【Ishigaki Island/Half Day】 Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling

Overview

Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling

This is a snorkeling plan for the popular spot “Blue Cave” located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island.

As the name suggests, the water inside the cave is clear blue, and if the conditions are met, it will reflect the blue sky and the sun, shining even more blue.

You can go ashore to explore the inside of the cave and observe the stalactite caves and other natural products of Ishigaki!

Furthermore, the area around the “Blue Cave” is very popular as a snorkeling spot!

There are many coral reefs and a lot of fish.

Highlights

• More than 300,000 people have participated in this tour! Safe and secure tour!
• Recommended activity for beginners!
• Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower!
• You may see sea turtles!
• Includes participant benefits (coupons for use at restaurants, etc., and information on popular spots)!

Important Information

• Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The store will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time. If you do not hear from the store by the evening of the day before, please call 0980-87-5722 (Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi).
• The tour will be held rain or shine. However, we may cancel the tour if we deem that the field is unsafe.
• Please change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet before the tour.
• Please use the restroom before coming to the tour. (There are no restrooms near the tour site.)
• Please do not participate in the event if you have been drinking.
• If you are going to be late, please contact us in advance.
• There are hot showers around Ishigaki Port Terminal. Please ask your guide if you would like to use the hot showers.
• Please contact us in advance if you wish to meet us directly at the site.
• Tours are available in English or Japanese.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit

Wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet

Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet on the day of the tour.

Beverages

Towel

Business Hours

8:00～21:00

Schedule

Sample schedule on the day of the tour

①9:00/13:30 Ishigaki Port Terminal/pick up from your accommodation (only if you wish)

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②Arrive at the field at 9:30/14:00

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③10:00/14:30 Activity starts! First, go to Blue Cave!

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④10:15/14:45 Explore the Blue Cave!

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⑤10:30/15:00 Start snorkeling around the Blue Cave!

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⑥ 11:30/16:00 Activity ends

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⑦ 12:00/16:30 Transportation to Ishigaki Port Terminal/Hotel.

The schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and tide level of the day.

Description

"Churaumi” is the symbol of Ishigaki Island. How about experiencing snorkeling in one of the most beautiful sea of Ishigaki Island in the world?

★Spectacular view spot! Blue Cave

Blue Cave” is one of the popular snorkeling spots. The surrounding area also has beautiful sea. The clarity of the sea is outstanding! Enjoy the clear blue ocean world that you can see far ahead and swim with a lot of fish.

★Guide support

Our guides will support you throughout the tour. We are committed to safety first, so first time snorkelers, small children, seniors, and those who are not good at swimming can join the tour without hesitation!