Port of Call Tour

How to enjoy shore excursions

If you want to stop by Ishigaki Island on your cruise trip,Port of call tours to make the most of your limited timeis recommended.

There are a wide variety of pick-up and drop-off and short-time plans that allow you to enjoy natural activities and sightseeing on the island with ease. There are also tours that can be booked on the day of the tour according to weather and physical conditions, making it easy to enjoy an extraordinary experience.

The great outdoors in a short time
Participate in Activities

The charm of Ishigaki Island is its rich nature!

A variety of activities such as snorkeling, SUP, and mangrove canoeing, which can be enjoyed in a short time, are available for beginners.

Many tours include pick-up and drop-off services, allowing visitors to move smoothly from port to port, so they can fully enjoy themselves even during port calls.

Tour the most spectacular spots!
Enjoy Ishigaki Island with a sightseeing tour!

To fully enjoy the charms of Ishigaki Island during the port call, we recommend a sightseeing tour to popular scenic spots such as Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki Observation Deck.

You can experience the feeling of a trip in a short time, while being healed by the photogenic scenery and the unique atmosphere of the island. There are also a variety of tours that include transportation and can be booked on the same day!

Let's spend a relaxing time with emphasis on accessibility from the port.

For those who want to reduce travel time as much as possible, tours that are easily accessible from the port are ideal.

Plans that take you to spots within walking distance or a few minutes' drive will allow you to relax and enjoy your time at leisure. Meeting and disbanding is smooth, and cruise departure times can be accommodated with ease.

See a list of Ishigaki Island shore excursions

Blue Cave Snorkeling
Explore mysterious caves and enjoy the underwater world!

The "Blue Cave," which stretches into the crystal clear ocean, is a popular spot surrounded by fantastic light.

Snorkeling and cave exploration with colorful tropical fish will give you a sense of excitement and adventure.

Port pick-up and drop-off are included for smooth transfers, so even small children can participate without worry.

Ishigakijima/Half Day] You may see sea turtles☆Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour of the Unexplored "Blue Cave"★Free Photo & Transportation Included (No.304)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,500 yen →6,900yen

Miyara River Mangrove Canoe Tour
Enjoy the great nature of forests and rivers!

Explore the mangrove forest of Miyara River, a precious nature of Ishigaki Island, by canoe on the quiet surface of the water.

The riverbanks are inhabited by plants and birds unique to the subtropics, giving you the feeling of blending in with nature. Beginners are welcome and transportation is provided, making it a perfect healing experience during port calls.

Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour with free photo and pick-up service at the Miyara River, a national natural treasure (No.328)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Experience Kabira Bay
Cruising the spectacular ocean and rivers by SUP!

SUP experience to become one with nature standing on the clear ocean or river. The attraction of this event is that it is held at Kabira Bay, the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island with excellent transparency!

With support for beginners, cruising while feeling the wind is exceptional. Photos are also free of charge, so you can leave behind a lasting memory of your trip.

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Flexible with morning and afternoon departure options.

Easy to participate while the cruise is in portHalf-day tours from 2 to 4 hoursare abundant.

Cruise Arrivalinterpoint (interword separation)Morning and afternoon departures available depending on sailing timeThere are also plans that include sightseeing and activities, so you can fully enjoy the charms of Ishigaki Island even with limited time.

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Enough fun for a short time.
Recommended Marine Activity Tours

We offer a wide variety of marine tours such as experience diving and snorkeling in the beautiful ocean of Ishigaki Island, which you can fully enjoy even for an hour or two. Easy access from the port makes it easy to join.

Among them, we will introduce six activity tours where you can enjoy the great nature of Ishigaki Island.

Snorkeling Tour

Dive into the clear ocean and you will see colorful tropical fish and coral reefs! Inhabit the sea of Ishigaki IslandTour to meet sea turtlesis also very popular.

Tours to popular spots such as the Blue Cave and Yonehara Beach provide an emotional experience along with fantastic scenery.

Even if you are not a good swimmer, you can enjoy the underwater world with ease thanks to buoyancy equipment and careful lectures by the guides.

⬇︎3 time to enjoy!
Recommended snorkeling tours

Ishigaki Island/Half Day】Experience Diving & Sea Turtle Snorkeling! Small group for beginners☆(Photo data present) (No.477)開始時間8:30-11:30 (available only from 11/1-4/30) / 12:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours18,800 yen →14,500yen

Ishigakijima/Half Day] You may see sea turtles☆Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour of the Unexplored "Blue Cave"★Free Photo & Transportation Included (No.304)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,500 yen →6,900yen

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Experience Diving Tour

For those who want to experience real diving, experience diving with an instructor is recommended.

The coral reefs that stretch several meters underwater and encounters with sea turtles will impress even first-timers.

The tour is full of attractive tours where you can see the beautiful scenery and creatures of Ishigaki Island at the best spots recommended by the instructor.

