[Easy 5-minute boat ride] Join a local captain for a tour of Miyako Island and Irabu Island's Blue Cave & sea turtle snorkeling (includes free drone photography)

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• This snorkeling tour takes you to Miyako Island's hugely popular Blue Cave and allows you to swim with sea turtles in the rapidly growing barrier reef. The Blue Cave is only about a 5-minute walk from the shop, making it an ideal plan for those who want to make the most of their time. The Blue Cave was a playground for me as a child. (Though back then, there was an urban legend about a giant shark at the back of the cave, making it a slightly spooky spot. The sunlight streaming in from the entrance illuminates the clear water, creating a vibrant and fantastical Irabu Blue that transports visitors to a world of awe.) Let's take turns taking commemorative photos and fully immerse ourselves in this extraordinary experience. Next, we'll head to the barrier reef stretching out below from the famous scenic spot, Sankakuten, on Irabu Island! Let's go meet the sea turtles hiding in the magnificent coral reef. Because the behavior patterns of wild animals change depending on the sea conditions, we don't stick to a fixed pattern; we excel at choosing points that match the weather and sea conditions on the day of the tour. Our captain, a local with over 18 years of guiding experience, understands the behavior patterns of sea turtles! The encounter rate exceeds 90%. *We may extend the tour time until we see a sea turtle. I will share the charm of the sea, where I played to my heart's content and learned so much since childhood, and the feelings of the islanders. Please look forward to it. As a local guide, I have been developing numerous points since the days when the number of tourists was 1/20th of what it is now. Now, many local guides who have built their careers at our shop are active in Miyako Island. Since our founding, we have prioritized safety and created marine tours that are unique to the local area, incorporating stories of local history and culture. Thanks to this, we now have many repeat customers with whom we have become like friends. Even if you are snorkeling for the first time, please feel free to join Yumutsu's tours.
• About the Guide Style – What kind of guidance will they provide?
• Unlike many snorkeling tours that use a production-line style of guiding where you're only taken to specific locations, we choose our snorkeling spots based on the sea conditions at that time, which is why we're so popular with our repeat customers.
• About store-based vs. on-site meeting
• Our shop is a rare brick-and-mortar snorkeling specialty shop in Miyako Island. In the spring of 2024, we stylishly renovated our waiting area! We also have hot showers and hair dryers available after tours, so we can confidently recommend our services to women and families with children. The boat departs from Sarahama Fishing Port, right in front of our shop (20 seconds on foot), and you can immediately rinse off the seawater in the showers upon returning to port, making it easy to make the most of your limited travel time. Even customers on their last day of travel can freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport. Our shop is conveniently located about 25 minutes from Miyako Airport and about 15 minutes from Shimojishima Airport, and it is the captain's family home. Sarahama Fishing Port, the number one port in Okinawa for bonito landings, is the main port of Irabu Island, and watching the fish being unloaded is one of the highlights of a trip to Sarahama! Diagonally across from Yumutsu, there is also a restaurant run by the Irabu Fisheries Cooperative that is popular for its fisherman's bowls. After enjoying the underwater world with snorkeling, savor the full flavor of Irabu Island by enjoying local fisherman's cuisine.
• Regarding safety measures
• We prioritize safety above all else, ensuring buoyancy with wetsuits and life jackets, and our world-class certified guides will carefully explain how to use the equipment and provide thorough support throughout the tour. Even if you're a first-timer or not confident in your swimming abilities, please feel free to join our tour with peace of mind.