All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

This was my first trip to Okinawa! I considered renting a car, but since I wanted to visit not only the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium but also a few other places, I signed up for a tour because it was convenient and not expensive.

We participated as a family of four (with children in 3rd and 5th grade), and everyone was thrilled with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, as well as Ryukyu Mura and Pineapple Park.

At Ryukyu Mura, we had an early lunch, and the soba was delicious. The butterfly garden inside was also interesting. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has a relatively long visiting time, so we were satisfied not only with the aquarium but also with watching the dolphin show at the Ocean Expo Park's Okichan Theater and dipping our feet in the ocean.

Although it took time to pick up other tour participants from several hotels on the way to our destination, it wasn't too bothersome since we enjoyed the scenery outside. I think it's a day full of enjoyment.

初沖縄です！
レンタカーも考えましたが、美ら海水族館だけでなくほかにもいくつか行く
　ことができ、バスで楽できるし高くないのでツアーに申し込みました。
家族4人（子供小3/小5）で参加したので、美ら海水族館はもちろん、琉宮城や
　パイナップルパークも大喜びでした。
琉宮城で少し早い昼食になりますが、ソバもおいしく、中にある蝶々園も面白
　かったです。
美ら海水族館は時間が比較的長いので、水族館だけでなく、海洋博公園内のオキ
　ちゃん劇場でのイルカショーを見たり、海に足だけ入ったり満足しました。
目的地までほかのホテルをいくつかまわってツアー参加者をピックアップしな
　がらで時間もかかりますが、外の風景を眺めながら行ったからか意外と苦に
　なりません。
1日堪能できると思います。

I was able to travel much cheaper than if I had paid for the rental car and facility fees myself. It's quite affordable!

自分でレンタカーや施設料を個人で支払いするより断然安く旅ができました(*^_^*)かなり格安です(*^_^*)

It was a package with parasailing and banana boat rides, and the weather was perfect! Since parasailing involves other guests participating in the same session, we had to wait on the boat while others were parasailing. It was fun, but I suffered from seasickness, so I give it a rating of 3.

パラセーリングとバナナボートのパックでしたが、お天気にも恵まれ最高でした！
パラセーリングは他のお客さんも一緒の回に参加するため、他の方がパラセーリングされている間の待ち時間は船の上で待機…。楽しかったのですが、当方船酔いに悩まされ、評価3つです。

It was helpful to be able to go to various places by bus. I really enjoyed my first trip to Okinawa! However, the time for gathering came around quickly for each activity, which made things a bit hectic.

バスで色々行けるのは助かりました。
初沖縄を満喫できました！
ただ、やはり１つ１つあっという間に集合時時間が来てしまい、少し慌ただしいです。

The tourist guide and driver are very kind and professional. Trip planning is very suitable for foreign tourists, especially those without transportation. I am very glad to join this trip.

The tourist guide and driver are very kind and profession.Trip planning is very suitable for foreign tourists , especially without transportations.Very glad to join this trip.

I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I chose this tour that includes transportation from the hotel. There was plenty of time, and with the entrance ticket included, the price was a great deal. The guide was friendly and provided thorough explanations. There were several foreign guests, but thanks to the English notices about the meeting time posted in a few places, we were always able to depart on time. Thank you very much for a wonderful trip.

美ら海水族館に行ってみたくて、ホテルから送迎があるこのツアーを選びました。
時間もたっぷりあり、入場券付きでこのお値段はお得です。ガイドさんも感じがよく、説明も丁寧でした。外国人のお客様も何組かいらっしゃいましたが集合時間の注意を何箇所かに英語で掲示していたせいか、いつも時間通りに出発できました。楽しい旅行を本当にありがとうございました。

Although it wasn't my first experience with introductory diving, I found the instructor's guidance and explanations to be insufficient, and I felt a lack of kindness, which was disappointing and unpleasant.

