The 5 Snorkelling Trips in Japan That Earn Their Price

1.From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 423 reviews · from $81Our pick

From Naha, cruise toward the Kerama Islands and snorkel at two or three reef sites near Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka. English-speaking staff, including guide Christina on some departures, help with gear and point out turtles, squid, and colorful fish. Equipment, towels, tea, showers, and insurance are included. Bring lunch and seasickness medicine.

“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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2.Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Spend nine hours sailing from Naha to Kerama Islands National Park, snorkeling at two or three reef sites with certified guides, and watching for turtles, sea snakes, and colorful fish. Equipment, wetsuit, lunch, hot showers, pickup, and digital photos are included. Guides such as Britta and Theo are praised for patient safety help and marine-life tips.

“Outstanding trip! Our guide, the staff, and the crew were excellent! Great value for the money. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $45Top rated

Meet your guide at Shigira Beach Parking Lot for a 90-minute Miyakojima snorkeling trip with a strong chance of seeing wild sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral. Guides such as Yuto and Kajo offer patient instruction, help with equipment, and take free underwater photos. English support is available on some departures, but ask ahead about language and shuttle service.

“We had a lot of fun. Our guide (Yuto) was very friendly, fun and helpful: on top of helping us with the equipment and showing us around, he also told us a lot of fun and interesting facts about the marine life (in English). We managed to seRead more”

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4.Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

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

Swim around Ishigaki’s northern Blue Cave, walk inside its limestone passages, then snorkel over coral and fish-filled water. Guides such as Akari, Yuki, Chloe, and Arai have helped participants of mixed abilities, including children and hesitant swimmers. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, operates in Japanese or English, and may use another beach when weather blocks the cave.

“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.”

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5.Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · from $19Best value

Meet MalDive at Island Club in Onna for a two-hour group snorkeling trip near Cape Maeda. You’ll practice in shallow water, then swim toward the Blue Cave with a guide, fish, coral, and underwater photos. Guides such as Aka and Katsuya have earned praise for patient help, though English ability can vary. The cave may be replaced by a nearby beach when waves make it unsafe.

“Tons of beautiful fishes, amazing cave! We were with my 4 years old daughter and she loved it also. Great fun with the family”

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