What is a diving tour on Miyako Island?
Miyako Island is surrounded by emerald-green waters that are so clear that they are named “Miyako Blue.”
The crystal clear sea can be seen from the ground, but the view from underwater is even more beautiful.
To see such an underwater world, Diving is highly recommended.
Diving is an activity in which air cylinders and weights are attached to the body to enjoy the undersea world.
While snorkeling allows you to see only from the sea’s surface, Diving enables you to walk on the ocean floor.
Types of diving tours held on Miyako Island
Introductory Diving (Taiken-Diving)
Introductory Diving is for beginners who do not have a license. Before going underwater, a lecture will be given on diving safely.
Although the maximum depth for Introductory Diving is limited to 10 meters, Miyako Island is home to colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, even at a depth of 3 to 4 meters.
n addition, one instructor is assigned to every two participants, so even if you cannot swim, you can dive safely with the instructor pulling you along.
Scuba Diving (Fun-Diving)
Scuba Diving is a more advanced type of Diving that licensed divers can do. Compared to Introductory Diving, it does not include a basic lecture, thus reducing the cost of the dive.
Scuba Diving is a great way to dive deeper than Introductory Diving, so if you have already obtained a Diving license, Scuba Diving is a great way to enjoy Diving.
Slow Diving
Introductory Diving is only available for ages ten and up, but Slow Diving is available for ages eight and up.
In Slow Diving, you wear a full-face mask that covers your entire face, and the instructor pulls you along.
There is no need to worry about getting your face wet, and you can breathe as you would on the ground to enjoy the underwater world with peace of mind.
Clothing and personal belongings for Miyako Island diving tours
What to wear for Miyako Islanddiving tours
| Clothing | Swimsuit, sandals, rash guard, light jacket, etc. |
Wetsuits are worn over swimsuits, so please wear your swimsuit before the tour.
What to Bring on Miyako IslandDiving Tours
| Things to bring | towel, drink, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera (waterproof recommended), seasickness drug. |
The attraction of Diving on Miyako Island
Sea Clarity
The sea of Miyako Island is one of the clearest in Japan.
On a sunny day, you may see 50 meters into the ocean.
In other places, it is often too muddy with sand and plankton to see very far, so please experience this spectacular view at first sight when diving on Miyako Island.
Colorful corals
The sea of Miyako Island is home to many colorful corals.
There are even spots where you can see more than several hundred different types of coral.
Seeing coral up close is one of the charms of Diving.
Please dive in and enjoy the coral that can only be seen on Miyako Island.
Tropical fish
On Miyako Island, much tropical fish live around coral reefs.
Much tropical fish, such as clownfish, are colorful, so you can enjoy looking at them.
Also, on Miyako Island, you can see sea turtles and large fish that are usually hard to see.
Please try swimming with sea creatures.
