Plan introduction( SUP or Canoeing at Mangrove river & Snorkeling around Phantom Island )
This tour plan includes landing on “Hamajima”, snorkeling in the surrounding area, and SUP or canoeing in Miyara River.
Hamajima, which is a 30-minute snorkel boat ride from Ishigaki Port, is like heavenly beauty.
Miyara River is a rich natural spot with mangrove trees on both sides of the river.
Hamajima, also known as “Phantom Island”, is located in Sekisei lagoon, which has a large number of coral reefs.
Therefore, there are many snorkeling spots located around the island.
If you put on goggles and look into the sea, you will be greeted by colorful coral, anemones, and colorful tropical fish swimming around them.
The tour is safe even for those who cannot swim at all, as life jackets are worn when entering the water.
Simply put on the free rental snorkeling set and look into the water as you float around.
Experienced guides will give you a lecture at the beginning of the tour, so children and beginners are welcome.
After a lunch break, we will visit the Miyara River, a national natural treasure.
The mangrove trees growing along the riverside create a tropical jungle-like atmosphere.
At this place, you can choose to experience either SUP or canoeing.
SUP may look difficult to balance on, but it is surprisingly stable, and most people quickly get used to it after a little practice.
Canoeing is even easier than SUP, and even small children can safely ride in a canoe.
You can also observe rare mangrove trees up close.
If you want to feel the rich nature of Ishigaki Island’s ocean and rivers, please check out this tour.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 6:00/8:00/13:30 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (Only in the city area of Ishigaki Island) |
| 6:15/8:30/14:00 | Depart from the Ishigaki Port to Phantom Island. |
| 6:30/9:00/14:15 | Arrival at Phantom Island. After the lecture, start Snorkeling |
| 7:30/10:15/15:15 | End of Snorkeling. Back to the Ishigaki port. |
| 7:45/11:30/16:00 | Lunch break after arriving at Ishigaki Port. Please have lunch on your own. (Lunch fee is not included in the price.) |
| 8:00/13:30/18:00 | Meet again at Ishigaki Port. Depart for the next field. |
| 8:30/14:00/18:30 | Arrival at Mangrove river. |
| 9:00/14:15/18:45 | Start SUP or Canoeing. |
| 10:15/15:15/19:45 | End of SUP or Canoeing. |
| 11:30/16:00/20:15 | 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) |
* On the course starting at 6:00/13:30, you can watch the sunrise or sunset from the ocean by SUP/canoe through the mangrove river.
* Hot showers are not available for the course starting at 13:30 as it is after business hours.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 15,000 yen Child (3-11) : 15,000 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Snorkel equipment, SUP or Canoe equipment, Wetsuits for winter), Fee for using shower room(hot water), Photo data taken on the tour, Insurance, Taxes * Hot showers are not available for the course starting at 13:30 as it is after business hours. |
| What to bring | Towel, Drink, Sunscreen, Change of clothes (if you need), Money for Lunch (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 | 6:00-11:30,8:00-16:00,13:30-20:15 ( 5.5-8hours) * See schedule section for details. |
| 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. On the course starting at 6:00/13:30, you can watch the sunrise or sunset from the ocean by SUP/canoe through the mangrove river.
9. Hot showers are not available for the course starting at 13:30 as it is after business hours.
10. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
