Plan introduction( Landing on Phantom Island & Snorkeling )
This tour plan includes landing on Phantom Island, the most beautiful spot in Yaeyama region, and snorkeling in the surrounding area.
Phantom Island, which can be reached in 30 minutes by snorkel boat from Ishigaki Port, is like a heavenly beauty.
If you have come all the way to Ishigaki Island, why don’t you go to Phantom Island?
Hamashima Island, nicknamed “Phantom Island,” is located in the coral-rich waters of Sekisei lagoon.
Therefore, there are countless snorkeling spots scattered around the island.
If you put on a snorkel and look into the sea, you will be greeted by colorful coral, anemones, and colorful tropical fish swimming around them.
Even if you can’t swim at all, you don’t need to worry because you will be wearing a life jacket.
Just floating around and looking into the water is enough to enjoy the tour.
Experienced guides will give you a lecture at the beginning of the tour, so children and beginners are welcome.
Hamashima is called “Phantom Island” because it changes its shape depending on the tide level.
At low tide, a large piece of land appears, but when the tide is high, the island becomes smaller or the entire island is shallowly submerged in water.
The island changes its shape from time to time, and is a beautiful sight at any time of the day.
This tour is perfect for tourists with limited time, as you can land on Phantom island and enjoy snorkeling in only 3 hours.
You can join it in the afternoon of the day you arrive in Ishigaki Island or in the morning of the day you return home.
This is a regular popular tour, so please apply as soon as possible.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 8:00/13:30 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (Only in the city area of Ishigaki Island) |
| 8:30/14:00 | Depart from the Ishigaki Port to the Phantom Island. |
| 9:00/14:30 | Arrival at the Phantom Island. |
| 9:45/15:15 | After the lecture, start Snorkeling |
| 10:15/15:45 | End of Snorkeling. Back to the Ishigaki port. |
| 11:00/16:30 | End of the tour * If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. (Only in the city area of Ishigaki Island) |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 7,900 yen Child (3-11) : 7,900 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Snorkel equipment, Wetsuits for winter), Fee for using shower room(hot water), Photo data taken on the tour, Insurance, Taxes |
| What to bring | Towel, Drink, Sunscreen, Change of clothes (if you need) |
| What to wear on tour | Swimsuit, Rash guard, Half pants, etc. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Please choose from the following. 1. Pick-up and drop-off at each hotel in Ishigaki Island (Only in the city area) * East side to ANA Intercontinental Hotel and west side to Fusaki Resort Hotel. * Hotel pick-up service is only available for reservations made before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour. Please note that those who book after that time will meet at Ishigaki Port. 2. In front of “Escort Ishigaki” at Ishigaki Port Terminal Misaki-cho-1, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan (Google Map) |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 8:00-11:00,13:30-16:30 ( 3 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 3-59 years old |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 30 people (Minimum 4 people) |
| Reservation deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before the tour |
How to contact us after booking a tour
Our guide will contact you by phone (or e-mail) the evening of the day before the tour to inform you of the tour details.
For single person
The minimum number of participants for this plan is 4.
If there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled free of charge.
We will inform you if the tour will be held or not the day before the tour.
Pick-up and Drop-off Area
The pick-up and drop-off area is only in the city area.
* East side to ANA Intercontinental Hotel and west side to Fusaki Resort Hotel.
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 8 days before the tour : Free of charge
2. By 7 to 2 days before the tour : 2,000 yen for one group
3. After the day before the tour : 100% of the participation fee
*No cancellation fee will be charged if you cannot join the tour due to force majeure, such as tour cancellation due to bad weather or flight cancellation.
For any changes to the tour, please get in touch with us at the e-mail address (or phone number) provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail.
Notes
1. Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour.
Our guide will inform you of the meeting place and time on the day before the tour.
2. The tour will be held even if it rains, as long as safety is ensured.
3. Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before the tour.
4. Please use the restroom before the tour. There are no restrooms near the tour field.
5. Please contact our guide in advance if you are going to be late.
6. Hot showers are available around Ishigaki Port Terminal. If you would like to use it, please ask our guide at the tour.
7. Hotel pick-up service is only available for reservations made before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour. Please note that those who book after that time will meet at Ishigaki Port.
8. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
