Ishigaki Island Manta Ray (Snorkeling/Diving) Tour

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Kabira-Ishizaki Manta Scramble

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)

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

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

Panari Big Corner

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

(1) Snorkeling

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!!!

⬇︎ recommended manta ray snorkeling tours

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Beginners are welcome from November to April only! Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour 《with photo data & lunch & free equipment rental》（No.324）.開始時間8:30~15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Ishigakijima Island/1 day】Beginners welcome☆Encounter rate: 90% or higher! Manta Ray or Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Phantom Island Landing & Experience Diving Tour (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 Expedition Snorkel & "Phantom Island" Landing & Unlimited Fun with More Than 10 Marine Sports Course (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

[Okinawa, Ishigaki Island] Sea Turtle or Manta Expedition Snorkel & Miraculous Uninhabited Island "Phantom Island" Landing Tour (Half-day course) (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

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!

⬇︎ recommended manta ray diving tours

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in a half day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! 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/Kabira/one day] Small group tour for beginners☆Experiencing the excitement in the beautiful ocean!開始時間8:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 5.5 to 7 hours25,000 yen

3) Fun Diving

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☆.

⬇︎ recommended manta ray fun diving tours

Ishigaki Island/Half Day】Swim with the most popular Manta Rays! Fun Diving Afternoon Half-Day Course *Including 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 hours14,850 yen

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

Beginners are welcome to join!
Manta ray snorkeling tour

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.

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Beginners are welcome from November to April only! Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour 《with photo data & lunch & free equipment rental》（No.324）.開始時間8:30~15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Beginners are welcome! Satisfying snorkeling tour with photo gift (No.449)開始時間8:00 - 15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours14,000 yen

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

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!

Ishigaki Island/Kabira/4 hours] 2 luxurious dives in a half day☆Guides to popular colorful coral reefs and manta points! 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/Kabira/one day] Small group tour for beginners☆Experiencing the excitement in the beautiful ocean!開始時間8:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 5.5 to 7 hours25,000 yen

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Beginners are welcome! Satisfying snorkeling tour with photo gift (No.449)開始時間8:00 - 15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours14,000 yen

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Beginners are welcome! Very satisfying experience diving tour! You can enjoy sightseeing after the tour☆Photo gift included (No.419)開始時間8:00 - 15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours21,000 yen

One of the highest manta ray encounter rates in the world!
Manta Ray Fun Diving Tour

Fun diving is only available to licensed divers.

Dive in the manta spots with the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the course.

Ishigaki Island/Half Day】Swim with the most popular Manta Rays! Fun Diving Afternoon Half-Day Course *Including 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 hours14,850 yen

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

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.

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] Sea Turtle or Manta Expedition Snorkel & "Phantom Island" Landing & Unlimited Fun with More Than 10 Marine Sports Course (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

[Okinawa, Ishigaki Island] Sea Turtle or Manta Expedition Snorkel & Miraculous Uninhabited Island "Phantom Island" Landing Tour (Half-day course) (No.500)開始時間8:20-12:15 / 13:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours9,800 yen

Ishigakijima Island/1 day】Beginners welcome☆Encounter rate: 90% or higher! Manta Ray or Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Phantom Island Landing & Experience Diving Tour (No.525)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,000 yen →15,000yen

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.

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!