Plan introduction( Phantom Island Landing + Sea Turtle & Coral Snorkeling )
This tour departs from Ishigaki Island, and you can enjoy landing on a phantom island & snorkeling at colorful coral and sea turtle points.
This is our best plan that includes very popular activities.
First, we landed on Hamajima, a phantom island.
The contrast between the blue sky, emerald green sea, and white sand of this uninhabited island is spectacular.
The shallow waters are so clear that you can even see tropical fish without diving.
The island has been used as a filming location for TV commercials, and the spectacular view is sure to impress.
Mermaid costumes rental is offered free of charge on the Phantom Island.
Take special photos that can only be taken here with the spectacular scenery in the background.
After visiting the Phantom Island, we will go snorkeling with colorful corals at Sekisei lagoon, one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan.
Enjoy snorkeling with over 100 kinds of colorful tropical fish.
You will be greeted by clownfish and other fish that you would see in an aquarium.
We will also snorkel at a point where sea turtles live.
You will be lucky to see a cute sea turtle up close.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 8:00 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (only in the city center) * Our guide will inform you of the meeting time at least one day before the tour. |
| 8:20 | Departure from Ishigaki Port |
| 8:50 | Landing on Phantom Island, free time ( 60 min.) * Free rental of mermaid costumes available for those who wish to wear them. |
| 9:40 | Move to Snorkeling point |
| 10:20 | Snorkel at Sekisei lagoon & Sea Turtle at spot ( 40 min.) |
| 11:00 | Back to Kohama Island |
| 12:00 | Arrival at Kohama Port |
| 12:00~ | The tour ends with a shower at the Marine House on Kohama Island. After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel if you are staying on Kohama Island. |
| 13:00~ | You will receive a ferry ticket to Ishigaki Island or Taketomi Island and dismissed. Please return to Ishigaki Island or Taketomi Island by ferry at your convenience. *There is a ferry to Ishigaki Island every hour. *You can also go to Taketomi Island by the flight from Kohama Island to Ishigaki via Taketomi Island (14:40 or 15:20). *Ferry tickets (from Kohama Island to Ishigaki Island or Taketomi Island) can be used the next day as well. * After the tour, you can have a meal (Ishigaki Beef Curry or Yaeyama Soba Noodle) at a store in Kohama Island for 500 yen ( Reservation required, please let us know in the remarks column when you make a reservation). |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 9,800 yen Child (6+) : 7,800 yen Young Child (3-5) : 4,800 yen Infant (0-2) : 0 yen * For 2 or more infants, 4,800 yen for 2 infants |
| Included in price | Boat fare, Insurance, Snorkeling set and Life Jacket rental, Wetsuits rental (winter only), Mermaid costume rental, One-way ferry ticket (from Kohama Island to Ishigaki Island or Taketomi Island), Shower facility fee, Photo data taken on the day of the tour |
| What to bring | Bath towels, Drinks, Sunscreen, Seasickness medicine, etc. |
| What to wear on tour | Swimsuit (worn before the gathering) , Clothing that can get wet, Sandals |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | 【Meeting Locations】 Please choose from the following. 1. Around Ishigaki Port * Our guide will inform you of the details of the meeting place by email after the reservation is made. 2. Pick up at each hotel (only in the city center) 【Dismissal Locations】 Kohama port * Include one-way ferry ticket (from Kohama Island to Ishigaki Island or Taketomi Island) |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 8:00-12:00 (4 hours) * The ending time shown here is the time of arrival at Kohama Port. Please note that the earliest arrival time at Ishigaki Island is 14:00 and 15:00 at Taketomi Island (see Timetabele section for details). |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time at least one day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 3-65 years old in good health * Those with a hangover will not be allowed to participate. |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 20 people (Minimum 5 people) * The minimum number of participants is 5. In case of shortage of participants, we will contact you at least 2 days in advance. |
| Reservation deadline | By 5:00 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.
Pick-up and drop-off area
Pick-up and drop-off area is around Free hotel pick-up and drop-off ( Only hotels in the city center in the southern part of Ishigaki Island)Free hotel pick-up and drop-off ( Only hotels in the city center in the southern part of Ishigaki Island).
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 3 days before the tour : Free of charge
2. By 2 days before the tour : 50% of the participation fee
3. On the day before the tour : 80% of the participation fee
4. On the day of 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
5. Please bring your own drinks (cooler box provided).
