All Reviews for Okinawa Kayaking / Canoeing

The pumpkin cave tour was unfortunately canceled, which was disappointing, but snorkeling was amazing! (It seems that we will get a refund for the canceled tour.) The sea was clear, and I was moved by how vividly I could see the marine life, even more than I had imagined! I was also happy to see a sea turtle! The instructor (Nogi-chan) was very thorough in teaching us how to put on the equipment and how to breathe, which was really helpful. Thank you! There were also small children with us, but everyone was able to enjoy it thoroughly! I would like to try another activity as well!

パンプキン鍾乳洞は運悪く中止になり、残念でしたが、シュノーケリング最高でした！(中止の分のお金は返ってくるみたいです) 海が透明で、想像以上にはっきりと海の生き物を見ることができて感動しました！ウミガメも見れて嬉しかったです！インストラクター(のぎちゃん)の方がとても丁寧に、器具の付け方、息継ぎの仕方等教えてくださり、助かりました。ありがとうございます！小さなお子さんの方も一緒でしたが、みんなで十分楽しむ事が出来ました！また別のアクティビティもしたいと思います！

It was my first time kayaking, but I enjoyed it without any problems! I wanted to fit a lot of sightseeing into the schedule, but it was nice that the tour started in the morning and ended around 11 AM.

カヤックは初めてでしたが全く問題なく楽しめました！
観光はスケジュールを色々詰め込みたいところですが、朝集合で11時ぐらいに終わるツアーだったのも良かったです。

I participated on October 5th. Despite concerns about the ship due to Typhoon No. 18, the staff was very helpful, responding to my emails and providing careful assistance even before the event. On the day of the tour, we were blessed with good weather, and I was very satisfied with the experience of being in true nature. The limestone cave, in particular, felt like an exploration of the natural world rather than a maintained site, and I appreciated the detailed explanations about the plants and stones. The canoeing was also enjoyable, allowing us to spend a relaxing time on a spacious river, and we were able to enter the mangroves depending on the tide. It was a flexible tour that allowed us to enjoy nature. I would definitely like to participate again when I visit Iriomote Island. Thank you very much.

10月5日に参加させていただきました。台風18号の影響で船の不安もある中、スタッフ様にメールで相談させていただいたり、参加前から丁寧に対応して頂きました。当日は天気に恵まれ、本物の自然を体験できるツアーの内容に大満足です。中でも鍾乳洞は整備されたものではなく、自然のままで探検をしているような気分になれましたし、植物の事や、石のことなど、細やかな説明もして頂けたのが良かったです。カヌーも広々とした川でゆったりした時間がすごせ、潮の加減でマングローブの中にも入ることができたり、臨機応変に自然を楽しむことが出来るツアーでした。西表島にまた来る時は是非参加したいです。ありがとうございました。

I had a great time! The guide was friendly and fun, and his explanations were very clear and informative. Canoeing was hard work, but the sea on the way to the cave was beautiful and impressive. It seems that the tour can be canceled depending on the weather, so the date ended up being different from the one I originally booked, but I'm glad I was able to participate. It was a very valuable experience.

とっても楽しかったです！
ガイドのお兄さんも気さくで楽しい方で、説明もとてもわかりやすく勉強になりました。
カヌーは力仕事で大変でしたが、鍾乳洞に向かう途中の海も綺麗で感動しました。
天候次第では中止となることもあるようで、本来予約していた日とは違う日程になりましたが、参加できてよかったです。
とても貴重な経験ができました。

Walking in the sea before snorkeling was quite exhausting.

The tour vehicle was cold, and I ended up getting car sick before we arrived. I took deep breaths through the snorkel and carefully observed the underwater scenery. The colorful coral reefs were beautiful, delicate, and vibrant, making me want to touch them. The fish swam around without fear of humans, allowing me to see them up close, almost within reach. The moment a school of colorful tropical fish swam right past me was breathtaking, and I truly felt the richness of nature.

