Ishigaki Snorkeling Tours: Our Top 7

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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5.Ishigaki: Mangrove SUP or Canoe & Phantom Island Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Paddle through Miyara River’s hirugi mangroves by canoe or SUP, then boat to Phantom Island for fish-and-coral snorkeling. Guides such as Akari, Sebastian, Kote, and Arai provide safety help, photos, and English or Japanese guidance, though language depends on availability.

“Had the best experience ever today doing the mangroves canoeing with Makoto & snorkeling with phantom island Sebastian! Both Makoto & Sebastian were so kind, helpful, cheerful and made us feel very safe the entire time! It was that good we are going to go again! Thank you”

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6.Ishigaki: Phantom Island Snorkeling and Taketomi Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Meet ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi at Ishigaki Port for a speedboat ride to Hamajima, a sand island visible at low tide. Snorkel with guides such as Akary or Sebastian, receive underwater photos, then use your ferry ticket to explore Taketomi independently.

“Je suis vraiment très satisfaite de l’activité ainsi que de l’accompagnement exceptionnel que nous avons reçu. Akary a été absolument superbe ! Elle a fait preuve d’une écoute attentive et d'une grande bienveillance. Ma sœur qui ne sait pas nager aété accompagnée tout au long de l’activité avec beaucoup de patience et de rassurance 😊. Les instructions étaient très claires et compréhensibles ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. L’équipe était également incroyable, créant une ambiance très chaleureuse. Je recommande vivement cette activité à tout le monde même à ceux qui ne savent pas nager ! Un grand merci à tous !”

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7.Ishigaki: Canoe or SUP at Kabira Bay＆Snorkeling at Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 13 reviews · from $109

Spend six hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding at Michelin-rated Kabira Bay and snorkeling at Ishigaki’s Blue Cave. Guides such as Akari, Yuri, and Yuki have helped guests with different abilities and weather changes. Lunch costs about ¥1,500 extra, and southern-area hotel pickup is included.

“Both guides Akari (snorkeling) and Yuri (SUP) were fantastic! Very friendly, positive, helpful and mindful of participants abilities. The original plan was changed for safety reasons but the alternative snorkeling and mangrove spots were great! Would thoroughly recommend PIPI tour company🤪”

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