All Reviews for Okinawa Water Sports

The activities were fantastic, and I was also given recommendations for restaurants during my travels, which made for a fulfilling day!

アクティビティも最高でしたが、移動の際におすすめのレストラン等も教えて頂き充実した1日を過ごすことができました！

I visited the Kerama Islands for the first time. Since it was during the Obon holiday, there was a long line at the ticket booth at Tomari Port, but since it was a tour, we were able to board the ferry right away without waiting. Enjoying the wonderful view of the blue sky and blue sea, we headed straight to Tokashiki Island.

Upon arrival, we first had curry for lunch. After that, we relaxed for about 30 minutes at Aharen Beach, then moved to Tokashiku Beach for snorkeling. We encountered sea turtles and enjoyed a scene that felt just like being in an aquarium, and then we returned to Aharen Beach. After relaxing on the white sandy beach for just under an hour, we took the ferry back to Naha.

You absolutely should go! I recommend taking a high-speed ferry to have a bit more time on Tokashiki Island.

慶良間諸島に初めていきました。
お盆休みということもあり泊港での乗船券売場は行列でしたが、ツアーでしたので待つこともなくすぐにフェリーへ。青空と青い海の素敵な景色をみながら一路渡嘉敷島へ。
到着後はまずランチのカレー。そのあと阿波連ビーチで30分程度のんびりしてから、とかしくビーチへ移動してシュノーケリング。ウミガメさんにも遭遇しまるで水族館にいるかのような光景を堪能して、また阿波連ビーチへ。１時間弱白い砂浜でのんびりしてから、フェリーで那覇に戻りました。
絶対に行った方がいいですよ！
高速フェリーで、もう少し渡嘉敷島の滞在時間を多く取れることをお勧めします。

We participated in a sup and snorkeling day tour for two! The date we joined was during a big tide, so the meeting time was at 8:30 AM, and we finished around noon. However, the total experience time was the same as a full day. There were two groups (three people) for the sup, with one guide who provided thorough instructions and took photos for us. After practicing in a cove, we went a little further out. It was my first time, but I had a lot of fun.

For snorkeling, we changed locations (since we didn't have a car, we requested a pick-up when booking), and the guide changed as well (there were various groupings within the same tour). We were taken to different spots with two groups (five people), and I was thrilled to see coral, clownfish, and two sea turtles! The guides communicated with each other and shared information about turtle sightings. They also provided helpful recommendations for the surrounding area. I accidentally forgot sunscreen, and my back got really sunburned while snorkeling, so be careful!

sup+シュノーケリングの1日ツアーに2人で参加しました！参加日は大潮で、潮の関係上、集合時間8:30、終了はお昼頃でした。が、トータルの時間としては1日分の体験時間と同じとの事でした。supは2組(3人)にガイドさん1人で、丁寧にレクチャー、写真撮影してもらいました。入り江で練習した後、少し沖の方まで行きました。初めてでしたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。シュノーケルは場所を変えて(車を持っていなかったので予約時に送迎をお願いしました)、ガイドさんも変わり(supもですが、同じツアー内でグループ分けが様々でした)、こちらも2組(5人)で色々なスポットに連れて行ってもらい、サンゴ、クマノミ、ウミガメ2匹が見れて感動でした！、ガイドさん同士でコミュケーションを取っていて、ウミガメ出現情報を共有していました。周辺のオススメ情報も教えていただき参考になりました。うっかり日焼け止めを忘れてしまい、シュノーケルで体の背面がすごく日焼けしてしまったので、注意が必要！！

I made a last-minute reservation the day before.
Since it was during the Obon holiday, there were a lot of people, but thanks to the smooth guidance from the tour guide, I was able to enjoy it.
I also took plenty of photos, creating lasting memories.
I would love to participate again when I visit Ishigaki Island!