There was a large rock a little distance away, and every time I went to look for creatures hiding in its shadow or dove into deeper areas, I made new discoveries. The chance encounters with the underwater life were a unique charm of snorkeling. It became an important time to connect with nature and reset myself. I definitely want to experience this again next time.

シュノーケリングをするまでかなり
海の中を歩いたのがしんどかったなぁ、、

ツアーの車も寒く、到着までに車酔いをしてしまいました、、(:_;)
シュノーケルを通して深く息を吸い込み、海中の景色をじっくりと観察しました。色とりどりのサンゴ礁が美しく、触れたくなるほどに繊細で鮮やか。魚たちは人間を怖がることなく、すぐそばを泳ぎ回り、手が届きそうな距離で見ることができました。特に、カラフルな熱帯魚の群れが目の前を通り過ぎる瞬間は圧巻で、自然の豊かさを実感。

少し離れた場所に大きな岩があり、その陰に隠れていた生き物を探しに行ったり、深い場所に潜ってみたりするたびに、新しい発見がありました。水中で出会う生物たちとの偶然の出会いは、シュノーケリングならではの魅力です。
自然と触れ合い、自分をリセットする大切な時間となりました。次回もまたぜひ体験したいと思います。

I was able to fully enjoy the sea of Miyako Island today. The tour was very satisfying with canoeing, limestone caves, and snorkeling. Thanks to being guided to many photo spots during the tour, I was able to take lots of wonderful photos that will be great memories. I was also very happy to encounter various fish and sea turtles while snorkeling! I'm glad I had this precious experience. Thank you for today! (*´︶`*)

今日1日で宮古島の海を満喫することができました
カヌー、鍾乳洞、シュノーケリングと大満足のツアーになりました。
ツアー中は撮影スポットにたくさん案内していただいたおかげで、思い出に残る素敵な写真をいっぱい残すことができました。
シュノーケリングでは、色んな魚やウミガメにも遭うことができてとてもうれしかったです！
貴重な体験ができて良かったです。
今日はありがとうございました(*´︶`*)

Due to the typhoon, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but the guide told us, "We'll go to a place that's just as good!" so I was initially skeptical. It was raining, and it was so cold, and our life jackets were wet!

However, during the trip, thanks to the guide's kind and fun stories and careful instructions, I was really able to enjoy snorkeling with ease! I'm truly glad I participated! I was told that we might encounter sea turtles about 3 times out of 10, and guess what! We encountered one!

Also, I was able to see the boundary where the coral reef, which is said to act as a breakwater, ends.

I got to see beautiful fish and sea snakes too!

I really felt that the guide truly cares about Ishigaki Island! I want to go snorkeling in Ishigaki again with this guide! And to all tourists! Let's not throw trash into the sea or the harbor! I will participate again next year!

台風のため、青の洞窟は行けなかったけど『それに遜色ないとこに行きます！』とガイドさんに言われたため最初は半信半疑でした。雨がふり、寒くてしかたなかったし、ライフジャケットも濡れていたし、、と！

しかし、
道中、ガイドさんの優しく、楽しい話と、丁寧な指導で、ほんまにシュノーケリングも、楽々できました！
本当に本当に
参加してよかったです！
海ガメは10回に3回出会えるかもといわれましたが、何と！出会えました！
また、さんご礁が防波堤と言われており、さんご礁がない境目も見ることができました！

綺麗なお魚さんやウミヘビも拝めました！

あと、ガイドさん、本当に石垣島を大切にしているんだなと、感じました！
また、石垣島でシュノーケリング、このガイドさんで、リピしたいです！
あと、観光客の皆さん！ゴミは海や港に捨てない！ようにしましょう！
来年もまた、参加します！

I participated in my first Ishigaki Island tour with my siblings.

Although a typhoon was approaching and the weather was unstable with heavy rain until the morning of the tour, we were fortunate that it stopped raining just in time for snorkeling. I joined the snorkeling activity despite not being a strong swimmer, but I had no issues thanks to the provided life jacket and fins (if you find yourself in trouble, you can hold onto the guide's float for safety✨).

