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Amount of money
time zone	8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
the time required	Approx. 5 hours
Holding period	December 1–March 31

Features of this plan

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Encountering a manta ray at the surface of the sea off Kuroshima♪
Winter-Only Snorkeling Tour

About 50 minutes from Ishigaki Island, head to the crystal-clear “Kuroshima Blue” waters.Manta Ray Snorkeling Tours, held for a limited time from December through MarchThat's right! You can enjoy the thrilling experience of observing manta rays gliding gracefully across the water's surface up close, accompanied by our experienced staff.

We’ll take you snorkeling at 1–3 dive sites and do everything we can to help you have a magical encounter with manta rays!

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◆Available only from December through March! A rare snorkeling tour where you can see manta rays at the water's surface
◆Equipment rental, boxed lunch, and insurance included◎
◆ Travel to Kuroshima on a comfortable boat equipped with showers and restrooms
◆Get Free Drone & GoPro Footage!

Take home all your memories with our comprehensive photography services★

Our staff will take photos and videos of you snorkeling with a GoPro HERO12 and give them to you for free.

furthermoreSubmit a review and get a drone video (DJI Air 3s) as a giftWe’ll take care of everything. The boat is captained by a former firefighter, and PADI-certified staff will be on board, so even beginners can participate with confidence.

*Please note that drone filming may not be possible on days with inclement weather (including sunny days with strong winds) due to the sensitive nature of the equipment.

Reference Schedule

Hours.	Contents
7:40	Meeting & Reception *Tour start time:20 minutes agoPlease be sure to arrive on time. Look for staff members wearing T-shirts.
8:00	Departure from Ishigaki Port
8:50	Arrival at the Dive Site / Manta Ray Tour & Snorkeling →1–3 stops planned (about 30–40 minutes each) · Drone filming · Lunch break
11:10	Heading back to port
12:00	Return to Port, Photo Gift, and Dismissal

*The above flow is a guide.
Please note that the flow may be subject to change depending on the situation on the day of the event.
*Please meet at 7:40 a.m. for departure at 8:00 a.m. Please note that the tour schedule may vary depending on manta ray sightings and other factors. We plan to return to port by 2:00 p.m. at the latest.

Course Content and Details

Price

1 person (ages 10–60): () yen

Fee includes

Activity fee, liability insurance, sales tax, full set of tour equipment, life jackets, wetsuits (in winter), boxed lunch

personal effects

Sandals, swimsuit (please wear it beforehand), towel, change of clothes, drinks (these are not provided on the boat; please bring plenty), sunscreen, motion sickness medication (if you are prone to seasickness, please take your medication before arriving), and light gear (if you have any)

Meeting and Dismissal Location

Hamazaki Marina Docking Area
*Please park your car and wait.

Start time

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location

Ishigaki Island

Holding period

December 1–March 31
*Until the season when manta rays can be seen at the water's surface while snorkeling

Age Range

10 to 60 years old

Number of participants

1 to 30 people (minimum number of participants: 6)

application deadline

By 18:00 the day before

*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that the following cancellation fees will apply for cancellations made at the customer's request.

Cancellation on the day before: 100%
Same-day cancellation: 100%
No-show: 100%

*Please note that cancellation fees will also apply for cancellations due to illness, lack of sleep, or booking errors. Please be aware that arriving more than 10 minutes late will be treated as a same-day cancellation.

*Please note that if you do not arrive at the departure point by 8:00, your reservation will be treated as a no-show (100% cancellation fee), so please be punctual.

*The event will generally take place even in the rain, provided safety can be ensured. However, it will be canceled if dangerous conditions are anticipated due to severe weather, wind direction, or other factors. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be charged. We will notify you by phone or email the day before or on the day of the event.

Special note 》

*Please be punctual. Please note that we will depart exactly at the scheduled time.

*Please note that photography and video recording may not be possible on the day of the event due to equipment malfunctions or other reasons.

*A separate fee will be charged for any intentional damage to equipment.

*To prevent seasickness, please avoid drinking alcohol the night before, getting insufficient sleep, and eating too much for breakfast on the day of the trip.

*Individuals aged 60 or older with no pre-existing conditions must provide a doctor's certificate.Diver Medical Health Check SheetPlease print this out, have your doctor sign it, and bring it with you on the day of your appointment.

*We ask that individuals who fall into the categories listed below refrain from participating.
Individuals aged 60 or older who do not have a doctor’s note / Individuals who have been drinking or are hungover / Pregnant women (before the second trimester) / Individuals with mental health conditions (such as epilepsy, dementia, developmental disorders, panic disorder, etc.) / Individuals with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases

*When making a reservation, please provide participant information (gender, age, height, weight, shoe size) and any allergies.Please respond.
We will provide boxed lunches, so if you have any food allergies, please be sure to let us know in advance. If you do not have any allergies, please write “No allergies.”

Example:
・Male, 30 years old, 170 cm, 68 kg, shoe size 26.5 cm, no allergies
・Female, 28 years old, 160 cm, 55 kg, shoe size 24.0 cm, wheat, beef

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