Japan · SNORKELING

15 Snorkelling Trips in Japan, With What Each Costs to Join

25 tours  ·  from $20 a head

This is the shortlist for somebody landing next month: 15 snorkelling trips, priced, with the difference between them spelled out rather than implied.

Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour - What the Kerama Islands route can include
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Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

1.From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 423 reviews · from $81Our pick

Review of Okinawa’s Kerama Islands snorkeling tour from Naha, with three reef stops, turtles, equipment, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“Easy, streamlined pickup from the hotel. Amazing snorkeling sites. Lunch was tasty, but mostly rice and sauce, not a lot of meat. Good to pack some protein or snacks for the boat. Bring lots of water. Amazing experience!”

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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch - The morning pickup and check-in in Naha
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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling - Four start times, with the sea making the final call
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[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling

3.[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $46Top rated

Swim with sea turtles off Miyakojima, enjoy guide support and free photos, and get practical advice on timing, safety, price, and conditions.

“tour guide was super nice, showed up on time and was alot of fun to be around. unfortunately there were no turtles today, but he still made sure to take us to places with lots of beautiful fish and he took photos! he even offered to drive me back to my hotel.”

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Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling over Ishigaki’s coral and fish
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Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

4.Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $46

Explore Ishigaki’s Blue Cave, limestone formations, coral reefs, and colorful fish on a 90-minute snorkeling tour with pickup.

“Area around Blue Cave is full of brightly colored fish and living coral - just what you want for a snorkeling trip. Would definitely do again.”

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Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available! - Learning to snorkel in shallow water
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Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available!

From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry - Starting at Tomari Port in Naha
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From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry

6.From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 151 reviews · 7 hours · from $75

Review of the Kerama snorkeling tour from Naha, with ferry details, beach time, lunch, costs, snorkeling, and practical booking advice.

“Really nice snorkling spot they showed us! Went out with a boat for about 10 minutes to the spot. All equipment was good quality. However I think it could be even better if they prioritized the activity a bit more. Was a lot of waiting before we went to the boat. Was also too much free time after the snorkling. Instead I would have started the day by taking the ferry from Okinawa at 9, then go straight to the boat where all equipment could have been located. I also think lunch could have been served on the boat to maximise the time on the boat. However the guides were…”

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Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour - Walking into Ishigaki’s limestone Blue Cave
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Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour

7.Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Explore Ishigaki’s Blue Cave by snorkel, with gear, hotel pickup, guide photos, coral reefs, and a weather backup for $47.

“This tour was one of the absolute highlights of my time in Ishigaki! The Blue Cave itself is stunning and has an atmosphere that feels almost magical. Snorkeling in this area was an unforgettable experience: calm waters, vibrant marine life and plenty of time to really enjoy and take it all in without feeling rushed. Our guide, Makoto, was also amazing! From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, patient and attentive. She explained everything clearly and calmly, making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe, regardless of experience level. You could genuinely feel how much she cared about us having a great time! If you’re considering a snorkeling tour in…”

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Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa - Three water stops in Keramashoto National Park
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Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

8.Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $53

Review of Naha’s full-day Kerama Islands snorkeling trip, with three water stops, lunch, gear, photos, safety, price, and practical tips.

“This tour is well organized from shuttle pickup to boxed lunch and all the necessary things that you might need during this tour. The staffs were super helpful and nice and guide us when we are in the water. Pictures that they took while we were snorkeling are valuable and gave us something to remember for. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!”

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[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos - From the Maeganeku shop to Cape Maeda
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[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos

9.[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $32

Review of Okinawa Blue Cave snorkeling with a private guide, free photos, fish feeding, family support, facilities, pricing, and weather advice.

“We all loved our snorkeling experience! We didn’t get to go in the Blue Cave due to weather, but our guide, Kura-Chan took us to another spot that was great! We saw & fed soo many beautiful fish! 🤩 We didn’t want it to end! After we came back & showered & changed in their lovely facility. It was our favorite Okinawa experience. I highly recommend it!”

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Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island - Leaving Ishigaki Port by speedboat
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Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island

10.Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Review of Ishigaki’s 3-hour Phantom Island snorkeling tour, with coral reefs, hotel pickup, gear, guides, photos, and practical booking advice.

“Misaki was our Tourguide and she was the best ! she was so attentive and she was really great with my two Kids( 6 and 11) the Tour was suitable for everyone,even beginners Like my 6 year old son! Misaki Took very good Care of him.And she took wonderful Pictures and Videos that she shared with us ! I can only recommend this Tour and especially Misaki 💗”

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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe - The 9:00 AM Start at Uehara Port
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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling - How the four-hour schedule works
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Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling

[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - A guide can make the difference
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[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

14.[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $89

Review of Ishigaki’s 4-hour mangrove SUP and Blue Cave snorkeling tour, with practical advice on price, guides, gear, weather, and value.

“We had a great day on Ishigaki. We got picked up by Taka in the morning, who turned out to be a really friendly and knowledge guide. He spoke English well. He took many photos of us during the whole day, so no need to bring your own Read more”

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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak - The lunch break is useful, but it changes the pace
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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

15.Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $99

Swim near sea turtles, paddle to Miyakojima’s Pumpkin Cave, and explore coral reefs on this active six-hour island tour.

“This was an amazing experience! Yuri was an awesome guide and his English skills were very good. He did such a good job explaining the significance of the site along with teaching us the Japanese words for different things in the cave. He Read more”

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