For the mangrove part, we chose to go canoeing. The thrill of venturing deep into the jungle was an incredible experience that you can't usually have✨. If we had more time, I would definitely want to try stand-up paddleboarding as well.

The guide's stories about the island were so interesting that I wished I had heard them on the first day; there were plenty of recommendations for sightseeing and dining. I highly recommend this tour and will definitely participate again!!

初の石垣島ツアーに兄妹で参加しました
台風が接近のタイミングで天候不安定当日の朝まで勢いのある雨が降っておりましたがシュノーケルのタイミングで降り止むという幸運に恵まれました(^^)
シュノーケルは泳ぎが苦手ながらの参加
皆に遅れないか心配ありましたがライフジャケット着用でフィンも装着の提供でしたので問題ありませんでした（困った場合はガイドさんの浮輪につかまれば大丈夫です✨）

マングローブでは今回私達はカヌーを選択しました
ジャングルの奥地に進むようなドキドキ感は普段味わえない最高の体験でした✨
もっとゆっくり出来たらサップの方も是非体験してみたいと思いました

ガイドさんの島のお話は初日に聞いておきたかった程、観光と食事のオススメポイント盛りだくさんです
めちゃめちゃオススメのツアーまた参加します!!

I participated in a pumpkin cave exploration from a canoe!
Perhaps due to the weather, the waves were higher than those around Okinawa Main Island, which made for a thrilling and enjoyable experience!
It was a great memory to experience the sea of Miyako Island and the mystical caves!

カヌーからのパンプキン鍾乳洞探検に参加しました！
天候の影響か沖縄本島よりも波が出ててこれはこれでスリリングで楽しい経験になりました！
宮古島の海と神秘的な鍾乳洞を体験できていい思い出になりました！

Thank you, Nogi-chan!!
I had a reservation for the Pumpkin Cave and sea turtle snorkeling, but the Pumpkin Cave in the morning was canceled due to bad weather just as we got to the canoe launch point, which made me very sad ( ; ; )
They suggested the next day, but since I was scheduled to go home then, I had to give up (ノ_＜)
In the afternoon's sea turtle snorkeling, a sea turtle came right up to the surface to breathe in front of me, and it was so cute to see two of them playing together, which made me very satisfied!
The coral reefs and colorful fish of Miyako Island were like an aquarium and the most beautiful I've ever seen while snorkeling (≧∀≦)
Next time, I want to take revenge on the Pumpkin Cave on a sunny day!
Thank you very much♪

のぎちゃん、ありがとうございました！！
パンプキン鍾乳洞＋ウミガメシュノーケリングで予約していたのですが、午前中のパンプキン鍾乳洞は、さぁ行くぞ！ってカヌー乗り場まで行った所で、悪天候のため中止となりとても悲しかったです（ ; ; ）
次の日も提案してくれましたが、次の日は帰宅予定だったので諦め(ノ_＜)
午後からのウミガメシュノーケリングでは、ウミガメが目の前まで息継ぎで来てくれたり、2匹でじゃれ合う姿が可愛すぎてとても満足できました！
宮古島のサンゴ礁や色とりどりの魚たちは、まるで水族館みたいで今までみたシュノーケルの中で1番綺麗でした(≧∀≦)
次は天気の良い日にパンプキン鍾乳洞にリベンジしたいと思います！
ありがとうございました♪

We gathered at the remote island terminal at 5:40 AM for the sunrise stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I had originally requested a canoe, but since SUP is popular and recommended, I switched to SUP. In the end, I’m glad I made the change!

It was my first time, and I had so much fun, even falling into the river multiple times! It was embarrassing to fall, but once I did, it actually felt great! Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so we couldn’t see the sunrise, but I had a very active and refreshing time from the morning. We returned to the hotel around 7:50 AM and then disbanded, as we were to regroup at 9:00 AM.

