Turtle Snorkeling in Ishigaki - Fluent English! Small Group!

5.0(69)4 hFree cancellationBy Discover Ishigaki Tours

Green Sea turtle gliding effortlessly through the reef in Ishigaki Island

About this activity

Snorkeling with sea turtles by a fluent English-speaking guide. 97% turtle sightings! Free pickup, photos and videos.

-97% chance to see turtles!

Our guides have 10 years of experience in Ishigaki island as a scuba diving and snorkeling instructors and knows all the best spots in the area, which makes this sea turtle snorkeling tour possible!

-Guided tour in fluent English made for international guests.

No Japanglish! This tour will be held in only English. We don't mix Japanese or other languages in our tour.

-See more than turtles!

Up to 2 hours in the water with turtles, coral reefs, reef sharks, and tropical fish.

-We care!

Eco-friendly, marine-responsible tours. We never touch or disturb marine life.

-Half day tour (~4h)

Real snorkeling with up to 2 hours in the water. Every tour is different!

-Beach snorkeling (NOT BY BOAT)

Easy beach entry – great for beginners.

-Early bird gets the turtle

Morning tour (7:30am) = better chance for turtles and fewer crowds.

-Small groups

What's included

✓Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in a comfortable A/C van
✓Safety equipment - Life-jacket (mandatory for all guests), safety float
✓Protective Swimwear - Rush guards in summer and wetsuits in winter
✓Snorkeling gear - Mask (optical option), snorkel, shoes and fins
✓Liability insurance
✓Drinking water and seasonal fruits
✓All photo and video data from our GoPro camera
✓Outdoor shower

Meeting and pickup

Depending on the Snorkeling site we will use (depending on the weather) we may change the meeting points. This will be announced on the day before the tour.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with photosensitive epilepsy (PSE)
Please mention your shoe sizes so that we can fit equipment for you.
Please mention your accommodation even if you wish to arrive by yourself.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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