体験ダイビングは初めてではなかったのですがインストラクターの案内説明が不十分なのと、親切さを感じられず不愉快で残念でした。

We participated as a family this time. At first, I was wondering how my 5-year-old daughter (it was her first experience) would do, but as we prepared various equipment like wetsuits, she became cheerful! However, when the board started moving to the point, her mood gradually changed... When we arrived at the point and it was time to set off, she started to whine, saying, "I'm scared, I don't want to go," which was a bit troublesome. With the help of the instructor, we managed to convince her to start. Even when we entered the sea, she was still half-crying... But the instructor stayed with her one-on-one, and little by little, she got used to it. Perhaps she was moved by the world she saw underwater, as she quickly returned to being cheerful. After that, she started diving on her own and thoroughly enjoyed her first snorkeling experience. By the time we had to get back on the board, she was being a bit stubborn, saying, "I still want to do it, I don't want to get out..." The cave was very mystical, and I was impressed by the beautiful scenery. Each family has a dedicated instructor, so parents can take care of their children without missing out on the fun. This is a very reassuring plan that I absolutely recommend for families with children. I appreciate the instructor (I forgot to ask his name) for his clear explanations and kind, attentive support towards my daughter. Also, thank you for taking so many beautiful photos. I hope to participate in diving next time. Additionally, operating the GoPro is very easy. If I had to suggest something, I recommend bringing a micro SD card (4GB or more). (You can also purchase one at the shop...)

今回家族で参加しました。
最初５歳の娘（初体験）にはどうかな？と思っていましたがウエットスーツ等いろいろ装備品を準備していくにつれて、上機嫌！
と思いきや、ポイントまでボードが動き出したら、だんだん機嫌が・・・
ボードがポイントに着き、さあ出発！「こわい、行きたくない」とぐずりだし困りました。
インストラクターのお兄さんと一緒に説得しなんとか出発できました。
海に入っても半泣きのまま・・・
インストラクターのお兄さんが娘にマンツーマンで付いてくれて少しづつ慣れてきて、自分で海中を見た世界に感動したのかあっという間に上機嫌に戻りました。
それからはもう自分で何回も潜り初めてのシュノーケルを堪能してました。
おかげでボードに上がる時間になると「まだしたい、上がりたくない」とわがままを言い出す始末で・・・
洞窟内はとても神秘的でとても綺麗な景色に感動でした。
１ファミリーに１人インストラクターが専属でついてくれますので、お父さんお母さんが子どもの面倒を見て全く楽しめないということもありません。
とても安心で子ども連れのファミリーに絶対おすすめプランです。
インストラクターのお兄さん（名前伺うの忘れてしまいました）の娘に対するわかりやすい説明親切、丁寧な対応に感謝しております。また、きれいな写真もたくさん撮っていただきりありがとうございました。
次の機会ではダイビングで参加できればと思います。
あとＧoＰroの操作はとても簡単です。あえて言うならマイクロＳＤカード（４ＧＢ以上）を用意していくことをお勧めします。（ショップで購入もできますが・・・）

I participated with my three daughters, who are all 4 years old. Since a guide was assigned to our family, we were able to enjoy snorkeling together with peace of mind. Additionally, the facilities such as changing rooms and showers are well-equipped, so I think it would be nice to stop by while on the way with a rental car.

一番下は4歳の3人娘と参加しました
家族に1人案内の方が付いてくださるので、安心して全員でシュノーケリングできました
また、更衣室やシャワー室などの設備も充実していますので、レンタカーで移動途中とかに寄るのもいいかと思います

It was great to be able to visit various places from the morning at an affordable price! The bus guide's explanations were excellent, and I had a fun time in the bus without getting bored at all! I was able to learn a lot about Okinawa. I would love to request the same bus guide for my next sightseeing trip!

朝からいろんな場所を観光できてお値段もお手頃でとても良かったです！特にバスガイドさんの案内がとてもよく、全く飽きない車内で楽しい時間が過ごせました！沖縄のいろんなことを知ることができました。また、観光するさいは、同じバスガイドさんを指命したいぐらいです！

Tour was well organized.pick up at our hotel 5 minutes late, we were among the first person to get on the bus and could not choose our seat... We wanted to be seated at the front to prevent our baby girl to be sick during the trip.
Tour guide: she could not speak english but we managed to understand each other somehow

I participated in this tour in July. The waves were calm, and we were able to safely enter the Blue Cave. Since it was a three-day weekend, the cave was very crowded, but I had a great time seeing many different types of tropical fish. I definitely want to join again when I come back to Okinawa.

7月にこのツアーに参加しました。
波は穏やかで無事に青の洞窟に入ることができました。
3連休ということもあり、洞窟内はとても混雑していましたが、
たくさんの種類の熱帯魚を見ることが出来てとても楽しかったです。
また沖縄に来た時は是非参加したいと思いました。

The whole family had our first snorkeling experience! The instructions were thorough, and we felt comfortable participating.

Since it was our first time, we didn't have the chance to film ourselves, so we had someone take photos and videos for us.

