There are other cruise companies at the check-in counter, which can be a bit confusing on the spot, so make sure to recognize the cruise company you were notified about the night before when checking in. If you forget to prepare seasickness medicine, it is available for sale at the check-in counter for both adults and children. After checking in, you will be given different colored wristbands based on your assigned snorkeling time. Staff will identify the wristbands for boarding the bus and knowing the time. The snorkeling time is about 40 minutes. The instructor will hold a floating tube, and everyone grabs it and kicks to swim, starting from the shore. The marine life in the sea is beautiful, with many fish, and it's a lot of fun. The kids enjoyed the experience very much. The curry rice provided for lunch was very delicious. After snorkeling, you're super hungry and it really fills you up. You can keep the snorkeling equipment (goggles + snorkel + life jacket + fins) after snorkeling for about 2 hours of free time. You can take the snorkeling equipment and snorkel on your own at Aharen Beach. You can see fish and coral right from the shore. It's a very wonderful view and activity!!!!

this experience was so fun and well worth the price! the boat ride, the beach, the food it all felt like I was back at the Caribbean Islands and I felt at home!

For my first trip to Okinawa, I planned a full day of water activities! I chose Klook's boat trip to Tokashiki Island for snorkeling and water fun, which included equipment! The basic gear provided was a diving mask, snorkel, life vest, and fins. After gathering at 8:30 AM, we waited for everyone to check in, and then around 9:30-10:00 AM, we started boarding the boat. The boat ride to the island took about an hour and a half. The ride was smooth and comfortable, and the cabin was very clean. Once we arrived, we took a shuttle bus to Aharen Beach. The beach was beautiful. After changing into our gear, we had free time to swim and snorkel. It was a lot of fun, and the water was clean and crystal clear. However, it was a shame that most of the coral had already bleached, but it was still truly beautiful, a stunning white. When it was time to gather for snorkeling, we took a bus to the dive site, where the coral was much more abundant. We were lucky enough to see a sea turtle this time, but the coral and sea anemones in the water weren't particularly stunning. Still, the experience was great, and the water was truly, truly, truly crystal clear and beautiful! I didn't put much effort into taking photos while snorkeling, so don't expect anything amazing; they're just a memory with pictures. In fact, the underwater photos I took with my phone turned out beautifully! (Oh! If I had known only basic equipment was provided, I would have remembered to bring a wetsuit for diving instead of just casually wearing a bikini. I had a great time, but I also got extremely sunburned...😅😅)

Very satisfied! In the morning, I was worried it might rain because of the clouds, but the weather got better and better towards noon. The scenery at Tokashiki Beach is absolutely beautiful, and I even saw sea turtles. It was fantastic!

The beaches on Tokashiki Island were absolutely stunning! The snorkelling experience was super fun too. Our guide was great too, ensuring everyone was safe while also helping us spot wildlife during our tour. We were very lucky to catch two different turtles during our scheduled snorkel session. Highly recommend signing up for the snorkel/dive experience, as the corals and wildlife here are amazing!

At first, I was worried about the lack of guidance, but after placing the order, I received email notifications explaining how to pick up tickets and board the boat. The whole process was very organized. The snorkeling spot is some distance away from the swimming beach, and the snorkeling beach has finer sand. Our tour guide was a patient young man from Taiwan who looked a lot like Tony Sun—thumbs up to him! Tips for travelers: It's a hidden gem with crystal-clear jelly-like water that is definitely worth visiting. Bring some snacks, enjoy a big meal of curry rice, and wear your swimsuit underneath so you can jump right into the water when you arrive. Suggestion for the vendor: It would be best to provide disposable snorkel mouthpieces, even if they are paid.

I researched planning a day trip to Tokashiki myself with the ferry, shuttle, and snorkeling. When comparing, the value of this package versus the cost of doing it solo just made since. Everyone we interacted with from the meeting room to the snorkeling experience to the bus, lunch, and boat staff were kind, professional, and helpful. I’ve lived in Okinawa for several years, and snorkeling Tokashiku Beach was one of my favorite snorkeling experiences to date due to the calm water and variety of ocean life and coral we were able to see. I was a little disappointed that the Klook page for this trip says that return times are at 4:25pm or 6:50pm, when in fact starting the return trip at 3:00pm seems to be standard operating procedure for the tour. A lot of time is understandably spent in organizing the different sub groups on the tour, so that only left about 1 hour for the snorkel experience, 1 hour at Aharen Beach, and 30 minutes for lunch. However, overall it was great experience!

I joined the tour with my Chinese girlfriend. There was a grouping by language where we received the explanation in the Chinese group first, and then they let me join the Japanese group. I really appreciated the staff's flexibility. The safety measures were great, we got to see sea turtles, and it was an amazing experience!