前日に急遽予約しました。
お盆期間という事もあり、人がたくさんいましたが、
ガイドさんのスムーズな案内で楽しむ事ができました。
写真もいっぱい撮っていただき、思い出が残りました。
また石垣島に行った際は、参加したいです！

Snorkeling in Okinawa's wonderful underwater world is undoubtedly the best, as everyone says. Jumping into the blue sea from the boat is also fantastic, and it felt like diving into the vastness of nature. The staff who supported us to enjoy safely both on the boat and in the water were kind, fun, and truly wonderful. I would like to use this service again next time I visit.

シュノーケルは沖縄の素晴らしい海の中の世界は皆さんが言うように間違いなく最高ですが、こちらの船の上から青い海への飛び込んでいくのも最高で、大自然の海原に飛んでいくような感覚でした。それを船の上と海の中で安全に楽しめるようにサポートして下さるスタッフの方々も優しくて楽しくて素晴らしいスタッフの皆さんでした。次回、伺う時もこちらを利用したいと思います。

The instructor was great at engaging the children, taking lots of photos while providing excellent explanations.

インストラクターさんは子どもたちが楽しめるよう、声をかけつつ写真をたくさん撮ってくださって解説もバッチリでした。

During the other tour, they guided us to offshore points where we could catch fish, but I didn't feel there were any fishing opportunities near the residential area. Additionally, there was no shade at the meeting and dispersal location, making it difficult to complete the check-in and other administrative procedures there.

別ツアー時は釣れる沖合ポイントまで引率してくれましたが、住宅街近郊で釣れる要素は感じられませんでした。
また、集合解散場所に全く影場所がなく、そこで受付その他事務手続きをするのが辛かったです。

I was nervous since it was my first time doing marine activities, but I think they explained everything thoroughly. I'm glad I did both snorkeling and parasailing. The number of photos taken varies depending on the activity schedule and the person accompanying you. Even though I took motion sickness medication, I still got seasick. However, I was able to see the beautiful ocean, which I don't usually get to see, and despite feeling seasick, I want to challenge myself again.

マリンアクティビティ自体、初めてで緊張しましたが、丁寧に説明していただけたと思います。シュノーケリング、パラセーリングどちらもやって良かったです。写真の多い、少ないはアクティビティのスケジュールが人によって違うのでタイミングとついてくれる人によると思いました。酔い止め飲んでいたにも関わらず、船酔いをしました。しかし、普段の生活では見ることがない綺麗な海を見れて体験もできて、こんなに船酔いしたにも関わらず、またチャレンジしたいと思いました。

I paddled a canoe to the Pumpkin Cave, and that itself is a memorable experience. It was a stroke of luck that we were able to enter the cave, as it depends on the wave height. Inside, it was mystical and incredibly beautiful! I highly recommend it! Snorkeling was like a natural aquarium, where I encountered sea turtles and many fish!

パンプキン鍾乳洞へは、カヌーを漕いで行ったのですが、それも思い出です。また、波の高さによって鍾乳洞に入れるか、入れないか分からないので入れたのは運でした。中は神秘的でとっても綺麗！ぜひ、おすすめしたい！シュノーケリングは、海亀に出会えたりたくさんの魚に出会えたりして自然の水族館でした！

I participated in a day trip from Ishigaki Island. I took the designated ferry at the specified time for the outbound trip and returned on the last ferry at 17:30. The 16:30 ferry would also work, but it might be a bit rushed, so I would recommend the 17:30 one.

The tour itself was amazing!! There were even small children (around 5 years old) participating.

石垣島からの日帰りにて参加
行きは指定の時間のフェリーに乗り
帰りは17:30の最終便に乗りました
16:30の便でも間に合いますがちょっとバタバタするので17:30のがオススメかもしれないです。

ツアー自体は最高でした！！
小さいお子さん(5歳ぐらいの)も参加してました。

I made a reservation because the reviews were good. It said to start at 8:30, so I planned to have breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 and then depart, but I was told over the phone the day before that we would meet at 8:00. Because of that, I hardly had any breakfast. I guess it changes depending on the weather, the number of people, and the tide. It can't be helped, but it seems that such things happen.

