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

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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.