It was the day the rainy season ended, and the weather was great. We were able to see a beautiful ocean that exceeded our expectations. I thought the kids might be scared, but they were actively enjoying it instead. We got a lot of wonderful photos, making for great memories!

We want to go again! (*^^*)

家族全員、シュノーケル初体験！
丁寧に説明して頂き、安心して参加する事が出来ました。

初体験なので動画を撮る余裕がなかったので、デジカメ撮影と動画と同時に撮ってもらいました。

ちょうど梅雨明けの日で天気もよく、想像以上に綺麗な海を見る事ができました。
子ども達は怖がるかも…と思いきや、積極的に楽しんでいました。
素敵な写真もたくさん撮って頂き、いい記念になりました！

またいきたいです(*^^*)

Since it was my first time in Okinawa, I was unsure about where to go and how to get there. Although there are time constraints at tourist spots, this covers the northern and central parts of Okinawa. I do hope to take my time on my next visit, but for now, it was an introductory budget tour. The bus guide was cheerful and entertained not only Japanese travelers but also foreign tourists throughout the day.

初めての沖縄だったので、どこに行くべきか、どうやって行くべきか、・・など迷っていたのですが、観光地での時間の制限は生じてしまいますが、沖縄の北部と中部はこれでカバーしてしまいます。　次回はじっくり時間をかけて行きたいとの思いもありますが、まずは入門として格安のツアーでした。　バスガイドの方が明るい方で一日、日本人だけではなく外国の旅行者も楽しませてくれました。

A trip to Okinawa with my daughter!
We participated in a plan that gathered at 10 AM on June 27 (Monday).
A staff member from our group guided us from the boat to swim into the cave. There was an unusual traffic jam at that time, but we thought that if we didn't endure this, we wouldn't get to see the breathtaking views, so we floated and waited for 30 minutes.
It was worth the wait because the blue was so vibrant!!! It felt like it was glowing! I was amazed by the beauty and the natural phenomenon. The staff also took great photos for us.
After leaving the cave and before returning to the boat, they took pictures of us feeding the fish and floating in the sea.
We received a CD full of memories that we couldn't capture ourselves, and I think this price is quite a bargain.
Thank you for a fun and wonderful time.

娘と二人旅の沖縄旅！
６月27日（月）の10時集合のプランに参加しました。
1グループに１人のスタッフが、船から降りて泳いで洞窟に案内してくれました。この日この時間は、いつにない渋滞ができてました。でも、これを我慢しまいと、絶景には会えない訳だから、30分ぷかぷか浮かんで並びました。
でも並んだ甲斐あって、青い青い青い！！！青く光ってる感じ！きれいなのと自然現象に、びっくりでした。貴重な写真もスタッフがバッチリ撮ってくれます。
洞窟を出て、船に戻るまでの間は、お魚にエサをあげて戯れてる写真や海の忮から浮かんでる私たちを撮ってくれる。
自分たちでは、撮れない思い出がいっぱいのCDもついてて、この価格は、かなりお得だと思います。
楽しい、素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

The weather was a bit bad, so we couldn't do a beach entry. I'm glad we had made a reservation for a boat entry. It was reassuring to have one guide for each group. They took photos at various points, which became great memories. The color of the sea was beautiful as well.

少し天候が悪くビーチエントリーは出来ない日でした。
ボートエントリーで予約しておいて良かったです。
一組にガイドが1人付いてくれるので安心でした。
いろいろなポイントで写真も撮ってくれて記念になりました。
海の色も綺麗で良かったです。

We participated as a pair in mid-June. The conditions were fantastic, especially since it was just after the rainy season!

When we arrived at the meeting point at Manza Cape, we were greeted by a beautiful blue sky with not a cloud in sight, crystal-clear waters, intense sunlight that felt like it was piercing our skin, and a very enthusiastic instructor, Osaka-san.

This is truly THE OKINAWA!! Our excitement was already building before the tour even started!

After changing into our wetsuits and descending the stairs to enter the sea from the rocky area, Osaka-san exclaimed, "Woohoo!! It feels amazing when water gets into the wetsuit!!" He looked like he was having the most fun! With Osaka-san leading the way, we enjoyed snorkeling while heading towards the Blue Cave.