We headed back to the remote island terminal for the regrouping. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go to the Blue Cave due to strong winds, so we changed to Ohsaki Beach, but I had a great time seeing various fish! On the way to the beach, we had lots of conversations, and I got recommendations for good restaurants.

This was my second time snorkeling on this trip, and the ocean was beautiful and fun as expected. During the snorkeling, I was introduced to different fish, and I even got to touch a sea cucumber for the first time! Although I didn’t see any turtles, I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sea and the fish!

Make sure to bring extra towels.

They took lots of photos and videos during both the SUP and snorkeling! I was really happy to receive them later via LINE!

Even though I participated alone, I was never left out and had a great time. I fell in love with Ishigaki Island.

朝5:40離島ターミナル集合でサンライズsupへ。
カヌーでお願いしていましたが人気はsup、おすすめはsupとのことでsupに変更しました。結果、変更してよかった！
初めてでしたがとてもたのしく、なんども川に落ちました！落ちるが恥ずかしかったけど、一度落ちてしまえば逆に気持ちよかったです！
残念ながら曇っていてサンライズは見れませんでしたが、あさからアクティブに動いてとても気持ちのいい時間を過ごせました。7:50ごろホテルに戻り、また9時集合ということで一度解散。

再集合のため離島ターミナルへ。
残念ながら青の洞窟は強風のためいけず、大崎ビーチに変更でしたが、いろんなお魚に会えて楽しかったです！
ビーチまでもいろんなお話をしていただき、おすすめのご飯屋さんなども教えてもらえました。
シュノーケリングはこの旅で2回目でしたがやはりうみはきれいでたのしかった。
最中もお魚の紹介をしてもらえて、ナマコも拾ってきてくれて初めてさわれました！
亀は見れませんでしたが十分きれいな海とお魚を堪能できて最高でした！

タオルは多めに持っていきましょう。

supもシュノーケルもたくさん写真動画を撮ってくれました！あとからLINEで送ってもらえてとっても嬉しかったです！

1人参加でも置いていかれることなく、とても楽しませてもらえました。石垣島大好きになりました。

I participated in the three-day weekend in September. It was my first time canoeing. I thought it would be tiring to paddle too much, but I learned that if the person in the back puts in some effort, the person sitting in front doesn't have to paddle as much, so I mostly enjoyed taking lots of photos instead! For those who want to take pictures, I recommend sitting in the front. The instructor also took several photos of us together and sent them later via LINE.

Additionally, the instructor shared a lot of interesting facts, which made it really enjoyable. It was a hot day, but it felt cool and pleasant when we were among the mangroves. I heard there’s also a sunset tour that goes out to the sea, so I’d like to participate in that next time.

9月の三連休に参加。
カヌーは初めて。あんまり漕ぐのは疲れるなーと思っていたら(笑)後ろの人が頑張れば、前に座る人はそんなに漕がなくても大丈夫とのことで、ほとんど漕がずたくさん写真を撮って楽しみました♪写真撮りたい派の方は前がおすすめです。インストラクターの方もツーショット写真を何枚も撮ってくれ、LINEで後で送ってくれます。
また、インストラクターの方は豆知識がたくさん教えてくれ、とっても楽しかったです。
暑い日でしたがマングローブの中に入っていると涼しくて気持ちよいです。海の方へ行くサンセットツアーもあるとのことで、次回はそちらに参加してみたいです。

It was my first time kayaking, and I was nervous about participating alone, but the instructions were very thorough, and it turned into a wonderful memory. I was extremely satisfied with the creatures I saw that I don't usually encounter and the scenery I had never seen before.

As mentioned, your lower body will get soaked, so it's essential to wear clothes that can get wet and to bring a change of clothes. I experienced it in the morning this time, but I plan to join the sunset session next time.

