Plan introduction( Sea turtle & Coral Snorkeling + Landing on Phantom Island )
This tour allows you to fully enjoy landing on “Phantom Island,” the No. 1 popular sightseeing spot in Yaeyama area, colorful coral snorkeling, and snorkeling at the sea turtle point in only half a day.
First, we will land on Hamashima, a fantastic uninhabited island.
The contrast of the blue sky, emerald green sea, and white sand will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
The shallow, clear water makes it possible to see tropical fish even without diving.
Don’t forget to take pictures with the spectacular view in the background.
In addition, mermaid costumes are available for free rental on the Phantom Island.
Let’s transform into the mermaid of your dreams with a spectacular background.
After the phantom island, snorkel in Japan’s largest coral reef area.
Enjoy snorkeling with over 100 kinds of colorful tropical fish.
You will be greeted by aquarium fish like clownfish.
In addition, we will snorkel at a sea turtle spot.
Make a wish on a sea turtle, which is said to “bring happiness”.
If you are lucky, a sea turtle may come close by and swim with you.
This tour will take you to a place where the current is calm, so even first-time snorkelers can enjoy snorkeling.
You can also rest assured that you will be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Please do not hesitate to join us even if you are with small children.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 8:40 | Departure from Kohama Port |
| 8:50 | Landing on Phantom Island, free time ( 50 min.) Mermaid costumes are available free of charge for those who wish to wear them. |
| 9:40 | Move to Snorkeling point |
| 10:20 | Snorkeling at Coral & Sea Turtle Spot ( 40 min.) |
| 11:00 | Return to Kohama Port. |
| 12:00 | Arrival at Kohama Island. If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. * 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). |
*If you cannot go to the sea turtle point due to the sea conditions, you will go to the Phantom Island & beautiful coral reef snorkeling.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 8,800 yen Child (6+) : 6,800 yen Young Child (3-5) : 4,800 yen Infant (0-2) : 0 yen * If there are more than 2 Infants (0-2), it will cost 4,800 yen for 2 Infants. |
| Included in price | Boat fare, Insurance, Life Jacket or Wetsuit, Mermaid costume rental (Only if you want to), Photo data taken on the day of the tour (including underwater photography) |
| 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 | Please choose from the following. 1. Kohama Port (Google Map) 2. Pick up and drop off at each hotel * Please see NOTES for details. |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 8:40-12:00 (3.5 hours) |
| 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) * If the number of participants does not reach the limit, we will offer snorkeling to the Phantom Island & Beautiful Coral Reef from 2 people. |
| 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.
About Meeting and Dismissal Place
If you are staying at a hotel, please use the hotel-owned shuttle bus to Kohama Port and arrive at Kohama Port before the meeting time.
For guests staying at guest houses who have no transportation, we will pick you up, so please let us know in the remarks column when you apply.
After the tour, we can take you back to your hotel or guest house.
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).
