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The 15 most popular snorkeling tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Snorkel the Kerama Islands from Naha on a 1-day cruise with an instructor at 2-3 sites, gear included, tea onboard, and coral plus turtles.
“Great trip. We saw and swim with turtles, black squids and puf fishes. Great visibility. Definitely wear swimsuit they give you to avoid harm from small jellyfish as they are there in some places. Fantastic trip. Highly recommended.”
Spend 9 hours snorkeling Kerama Islands from Naha with wetsuit gear, guided reef time, boxed lunch, hot showers, and pickup.
“We had an incredible day out on the water with this company. Our guide Britta was friendly and enthusiastic. She had lots of facts that she was happy to share about the marine life we were seeing. The whole thing felt very well organized and you could tell that safety was being prioritized. We got…”
![[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling - What happens during the 90 minutes in the water](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-half-day-sea-turtle-snorkeling.jpg)
Snorkel Miyako Island with sea turtles, corals, and fish. Beginner support and free waterproof photo data on a 90-minute tour.
“Amazing experience, beautiful sea life. We saw turtles, clown fish, coral and a lot many more. Would love to do it again!”
Snorkel Ishigaki’s Blue Cave and nearby reefs with patient guides, included gear and photo data, plus pickup options and a hot shower.
“Wonderful experience and safe. Well experienced people. Explained the details in full and taken care the kids too”
Snorkel Okinawa’s Blue Cave from Onna-son with gear, fish feeding, and free smartphone photos. Beginner-friendly 2-hour tour.
“Amazing experience and very worth it!! Price includes GoPro photos at the end which come out so well. Very cool!”
Spend a 7-hour ferry day from Naha to Tokashiki, snorkel Kerama Blue with an instructor, and relax at Aharen Beach.
“The trip was worth the money! From the port to the beach and then back, everything was well-organized. We were glad that the restaurant offered plant-based curry, as our family doesn’t eat pork for religious purposes. We didn’t expect this so we brought some bread for lunch. The beach was amazing! The stay at the…”
Snorkel the Blue Cave on Ishigaki with provided gear, wetsuit, and life jacket. Hotel pickup, reef fish, and possible turtles.
“Everything was really incredible. There’s so many different colorful fish to see and corals and you swim very close to them. Our guide - Hiro - also took amazing pictures with a GoPro and sent them to us the same day. He also gave us recommendations for local restaurants which were amazing.”
Full-day snorkeling from Naha to Kerama Islands: gear, bento lunch, towels, and free underwater photos. Up to 3 stops and sea turtles.
“We had such a fun time with the snorkeling group! This was my first time and I felt well taken care of and having all the stuff provided was nice. Appreciate the different locations and pictures to look back at.”
![[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos - Cape Maeda stop: the warm-up where fish spotting starts](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/okinawa-blue-cave-snorkeling-with-private-guide-free-photos.jpg)
Okinawa Blue Cave snorkeling with a private guide, fish feeding, and free photo/video files sent to your phone. Small-group comfort.
“I had an amazing snorkeling experience. The guides were so friendly and prioritized our safety throughout the trip .”
3-hour Ishigaki boat snorkeling to Phantom Island (Hamahiga), guided reef time with gear and hot showers, plus waterproof photo memories.
“The Boat ride was nice and the reefs were extremely beautiful and healthy. Phantom Island is nice too see once. The PiPi Staff was super nice and professional, we went with Yuki and he gave us a lot of cool tips for our stay on the Islands from hidden snorkeling spots to really good restaurant…”
Iriomote Island mangrove SUP or canoe plus snorkeling—beginner-friendly, sheltered paddling, guided safety, and free waterproof photos.
“A superb experience that allows you to enjoy different iriomote atmospheres, from sandbars to mangrove 🙂Auto-translated”
Paddle Kabira Bay on SUP or canoe, then snorkel Okinawa’s Blue Cave. Includes showers and photos; short, scenic, and eco-minded.
“Very professional and great customer service. Had a wonderful experience with the tour group! Used them for another trip”
Kerama National Park snorkel day from Chatan or Naha: 2–3 stops, coral and turtles, life jackets, plus optional intro scuba. $94.
“Amazing tour. highly recommend. 3 stops with fascinating see life. Corals, turtles (if you lucky) and variety of beautiful fish.”
![[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - Meeting at Ishigaki Port: start time and how to avoid stress](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/ishigakimangrove-sup-canoe-blue-cave-snorkeling.jpg)
Miyara River mangrove SUP or canoe plus Blue Cave snorkeling in Ishigaki, with pickup, hot shower, and photo data for $89.19.
“It has been a great experience! We enjoyed it a lot. The canoë, the paddle, the scuba diving: that was all absolutely wonderful. The only negative point is the price…very expensive. The lunch should definitely be included”
Miyakojima’s one-day combo: sea turtle snorkeling, sea kayaking to Pumpkin Cave, and a hands-on cave visit called Ryugu-jo.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Very kind and informative tour guide. It was a great time and I strongly recommend”
![[Miyako Island/Full Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling & SUP or Canoe - SUP vs canoe in Miyakojima’s clear water (and which one fits you)](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-full-day-sea-turtle-snorkeling-sup-or-canoe.jpg)