Thanks to the great conditions that day, the water was so clear that we could see deep into the coral, and we spotted quite a few large fish in the distance. Colorful tropical fish were swimming close to the surface, completely distracting us from the Blue Cave as we got lost in snorkeling! We played with many different types of fish and were already feeling satisfied even before reaching the Blue Cave. (Just between us, the underwater photos we received later had so many fish that our faces were barely visible! Haha!)

As for the Blue Cave itself, it was breathtaking! The cave was illuminated by a blue light from below, creating a stunning emerald blue view all around! It was truly impressive! The photos we received were beautiful, and we were very satisfied! They looked so good they could be featured in a magazine!

Overall, it was an incredibly satisfying tour! The scenery, the tour content, and instructor Osaka-san were all top-notch! I guarantee 100% value for money!

*As a side note, since our schedule was undecided, we were approached by Osaka-san and ended up trying out sea bob the next day, which he said is currently the most recommended marine sport. It's like a motorized boogie board that you can steer yourself, allowing you to dive and swim among the corals or chase schools of fish! (*^o^*) It's said to be a new marine sport with only a few units available in Japan, so I highly recommend it too!

6月中旬に2人で参加しました。梅雨明け直後という事もあってコンディションは抜群！
待ち合わせの場所の真栄田岬に到着すると雲ひとつない綺麗な青空、透明度MAXの美しい海、肌を突き刺すような強烈な日差し、そしてかなりテンション高めなインストラクターの大坂さんが迎えてくれます。

これこそまさにTHE・OKINAWA！！ツアー前からテンションが上がります！！

ウェットスーツに着替えて階段を降りた岩場から海に入ると、「フォー！！ウェットスーツに水入れると超気持ちいいですよー！！」と誰よりも楽しそうな大坂さん！笑
そんな大坂さんに案内され、シュノーケリングを楽しみつつ青の洞窟へと向かいます。
が、、、、当日のコンディションに恵まれたおかげか水中もかなり深くのサンゴまで透き通り、遠目ですが結構大きめのお魚さんもチラホラ。。。海面でも色鮮やかな柄の熱帯魚が引くほど寄ってきて、もう青の洞窟そっちのけでシュノーケリングに夢中！！
かなりたくさんの種類の魚と戯れ、青の洞窟に到着する前からもう満足度高めです。笑
(後ほどお送り頂いたシュノーケリングの水中写真では魚が多すぎて我々の顔がほとんど写っていなかったのはここだけの話！！笑)

肝心の青の洞窟ですが、海の下から青いライトで照らされているかのように洞窟の中が一面エメラルドブルーの絶景！！圧巻です！！
お送り頂いた写真もきれいで大満足！そのままま雑誌に載せられるんじゃないかというほど綺麗な出来栄え！笑

全体を通して大満足のツアーでした！
景色もツアー内容もインストラクターの大坂さんも最高！コスパ100%保証です！

※余談ですがスケジュールが未定だった我々は大坂さんにナンパされ、翌日に大坂さん曰く今1番のオススメマリンスポーツというシーボブに挑戦させて頂きました。
モーターのついたビート板のようなもので、自分で操縦して潜水しながらサンゴのあいだを泳いでみたり、魚の群れを追いかけてみたりなんて事も出来ちゃいます(*^o^*)
まだ日本に数台しかない新たなマリンスポーツとの事ですのでそちらもオススメですよ～！

I participated with my parents, but I think it's a tour that anyone can enjoy, whether you have kids or are a couple.

Since it goes through multiple hotels, it takes some time to reach the destination, but it was fun to see various hotels, and it gave me ideas like, "I want to stay at this hotel next!"

At Nago Pineapple Park, we received ice cream, at the Glass Museum, we got a small gift, and at Ryukyu Mura, we received discount coupons for souvenirs... there were many little perks that made me happy.

We also had a three-hour stay at the Churaumi Aquarium, which allowed us to leisurely explore the aquarium and shop for souvenirs.

私は両親と参加しましたが、お子様連れでもカップルでもだれでも楽しめるツアーだと思います。
多数のホテルを経由して行くので目的地に着くまでに時間はかかりますが、いろいろなホテルを見ることができて楽しいし、「次はこのホテルに泊まりたいな！」と参考になりました。
ナゴパイナップルパークでアイスがもらえたり、ガラス館で粗品がもらえたり、琉宮城でお土産の割引券がもらえたり…とちょこちょこお得な特典が多くて嬉しかったです。
美ら海水族館での滞在も3時間あり、ゆっくり水族館を見学・お土産巡りをすることができました。

Okinawa was unfortunately under rainy skies, but the sea was unaffected! On this day, there was no wind and the waves were calm. My niece and I set off with our guide, Mr. Osaka.

