Snorkeling experience fee, insurance fee, boarding fee, photography fee, consumption tax

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.；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 70 years old；What to wear and bring: Swimsuit (wear), change of clothes, bath towel, snacks, smartphone；Rental equipment: Wetsuit (500 yen) and snorkel equipment (1,000 yen)；Duration: 270 minutes (experience time 200 minutes)；Minimum number of participants: 4

[The Very Popular Yabiji] Go with a Local Captain! Swim with Sea Turtles on Japan's Largest Coral Reef (Drone Photography Included)

Name: [The Very Popular Yabiji] Go with a Local Captain! Swim with Sea Turtles on Japan's Largest Coral Reef (Drone Photography Included)
Brand: KKday
SKU: 552261
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Japan-Okinawa , Miyako Island

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Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)

Duration:5 hour(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date

About the guide style: What kind of guidance will you provide?
About store-based and on-site gathering types
Safety Initiatives

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

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This snorkeling tour allows you to swim with sea turtles at Miyakojima's most popular scenic spot. Have you ever been to Yabiji? Yabiji, Miyakojima's spectacular scenery, is a must-see. [What is Yabiji?] Yabiji, with its eight giant coral reefs (main reefs) and over 100 large and small coral reefs (subreefs), forms a massive coral continent and is designated as a Japanese Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. Yabiji's area (main reefs and subreefs) is about one-third the size of Miyakojima, stretching approximately 17 km north to south and 6.5 km east to west, making it one of Japan's largest coral reefs. The rugged underwater topography maintains the unique ecosystem of Yabiji, and a diverse range of creatures lurks there. From large to small, Yabiji offers many exciting encounters throughout the year. Yumutsu's guided tours aim to give you the opportunity to swim with sea turtles at the breathtaking Yabiji. Because sea turtles and other wild creatures change their behavior depending on the ocean conditions, we don't stick to a set pattern and are skilled at selecting spots that suit the weather and ocean conditions on the day of the tour. As a local captain with over 18 years of guiding experience, we have many spots we're proud of. Unlike the assembly-line style of snorkeling tours, where we only take you to specific locations, our captain selects spots based on the ocean conditions of the day, satisfying our greedy style, which has earned him rave reviews from repeat customers. Yabiji Sea is a magnificent coral reef. While there are many sea turtle spots, it's not true that all of them have calm ocean conditions. Nature changes its appearance every day, so let's all search for sea turtles together, depending on the conditions of the day! Enjoy not only sea turtles, but also the coral reef world that is synonymous with Yabiji Sea! Giant table corals, now rare, are thriving in Yaebi Sea. It's quite a surprise when sea turtles suddenly appear from the shadow of these huge corals right in front of you! As it is stressful for them, we ask that you do not touch any of the marine life. Please remember that you are playing in nature and respect nature.
About the guide style: What kind of guidance will you provide?
Unlike typical snorkeling tours, where the guides only take you to specific locations, we do not follow a routine style, but instead choose the best spots based on the sea conditions on that day, which has earned us positive feedback from repeat customers.
About store-based and on-site gathering types
Our shop is a rare snorkeling specialty store in Miyakojima. Our waiting area will be stylishly renovated in spring 2024! We offer hot showers and hair dryers for after-tour use, so we confidently recommend it to women and families with children. Our boat departs from Sarahama Fishing Port, located just 20 seconds' walk from our shop. Upon returning to port, you can immediately rinse off with a shower, making the most of your limited time on your trip. Even on the last day of your trip, you can freshen up before heading to the airport. Our shop is conveniently located in the captain's family home, about 25 minutes from Miyako Airport and 15 minutes from Shimojishima Airport. Sarahama Fishing Port, Okinawa's No. 1 bonito landing port, is Irabu Island's main port, and being able to watch the fish being landed is one of the highlights of a trip to Sarahama! Diagonally across from Yumutsu, you'll find a popular restaurant serving fisherman's bowls, run by the Irabu Fisheries Association. After enjoying the underwater world through snorkeling, enjoy a full taste of Irabu Island with local fisherman's food.
Safety Initiatives
We pay careful attention to safety, ensuring buoyancy with wetsuits and life jackets, and our world-class certified guides will provide detailed instructions on how to use the equipment and provide full support. Even if you are a first-timer or not confident in your swimming, please feel free to join the tour with peace of mind.

Irabu Island Departure! Yaebise Tour

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, we will not be able to refund any portion of the tour fee. Minimum number of participants: 4 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, boarding fee, photography fee, consumption tax

Wetsuit, optional photo shoot

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 70 years old
What to wear and bring: Swimsuit (wear), change of clothes, bath towel, snacks, smartphone
Rental equipment: Wetsuit (500 yen) and snorkel equipment (1,000 yen)
Duration: 270 minutes (experience time 200 minutes)
Minimum number of participants: 4

Meeting Point

Location Name: 47 Ikemasozoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

Address: 47 Ikemasozoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

How to Get There

* Meeting Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time. *Please note that, due to the inconvenience caused to other participants, cancellations due to lateness (more than 10 minutes past the meeting time), regardless of the reason, will be subject to our cancellation policy. * Meeting Place: Irabu Island Tourist Guide Yumutsu

Experience Location

Location Name: 47 Ikemasozoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

Address: 47 Ikemasozoe, Irabu, Miyakojima City

How to Get There

By car: 20 minutes from Miyako Airport, 10 minutes from Shimojishima Airport, 30 minutes from Shigira Resort. Parking: 20 spaces, large buses: allowed.

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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