初めてのカヤック、一人の参加でドキドキしていましたが、丁寧に教えていただきとても楽しい思い出になりました。普段見ることのない生物や見たことのない景色に大満足です。
説明の通り下半身はびちょ濡れになるので濡れてもいい格好と着換えは必須です。今回は午前中に体験しましたが次回はサンセットに参加しようと思います。

I felt a bit lonely participating alone, but the guide was very kind and made it enjoyable! I experienced the excitement of visiting a limestone cave and snorkeling for the first time! I want to go again! ♪

1人での参加で心細かったのですが、ガイドさんが親切に接してくださり、楽しめました！
鍾乳洞、シュノーケリングともに初めて味わう感動がありました！
また行きたいです♪

I am a 59-year-old lady, just barely eligible for the tour insurance. I was worried about my physical ability, but I thought this might be my last chance to participate, so I decided to join despite my anxiety. The rain forecast turned into sunshine, the scenery was absolutely amazing, and canoeing was incredibly fun!

The mysterious and magical experience in the limestone cave was something I had never done before in my life. I'm really glad I gathered the courage to participate. Tsubasa, our guide, provided a lot of support, and I received kind encouragement from everyone in the tour group, which helped me make a daring dive.

Thank you so much!

ツアー参加の保険適応年齢　ギリギリの59歳のおばちゃんです。
体力的に無理かなー、でも　今年が最後の参加のチャンスと　不安のの中　参加させていただきました。雨予報が晴れて、景色もめちゃ最高でカヌーも最高に楽しかったー
鍾乳洞での不思議な神秘的な体験は、人生初のもの　ほんとに　勇気を出して参加して良かったです
ガイドのつばさくんのフォローもたくさんあって、同じツアーグループの皆さんの優しい励ましの応援もいただいて、決死のダイブもできました
ほんとに　ありがとうございました

Since there were no ocean activities available that day, we went for a mangrove kayak tour on the Hija River! There was a bit of wind, but since it was a river, it didn't affect our enjoyment much! We had a great time seeing not only the mangroves but also native hibiscus, crabs, fish, kingfishers, and mongooses, which showcased a diverse range of wildlife. We were able to kayak for about an hour, so we enjoyed it to the fullest! The guide was kind and provided very clear explanations, making it a fun experience!

この日は、海のアクティビティが催行されていなかったので、比謝川のマングローブカヤックに！
風は少しありましたが、川なのでそれほど影響は少なく楽しめました！
マングローブは勿論、原生のハイビスカスやカニやお魚、カワセミにマングースと多様な生物が観れてとても楽しかったです
1時間位カヤックも出来たので思う存分楽しめました！
説明のお兄さんも優しくとても解りやすい説明で楽しかったです！

It was my first experience, but I was very satisfied with the support from the instructor, Tenshin, and his friendly talk!!! Thank you very much!

初めての経験でしたが、インストラクターの天心さんの操作のサポート＆気さくなトークで凄く満足でした！！！ありがとうございました！

Due to the weather the previous day, the entry point was changed from the boat entry at the Phantom Island to the beach entry at the Blue Cave. While it's understandable to make changes for weather reasons, there was no suggestion of a refund until I brought it up, and the initial response was not satisfactory.

I mentioned twice to the local guide that one of my companions was a beginner at snorkeling, but the explanations and lessons before starting were cursory, and the pace of snorkeling was too fast, causing my beginner friend to nearly drown.

There was no need to rush, yet we overtook the previous group and deviated from the beautiful coral reef points. In the end, we had to wait for another group to return.

On the return bus, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive, and we had to wait a long time for a replacement vehicle (which had air conditioning issues). The afternoon activity was with the same company, but there was no adjustment to the start time, and I couldn't go to the restaurant I wanted due to the busy lunch schedule.

During the afternoon mangrove kayaking, one of the kayaks had a hole in it, and without a cap to prevent air loss, water entered the boat, causing it to nearly sink.

The young guides seemed to be doing their best, but I wonder about the company's overall standards. Are they not treating tourists with respect?

