Ishigaki Yaima Village snorkeling

My family and I had a wonderful snorkeling experience. We saw many different kinds of fish,even sea snakes. Thanks to our tour guide,Akari. She did an amazing job. She showed us where the clownfish at and kept us safe during our tour.

It was truly the best!!!! The staff were incredibly kind, and even though we were the only Koreans among all Japanese guests, we had such a wonderful time! Even with limited Japanese and English, we communicated using a translator, and everyone was so warm and friendly!! I thought we'd just jump into the ocean in our swimsuits for snorkeling, but they even provided wetsuits, so we stayed warm while watching the fish!! They guided us safely until the very end, making our first trip to Ishigaki incredibly happy and memorable!!👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️

Booked for a full day, mangrove SUP/canoe in the morning, and Blue Cave snorkeling in the afternoon! The meeting point was very easy to find, and the pre-activity precautions were noted very clearly. The mangrove forest in the morning had extremely high levels of negative oxygen ions! Very chill! You can eat delicious food near the ferry terminal at noon and take a short break before continuing in the afternoon. The Blue Cave snorkeling in the afternoon was a fantastic experience. The instructor, Aoi, was very patient and professional. Two fellow travelers who couldn't swim were also very well taken care of. The sea in Ishigaki Island is very clear, and you can see huge coral reefs and beautiful marine life. Aoi also took a lot of photos and videos for everyone. I highly recommend everyone to come and experience snorkeling!!

If you don't request a pick-up/drop-off service separately, they won't come to pick you up. So, if you need it, be sure to request it via LINE or email. Otherwise, you'll have to go to the tour company yourself. The tour details aren't very descriptive, but there are two main points. After about a 40-50 minute boat ride, you'll arrive at the first point, where you'll snorkel in the middle of a coral reef for about an hour. The second point seemed to take about 15-20 minutes to reach. You'll then go to Fantasy Island, where you'll have 30 minutes, and you'll need to return your rented snorkel gear. There are fewer fish than in Southeast Asia, just so you know, haha... Be sure to bring your own water and drinks! The sea is beautiful. My father is over 65, and we didn't bring a doctor's note, but everyone should make sure to bring one. He couldn't snorkel, but he was able to ride the boat. The main customers are Japanese, and they only speak basic English, so if you're new to snorkeling, this tour might be a bit difficult. There's not much information about Ishigaki tours, so I'm leaving this review. Hope it helps everyone! 🥹

This afternoon, I participated in the ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi snorkeling tour, and it was an unforgettable experience. The first stop was diving right into the sea for snorkeling, where I saw colorful tropical fish and vast coral reefs, feeling as if I had entered a vibrant underwater world. The second stop was a visit to the dreamlike Phantom Island, where the pristine white sandbar sparkled in the sunlight, blending with the azure sea in a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The travel agency's arrangements were very thorough, with complete equipment and smooth procedures, making me feel secure throughout the entire trip. Special thanks to our guide, Jiro, who was very enthusiastic throughout, not only patiently explaining the ecology of the sea and the island but also thoughtfully taking many wonderful photos for everyone, making the entire trip more relaxed and enjoyable. This Ishigaki Island snorkeling experience is truly worth recommending!

We went snorkeling with Makoto. The water was crystal clear, and we saw lots of colorful fish and coral. Makoto took photos and videos throughout. It was so much fun, we wish we could have stayed longer!

Natsune and Haruka were amazing! super friendly and made sure everyone in the tour were well looked after! The kids enjoyed their first proper snorkel experience! we saw three sea turtles! 教練：professional and friendly 設備：all prepared for! just needed to bring ourselves, water and towels!

There was a change in the itinerary at first. First we went to Taketomi and then to Phantom Island. I liked it better that way, so it didn't bother me. I got the ferry ticket and was able to explore Taketomi on my own. It was a very interesting island, which I explored on foot. A bike wasn't necessary, but many recommend it. At lunchtime, Naomi took us to the boat. We received our equipment and an introduction to snorkeling. At sea, Naomi looked after our small group and led us to various locations. She made sure we took breaks and took photos of us. Afterward, we went to Phantom Island and had some time there. I chatted with Naomi there and received some more information about the island and Ishigaki. Afterward, we went back. It was a wonderful snorkeling experience; the coral reefs were beautiful. The staff were very friendly, funny, and helpful. Overall, a wonderful experience.