First, we went snorkeling at Shigira Beach. There is an additional parking fee of 1,000 yen. One staff member seems to handle about four groups. It was very beautiful, and I was glad to see a sea turtle. They also took photos with a GoPro. After about an hour, we moved to Ingyamarine Garden in our own car (there were no showers, so we went straight from the sea).

After that, we enjoyed SUP and canoeing for about an hour. It was a bit scary to go out into the sea on my own, but since it was a tour, it was fun to paddle out. They took a lot of photos for us. There were no showers here either, but they provided a bottle of water to rinse our hands, feet, and faces. We finished around 10:30 to 11:00.

I felt like I had used quite a bit of energy by this point. I was torn between a full-day course, but for our family, who lacks confidence in our stamina, the half-day course was a good choice. I'll save the Pumpkin Cave for next time.

口コミが良かったので予約してみました。
８時半からと書いてあったので７時からホテルの朝食を食べて出発と思っていましたが、前日の電話で８時に集合と言われました。その為朝食がほとんど食べれませんでした。その日の天候や人数や潮の流れなどにより変わるのでしょうね。仕方がありませんがそういう事もあるようです。
最初はシギラビーチでシュノーケリングです。別途駐車料金が１０００円かかります。１人の担当の方が４組程度を受け持ちするようです。とても綺麗でウミガメも見れて良かったです。写真もGOPROで撮って下さいます。１時間くらいしてインギャーマリンガーデンへ自分の車で移動します。（シャワーなどがなく、海から上がってそのまま）
その後SUPとカヌーを１時間くらい楽しみます。個人では沖へ出るのが少し怖いですが　ツアーなので漕いで出る事ができて楽しかったです。とてもたくさん写真も撮って頂きました。こちらもシャワーはないですが手足顔を流す用にボトルのお水をくれました。終わって１０時半～１１時くらいでした。
ここまでで結構体力を使ったなぁと思いました。１日コースと迷いましたが体力に自信が無い我が家としては半日コースで良かったと思いました。
パンプキン鍾乳洞はまた次回にとっておきます。

The SUP instructor was very skilled at teaching, and I improved tremendously. I was also able to snorkel quite freely, which made for some wonderful memories. If I have the chance again, I will definitely repeat this experience.

SUPはインストラクターの方の教え方が上手でめちゃくちゃ上達出来ました。シュノーケリングもかなり自由にできとてもいい思い出になりました。また機会が有ればリピ確定です。

We participated as a family of three. We had decided to definitely visit the Pumpkin Cave when we went to Miyako Island, so we signed up for the tour.

That said, there are always concerns when participating as a family with children. For example, will we be able to paddle the canoe, will we be left behind, is it safe, will the kids enjoy it, and so on—there are countless worries.

However, those concerns quickly disappeared. The tour provided one guide for every two families. In our case, it was a gentleman named Kei-kun from Osaka. Since we were from nearby, we hit it off right from the start, and he was a fun guide throughout the tour.

It took about 10 to 15 minutes by canoe to reach the Pumpkin Cave. My arms were starting to feel a bit sore, but that completely disappeared once we arrived at the cave.

Upon entering, we were immediately struck by the size of the Pumpkin Cave, which was breathtaking. We were able to go deep into the cave and truly experience the long history of the stalactites. I really think it’s a mystical power spot.

The cave is dark and there are some dangerous areas, but Kei-kun was there to smoothly support everyone. All the worries I had before joining the tour vanished, and Kei-kun took plenty of great photos for us, so there was no need to bring my own smartphone or camera. In fact, it might be dangerous to bring them.

In any case, I believe this tour is definitely worth participating in.