前日天候によりボートエントリーの幻の島からビーチエントリーの青の洞窟に変更。天候理由なら仕方ないがこちらから申し出るまで差額返金提案はなく、一次回答は納得の行くものではなかった
同行者にシュノーケリング初心者がいる事を現地ガイドに２度も申し上げたが、開始前の説明やレッスンはおざなりで、シュノーケリングのスピードも早く初心者の友達は溺れそうになった
急ぐ必要もないのに前のグループを追い越す様にサンゴ礁の綺麗なポイントを外れてコース取りした。その挙げ句に別のグループが戻るのを待たされた
送迎バスは帰路、アクセルペダルが踏み込めなくなり、代車(エアコン不調)を待つのに時間を要した。昼を挟んで午後のアクティビティも同じ催行会社だったが、開始時間の調整はなく、昼が忙しく行きたい店に行けなかった
午後のマングローブカヤックでは一艘に穴が空いており空気抜け防止蓋もなく船内に水が入り沈没仕掛けた
若いガイドさん達はそれなりに頑張ってるのだろうけど会社としてちょっとどうなんでしょうね
観光客をバカにした商売してませんか？

The children had their first kayaking experience, and they were taught how to use the paddle carefully, allowing them to paddle well right away. I didn't expect to see mangroves even on Okinawa Island, so I'm glad I participated! We were able to see cute crabs, gobies, birds, and even bats, making it a very enjoyable tour and I was very satisfied!

子どもたちは初めてのカヤック体験でしたが、丁寧にパドルの使い方も教えて頂き、すぐに上手に漕ぐ事ができました。沖縄本島でもマングローブを見る事が出来ると思っていなかったので参加させて頂き良かったです！可愛いカニやハゼ、鳥、コウモリまで観る事ができ、とても楽しいツアーで大満足でした！

We participated as a pair! Since there was a typhoon until the day before, we were worried that the tour might be canceled, but it went ahead safely and became the best memory of this trip! It was my first time canoeing, and I was anxious, but they taught us how to paddle in advance, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind! During the tour, we were able to see unique plants and creatures from Okinawa, and the guide shared a lot of interesting facts with us, making it a very enjoyable learning experience! They also took photos for us! I highly recommend this tour!

2名で参加しました！前日まで台風が来ていたこともあり旅行の日程が崩れてしまい、こちらのツアーも実施されるか心配でしたが無事行われてこの旅1番の思い出になりました！カヌーを漕ぐのも初めてで不安でしたが、操縦方法を事前に教えてくださり初心者でも安心して参加することができます！
ツアーでは沖縄ならではの植物や生き物をみることができ、お兄さんにも豆知識をたくさん教えてもらったりと色々な学びがありとても楽しかったです！写真も撮ってくださいました！おすすめのツアーです！

I was worried about the weather as a typhoon was approaching, but my beloved dog also put his back legs in the canoe for the first time. By the time we returned, he was enjoying the wind on the canoe. Thanks to the guide's easy-to-understand explanations, I learned a lot and was happy to create wonderful memories with my dog! (It was worth bringing him on the plane.)

台風が接近してきていたので天候が心配でしたが愛犬も初め後ろ足をカヌーに入れてましたが戻る頃にはカヌーの上で風を気持ち良さげにきり、ガイドさんの分かりやすい説明で物知りにもなれ、愛犬と共に素敵な想い出をつくれて嬉しかったです！(飛行機に乗せて連れて行った甲斐がありました)

Thank you very much for today! I was a bit anxious about snorkeling for the first time, but thanks to your constant checks on my well-being, I was able to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

本日はありがとうございました！
初めてのシュノーケリングで不安がありましたが、逐一体調不良などの確認いただいたおかげで、安心して体験することができました。

We were blessed with great weather, and we had an amazing day enjoying the beautiful sea and turtles of Miyako Island. Although there were 18 of us, our guide, Tsubasa, provided important information about the tour while interacting with everyone in a friendly manner, allowing all participants to have fun. Additionally, we took many photos and videos, creating wonderful memories that we can look back on later. I will come back someday to challenge myself again at the Pumpkin Cave. Thank you, Tsubasa and Tecchan!

