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The 15 Snorkelling Trips in Japan That Earn Their Price

36 tours  ·  from $20

Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour - Getting ready with included equipment
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Okinawa: From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

1.From Naha: Kerama Islands 1-day snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 423 reviews · from $81Our pick

Cruise from Naha toward the Kerama Islands and snorkel at two or three reef sites with an instructor. Christina and other English-speaking crew help you spot turtles, squid, puffer fish, and colorful coral. Gear, towels, tea, showers, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“Great trip. We saw and swim with turtles, black squids and puf fishes. Great visibility. Definitely wear swimsuit they give you to avoid harm from small jellyfish as they are there in some places. Fantastic trip. Highly recommended.”

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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch - What happens on the boat
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Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

2.Naha, Okinawa: Keramas Island Snorkeling Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Join Marine House SEASIR for a full-day boat trip from Naha to Kerama Islands National Park. Certified guides such as Britta, Theo, Jade, and Harry lead snorkeling at two or three sites, with wetsuits, lunch, hot showers, pickup, and digital photos included.

“It was a great and súper well organised tour. The amount of staff, how knowledgeable they were and helpful, also the boat was really good and comfortable. Packed lunch was ok, but overall the experience was 10/10. 100% recommended”

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[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling - The guide support is a major part of the value
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[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling

3.[Miyako Island/Half Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $45Top rated

Swim above Miyakojima’s coral reefs with a guide searching for sea turtles, colorful fish, and clear coastal water. The 90-minute session suits beginners and includes safety gear, winter wetsuits, and free underwater photo data. Guides such as Yuto and Kajo have been praised for patient instruction and family-friendly help.

“The guide was friendly and took great care of us. He informed us, once we got to the snorkeling spot, that there was a 30-40 percent chance of seeing sea turtles which would have been nice to know beforehand. Unfortunately we didn’t sRead more”

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Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling above Ishigaki’s coral and fish
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Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

4.Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $45

Swim near Ishigaki’s Blue Cave, walk inside its limestone cavern, then snorkel above coral and colorful fish. Guides such as Akari, Yuki, Chloe, and Arai have helped beginners and families feel safe. Pickup, photos, safety gear, and winter wetsuits are offered, though equipment fees need confirmation.

“This snorkeling tour was everything described. Even though we were limited to nearby beaches instead of the caves because of the weather, we still got to see beautiful reefs and plenty of wildlife. Our guide, Diego, made everything seamRead more”

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Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available! - The open-water snorkeling near the cave
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Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available!

5.Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · from $19Best value

Meet Island Club in Onna for a two-hour guided snorkel near Cape Maeda and the Blue Cave. You practice in shallow water, then swim with tropical fish and receive underwater photos and videos on your smartphone. Guides such as Aka and Katsuya have earned praise for patience and friendly help.

“This tour is slightly misadvertised. We did not get an English guide, and from parking lot to changing (including form signing and getting ready), it was less than 1.5 hours, not 2. I asked them about it after and the extra half hour is apparently to shower and receive photos (we decided to shower back at the air BNB and our guide sent me the pictures on line se we left after 1.5 hours). Probably about 45 minutes of water time. It didn't feel rushed, but we could have spent more time in the cave and it would have been nice to have an explanation of the fish we saw…”

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From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry - Leaving Naha from Tomari Port
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From Naha: Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry

6.Snorkeling Tour to Kerama by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 151 reviews · 7 hours · from $75

Travel from Naha to Tokashiki Island by ferry, then take the Sea Friend shuttle to Aharen Beach. A small-group guide leads a boat trip to a Kerama Blue snorkeling site, with equipment and instruction included. You also get beach time, swimming, a shower, and lunch from April through October.

“This was a great trip, no guide you just show up at the Ferry Terminal get your tickets and then meet the right bus once on the island. it was simple and a beautiful experience! we didn't end up eating lunch, just rented a parasol and chairs and hung out at the beach the whole time. It was a great value!”

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Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour - From Ishigaki Port to the northern coast
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Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour

7.Ishigaki Island: Blue Cave Exploration & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Snorkel Ishigaki’s northern Blue Cave with guides such as Akari, Makoto, and Sebastian. You’ll explore limestone formations, swim over coral and tropical fish, and may see sea turtles or sea snakes. Hotel pickup, gear, winter wetsuits, safety equipment, and free photo data are included.

“I had an amazing snorkeling experience with Sebastian today. He was incredibly professional and friendly, constantly checking in on everyone in the group to ensure we were all doing well – I’ve never experienced such attentive care on a snorkeling tour before. The reefs were absolutely stunning, and we spent plenty of time in the water, making it totally worth it. Sebastian also created a great atmosphere, was especially kind and encouraging to the child in our group, and kept our spirits high throughout the tour. At the end, he even gave us some excellent local tips on where to eat and explore. You could really tell he enjoys what…”

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Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa - The boat ride to Keramashoto National Park
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Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

8.Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $52

Leave Naha at 8:00 am for a full day around Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka Island waters. Qualified guides, including Britta, Juna, and Shoyo, help beginners, lead small groups, and take underwater photos. Gear, wetsuits, lunch, drinks, and a towel are included, but bring swimwear and motion sickness medicine.

“This exceeded our expectations. The staff was fantastic. We had 3 great dives, lunch, and a couple hours to dive off the boat while anchored at our 2nd spot. The staff broke us up into smaller groups to snorkel so we were not bunched up with everyone on the boat. The staff helped us along the way and took pictures that they sent to our emails.”

