Name: 石垣島マンタ(シュノーケル・ダイビング)ツアー
Brand: 石垣島ツアーズ
SKU: manta
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Attention from around the world! Remote islands where you can see manta rays☆.
Swim with the manta rays of your dreams in Ishigaki Island!

世界から注目！マンタと会える離島☆石垣島で憧れのマンタと泳ごう！

The sea of Ishigaki Island is home to numerous manta rays. However, it is quite hard and difficult to go to see manta rays by yourself.

Take an activity tour led by a professional guide, and you can swim gracefully with your big body.It is possible to swim with manta rays with high probability!

For those who...

Those who want to swim with manta rays
Those who want to enjoy Ishigaki blue to the fullest.
◆If you want to try diving in Ishigaki Island
◆If you want to know about manta rays on Ishigaki Island
◆ For those who want to experience manta rays, sea turtles, and one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan

In this article, we will introduce the manta ray tours in Ishigaki Island in an easy-to-understand manner!

What kind of manta rays can be seen on Ishigaki Island?

石垣島で会えるマンタの種類は？

Inhabiting the Ishigaki Island area are"Nanyou manta ray."This is a type of manta ray called a

The maximum length of the body is about 5 meters. Compared to the maximum length of the onyx ray, which is more than 6 meters, it seems small, but it is still quite large!

石垣島で会えるマンタの種類は？

Originally, manta rays were considered to be one genus and one species (the one and only species with no related species in the same genus).

In recent years, however, manta rays have"A ray of sunshine."and"Nanyou manta ray."The two types of products are now classified as follows.

High probability of encounter!
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Characteristics of manta rays inhabiting Ishigaki Island

石垣島に生息するマンタの特徴

Basically, manta rays aregentle and friendlyIt is said.

The "Nanyo Manta" that lives around Ishigaki Island grows to a maximum size of about 5 meters. Compared to humansQuite large in sizeIt is!

石垣島に生息するマンタの特徴

Mantas move their large bodies slowly and swim like birds flying in the sky. Because the sea of Ishigaki Island has high transparency,There is a very good chance that you will be able to see manta rays swimming by.

Wild manta rays can also jump over the surface of the ocean. They really do "fly. This is said to be done to remove parasites from their bodies.

石垣島に生息するマンタの特徴

Manta rays can also be seen swimming together with humpback sharks hiding under their large bodies☆.

By the way, don't worry, the humpback shark is not strictly speaking a shark and does not attack people!

Time of year (best season) for manta rays on Ishigaki Island

石垣島のマンタの時期（ベストシーズン）

If you want to see manta rays in the waters around Ishigaki IslandApril - Novemberis said to be recommended. Unfortunately, it is not 100% because it is a living organism,The encounter rate on Ishigaki Island is famously high.

Even in winter, there is a chance to see manta rays if you change the location!

Recommended manta ray season in the surrounding area

Ishigaki Island (Kabira area): April - November
Iriomotejima and Kohama Island (Yonara Channel): April - November
Kuroshima Island: November - March
Aragusuku Island (Panari): March - May

High probability of encounter!
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Manta Point (area) in Ishigaki Island

Kabira-Ishizaki Manta Scramble

石垣島のマンタポイント（エリア）

Kabira-Ishizaki Manta Scramble, one of the most popular manta spots in Ishigaki Island, is dotted with cleaning stations for manta rays, so you can see many manta rays!

Recently, corals are coming back and the encounter rate is increasing even more.

There is little or no current.Easy to try even for beginnersThe spot ☆.

Manta City Point (MCP)

石垣島のマンタポイント（エリア）

Manta City Point (MCP) is a manta ray spot located near "Kabira-Shizaki Manta Scramble"!

The cleaning station for manta rays here is shallow, 7 to 9 meters deep, so even beginners have a good chance of seeing them.

Yonara Channel

石垣島のマンタポイント（エリア）

It is a manta spot between Kohama Island and Iriomote Island. Because the current is fastFor intermediate and aboveOh my god!!!

Panari Big Corner

石垣島のマンタポイント（エリア）

Panari Big Corner, a spot offshore from Panari Island where the legend of mermaids remains, has also seen a high rate of manta ray encounters in recent years.