After changing, we walked down the stairs at the cliff and entered the sea from the rocky area below. After some instructions, we quickly began snorkeling towards the cave! Underwater, we could see not only fish but also people diving.

It was about 100 meters to the cave, but we chatted and took our time, making it there easily. We entered through a slightly narrow opening, and there were several groups around us. One by one, we went in, and with our eyes closed, we were pulled to the best position… and when we opened our eyes, the beautiful blue light spread out before us!

We happened to be the only ones in the cave at that moment, and we took many wonderful photos!

After playing for a while, we headed back from the cave. On the way, when we tried feeding the fish… they all came rushing in! Energetic fish swarmed around us, it was so much fun!

Thank you for a delightful and safe experience! I would love to bring my mother along next time.

沖縄は生憎の梅雨空でしたが、海は関係な〜い！
この日は風もなく波が穏やか。私と姪の二人でガイドの大坂さんと出発。

着替えた後崖下の階段を歩いて下り、すぐ下に続く岩場から海に入っていきます。インストラクションのあと、早速洞窟に向かってシュノーケリング開始！海中では魚以外にダイビングをしている人達も見えます。
洞窟までは100メートル程ですが、お話ししながらゆっくり進んでラクに到着。
少し狭まった入り口から入るのですが、周りには何組かのグループもいます。
順番に入っていき目をつぶったままベストポジションまで引っ張ってもらい…目を開けると！あの綺麗な光を放つブルーが目の前に広がります！
ここでたまたま洞窟内には私達だけになり、沢山の素敵な写真を撮っていただきました！

ひとしきり遊んだ後、洞窟を後に引き返します。途中でお魚達にエサをあげてみると…‼︎ みんなものすごく食いついてくる！元気な魚たちがドバーッと周りには群がり、楽しい〜＼(^o^)／

楽しくて安心な体験、有難うございました！
次回は母を連れてまた参加したいです。

This time, I participated with a foreign friend who speaks only basic Japanese, but all the staff, including the instructor, were very friendly and kind, and my friend was extremely satisfied. I definitely want to use this service again on my next trip to Okinawa and would like to recommend it to other foreigners as well.

今回日本語が片言レベルの外国人の友人を連れての参加でしたが、インストラクター含めスタッフの方はみなさんとっても愛想が良く親切で、友人も大変満足していました。是非次回沖縄旅行の際にも利用させて頂き、外国人にも紹介させて頂きたいと思います。

I would recommend this. It works out about the same as getting public transport and buying a ticket to the aquarium alone. It was a little rushed, I think the glass place and the pineapple place are a waste of time. The butterfly place was cool as was the dolphin show. The aquarium is amazing! A must see. Overall a good well organised day out.

The instructor was very friendly and attentive. They took us to the Blue Cave at a slow pace that matched our ability, and provided a lot of explanations about the fish. Both my mother and I weren't very confident in our physical strength, but thanks to the instructor, we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind. They also took many photos for us, and the time flew by. Thank you very much.

インストラクターの方がとても気さくで、丁寧でした。私たちのペースに合わせゆっくり青の洞窟まで連れて行ってくれ、お魚の説明も沢山して下さいました。私も母も余り体力に自信がなかったのですが、インストラクターの方のおかげで安心して楽しむことができました。
写真も沢山とっていただき、あっという間の時間でした。ありがとうございました。

I participated on Sunday ☻. I was a bit anxious since it was my 5-year-old son's first time snorkeling, but the staff treated us kindly, and my child was completely unafraid and had a great time! It seems he has fallen in love with playing in the ocean, and we, as parents, were very satisfied ☻. They took a lot of photos and sent them to us right away! Snorkeling in the Blue Cave with my child was a small dream of mine, so I am truly grateful! I would like to use this service again!

日曜日に参加しました☻
5歳の男の子(シュノーケル初めて)との参加で、少し不安もありましたが…
スタッフさんが丁寧に接してくれ、子どもも全く怖がらず楽しい！また行こうね！と海遊びが大好きになった様で親も大満足でした☻
写真も沢山撮って頂き直ぐに送って下さりました！
青の洞窟で子どもと一緒にシュノーケルをするのが小さな夢だったので本当に感謝です！
また利用したいと思います！

My partner is an experienced scuba diver, but I was very anxious since it was my first time snorkeling and I can't swim. However, I participated as a birthday challenge and to create memories. Contrary to my anxiety, thanks to our instructor Shion, I was able to experience an absolutely wonderful time in the sea. This has inspired me to try scuba diving next. The atmosphere among the other staff was also great, and I will definitely join Adventure Island's tours again when I visit Okinawa. Lastly, thank you for all your thoughtful care and for taking so many photos.

