Facility usage fee, course fee, teaching materials fee, standard snorkeling equipment rental, comprehensive liability compensation system

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；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.

Participant age: 6 to 65 years old；What to wear and bring: Swimsuit (put it on beforehand) Footwear you don't mind getting wet Drinks to stay hydrated Towels (several towels are useful) UV protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, rash guard, etc.) Valuables Insurance card Sickness medication if necessary *Medicines (such as sickness medication) will not be provided due to regulations of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.；Regarding rental equipment: All rental equipment is free and disinfected.；Required time comment: Experience time: 8 hours；Minimum number of participants: 2

[Departing from Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture] Snorkeling course for manta rays feeding on the water surface, available from December to March

Japan-Okinawa

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 day(s)

Language(s): English / Japanese

Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

Targeting predatory manta rays
It's only a 30-second walk from the store to the boat you'll be using, and there's no need to provide information on the rental size of participants, which significantly reduces the burden on organizers.
There are also female instructors, so women traveling alone can feel at ease.

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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~Schedule on the day of the course~ 8:00 (Gather at 7:50) ~ Fill out the registration application form, medical history and medical certificate, self-check for health on the day, prepare rental equipment, and adjust size. 8:15 ~ Depart from Ishigakijima Port. After an explanation of the vessel to be used, points to note when sailing, points to note about the course, and the schedule, depart. 9:30 ~ Get used to the water and get used to the equipment and breathing. Snorkeling (first point): Explanation of masks, snorkels, wetsuits, fins, etc. with demonstrations. An instructor holding a life jacket will snorkel with you. You must wear a buoyancy device (wetsuit). 10:40 ~ (Second point): Snorkeling with a guide. 12:00 ~ Lunch on board: A catered island bento. You can choose your own, or you can bring your own. 13:00 ~ (Third point): Snorkeling with a guide. 15:30 ~ Return to Ishigakijima Port. Arrival at Ishigakijima Port. Disbandment.
Targeting predatory manta rays
A winter feature of Ishigaki Island, manta rays can be seen feeding on the surface of the water on the remote islands of the Yaeyama Islands, such as Ishigaki Island, Kuroshima Island, Taketomi Island, and Kohama Island. They can be seen with a high probability from December to March in areas with strong northerly winds, such as the west side of Kuroshima Island and Osaki on Ishigaki Island. Unlike the manta rays that gather at the cleaning station, these manta rays feed on plankton on the surface of the water, so it is very impressive to see them coming up close with their mouths wide open. They are so absorbed in feeding that they skillfully avoid us while catching plankton. It is easier to see them snorkeling than diving. They can sometimes approach the boat suddenly, so you need to be on your guard even during your lunch break.
It's only a 30-second walk from the store to the boat you'll be using, and there's no need to provide information on the rental size of participants, which significantly reduces the burden on organizers.
The boat boarding point is just a 30-second walk from the store, and the Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal is just a 5-minute walk away, so you can park your car in the free parking lot and head out to the remote islands. There's also a wide selection of clean rental equipment, and since you can adjust the size when you meet up, there's no need to gather information on rental sizes for participants.
There are also female instructors, so women traveling alone can feel at ease.
There is a female instructor on-site.

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If any warnings (heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, high waves, high tides), tsunami warnings, or J-Alerts are issued by the Ishigakijima Local Meteorological Observatory, the tour will be canceled or put on hold.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

Health Conditions: Snorkeling can be a very strenuous activity if safety procedures are not followed or depending on the conditions, and it can be dangerous depending on your health. You must be in good health, with no abnormalities in your respiratory and circulatory systems. Those with heart disease, colds, epilepsy, medical problems, or a tendency toward alcohol or drug dependency should not participate. Those taking regular medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, etc. will not be able to participate in the course. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact us in advance. Alcohol: If you have consumed alcohol or are hungover, you will not be able to participate. If we determine that you have been drinking on the day of participation, we will cancel your reservation for safety reasons. Diver Medical/Participant Checklist: https://www.danjapan.gr.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Divermedical2022-02-01Japanese.pdf

Other important points:

・Manta rays are natural creatures, so it is not guaranteed that you will be able to see them. We will not offer refunds even if you are unable to see them. ・Whether or not the direct manta ray course will take place will be determined by the forecast announced by the Ishigakijima Local Meteorological Observatory at 5:00 PM the day before. We will contact you by mobile phone the day before your course. ・Even if the forecast indicates that you can go to the manta point, you may not be able to go if safety cannot be ensured. ・At manta point, you will be required to wear a life jacket or wetsuit, and skin diving is prohibited. ・Currents may occur at manta point. If the current is strong, you will snorkel at another point.

remarks:

Pregnant women and those with serious chronic illnesses are not allowed to participate (even if they are just boarding the boat).

Includes/Excludes

Facility usage fee, course fee, teaching materials fee, standard snorkeling equipment rental, comprehensive liability compensation system

Optional fees,

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 65 years old
What to wear and bring: Swimsuit (put it on beforehand) Footwear you don't mind getting wet Drinks to stay hydrated Towels (several towels are useful) UV protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, rash guard, etc.) Valuables Insurance card Sickness medication if necessary *Medicines (such as sickness medication) will not be provided due to regulations of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
Regarding rental equipment: All rental equipment is free and disinfected.
Required time comment: Experience time: 8 hours
Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: Yashima Ferry Terminal, 1-5 Yashimacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: Yashima Ferry Terminal, 1-5 Yashimacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive 10 minutes before each course. ・Meeting location: Inside the Yashima Ferry Terminal ・If you are coming by car, we will guide you to the free parking lot. *Staff members will be waiting with a sign for Ishigakijima Marine Sports Center. After meeting up, they will guide you to the free parking lot.

Experience Location

Location Name: Yashima Ferry Terminal, 1-5 Yashimacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: Yashima Ferry Terminal, 1-5 Yashimacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・For those arriving by car: Guests arriving by rental car (approximate distance) Approximately 35 minutes from Ishigaki Airport Approximately 40 minutes from Kabira Bay Approximately 15 minutes from Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas Approximately 15 minutes from ANA InterContinental Hotel ・For those arriving by other means: Guests arriving by foot (approximate distance) 10-minute walk from Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal 8-minute walk from the bus terminal 6-minute walk from 730 intersection

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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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