⬇︎ recommended Panari Island diving tours

Ishigaki Island / Aragusuku Island / 1 Day] A special experience at "Panari Island" where the legend of mermaid remains! Experience Diving Tour with Lunch (No.548)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours15,000 yen

The legend of mermaid remains in "Panari Island"☆Beginners are welcome! Fishing & Diving Tour ★ Izakaya Cooking Available (No.550)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours18,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] GoPro Rental Free!開始時間8:30~15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Activities to meet manta rays in Ishigaki Island

(1) Snorkeling

石垣島でマンタと会えるアクティビティ

On Ishigaki Island, manta rays can also be seen while snorkeling.

Snorkeling is much less challenging than diving,Wide range of experiences available for childrenOh my god!!!

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended manta ray snorkel tours.

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] GoPro Rental Free!開始時間8:30~15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/1 day] Encounter rate is more than 90%! Manta Ray or Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Phantom Island Landing & Experience Diving Tour☆Beginners are welcome Small group for your safety♪ (No.525)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,000 yen →15,000yen

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] Sea Turtle or Manta Snorkel & "Phantom Island" landing & more than 10 kinds of marine sports! Recommended for group trip (No.497)開始時間8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours21,800 yen →19,800yen

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle or Manta Snorkel & Miraculous Uninhabited "Phantom Island" Landing Tour 《Including Pickup》We are sure you will be excited to see the sea creatures you have always dreamed of☆ (No.500)開始時間8:20-12:15 / 13:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours9,800 yen

(2) Diving

石垣島でマンタと会えるアクティビティ

Diving is an underwater activity in which you carry an oxygen cylinder on your back.

Diving allows you to dive deeper than snorkeling, so you can feel manta rays more closely and observe them from various angles!

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Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in half a day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! Small Group Experience Diving Tour (No.503)開始時間8:15-12:30 / 12:30-16:40所要時間Approx. 4 hours19,800 yen

Ishigaki Island/Kawahira/one day】Dive in Kawahira with 2 dives of Manta Ray Experience Diving☆A small group of divers enjoy full day diving, so beginners can feel at ease (No.505)開始時間8:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 5.5 to 7 hours25,000 yen

Special Winter SALE [Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Satisfying Experience Diving Tour! Beginners are welcome to the point with the world's highest rate of manta ray encounters 《with photo service》（No.419)開始時間8:00 - 15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours29,000 yen →21,000yen

3) Fun Diving

石垣島でマンタと会えるアクティビティ

Fun diving is an activity available to licensed divers.

You can enjoy the ocean in a deeper and wider area than experience diving! Let's swim with the manta rays in the direction they are going☆.

⬇︎For advanced level ☆ fun diving tours, click here.

Winter Special SALE [Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Swim with the most popular Manta Rays! Fun Diving Afternoon Half-Day Course *Includes equipment complete set rental (No.582)開始時間1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours15,850 yen →14,850yen

Differences by Activity

◆Easy experience for beginners: snorkeling
◆ Swim closer to manta rays: Diving
◆Fun Diving: Fun Diving

If this is your first time to experience an activity itself, you may want to try the easysnorkelingis recommended!

High probability of encounter!
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Beginners welcome☆Recommended Manta Tours

Beginners are welcome to join!
Manta ray snorkeling tour

初心者歓迎☆おすすめのマンタツアー

During the winter months of November through April, manta rays come to the surface to feed on the plankton that accumulates on the water's surface. Therefore, the manta ray encounter rate isAverage 90% or higherstar

Manta points are mainly guided to Kuroshima area and Aragusuku (Panari) Island area.

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended manta ray snorkel tours.

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] GoPro Rental Free!開始時間8:30~15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Special Winter SALE【Ishigaki Island / 1 Day】Manta Rays & Sea Turtles to meet your dream snorkeling ☆《Beginners welcome & Full photo service》（No.449）.開始時間8:00 - 15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours23,000 yen →14,000yen

Let's go see the manta rays and sea turtles you've always dreamed of☆!
Manta Ray Experience Diving Tour

初心者歓迎☆おすすめのマンタツアー

Let's go see the manta rays you've always wanted to see in Ishigaki Island! You will be fascinated by the magnificent manta rays that you see at the aquarium swimming right in front of you!