相方はスキューバー経験者ですが、私は初シュノーケリングに加えて泳げないので、とても不安でしたが、お誕生日の挑戦＆思い出にと参加しました。。不安とは裏原に、インストラクターのシオンさんのお陰で最高に素敵な海時間を体験する事が出来ました。これを機に次はスキューバーに挑戦したいと思います。他のスタッフの皆様の雰囲気も良く、又、沖縄を訪れる際には冒険島さんのツアーに参加させて頂きます。
最後になりましたが、色々なお気遣い、そしてたくさんの写真を撮って頂きありがとうございました。

I participated in this experience diving in May! It was the start of the rainy season, so I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be a sunny day, which was great!

Before entering the water, the instructor kindly explained how to breathe and how to handle situations when water gets in, making it very easy to understand. Thank you so much! Since it was our first time diving for both my sister and me, we were really nervous. At first, it was tough even to breathe underwater, and we couldn't stay submerged for long (･_･;).

Even though we received thorough explanations, I got flustered and struggled to apply what I learned in the water. However, with assistance, I managed to stay underwater for a few minutes, which was a relief!

I’m really sorry for the trouble we caused to the instructor because we couldn't dive well together (´･_･`).

Although we couldn't make it to the Blue Cave, we were truly moved by the beauty of the ocean in Okinawa, and it became a wonderful memory!

After diving, there was a space in the shop with a hairdryer and mirror, which was very helpful for us as we were heading out for sightseeing afterward!

Next time, I want to try again and make it to the Blue Cave! Thank you very much!!

5月にこちらの体験ダイビングに参加させて頂きました！
梅雨に入る時期で天気が不安でしたが、その日は晴れてくれてよかったです＊

海に入る前に、呼吸の仕方から水が入ったときの対処法など丁寧に分かりやすくご説明して頂いて、ありがとうございました☆
姉妹揃って初めてのダイビングということで、とても緊張していて、始めは水中で息をすることすら辛くてなかなか長く潜ることが出来きませんでした(･_･;)

せっかく丁寧にご説明して頂いたのに、焦ってしまってなかなか海の中では実践できないところもありましたが、補助をして頂きながらなんとか数分潜ることが出来ました笑

私たちが2人揃って上手く潜ることが出来なく、担当して頂いたお兄さんには沢山ご迷惑を掛けてしまい本当申し訳ありませんでした(´･_･`)

青の洞窟までは行けなかったのですが、沖縄の海の綺麗さにとっても感動でき、素敵な思い出になりました！

ダイビング後は、お店にドライヤーや鏡などが座って使えるスペースがあり、これから観光をしに行く側としてはとても助かりました！！

次は青の洞門まで辿り着けるようリベンジしたいです♬
ありがとうございました！！

Churaumi Aquarium was a lot of fun! The guide and the driver were both nice, and it became a wonderful memory.

However, it was indeed written in the itinerary that "all-you-can-eat pineapple is included!" but it was not actually provided.

I went with my fiancé, and since we both love pineapple, we were really looking forward to the all-you-can-eat option.

So, I have some dissatisfaction... It was very disappointing.

美ら海水族館、とても楽しかったです！
ガイドさんも運転手さんもいい方で、素敵な想い出になりました。

ただ、旅程に確かに｢パイナップル食べ放題付いてます！｣と書いてあったのですが、実際はありませんでした。

婚約者と一緒に行ったのですが、パイナップルが大好きなので食べ放題をとても楽しみにしていました。

なので不満が残っています･･･
非常に残念でした

We booked our tour on a Saturday to go to the Blue Cave. As this was my first ocean snorkeling experience, I was not sure what to expect but the minute I put my mask in the water I was hooked! The water was crystal clear and the wave action was very gentle. The only major issue that I had with the whole event was that the cave staging area was PACKED with people and boats. It was fun getting to see the fish and coral and other sea life and we didn't care too much about the congestion outside of the cave but inside was a different matter. There were so many scuba divers and other snorkelers in the cave that you sometimes hit them with your swim fins and it was really crowded waiting for you turn at the photography area. Feeding the fish was fun and they swam very close. Our guide was very apologetic about the congestion, and we were having so much fun we assured him we understood and were still happy with our first experience. It remains one of our favorite memories even with the traffic jam. Next time we will book the tour on a weekday to help reduce the congestion but overall the trip was great for a first time!