家族3人で参加しました。宮古島に行ったらパンプキン鍾乳洞はぜひ行こうと決めてましたのでツアーに申し込みしました。

とはいうものの、子供のいる家族での参加には不安はつきもの。例えば、カヌーは漕げるのかな、置いてけぼりにならないのかな、危なくないのかな、子供は楽しむのかな、などなど挙げ出せばキリがありません。

しかし、そんな不安はすぐになくなりました。ツアーは2家族に1人のツアーガイドがついてくれました。私たちの場合は、大阪出身のけいくんという方でした。地元が近いということで最初から意気投合し、終始楽しいガイドでした。

パンプキン鍾乳洞までは、カヌーで10分から15分くらいでしょうか、少し腕が筋肉痛になりそうでしたが、そんなことも鍾乳洞に到着すると一気に消えました。

中に入るといきなり大きなパンプキン鍾乳洞があり感動。その後も鍾乳洞の中には奥まで入ることができ、鍾乳洞の歴史の長さを体感しました。本当、神秘的なパワースポットだと思います。

鍾乳洞の中は暗くて危ないところもありますが、そこはしっかりとけいくんが円滑に全員をサポートしてくれました。ツアーに参加する前に感じていた不安は全部なくなりましたし、想い出の写真もけいくんがバッチリたくさん撮影してくれたので、自分のスマホやカメラを持ち込む必要はありませんでした。逆に持ち込むと危ないかもしれません。

とにかく、参加する価値大アリのツアーだと思います。

The staff were all friendly and created a fun atmosphere without any pressure. Even when I fell into the water and couldn't do it well, we all laughed and had a great time. There were also a lot of fish, which felt really nice. It was a bit challenging to paddle through the round rocks, and I ended up in a strange place, but the staff came to help right away. Being able to paddle in the wonderful nature of Miyako Island felt like a dream. The staff provided a lot of explanations at the beginning, which were very easy to understand. Also, the staff were really funny, and I thought I would like to come back again.

スタッフが皆フレンドリーでプレッシャーのない楽しい雰囲気でできました。うまくできず水の中に落ちても、みんなで笑ってとても楽しかったです。魚もたくさんいてとっても気持ちよかったです。丸い岩の間をサップで通り抜けるとき少し難しくて、変なところに行ってしまったけれど、スタッフがすぐに助けに来てくれました。宮古島の素晴らしい自然の中でサップができるなんて、夢のようでした。スタッフが最初にたくさん説明してくれて、とてもわかりやすかったです。また、スタッフがとっても面白い方々で、また来たいなと思いました。

Thanks to everyone, I enjoyed my second day in Okinawa! The explanations were thorough and easy to understand. They were very kind to recommend shops beyond just activities, and the food was delicious! It was the best!

みなさんのおかげで沖縄2日目楽しめました！説明も丁寧でわかりやすかったです‍♀️
アクティビティ以外でもおすすめのお店を教えてくれたりと非常に親切でした！しかも美味しかったです！最高！

The pumpkin stalactite exceeded my expectations with its impressive scale and depth. Marcy, our guide, was very thorough in her explanations during the tour and kindly shared recommendations for spots in Miyako Island. I would definitely want to request her again when I visit Miyako Island next time.

パンプキン鍾乳石も期待以上の迫力と奥行きがありました。担当のマーシーさんは、ツアー中の説明も丁寧で、宮古島のオススメスポットも教えてくれてとても親切でした。また宮古島に行く時にはお願いしたいくらいです。

I experienced snorkeling and a cave tour for the first time in Miyako Island. It was filled with new experiences, but the staff were kind and provided thorough instructions. They also kept us entertained during travel time by introducing many recommended shops and beautiful sunset spots in Miyako Island. I'm glad to have had a tour that makes me want to visit Miyako Island again.

初の宮古島でシュノーケリングと鍾乳洞ツアーを体験しました。初めてだらけの体験でしたがスタッフの方々が優しく丁寧にレクチャーくださったり、移動時間も飽きないように宮古島のおすすめのお店や夕日が綺麗なスポットをたくさん紹介してくれました。また宮古島に行きたいと思わせるツアーを経験できて良かったです。

The sea was so beautiful that I was left speechless. The sight of coral reefs and fish, which I had only seen in aquariums, spread out in nature on a grand scale, and I was amazed. The staff members were very friendly. I was healed by watching a small, adorable friend who couldn't get their face wet happily swimming with a kind staff member. I was moved to be able to swim with sea turtles. The sea of Kerama was more beautiful than the Great Barrier Reef.