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended manta ray experience diving tours.

Manta Rays combined with other activities
Phantom Island and Unlimited Marine Sports Plan

初心者歓迎☆おすすめのマンタツアー

Recommended for those who want to enjoy this and that in the beautiful ocean of Ishigaki Island! Here comes the set plan you have been waiting for☆!

If you are lucky, you may be able to swim with sea turtles and manta rays.

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended manta set tours.

What to Wear & Bring for Ishigakijima Manta Tour

石垣島マンタツアーの服装＆持ち物

Basically, many manta ray tours include a complete set of equipment. So, please make sure that you haveJust come in your swimsuit and assemble.Oh my god!!!

It gets a little cold when you get out of the water, so a towel and flip flops are a good idea.

Recommended Clothing & Personal Belongings for Manta Ray Tours

◆Swimsuit (worn beforehand)
◆ Rush Guard
◆Towel
◆Change of clothes
◆Sun protection (sunglasses/sunscreen, etc.)

Ishigaki Island Manta Tour Notes

石垣島マンタツアーの注意事項

Do not approach or try to touch manta rays unnecessarily.It is also not advisable to obstruct the swimming path of manta rays.

If manta rays are uncomfortable or fearful, they may not appear at manta ray points in the future.

Ishigaki Island continues to be a famous spot with high encounter rate with manta rays because of the consideration. Let's enjoy swimming with manta rays by making sure to communicate appropriately!

Ishigaki Island Manta Tour Notes Summary

◆Not touching manta rays
◆not too close to manta rays
◆If you see a manta ray, don't chase it.
◆Air will not hit the manta ray.

High probability of encounter!
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Ishigaki Island Manta Tour FAQ

Q. When can I see manta rays on Ishigaki Island?

Basically, you can see them all year round! There are a few differences in spots, and you can often see manta rays in the Kabira area from summer to fall, and in the southern area from fall to spring.

Q. What are the chances of snorkeling with manta rays on Ishigaki Island?

When you go to the manta spot, you can see more than 901 TP3T.

Q. When can I see manta rays on the surface of Ishigaki Island?

You can see them during the winter months of November through April. Water surfaceManta Snorkel TourIn the "Manta Rays", there is a high probability of seeing manta rays that come up to the very surface of the ocean to feed on the plankton that has accumulated on the surface of the water.

Q. When is the best season to see manta rays on Ishigaki Island?

It is said that the best time to see manta rays in the waters around Ishigaki Island is from April to November.

Q. What manta spots do you recommend on Ishigaki Island?

The two major manta spots representing Ishigaki Island are said to be "Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble" and "Manta City Point (MCP)" in the Kabira area.

New Ishigaki Island Manta Ray (Snorkeling/Diving) Tour Testimonials

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in half a day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! Small Group Experience Diving Tour (No.503)

Mr. Sakamori / 40s Posted on 2024-10-10

We were able to dive both dives without any problems after careful explanation and practice on the first dive. We were worried about the effects of the typhoon, but the manta rays came close to us and we were able to see sea turtles, so we were all very happy. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are still very excited after returning from the trip.

User_ztmf / 30's Posted on 2024-10-07

The underwater photography service was very good. Thanks to the kind instructor, I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. (male, 30s)

Mr. Glico / 20s Posted on 2024-10-07

The clarity of the ocean was excellent and even beginners enjoyed it very much. I would like to invite my friends to join next time! (FEMALE, 20s)

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in half a day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! Small Group Experience Diving Tour (No.503)

User_drbh / 40s Posted on 2024-10-07

The guide was very supportive and we were able to observe manta rays up close with ease. The beauty of the Ishigaki Island sea is an unforgettable experience. (male, 40s)

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in half a day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! Small Group Experience Diving Tour (No.503)

Mr. Kyoro-chan / 30's Posted on 2024-10-07

The tour was safe for beginners and we had a luxurious time surrounded by colorful coral reefs and manta rays. I would like to bring my family next time! (female, 30s)

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in half a day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! Small Group Experience Diving Tour (No.503)

Mr. Takashi / 50s Posted on 2024-10-07

It was nice to swim in the clear water. We saw manta rays and enjoyed the great nature, but I would have liked to spend a little more time. (male, 50s)