Ishigaki Snorkeling Tours: Our Top 4

1.Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $45Our pick

Explore Ishigaki’s Blue Cave, walk among limestone formations, then snorkel a fish-filled trench with a Japanese or English-speaking guide. Pickup may be available, and guides such as Akari, Yuki, Chloe, and Diego have helped beginners feel safe. Weather can change the cave stop.

“This is a great tour if you want to snorkel over beautiful reefs containing beautiful fish. Our guide Yuki was excellent and explained every step of the way; he is an awesome underwater guide! Even my young daughter who is often squeamish Read more”

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2.Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours exploring Ishigaki’s Blue Cave and nearby coral waters with guides such as Akari, Makoto, or Sebastian. You’ll get gear, winter wetsuits, photos, and hotel pickup in the southern resort area. If weather closes the cave, the tour may switch to Osaki Beach or another safe site.

“We had a great time. We saw many colourful reef fishes. Definitely will book another tour.”

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3.Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Take a three-hour speedboat trip from Ishigaki to Hamajima, the tidal sand island called Phantom Island. You will snorkel nearby with a guide, life jacket, fins, mask, and winter wetsuit. Guides such as Yuki, Akari, Sebastian, and Misaki are praised for patient instruction and great photos.

“Joined a guided snorkeling tour and it was amazing! Diego was super friendly and made everyone feel safe, even the beginners. We explored vibrant coral reefs, saw tons of tropical fish, and even spotted a sea snake (highlight of the day!).”

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4.Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours paddling at scenic Kabira Bay and snorkeling near Ishigaki’s Blue Cave. Guides such as Akari, Moe, Sebastian, Loui, and Yudai have been praised for patient safety help and photos. Choose SUP or canoe, with children often placed in canoes when conditions call for it.

“This was the coolest thing I’ve done. The staff supplies you with a life vest, water shoes, flippers and goggles. There is one guide leading the way and one guide behind us. The water was very calm and was easy to swim. I’d recommend taking your time while in the ocean. It can get tiring a bit, but feel free to just relax, float and enjoy the time. Around 11 am, we went to kabira bay for lunch which was nice also. Definitely recommend!”

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