Irabu Island

With pre-booked shuttle service, everything was very convenient. Thanks to the good weather, the morning snorkeling trip was great. Instructor Haname was very attentive; no swimming required, so there was nothing to worry about. The sea here is truly beautiful. We were lucky enough to see sea turtles, clownfish, and even sea snakes – definitely worth experiencing! The afternoon's pumpkin cave canoe adventure was fun and attentive. It was my first time canoeing on the sea, and the currents were incredibly strong, plus there were coral reef obstacles – a real test of hand strength and skill! Entering the cave, the scenery is only visible at low tide, with centuries-old stalactites. Finally, jumping from the pumpkin rock into the sea was a real breakthrough for overcoming my fear of heights! But the coral reefs are sharp, so be very careful to avoid cuts. Carrying the canoe down to the beach was incredibly heavy. Thank you to both instructors for creating such wonderful memories!

This trip was absolutely worth it! The shop owners were friendly and polite! We arrived at our destination quickly and were lucky enough to encounter sea turtles while boarding the speedboat 🥹🫶🏻. The most amazing thing was the stunningly beautiful drone footage 😍. The shop owners recorded many videos for me, very professionally! They even gave us all the files at the end 🥹. This trip was unforgettable for me 🫶🏻💞. Thank you to the shop owners for their thoughtful filming! On a side note, the cats in the shop are super fierce 😍 I love them (I wanted to punch them as soon as I got close to the entrance 😆).

The itinerary allows you to fully experience Miyako Island's topography, beaches, blue skies, ocean, bridges, and tourist attractions—you'll see it all. Lunch was delicious, and although the entire bus was full of Japanese people, their orderliness made the trip comfortable. A worthwhile day trip!

Although it was near-shore snorkeling, caution was still necessary; it was essential to listen carefully to the guide's explanations. The guide was excellent and very experienced; we all successfully spotted Nemo and sea turtles. However, the water was a bit murky, so the photos we took weren't as beautiful as the official ones. Regarding safety, it's recommended that inexperienced snorkelers hold onto the flotation device provided by the guide after entering the water. This will prevent them from constantly searching for the guide while swimming, thus preserving their focus on enjoying the underwater scenery. Visitors over 60 years of age should assess their physical condition and hand strength before deciding whether to participate.

Transportation on Miyako Island isn't particularly convenient, but this day trip not only solved the transportation problem but also allowed us to visit most of the island's highlights, making it a great arrangement. However, most of the tourists, including the guide, were Japanese, so the entire tour was conducted in Japanese.