⬇︎2.5 hours of fun
Experience Diving Recommendation Tour

Ishigaki Island / 2.5 hours] Enjoy the island and diving in a short time! Recommended for women and solo travelers★(No.321)開始時間8:30-11:00 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes17,000 yen

Recommended tours for 3-hour diving experience

Beginners are welcome☆Two flights a day! Phantom Island Landing & Experience Diving Tour 《Photo & Movie Data Present》 Enjoy the Ishigaki Sea in a short time☆ (No.268)開始時間8:30~11:30 / 12:30~15:30所要時間3 hrs.11,500 yen

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SUP Tour

SUP (stand-up paddle) is a popular activity where you stand on a board and go over calm seas and rivers.

You can cruise leisurely while feeling the nature of Ishigaki Island such as Kabira Bay and mangrove forests with your whole body. Even beginners can get on board right away, so you can have a fulfilling experience even in a short time.

⬇︎2.5 hours of SUP recommended tours to enjoy

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove SUP tour in the "Miyara River", a national natural treasure ★ (No.329)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

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Canoe (kayak) tours

This is a healing activity in which participants paddle slowly along a quiet river lush with mangroves.

You can also observe wild birds, crabs, and other living creatures and experience the richness of nature on Ishigaki Island. Since the tour is timed to coincide with the ebb and flow of the tide, it is easy to participate according to the time of port call.

⬇︎2.5 hours of fun
Canoeing (Kayaking) Recommendations

Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour with free photo and pick-up service at the Miyara River, a national natural treasure (No.328)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay" Kayak Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off (No.302)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Click here for popular half-day canoe (kayak) tours

Parasailing Tour

An exhilarating activity where you can see the ocean of Ishigaki Island from the sky.

Parasailing, you can soar into the sky from a special boat and enjoy the spectacular view of the blue ocean and green islands.

No special skills or physical strength are required, and you can easily enjoy an extraordinary experience like walking in the air.

⬇︎1.5 hours of fun
Parasailing Recommendation Tour

Ishigaki Island/1.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Photo included (No.504)開始時間8:30 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours9,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/1.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! 100m parasailing tour recommended for beginners, with free rental of waterproof case for smartphone and photo shooting (No.508)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00所要時間Approximately 1.5 hours7,000 yen

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You can choose that day according to the weather and your physical condition.
Recommended tours that can be booked on the same day

Depending on weather and mood after cruise arrival,Activity tours that can be booked on the same dayis also well-developed.

You can easily make reservations from your mobile phone and flexibly respond to schedule changes. You can enjoy the nature and ocean of Ishigaki Island with ease.

We have a wide variety of tours that can be booked on the same day to meet such requests as "The ocean is beautiful today, so I want to go swimming," or "It's sunny in the afternoon, so I want to go sightseeing. You can choose the best plan according to the local weather and your physical condition.

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Kabira Bay & Blue Cave Set Plan

Luxury half-day tour to the two most popular spots in Ishigaki Island, "Kabira Bay" and "Blue Cave"!

After enjoying the emerald green sea on a glass boat, you can go snorkeling in a sparkling blue cave. The short but very satisfying experience includes pickup and drop-off from the port and free photos.

Same-day reservations are available, which can be selected according to weather and mood, and are perfect for sightseeing during port calls.

Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour☆Take pictures for free & transportation included! (No.405)開始時間8:30-11:45 / 13:30-16:45所要時間Approx. 4 hours24,000 yen →12,000yen

Snorkeling & Landing Tour on Phantom Island

Landing on "Phantom Island (Hamashima)" with its spectacular white sand, visitors can enjoy taking pictures in a tropical landscape!

Afterwards, enjoy snorkeling in the crystal clear ocean. This is a popular tour with an extraordinary feeling. Transportation from the port is included for a smooth ride.

Same-day reservations are accepted, so it is a great way to accommodate sudden sunny weather during cruise port calls.

Ishigakijima/Half Day】Making an Impression with 360 Degree Spectacular View☆Photo Free & Pickup & Drop-off Included（No.458)開始時間8:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

What to Expect When Participating in a Port of Call Tour

When taking a shore excursion, check the departure time of the cruise ship in advance and allow enough time for your schedule.

Although tours with transportation are reliable, it is ideal to plan to return to port one hour before departure to allow for delays due to traffic jams and weather conditions.

Even tours that can be booked on the day of the tour may reach capacity, so we recommend making reservations or inquiring as early as possible.

See a list of Ishigaki Island shore excursions

Ishigaki Island Tours also accepts reservations for the last minute activity tours, such as the day before or the day of the tour.

We may be able to accommodate you even just before the tour starts!

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We have a variety of highly satisfying plans, so you are sure to find a plan that meets your needs. Let's enjoy Ishigaki Island to the fullest and create the best memories!