I went on my first trip to Okinawa during Golden Week. I made a reservation for two people because I wanted to go snorkeling in the ocean.

We went to the designated meeting place, filled out a waiver, and quickly changed into the wetsuits we were given. There was no explanation about changing areas, and since I happened to wear my swimsuit under my clothes, I ended up changing in front of many men.

Regarding our belongings, we could only take waterproof phones on the boat, and I was considering putting our bags in the car since there were no lockers. However, the parking lot was about 100 meters away from the building, making it difficult to move in a wetsuit. As a result, we were almost forced to use a paid (non-refundable) locker for our belongings. Many of the staff members here were a bit overbearing. I wouldn't recommend this for families or couples.

After changing, we took our fins and snorkels and moved to a regular van for about a five-minute ride. Therefore, we had to split into several groups for both the outbound and return trips. Once we arrived at the boat location, we headed straight for the Blue Cave. It was easy to identify the spot because there were dozens of boats anchored around. There were indeed a lot of people. Since we were snorkeling, we could see from the surface, but at any given moment, there were divers below... (laughs) I suppose this isn't the tour's fault, but it was unavoidable. Were we there to see the fish or to watch the divers? (laughs)

Amidst the crowd and getting kicked by fins, we finally made it inside the Blue Cave. There was a long line. We waited for 30 minutes to an hour to take pictures at the spot where the water appears the bluest. Of course, I had no intention of waiting, so I went with the instructor and other participants towards the ocean. It was time for the fish feeding experience! Fish I had never seen before, likely from a tropical fish store, gathered in front of me seeking food. I was truly moved by their beauty. Although I spent more time watching the fish than actually seeing the Blue Cave, I felt like, "Well, at least I got to see the ocean..."

After coming out of the water, we returned to the changing area to prepare for our departure. There were no shampoo, conditioner, body soap, or towels available. The only things provided were a hairdryer, lotion, and sunscreen. Women should be cautious about this.

Access was easy, but I think I might choose a different tour company next time.

GWに初沖縄旅行。
沖縄に行ったら、海に潜りたいと2名で予約して参加しました。

指定された集合場所へ行き、誓約書を書き、渡されたウェットスーツにすぐに着替えます。
着替え場所などは説明がなく、たまたま洋服の下に水着を着て行ったので男性もたくさんいる中着替えをする羽目になりました。

荷物に関しては、防水携帯くらいしか船には持って行けず、ロッカーがなかったら車に荷物を入れておこうと考えていたのですが、駐車場は建物より１００メートル程度離れており、ウェットスーツで移動するのは困難でした。
そのため、ほぼ強制的に有料(返金なし)のロッカーに荷物を入れることに。。
ここのスタッフの方は、少し高圧的な方が多いです。
家族連れやカップルにはおすすめしません。

さて、着替えを済ませフィンやシュノーケルは自分で持ち移動者へ。
通常のワンボックスカーで５分程度の道を移動します。
そのため、行きも帰りも何便かに分かれて移動になります。
船の場所へ着いたら、早速青の洞窟方面へ。
場所は見てすぐ分かりました。何故なら周辺に何十隻もの船が乗り付けて停泊しているからです。
人はほんとにたくさんいました。
私たちはシュノーケルでしたので海面から覗くのですが、どのタイミングにも海中にはダイビングの方々が、、、(笑)
これはツアーのせいでは全くないのでしょうがないとは思います。
魚を見に来たのか、潜ってる人を見に来たのか。(笑)
さて、たくさんの人にもまれながら、フィンで蹴られながら遂に青の洞窟内です。
んんん。長蛇の列があります。
30分から1時間待ち。それは最も青く写る場所での写真撮影ポイントの待ち列でした。
もちろん、待つ気はなくインストラクターさんと他の参加者の方と海の方へ。
魚の餌付け体験です！
熱帯魚の販売店でか見たことのない魚たちが目の前に餌を求めて集まってきます。
これには綺麗さに本当に感動しました。
青の洞窟を見るよりかは、海の方で魚を見てる時間の方が多かったですが、本当に人だらけ「まあ、海見れたし・・・」という気分になりました。

海から上がり着替え場所へもどり、帰り支度です。
シャンプー・リンス・ボディーソープ・タオルなど一切ありません。
あるのは、ドライヤーと化粧水、日焼け止めのみ。
女性の方は要注意です。

アクセスはしやすかったですが、次回は他のツアー会社にしようかなと思いました。

I participated in a tour that included clownfish spot diving and snorkeling at the Blue Cave. I had always wanted to try diving, but I was anxious about doing it overseas, so I decided on this tour that offered a beginner-friendly experience with proper support for both diving and snorkeling at the Blue Cave.

