Miyakojima Snorkeling Tours: Our Top 7

1.[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $45Our pick

Meet your guide at Shigira Beach for a 90-minute snorkeling outing in Miyakojima. You’ll receive safety gear, support in the water, and free photo data. Guides such as Yuto and Kajo provide patient instruction, while sea turtles, clownfish, and coral may appear. The tour suits ages 3 to 59.

“Amazing experience, beautiful sea life. We saw turtles, clown fish, coral and a lot many more. Would love to do it again!”

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2.Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours around Miyakojima with Japanese or English-speaking guides, snorkeling for sea turtles and reef fish, then canoeing to Pumpkin Limestone Cave. You will climb through the pumpkin-shaped cave, receive tour photos, and return to the meeting point. A moderate fitness level is needed.

“This was an amazing experience! Yuri was an awesome guide and his English skills were very good. He did such a good job explaining the significance of the site along with teaching us the Japanese words for different things in the cave. He Read more”

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3.Okinawa Miyako Sea turtle Snorkeling Free Pick up and Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $45

Join Nami MIYAKO for a two-hour sea turtle and Nemo snorkeling trip near Shigira Beach. Taku and other English-speaking guides lead swimmers of varied ability, provide gear, pickup across Miyakojima’s islands, and send free underwater photos and videos afterward.

“It was a very nice tour with a nice English speaking guide. We saw 2 sea turtles up close and a lot of beautiful fish and corals. We were in the water for just an hour, could have stayed there longer. The photo’s and pick-up/drop off were also very nice. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Okinawa Miyako Beach SUP or Canoe and sea turtle Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $89

Spend about six hours on Miyakojima’s clear coast, choosing SUP or canoeing before snorkeling over coral and tropical fish. Guides provide safety gear, winter wetsuits, and free photo data. Sunrise and sunset departures are available, though meeting points and timing can change with tides and weather.

“Giant corals! Lots of fish! Pray for good weather! Go during summer for warm weather! Also after snorkeling, go eat at hirochan syokudo. Also…rent a car if possible. And if you do the SUP, for first timer test your balance. If uncomfortable then just sit down and paddle.”

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5.Snorkeling Activity in Okinawa Miyako Japan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Meet at Shigira Beach Parking Lot for a beginner-friendly Miyakojima snorkeling trip led in English or Japanese. Guides such as Mio, Ryoma, and Smiling Kazukun seek out sea turtles, clownfish, and clear water, then send your photo data free. Gear and winter wetsuits are included.

“The best thing to do if you want to connect with people here and discover what is under the sea in Miyako ! 🐢 Do not hesitate and go !”

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6.Miyako island: Pumpkin Limestone Caving & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $96

You will snorkel at Shigira Beach, pause for lunch, then paddle to Pumpkin Cave at Boraga Beach. Guides such as Fuka, Yuri, Soma, and Ray provide safety support and local explanations. Expect wet clothes, physical cave climbing, and free photo data, with cave photography limited to the entrance.

“all Guides were perfect especially yuuri at the pumpkin cave and Ray at snorkeling thank you Christian, Nicole and Sebastian from Austria”

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7.Miyako Island: SUP or Canoeing and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $95

Spend six hours around Miyako Island kayaking or canoeing, with a free SUP option, then snorkeling at Shigira Beach. Your guide provides equipment, safety support, and free waterproof-camera photos. Lunch and drinks are extra, and meeting points can change with weather and sea conditions.

“We went on a snorkeling tour that was truly memorable. The water was crystal clear, and we saw so many colorful fish, it felt like swimming in an aquarium! The most exciting moment was when we spotted a sea turtle calmly swimming right next to us. A special thanks to our instructor, he was professional and made us feel safe the entire time. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to enjoy the magic of the ocean up close!”

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