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【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)
【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)
【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)
【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)
【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)

【Convenient Afternoon Trip】Join a Local Captain! Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Yabiji (Includes Drone Photography)


Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:4 hour(s)
Language(s): English / Japanese
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date

  • About the guide style - What kind of guidance will be provided?
  • About shop-based vs. on-site meeting types
  • About our safety initiatives
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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  • This is the afternoon session of our snorkeling tour to swim with sea turtles at Yabiji. This is a perfect plan for those who want to make the most of their time, arriving in Miyakojima in the morning and enjoying a quick, fulfilling snorkeling trip to Yabiji in the afternoon. For example, if you arrive at the airport at 11:30 AM, you will still have plenty of time to rent a car and make it to the meeting point. Our departure port is easily accessible from the airport and major resorts, making it a popular choice for those mindful of total travel time. Our local captain will assess the sea conditions and guide you to spots where you have the best chance of encountering sea turtles. Have you ever been to Yabiji? Yabiji is a breathtaking spot in Miyakojima that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. At Yuumutsu, we host snorkeling tours with the goal of swimming with sea turtles in the world-class, stunning waters of Yabiji. Because wild creatures like sea turtles change their behavior based on sea conditions, we don't stick to a rigid routine; instead, we excel at choosing the best spots based on the weather and sea conditions of the day. With over 18 years of experience, our locally-born captain knows many hidden gems. Our guide style prioritizes safety by selecting spots based on the conditions at that exact moment, which has earned us high praise from repeat customers. While it is all called Yabiji, it is actually a vast coral reef. There are many sea turtle spots, but not all of them are calm at all times. Nature changes its expression every day, so let's work together to find the sea turtles based on the conditions of the day! Let's enjoy the ocean with respect for nature, never forgetting that we are guests in its domain.
  • About Our Guide Style: What can you expect?
  • Unlike typical snorkeling tours that follow a conveyor-belt style of guiding to specific locations, we choose our spots based on the sea conditions of the day, which is why we are highly regarded by our repeat guests.
  • About Our Shop and Meeting Point
  • We are a rare, shop-based snorkeling specialty store in Miyakojima. Our waiting area was stylishly renovated in the spring of 2024! We are fully equipped with hot showers and hair dryers for after the tour, so we confidently recommend our services to women and families with children. Our boat departs from the Sarahama Fishing Port, located right in front of our shop (a 20-second walk). Being able to rinse off the saltwater immediately upon returning is a major plus, allowing you to make the most of your limited travel time. Even if it is your last day of travel, you 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 actually the captain's family home. Sarahama Fishing Port, which boasts the highest bonito catch in Okinawa, is the main port of Irabu Island. Watching the fish being unloaded is a unique highlight of visiting Sarahama! Diagonally across from Yuumutsu, there is a popular restaurant run by the Irabu Fisheries Cooperative that serves delicious fisherman's rice bowls. After enjoying the underwater world through snorkeling, please treat yourself to the full flavor of Irabu Island with some local fisherman's cuisine.
  • Our Commitment to Safety
  • We never compromise on safety. We ensure buoyancy with wetsuits and life jackets, and our world-certified guides will carefully explain how to use the equipment and provide solid support throughout the tour. Whether you are a beginner or not confident in your swimming abilities, please feel free to join our tour with peace of mind.
Afternoon Session! Yabiji

Afternoon Session! Yabiji

Purchase Notice

Regarding the cancellation of the event:

  • If the sea conditions at the planned location are deemed unsafe for a marine tour, the tour will be canceled or changed to a safer location. In the case of cancellation, the tour fee will be fully refunded. In the case of a change of location, the difference in tour fees will be refunded.

Important notes regarding course participation:

  • *A doctor's certificate is required if you have any of the following conditions: 1) Respiratory diseases such as asthma or pulmonary tuberculosis (2) Heart disease (3) High blood pressure (4) Dizziness or fainting (5) Epilepsy (6) Taking regular medication (7) Diabetes (8) Have been advised by a doctor to refrain from exercise (9) Unexplained physical ailments *A doctor's certificate is required if any of the above apply to you. Please be aware of this in advance. *Participants are expected to be in good health to take part in the tour, and are responsible for managing their own health during the tour. [Notes on drone aerial photography] ・Flights may be canceled for safety reasons in case of bad weather such as strong winds or rain. ・Flights may be canceled in the event of equipment trouble. ・While we take every precaution to ensure safety during flights, there is a possibility that the captured data may be damaged or lost due to unforeseen problems. *Please note that if drone photography is not possible due to weather conditions, equipment trouble, or scheduling issues, a partial refund of the tour fee will not be possible. Minimum number of participants: 6 people

Other special notes:

  • Skin diving (freediving) courses are available for an additional 2,000 yen. *As a general rule, please request this by the day before the tour. *Even if you submit a doctor's certificate, we may refuse your participation. We sometimes receive inquiries asking, "Can I participate if I have a doctor's certificate?" To put it simply, there are certain medical conditions that will prevent you from participating, even with a doctor's certificate. The following people are included: ・Those with asthma or who have had an asthma attack within the past 5 years ・Those with diabetes requiring insulin treatment ・Those aged 55 or older with heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, etc.) or who have had a history of heart disease ・Those aged 55 or older who have had a cerebrovascular disease such as a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage This does not negate the doctor's judgment. However, many doctors who issue these certificates do not actually understand the unique sea conditions of Yaebise or the risks of our tours. Yaebise is very different from typical snorkeling from the beach. Because it takes place offshore, the natural environment, such as strong currents, waves, and wind, is constantly changing. In the unlikely event of a sudden change in your condition, we are not in an environment where you can be transported to a hospital in minutes. In fact, there have been reports of accidents where people who were healthy before the tour started developed swimming-induced pulmonary edema and lost their lives, and cases where what was thought to be a mild asthma attack triggered inhalation of seawater, leading to death. A medical certificate is one factor in determining whether you "may be permitted to exercise" from a medical standpoint, but it does not guarantee that the activity can be carried out safely in that area. Furthermore, in the event of an accident, the responsibility will fall not on the doctor who wrote the certificate, but on us, the guides who actually conducted the tour. That is why we do not make decisions based solely on the presence or absence of a medical certificate. We prioritize the safety of all participants, and the final decision on whether or not you can participate is made by a guide who is intimately familiar with the area. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Includes/Excludes

  • Snorkeling experience fee, insurance fee, boat fare, photography fee, consumption tax
  • Wetsuit, optional photography

Reminders

  • Ages of participation: 6 to 70 years old

  • Clothing and belongings: Swimsuit (to be worn), change of clothes, bath towel, smartphone

  • Rental equipment: Wetsuit (500 yen), Snorkeling equipment set (1,000 yen)

  • Duration comment: 240 minutes (Experience time: 180 minutes)

  • Minimum number of participants: 6 people

Meeting Point

Location Name: 47 Irabu Ikemasoe, Miyakojima City

Address: 47 Irabu Ikemasoe, Miyakojima City

How to Get There
・Meeting Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled reservation time. *To avoid inconvenience to other participants, any cancellation due to lateness (if you arrive more than 10 minutes past the meeting time) will be subject to our cancellation policy, regardless of the reason. Thank you for your understanding. ・Meeting Point: Irabu Island Tourism Guide Yumutsu

Experience Location

Location Name: 47 Ikemazoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

Address: 47 Ikemazoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

How to Get There
・For those arriving by car: 20 minutes from Miyako Airport 10 minutes from Shimojishima Airport 30 minutes from Shigira Resort Parking: 20 cars, large buses: permitted

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 70% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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