Before diving, the staff thoroughly explained how to use the equipment, tips for breathing, and addressed other concerns that beginners might have (like the causes of ear pain and how to relieve it, and what to do in case of panic), which made me feel secure about diving. I particularly remember the advice that when looking at the deep sea where the bottom is not visible, it’s easy for humans to feel anxious and panic, so it’s better not to look at the bottom. If you do panic, just look at the person next to you. This was a very impactful message, especially coming from experienced staff!

Once I actually dove in, it was a bit cold, but I was surprised by how many fish there were! The clownfish were so cute! The coral reef was so close! I was extremely excited! The Blue Cave also took us to a spot with beautiful light, and I was moved by the scenery there as well. I was able to see plenty of fish while snorkeling too!

The staff even showed me some tricks using bubbles underwater, which made me very satisfied! It was such a fun tour that made me want to dive again soon.

クマノミスポットダイビングと青の洞窟スポットシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
昔からダイビングに挑戦してみたかったのですが、海外での体験は不安・・・という事で、きちんとサポートしていただけそうな体験ダイビングと青の洞窟シュノーケリングがセットになっている本ツアーに決めました。
ダイビング前には事前にスタッフの方が器具の使い方、呼吸のコツ、その他初心者にとって不安な点（耳が痛くなる原因・解消のコツ、パニックになった場合など）も詳しく教えていただいたので、安心して潜る事ができました。特に、底が見えない深海部分を見ていると人間は不安になってパニックを起こしやすいから底は見ない、パニックになった場合は隣の人を見ましょう、という話がすごく印象に残りました。慣れてるスタッフさんだからこそ伝えられる言葉ですね♪
実際潜ってみたら、少し寒かったですが魚がいっぱいでびっくり！クマノミかわいい！サンゴ礁が近い！と大興奮でした！！
青の洞窟も光がとても綺麗な場所に連れて行ってもらい、そこでの景色にもまた感動しました。シュノーケリングでも魚はいっぱい見れましたよ〜♪
お兄さんに水中で気泡を使った技も見せていただき大満足！
またすぐ潜りたいな〜と思えた、すごく楽しいツアーでした。

Since I was staying in Okinawa City, I drove there and parked in the office's parking lot. After arriving, I filled out my personal information. I changed into my wetsuit and had some waiting time until the boat's departure. The office was well-equipped with sunscreen, hair dryers, cotton swabs, and the service was good. During the waiting time, they took us to the sea. Since I was in the same group as some Koreans, we had fun chatting while we waited. The snorkeling gear was distributed by the instructor, and we were dropped off near the Blue Cave by boat. The instructor pulled something like a kickboard, and we snorkeled while holding onto it. The weather was nice, and the inside of the Blue Cave was very beautiful, which made me very satisfied. We were also able to feed the fish. I think those participating in this tour should consider purchasing a waterproof camera in advance. The instructor was kind, and I had such a good experience that I would be happy to join the same tour again.

沖縄市に滞在していたので車で向かいました。車は事務所の駐車場に停めました。到着後、個人情報を記載しました。ウェットスーツに着替え、船の出港時間まで待ち時間が有りました。事務所には日焼け止めやドライヤー、綿棒なども完備されていてサービスは良かったです。待ち時間の間は海へ連れて行ってくれました。韓国人と同じグループだったので楽しく会話しながら待ちました。シュノーケリングの道具一式がインストラクターの方から配布され、船で青の洞窟付近で降ろされます。ビート板のようなものをインストラクターの方が引いて、それにつかまりながらシュノーケリングをしました。天候がよく海の中、青の洞窟内部はとてもきれいで大満足でした。魚にえさをやることもできました。このツアーに参加される方は防水カメラをあらかじめ購入してから参加してもよいと思います。インストラクターの方も優しく、また同じツアーに参加してもいいと思えるほど、良い体験ができました。