Set sail for a tour of Phantom Island and dive into the ocean at an outstanding snorkeling spot. Then, head for Taketomi Island to admire the traditional houses and beautiful beaches.

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: Japanese, English

Highlights

Experience the phantom island of Hamajima
Go snorkeling at the one of the best spots in Okinawa
Visit the traditional houses and picturesque beaches of Taketomi Island
Have your photo taken with an underwater camera

Full description

Enjoy a day trip from Ishigaki Port. Go snorkeling at Hamajima, and be amazed by the marine life below the surface. After that, board the ferry to Taketomi Island and enjoy some time at your leisure.

Meet your guide at the Ishigaki Port and head for Hamajima, known as Phantom Island because the island only appears when the tide is low. Take a tour and admire the scenery and emerald blue ocean. Move on to one of Okinawa's best snorkeling spots, located right next to the island. Enjoy instruction from your guide as you swim or snorkel amongst the vibrant marine life. Let them use a waterproof camera to capture you enjoying your experience.

Head back to Ishigaki Port before boarding the ferry to Taketomi Island with a round-trip ticket. Enjoy this beautiful place with its traditional houses and gorgeous beaches at your leisure, then sail back to Ishigaki at a time of your choice.

Includes

Tour Guide (except on Taketomi Island)
Snorkeling equipment (mask, fin, snorkel)
Life jacket
Liability insurance
Taketomi Island round-trip ferry ticket
Wetsuits during winter (available to rent in other seasons)
Use of hot shower
Photos

Towels
Food or drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffalo ticket
Bicycle Rental Ticket

Meeting point

Meet by the Red Post in front of the central exit of Ishigaki Terminal. Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts. Please change into the clothes you will wear during the excursion before meeting your guide.

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Important information

What to bring

Change of clothes
Towel
Drinks
Clothes that can get dirty

Know before you go

Please wear clothes which are suitable for getting wet
Round trip ferry tickets to Taketomi Island will be given at the time of the Phantom Island Tour. If you join the tour in the afternoon, you can use it the next day or at any other time you like

From Ishigaki: Hamajima and Taketomi Island Snorkel Trip

From Ishigaki: Hamajima and Taketomi Island Snorkel Trip

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