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[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos - Inside the Blue Cave
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[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos

9.[Okinawa Blue Cave] Snorkeling with Private Guide+ Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $32

Meet at Adventure Island in Onna for a 2.5-hour Blue Cave snorkeling trip with a dedicated guide such as Kura-Chan, Tom, Ayaka, or Lisa. A shared boat reaches the cave in about five minutes. Beginners and children receive close support, while free photos, videos, fish feeding, showers, and lockers add real value.

“The crew is great. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Our guide was Lisa and she took great fotos. She was very kind and we had a great day.”

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Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island - A 30-minute speedboat trip from Ishigaki
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Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island

10.Ishigaki Island: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Phantom Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Take a three-hour speedboat trip from Ishigaki to Hamajima, the sandbar known as Phantom Island. You will get time for photos, swimming, and snorkeling among coral and tropical fish. Guides such as Yuki, Akari, Sebastian, and Misaki help beginners, take underwater photos, and adjust the route when weather changes.

“Unforgettable Experience — Thanks to Ayaka! Our snorkeling tour to Phantom Island was nothing short of incredible, and Ayaka made it truly unforgettable. Her warm, friendly energy and fluent English made us feel welcome and at ease from the start. She went above and beyond — capturing stunning photos of me and my dad that we’ll treasure forever and ensuring we had an amazing time both in and out of the water. It’s clear she genuinely cares about creating the best possible experience for everyone. This tour gave us memories to cherish for a lifetime — highly recommended!”

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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe - First activity: quiet mangrove paddling for beginners
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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

11.Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours on Iriomote with IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi, combining a sheltered mangrove SUP or canoe trip with snorkeling near Barasu Island. Guides provide instruction, safety gear, free photo data, and warm-water showers. Canoeing suits ages 6 to 59, while SUP is for ages 12 to 59.

“It was really cool with a really good guide !!! It was the first time In Okinawa and the experience in iriomote was one of our best experience! I recommend it”

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Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling - Snorkeling at Ishigaki’s Blue Cave
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Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling

12.Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours on Ishigaki’s water, paddling Kabira Bay by SUP or canoe before snorkeling near Blue Cave. Guides such as Akari, Moe, Sebastian, Loui, and Yudai have helped guests with safety, photos, and changing conditions. Pickup may be available, but confirm the meeting point.

“Trip is good . The sup activities is attactive and fun. I recommand anyone join it. The sea is so blue . I will come back in future.”

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Okinawa : Kerama Whole Day Snorkeling Tour From Chatan/Naha - A full day with two or three swimming stops
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Okinawa : Kerama Whole Day Snorkeling Tour From Chatan/Naha

13.Kerama Whole Day Snorkeling Tour From Chatan/Naha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $94

Join Cerulean Blue Okinawa from Naha or Chatan for a full day around Kerama National Park. Snorkel at two or three boat-based sites, look for clownfish, coral, and turtles, or choose one introductory scuba session. Guides speak basic English or Korean, and photos may be provided.

“everything was really good. had a nice time. and the spots were so beautiful.”

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[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - What the Blue Cave portion adds
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[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

14.[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours on Ishigaki with a guide such as Taka or Takahiro, paddling the Miyara River by SUP or canoe before snorkeling near Blue Cave. Pickup, photos, insurance, hot showers, and winter wetsuits are included. Bring swimwear, allow for changing conditions, and note the extra ¥1,000 snorkeling gear fee.

“It has been a great experience! We enjoyed it a lot. The canoë, the paddle, the scuba diving: that was all absolutely wonderful. The only negative point is the price…very expensive. The lunch should definitely be included”

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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak - Morning snorkeling and the chance to see turtles
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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

15.Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $99

Spend six hours around Miyakojima snorkeling for sea turtles, paddling a canoe to Pumpkin Limestone Cave, and climbing through its pumpkin-shaped chambers. English guidance is available, guide Yuri has been praised for clear explanations, and free waterproof-camera photos are included. Expect wet clothes and moderate physical effort.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Very kind and informative tour guide. It was a great time and I strongly recommend”

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New in Snorkeling

★ 4.5Blue Cave Private Snorkeling with PhotoshootFrom $2949 reviews
★ 4.5Kerama Islands experience Diving/Snorkeling/WhaleWatchingFrom $9616 reviews
★ 4.5Full-Day Introductory diving & Snorkeling in the Kerama Islands, OkinawaFrom $7228 reviews
★ 5.0Okinawa Miyakojima Half Day SUPor Canoe & Sea Turtle Snorkeling (Half Day Set)From $7951 reviews
★ 5.0Snorkeling Activity in Okinawa Miyako JapanFrom $4249 reviews
★ 5.0Okinawa Miyako Natural Aquarium! Tropical Snorkeling TourFrom $4515 reviews
★ 5.0Turtle Snorkeling in Ishigaki – Fluent English! Small Group!From $7217 reviews
★ 4.5Okinawa Ishigaki Phantom Island and Blue Cave SnorkelingFrom $9719 reviews
★ 5.0Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoeing and Phantom Island SnorkelingFrom $9821 reviews
★ 5.0Private snorkeling tour Ishigaki islandFrom $11120 reviews
★ 4.5Ishigaki Phantom Island Snorkeling Taketomi Island SightseeingFrom $6420 reviews
★ 4.5Snorkeling Activity in Okinawa Miyako JapanFrom $4129 reviews
★ 3.8Kerama Half-Day Snorkeling TourFrom $5744 reviews
★ 4.2Phantom Island Snorkeling and Taketomi SightseeingFrom $6914 reviews
★ 4.5Iriomote: Boat Snorkeling Tour at Barasu IslandFrom $5014 reviews

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