I truly felt it was great to participate in the tour. Thank you very much to all the staff at Berry. I made the best memories.

言葉が出ないほど美しい海でした
珊瑚礁と魚達、水族館でしか見た事のない光景が自然界にそのまま大きなスケールで広がっていて驚きました✨
スタッフの方々の感じがとても良かったです
顔に水をつけられない小さな可愛いお友達も優しいスタッフの方と一緒に楽しそうに泳いでいる様子を見て癒されました
ウミガメと一緒に泳げた事に感動です✨
慶良間の海はグレートバリアリーフより綺麗でした

ツアーに参加させて頂いて本当に良かったと思います
ベリーのスタッフの皆様、本当にありがとうございました
最高の思い出が出来ました

I participated with my daughter and son. The moment we got off the boat on the way back, the kids exclaimed, "We want to go again!!" It was such a wonderful experience. The weather was just right, the sea was beautiful, and the conditions were perfect... and we even encountered a turtle. I truly believe we created great memories with the kids.

Even though it was during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people on the boat was just right and not crowded, and the crew's attentive service was very impressive. Additionally, it was the kids' first time in Okinawa in three years, and they were nervous about snorkeling. However, the snorkeling staff kindly and carefully guided the children, and when jellyfish appeared, they prioritized safety. I am grateful that we could experience this in such a safe environment.

Thank you very much. I would like to experience this again.

私と、娘と息子の3人で参加しました。帰りの船から降りた瞬間、子どもたちは「また行きたい！！」という感想を言うくらい素敵な体験をすることができました。丁度良い天気、きれいな海、穏やかな海、、、、最高のコンディション・・・・、そしてカメにも出会えました。本当に、子どもたちと良い思い出作りになったと思います。
　そして、コロナ禍ではありましたが、船に乗っている人数も密にならないでちょうどよい人数でしたし、クルーの方々の丁寧な対応はとても好感が持てました。また、子どもたちは3年ぶりの沖縄で、シュノーケリングするのも緊張していました。しかし、シュノーケリング担当の方がやさしく丁寧に子どもたちを誘導してくれたり、クラゲが出た時も安全を第一に考えてくださりました。そういう安全の中で体験ができたことに感謝です。
　ありがとうございました。また体験したいと思います。

The guides have a bit of a college student vibe, but they are very knowledgeable and kind. They share information about the sea turtles among themselves, creating a great atmosphere. By the time we reached the Pumpkin Cave, I was quite exhausted. I felt a thrill when I jumped into the sea from about 3 meters up. Overall, I had a wonderful time.

ガイドの皆さんは若干大学生ノリ的なところがありますが、大変物知りで親切です。仲間間でウミガメの居場所も教えあっており、雰囲気も良いです。パンプキン鍾乳洞まで行くと、体力的に結構クタクタになりました。最後3mくらいのところから海の中へ飛び込んだときはドキドキしました。全体的にはとても楽しめました。

We participated as a family, and it was a tour that everyone, from children to adults, could enjoy. Our guide, Kei, provided detailed information not only about the limestone caves but also about the ocean, making for a wonderful experience! At the end, we received many photos and videos taken during the tour for free. It became a great travel memory. If you go to Miyako Island, I highly recommend it!

家族で参加しましたが、子供から大人まで楽しめるツアーでした。ガイドのけいさんが、鍾乳洞のことだけでなく海のことなど細かに教えてくださり、とても素敵な時間を過ごせました！最後にはツアー中に撮ってくださったたくさんの写真や動画を無料でいただけました。良い旅の思い出になりました
宮古島に行く際は是非！！

We gathered at the location at 8 AM, changed into our wetsuits, and boarded the boat to set sail! After about an hour, we could see the island and jumped into the water right away! It was incredibly beautiful, and the fish were just too cute♪ I felt completely safe and enjoyed myself without any fear♪ Those wearing wetsuits didn't need to wear life jackets, so I even tried free diving! (It was difficult, but fun!)