お天気にも恵まれ、宮古島の美しい海と亀さんを堪能でき、最高な1日になりました。
18人という大人数でしたが、ガイドの翼さんはツアーの注意点など大事なことを教えてくださりつつ、フランクに接していただいて参加者全員楽しむことができました。
また、お写真や動画もたくさん撮っていただいて、後々も見返せる素晴らしい思い出になりました。
いつかパンプキン鍾乳洞に再チャレンジしに来ます。
翼さん、てっちゃんさんありがとうございました！

We participated as a family of four with our 6-year-old and 10-year-old children. Unfortunately, the trip to Barasu Island was canceled, but we were able to tour Yufu Island as an alternative. The explanations about the mangroves we explored by canoe and about Iriomote Island during the car ride were very thorough and easy for the kids to understand. We were all pleased with Matt's guidance. It was our first time on Iriomote Island, and we would love to go back, especially to Barasu Island next time.

6歳、10歳の子供と家族4人で参加させて頂きました。残念ながらバラス島は中止になってしまいましたが代替案の由布島を観光することが出来ました。カヌーで回ったマングローブについてや移動中の車内でも西表島について丁寧に説明をして下さり子供たちも理解出来るくらい分かりやすかったです。
まっちゃんのガイドで家族全員良かったです。初めての西表島でしたがまた行きたいのと今度はバラス島に行きたいです。

I experienced canyoning and canoeing on Iriomote Island!

Canyoning was thrilling with jumps into the river, and it was full of exhilaration!

In the canoe, we paddled together through a river inhabited by mangroves, which was mystical!

Our guide, Ayu, provided very clear explanations about the island, plants, and animals, and I could feel her love for Iriomote Island!

Next time, I plan to request activities with Ayu as my guide again!

西表島で、キャニオニングとカヌーを体験しました！

キャニオニングでは、ジャンプして川への飛び込みがスリリングでしたが、爽快感でいっぱいでした！

カヌーは二人で息を合わせてマングローブが生息する川を航行し、神秘的でした！

ガイドのあゆちゃんの島のこと、植物や動物の説明がとてもわかりやすく、あゆちゃんの西表島愛を感じました！

次回もあゆちゃんのガイドでアクテビティをお願いしようとおもいます！

Due to the weather, we changed from the pumpkin cave exploration tour to snorkeling. The ocean was very beautiful, and I had a rare experience with clownfish and sea turtles swimming nearby. ✨

天候の影響でパンプキン鍾乳洞探検ツアーからシュノーケリングに変更してもらいました。
海はとても綺麗でニモやウミガメが近くで泳いでいてとても貴重な経験ができました✨

They thoroughly explained the precautions for wearing fins. First, I appreciated that they took care of my sandals and car keys.

There were many beautiful fish even in shallow areas. I was a beginner at snorkeling, but I was relieved that I was able to get used to it quickly. I found it particularly difficult to change direction while moving and to float straight with my face above the water, as I wasn't specifically taught those skills.

フィンを履く際の注意点をしっかり教えてくれました。最初に、サンダルや車のキーを預かっていただけるのが有難かったです。

浅いところでもキレイなさかなたちがたくさんいました。シュノーケル初心者でしたが、すぐに慣れることができたので安心しました。進む際の方向転換やまっすぐ浮いて顔を出すことは、特に教えてもらわなかったので難しかったです。

Due to the approaching typhoon, the Pumpkin Cave event was canceled, and I was worried about whether the activities would still take place, but I was able to enjoy canoeing and snorkeling! The guide was incredibly thorough in their instructions, and even though it was my first time canoeing and I bumped into things (laughs), I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful Miyako Blue up close! I was amazed at how clearly I could see the fish and corals from above the water! Lying back on the canoe was a great memory!

