[Ishigaki Island/Meio dia] Exploração da Gruta Azul & Snorkeling (Okinawa)

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 were and kept us safe during our tour.

I had Yuki for my snorkelling tour and honestly had an amazing time!! I had such an incredible experience on this snorkelling tour and couldn’t recommend it more highly🫶🏼 From start to finish, Yuki was so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the ocean and marine life. He made everyone feel comfortable and safe in the water while also keeping the whole experience so fun and relaxed. Yuki brought such a great energy to the tour and honestly made the whole day even better. He was hilarious, easy to talk to, and made sure everyone was having a good time the entire trip. You could really tell how much he loves what he does, and it made the experience feel so personal and memorable. Also he knew the best spots, we saw sea turtles, sea snakes and a lot of really interesting marine life which he recorded beautifully for us! Thank you so much again!! 🤍

It was raining before we set off, and we were worried if we could dive smoothly. However, our guide Akrai, with her rich experience, took us to Osaki Beach (Tachii Beach), where we saw sea turtles up close and beautiful sea views. We are truly grateful to Akrai for her kind and professional introduction to the local natural environment, and for sharing her favorite restaurants and cafes, which made our trip very enjoyable.

整體來說是一趟很棒的旅程。浮潛體驗絕對令人難以置信！海水清澈見底，珊瑚礁裡充滿了色彩繽紛的海洋生物。此外，導遊Tom非常專業、友善，帶我們去了礁石上最好的地點。從頭到尾都感到很安全，玩得很開心。「強烈推薦！」 體驗：

It was a speechlessly awesome experience! Our guide was very easygoing and spoke great English. The price was very reasonable, but the memories are absolutely priceless. I highly recommend this to anyone who is still hesitant!

Un grand merci à mon guide, Yuki ! En tant que personne ne sachant pas nager et essayant la plongée avec tuba pour la toute première fois, j'ai vraiment apprécié son enthousiasme chaleureux et ses conseils patients. Il a même plongé sous l'eau pour prendre des photos pour nous, me permettant de témoigner de la beauté époustouflante du monde sous-marin. Cela a vraiment créé un souvenir inoubliable !

J'ai passé un excellent moment avec mon guide Yuki ! Il connaissait très bien Ishigaki, nous a appris des choses sur l'île et nous a donné une bonne recommandation pour le dîner après la plongée avec tuba. Il a pris beaucoup de photos avec sa caméra étanche et me les a envoyées après notre retour. Il a donné des instructions faciles à suivre en anglais et a accommodé certaines personnes de notre groupe qui ne savaient pas nager, les traînant sur un dispositif de flottaison tout au long de l'expérience. Il a même eu la gentillesse de me rendre ma chemise après que je l'aie oubliée dans la voiture quand il m'a déposé à mon hôtel. Expérience 10/10, je recommande vivement, les poissons et les coraux étaient incroyables !

Due to the forecast of high waves from the typhoon, we were guided to a spot where we could see sea turtles instead of the Blue Cave. You can rent snorkels, life jackets, marine shoes, and fins. We drove to the beach and walked out towards the open water. They also explained how to use the snorkel. Even if you can't swim, they will pull you along if you hold onto a float. After swimming a short distance, we were able to see sea turtles. There were also many other fish and sea cucumbers. On the way back, before getting into the car, they had water ready for us to wash our hands and feet. The seats had covers, so we sat down while still wet. It was fun as they also shared interesting facts about Ishigaki Island during the drive. For drop-off, we could choose from the port, hotels, or a shower station. Since I was scheduled to fly back that night, I chose to be dropped off at the shower station, which allowed me to move efficiently.

I had an incredible snorkeling tour with Makoto from Ishigaki Adventure PiPi. Despite worrying about the weather, Makoto smoothly relocated us to beautiful Osaki Beach. As a nervous first-timer and non-swimmer, I felt completely safe under Makoto's expert and reassuring guidance. She led our small group with constant attention and care. The underwater world was breathtaking—vivid blue waters filled with colorful fish and sea turtles. Makoto also captured amazing photos and videos for us with her action camera, which was a fantastic personal touch. This tour was the absolute highlight of my cruise stop and has made me want to return to Ishigaki. Thank you, Makoto, for your outstanding professionalism and for creating such a wonderful, memorable experience. Highest recommendation!

Our guide, AKARI, was incredibly kind. She accompanied us through the entire snorkeling journey, from start to finish. Thank you for taking photos and videos for us. Thank you for helping us safely snorkel through the narrow coral paths to the deeper areas! Thanks to you, we made truly fantastic family travel memories. We want to go again to the Blue Cave and for snorkeling! You must go, I highly recommend it!