We visited three spots, and at the second spot, we were lucky enough to see a sea turtle and swim together with it, which was so moving! After a while, it swam down into the depths, though (laughs). I was a bit worried that we might not have enough time to swim since we were moving to three spots, but we were able to swim for a satisfyingly long time at each location!

They took a lot of photos for us, and they even captured my successful attempts at free diving♪ For lunch, we had a bento box that included miso soup, which was a nice break. They also provided tea, coffee, and water for us to drink freely.

In the end, we even got to challenge ourselves by diving off the ferry, and we had fun until the very last moment!

If I ever come back to Okinawa, I would definitely love to go snorkeling here again! Thank you so much!

8時に現地に集合し、ウェットスーツに着替えて船に乗って出航しました！1時間ほどで島が見えてきてさっそく入水！めちゃくちゃ綺麗で魚達も可愛すぎました♪何の怖さも無く安心して楽しめました♪ウェットスーツを来ている人はライフジャケットを着なくてもいいので、素潜りを挑戦してみたりしました！(難しいけど笑)
3つのスポットを回ってくれるのですが、2個目のスポットでは運良くウミガメに会え、一緒に泳ぐ事が出来て感動！しばらくしたら海の下に行っちゃいますが笑
3スポット移動するので、泳ぐ時間足らなくならないかなぁと少し気にしていましたが、どのスポットでも満足すぎるくらい長い時間泳ぐ事が出来ました！
写真もたくさん撮ってくれて、素潜りの練習をしていて成功した所も撮って貰えました♪
お昼のお弁当はお味噌汁もあり一息つける良い昼食でした。お茶、コーヒー、水も自由に飲める物を準備してもらってあります。
最終はフェリーの上からダイブに挑戦したりして最後まで楽しむことが出来ました！

またいつか沖縄に来ることがかあったら是非もう一度ここでシュノーケリングしたいと思います！本当にありがとうございました！

It was my first time paddleboarding, and since it was on a river, there was no shaking, so I wasn't scared at all, and it was really fun. I was even able to stand up partway through.

The snorkeling at Balas Island also had high visibility, and I was able to see plenty of fish with just a snorkel.

I highly recommend it.

初サップ、川なので揺れず、怖くなく、とても楽しかったです。途中から立つこともできました。

バラス島シュノーケリングも透明度が高く、シュノーケルでも十分魚が見れました。

オススメです。

Snorkeling, canoeing, and exploring the limestone caves—it's the best of all worlds! We even got to see sea turtles!

The guide took us to great spots, and even though it was my first time snorkeling, he taught us patiently, which made me feel at ease!

I highly recommend it!

シュノーケリング、カヌー、鍾乳洞と全部の良いところどり！ウミガメにもちゃんと会えました！

ガイドのお兄さんが良いスポットに連れて行ってくれますし、初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、丁寧に教えてくれるので、その辺りも安心でした！

おすすめですー！

The guide was very polite and shared interesting stories, which made it easy to relax. Since it was a cave, there were a few places where I almost hit my head, but the guide always informed us properly, so I only bumped my head once.

ガイドさんがとても礼儀正しく、それでいて面白い話をしてくれるので気楽に過ごせました。鍾乳洞なので頭を打ちそうな場所も何箇所かあったのですが、毎回きちんと教えてくれるので1回しか頭を打たずに済みました。

I was very anxious about my first sea kayaking and snorkeling experience, but my guide, Macchan, kindly explained everything and always took care of my well-being, which made it a fun experience! I was deeply moved by his willingness to showcase his skills and his heart to entertain the tourists, as well as the beautiful blue of the sea.

初めてのシーカヤック、シュノーケリング体験でとても不安でしたが、ガイドのまっちゃんが親切に説明してくださり、また体調面でも常に気にかけてくれたことで、楽しい体験になりました！自分の持ってる特技を見せてくださり、観光客を楽しませようとする心と海の青さにとても感動しました♪

I had been refraining from traveling due to COVID-19. During summer vacation, we decided to go to a quiet beach with the family. The beauty of the scenery was truly like a different world. We enjoyed a day of extraordinary experiences, and it was very healing for the soul. Of course, we encountered sea turtles twice, and they swam in the water as if they were flying. The kids were also very satisfied.