As for snorkeling, I’m not very good at swimming, so I was nervous until I got used to breathing through my mouth, but once I did, I didn't want to come up because the underwater world was so beautiful, with so many fish swimming around! I even got to see clownfish and sea turtles! The guide took a lot of photos underwater, and looking back at them is so much fun!

I'm really glad I did the marine activities! Next, I want to try the Pumpkin Cave again and do more marine activities! It was an absolutely fantastic experience!

台風接近もあり、パンプキン鍾乳洞は中止になってしまい、当日も開催されるのか不安でしたが、カヌーとシュノーケリングを楽しむ事ができました！
ガイドの方も凄く丁寧に教えてくれ、人生初のカヌーもぶつかったりしましたが(笑)宮古ブルーを間近で堪能できました！海の上からでもこんなに海にいる魚やサンゴがハッキリ見えるの感動しました！カヌーの上で寝そべれたのいい思い出です！
シュノーケリングも元々余り泳ぎが得意でなく、口呼吸に慣れるまではドキドキしましたが、慣れたら顔を出すのがもったいないぐらい海の中は綺麗で魚たちが沢山泳いでいました！カクレクマノミやウミガメもみることができました！また海の中でもガイドの方が沢山写真をとってくれて、写真を見返すのがとても楽しいです！
マリンアクティビティをやってよかったです！
次はパンプキンに再チャレンジとまたマリンアクティビティしたいと思ってます！最高に楽しかったです！

We had planned to visit the Pumpkin Cave and go canoeing and snorkeling, but we were informed the day before that due to the approaching typhoon, it would be difficult to go to the Pumpkin Cave, so we discussed changing our plans.

We were suggested to go canoeing in the morning (at a location not near the cave) and snorkeling in the afternoon, or to do both, and after inquiring about the refund amount, we decided to change to just the afternoon snorkeling.

Since we were traveling without a car, we were a bit anxious about the meeting location, but we received a message the day before confirming the meeting point at 2 PM at the Shigira Beach parking lot, and we were able to get there without any issues.

On the day, we were lucky enough to see sea turtles, and the weather was great, allowing us to fully enjoy the waters of Miyako. The snorkeling lasted about an hour, so I felt it was a bit short, but since the waves were starting to get higher, I thought I might consider a longer plan or diving for the next opportunity.

Our guide, Go, was easy to talk to and took many photos, creating a fun atmosphere for snorkeling, which was great! Thank you very much!

パンプキン鍾乳洞&カヌー、シュノーケルの予定でしたが台風の接近がありパンプキン鍾乳洞へ行くのが難しいと前日に連絡がありプラン変更のご相談をさせていただきました
AMカヌー（鍾乳洞付近ではない場所）、PMシュノーケリング、もしくは2つともやるとご提案していただき返金額なども伺いPMシュノーケリングのみに変更しました
車のない旅だったため集合場所が不安でしたが14時シギラビーチ駐車場と前日連絡があり問題なく行くことができました
当日はウミガメも運よく会えたり天気にも恵まれ宮古の海を堪能することができました
1時間くらいのシュノーケリングで終了だったので少し物足りなかった感はありますが波が高くなり始めてたので次の機会にはもう少し長時間のプランを検討もしくはダイビングを検討しようかなと思いました
担当していただいたごうさんは話しやすいしお写真たくさん撮ってくださり楽しい雰囲気でシュノーケリングできてよかったです！ありがとうございました

Due to strong winds associated with the approaching typhoon, the snorkeling at Barasu Island was canceled, and we only experienced the mangrove tour. However, there are views in the mangroves that can only be seen on Iriomote Island. During the tour, we had a wonderful guide, Shotaro, whose love for Iriomote Island made us forget about the changes to our original plans, and we had a fantastic time!

台風接近に伴う強風の影響でバラス島シュノーケリングがキャンセルになり、マングローブツアーのみの体験でしたが、マングローブも西表島でしか観れない景色があります。ツアー中はガイドしょうたろうさんの西表島愛を感じるステキなガイドで当初の予定が変更したことも忘れるくらい楽しい時間を過ごせました！