SNORKELING · Japan
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 snorkelling trips that earn their slot, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
From Naha, a one-day Kerama Islands snorkeling trip with gear, 2-3 guided stops, and serious marine life, plus seasonal whale watching.
“Easy, streamlined pickup from the hotel. Amazing snorkeling sites. Lunch was tasty, but mostly rice and sauce, not a lot of meat. Good to pack some protein or snacks for the boat. Bring lots of water. Amazing experience!”
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Miyakojima half-day sea turtle snorkeling with life-jacket support, coral and fish, and free waterproof photo data.
“The guide was friendly and took great care of us. He informed us, once we got to the snorkeling spot, that there was a 30-40 percent chance of seeing sea turtles which would have been nice to know beforehand. Unfortunately we didn’t sRead more”
Snorkel Ishigaki Blue Cave waters for clear blue visibility, guided reef time, included gear, and an easy 1.5-hour plan from Ishigaki Port.
“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.”
Kerama Islands snorkeling from Naha with roundtrip pickup, wet-suit gear, lunch, hot showers, and photo copies, plus chances for turtles.
“Fantastic tour, you visit 3 different places where you see a lot of fish, turtles and much more. Our guide Britta was perfect she explained many things we didn't know and took great pictures. Ultimately I highly recommend this experience. 10/10”
Guided Blue Cave snorkeling from Onna with beginner training, included gear, fish feeding, and free smartphone photos. About 2 hours.
“Feeding the fish was cool but our guide was literally so rude, made it seem like she was a drill sergeant. She obviously hates her job and wants to take it out on tourists. She was being really bossy and telling me to relax when putting my finRead more”
Naha to Tokashiki small-group snorkeling in Kerama Blue, with included gear, transfers, and long Aharen Beach time.
“Really nice snorkling spot they showed us! Went out with a boat for about 10 minutes to the spot. All equipment was good quality. However I think it could be even better if they prioritized the activity a bit more. Was a lot of waiting before we went to the boat. Was also too much free time after the snorkling. Instead I would have started the day by taking the ferry from Okinawa at 9, then go straight to the boat where all equipment could have been located. I also think lunch could have been served on the boat to maximise the time on the boat. However the guides were…”
2-hour Ishigaki Blue Cave snorkeling with pickup, wetsuit and gear. Explore limestone caves, swim clear waters, and spot sea turtles.
“we took the blue cave snorkeling tour. the crew was great, especially our team guide Makoto. she was very fun, caring, attentive, made sure we were all having fun and us English speakers understand everything. she even recommended us a great spot for stargazing for the night. The views were out of this world and YoMa who drove us was the nicest. Loved this experience.”
Ishigaki Island boat snorkeling tour to Phantom Island (Hamajima). Tide-timed views, guided snorkeling, included gear, photos, pickup.
“The first tour we booked couldn’t happen due to a typhoon, however, the company gave us different options and we could easily chose another day. We were on a boat with Yuki and Sebastian who were both great guides. Our snorkel guide was Sebastian and we saw a lot of beautiful fish and corals! He gave us a lot of information about the island and some great recommendations for food spots! After the tour we received some awesome photos of us which made our friends jealous 👍🏼 We would definitely recommend this tour !”
Kerama Islands from Naha: one introductory scuba session, snorkeling at three spots, and optional whale watching season, with meds included.
“Awesome experience ! My first scuba diving is incredible with a very good crew. I recommend at 100% !”
Snorkel Kerama National Park from Chatan or Naha with 2 to 3 stops, sea turtles, coral reefs, and an optional scuba trial.
“everything was really good. had a nice time. and the spots were so beautiful.”
Paddle through Ishigaki mangroves and snorkel Phantom Island’s tide-shifting sandbar, with canoe or SUP options and included gear for $103.
“It was fantastic!! Our guide was Diego, he let us swim around and explore! I got to see many different fish and colorful corals. Highly recommended! The phantom island was beautiful as well. He took pictures of us and gave us around 20 minutes to relax in the island. Thank you Diego!”
Half-day snorkeling from Naha to Kerama National Park with beginner gear, a banana boat ride, and free photos, for $57 per person.
“The tour was amazing, even though the weather was a bit challenging. I had a wonderful snorkeling experience and felt that everything was very well organized. The staff managed the activities smoothly, announcing turns for the banana boat ride so everyone got a fair chance. There was also a translator available throughout the tour, which made it easy for me to communicate my needs directly with the staff. The snorkeling itself was beautiful, and the jet ski ride was an absolute highlight—I had so much fun! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable snorkeling adventure.Read more”
Guided Kerama Blue snorkeling from Naha to Tokashiki, with Aharen Beach time, rental gear, and April to October lunch included.
“No he podido tomar el tour por mal clima pero no obtengo respuesta para reagendar o reembolso”
Private Okinawa Blue Cave snorkeling with guide Hiro, gear and photos included, Maeda Cape reefs, and backup spots when seas turn rough.
“Okinawa snorkelling Hiro was awesome and super friendly! He picked us up right at our hotel for an extra fee as it was abit out his way so it’s understandable. We had about an hr drive up to the snorkelling site and we started the day early at 8am. Hiro was very engaging throughout the entire trip as he pointed out different areas of Okinawa for us to know/visit during the drive. Once we reached the site Hiro made sure to check whether the conditions were good in order to proceed, unfortunately it was not that day but so he guided us to another spot close by that we can…”
Paddle Ishigaki's Miyara River mangroves by SUP or kayak, then snorkel Blue Cave with instructors and included gear for $93.
“Kanu morgens / nachmittags schnorcheln. Guides: Hiroki + ? / Aoi Beides war großartig und die Guides waren top. Beim Kanu fahren konnte man viele Fotos machen und Tiere sehen, besonders beim Laufen durch die Mangroven. Schnorcheln war wegen dem Wellengang und 0 Erfahrung etwas Anstrengend, sodass Aoi mir auf halber Strecke half, indem ich mich am Rettungsring festhielt, nur noch per Beinbewegung schwamm und mich aufs Schnorcheln konzentrieren konnte. Vielen Dank🙏”
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