コロナでずっと旅行を控えてきました
夏休み
なるべく人の少ない所ということで家族でとかしくビーチへ
景色のきれいさは本当に別世界
１日非日常を満喫して心が癒されました
もちろんウミガメにも２回遭遇
まるで飛んでいるように海の中を泳いでいました
子供たちも大満足でした

I experienced this with my elementary school children. Since it was our first time, I was worried about how it would go, but thanks to the careful guidance, both of them were able to enjoy it right away. Especially my younger child felt secure because the instructor helped pull him along. There were many beautiful fish, so we could enjoy not only the SUP but also fish watching at the same time. The scenery was truly wonderful. We also took many lovely photos, making it the best memory!

小学生の子供たちと体験しました。初めてなのでどうなるかなと心配していましたが、丁寧なご指導のおかげで、2人ともすぐに楽しめるようになりました。特に下の子は、インストラクターのお兄さんに牽引してもらったので、安心でした。きれいな魚もたくさんいたので、SUPだけでなく、お魚の鑑賞もいっぺんに楽しむことができました。景色が本当に素晴らしかったです。素敵な写真もたくさん撮っていただき、最高の思い出になりました！

Since it was during the period of the COVID-19 infection spread, I was hesitant about traveling until just before the trip, so I signed up after arriving at the destination.

It was our family's first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and we had some experience with snorkeling, participating with the goal of seeing sea turtles. My fifth-grade daughter had some trouble getting her snorkeling gear on properly and was a bit fussy, but the guide was great at helping her, and we were able to see the sea turtles breathing up close. In the end, we finished with smiles, and I am truly grateful for that.

The morning SUP was at a beach we had never been to before, which was refreshing, but the afternoon snorkeling might have been at a spot with better tidal conditions and a higher chance of encountering sea turtles. However, since it was a beach I had been to before, I wished we could have gone somewhere different. We gathered at 10:00 AM, and after explanations, we had about an hour and a half of SUP. In the afternoon, we changed locations and regrouped at 2:30 PM for another hour and a half of snorkeling. The guide also took photos for us and sent them later via LINE.

Next time, I hope to enjoy it a bit more leisurely and thoroughly.

コロナ感染拡大の時期でもあったので、直前まで旅行自体も迷っていたため、現地に到着後に申し込みをしました。
家族で、SUPは初体験で、シュノーケルは経験ありで、ウミガメさん目的での参加でした。小5の娘がシュノーケルが思うように装着できず、グズグズすることもありましたが、ガイドのお兄さんがうまく誘導してくれて、ウミガメさんもすごく近くで呼吸するところまで見れて、最後には笑顔で終われたので本当に感謝です。
午前SUPではじめてのビーチでしたので新鮮でしたが、午後のシュノーケルは潮の関係やウミガメ遭遇率の高いところだったのかもしれませんが、過去に行ったことのあるビーチだったので、違うところに行ってみたかったなとも思いました。10時集合で説明含めて実質1時間半ほどSUP,午後は14:30に場所を変えて再度集合でまた1時間半ほどシュノーケルでした。写真もガイドさんが撮ってくれて、後でLINEで送っていただけました。
次はもうちょっとゆっくりじっくり楽しみたいなと思います。

I visited Ishigaki Island for the first time, saw mangroves for the first time, and rode a canoe for the first time. It was fun to see various aspects of nature, and the experience of paddling together was really enjoyable! I couldn't participate in snorkeling this time, but I want to join snorkeling next time!

初めて石垣島に来て、初めてマングローブを見て、初めてカヌーに乗ったが、いろんな自然を見れて楽しかったし、2人で協力して漕ぐ体験がすごく楽しかった！
今回はシュノーケリングに参加できなかったが次はシュノーケリングにも参加したい！