[Miyakojima | Sea turtle encounter rate is almost 100%] Small group snorkeling tour with high-resolution photos for beginners | Popular with families and couples!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- School
- Limited to first-time users
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
- Video gifts
- Autumn Campaign Sale 2025
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Possible number of bookings1~
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Participating age5Age ~ 55 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
Smiley is a Miyakojima marine shop! As a snorkeling specialist in Miyakojima, we carefully guide each group through the unforgettable experience of swimming with sea turtles. Miyakojima boasts one of the highest rates of sea turtle encounters in the world. Why not spend a special time swimming with adorable sea turtles in the crystal-clear waters? ■ Reasons to choose Smiley [1. Nearly 100% chance of encountering sea turtles!] We'll guide you to areas of Miyakojima where you're particularly likely to encounter sea turtles. We'll provide you with an unforgettable experience of seeing them up close. [2. 90% of our participants are beginners! No need to worry, even if you're not a big swimmer! If you need a clear introduction, our professional guides will swim alongside you while pulling you with a float. [3. Unlimited free high-resolution photos] All underwater photos are taken by our guides. Requests are welcome, including two-shots with sea turtles, swimming photos, and family/couple photos! [④ The water remains clear even on rainy days] Miyakojima has no mountains or rivers, so even rain doesn't wash away sediment, keeping the water clear. In fact, we recommend it even on rainy days. [⑤ A guide who will be attentive to you like family] Smiley values "tours that you can enjoy with a smile, like family, with peace of mind." We provide careful guidance in small groups. ■ ~Schedule (approximate)~ 8:00 AM Meeting/Reception: We will contact you by 7:00 PM the day before regarding the meeting location. If we have not been contacted by 7:00 PM, please call [090-5209-9193]. 8:10 AM Equipment handover and lecture: We will carefully explain how to use the equipment and important points to note. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have! 8:20 AM Snorkeling begins in the sea turtle area. We start slowly in shallow water where you can stand. Even beginners can feel at ease. Floats are provided, so even non-swimmers are welcome! Enjoy the world of sea turtles, coral, and tropical fish together. 8:40 AM Photo shoot: Your guide will take underwater photos. You can take lots of photos of yourself with sea turtles and the beautiful ocean. There's no limit on the number of photos you can take! 9:20 AM: End/Break. All photo data will be gifted to you on the spot! 9:35 AM: Shower/Changing. Shower facilities are available at points with showers. Hot or cold water will be provided at points without showers (depending on the season and sea conditions). 9:55 AM: Disbandment. The tour will end at the destination. Thank you! ■ Creatures you can see: Sea turtles (high chance of encountering), schools of colorful tropical fish, and the familiar clownfish (Nemo) from the movie. ■ Finally, let's create unforgettable memories together in Miyakojima's crystal clear waters! Beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers are all welcome to participate. We look forward to seeing you!
We offer the best time to swim in the ocean with sea turtles. Come and see the schools of fish and the beautiful coral reefs!
Swim with colorful fish! A snorkeling tour where you can encounter tropical fish and sea turtles in the crystal clear waters. A breathtakingly beautiful world of the sea unfolds before your eyes.
This snorkeling tour lets you meet the clownfish, the star of the movie "Finding Nemo"! Experience the world of the movie in the crystal clear ocean.
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- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. From the day before to the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
| About event termination | The event may be cancelled due to weather or equipment failure. In the event of cancellation, expenses such as transportation costs to the site will not be compensated. The contents of the plan may be changed at the discretion of the organising company. If the event is cancelled due to circumstances, the organising company will contact you by 6:00 PM the day before. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1~ |
| About duration |
1~2 hours
2 hours (experience time 1 hour 30 minutes)
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| Operating period | We are open all year round, regardless of the season! |
| Assembly time | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time. |
| Booking deadline | until 11:59 on the day |
| Changing room | Toilet | ||
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| Shower | Parking | ||
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| Dress code - Must bring items | Towel, swimsuit (to be worn), sandals, drink, sunscreen, sunglasses |
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| About rental items | Snorkeling equipment set (mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket) 1 wetsuit ¥1,000 (recommended only in winter from November to the end of May) |
| Matters require attention | If you are 15 minutes late for the meeting time, you may not be able to participate. |
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| Other notifications | The event may be canceled due to weather or equipment failure. In the event of cancellation, transportation costs to the site and other expenses cannot be compensated. The contents of the plan may be changed at the discretion of the organizer. If the event is canceled due to circumstances, the organizer will contact you by 7:00 p.m. the day before. |
Plan attractions
Have the sea turtle all to yourself!! I won't stop taking pictures until I get the best one!!
I'm going to come up to the top to catch my breath!! Let's observe the turtles from the side!!
The water is as clear as a swimming pool!!! You can even see the turtles yourself!!
Larger than a child's size!!! If you're lucky, you might even encounter a giant sea turtle!
It feels great when the weather is nice!! The angle of light is also vital in photography!!!
Photos just like the ones you see in advertisements!? Unlimited photos taken on the tour will be given as gifts!!!
The cute equipment got me excited!! Masks are available in a variety of colors! Choose your favorite color!
Graceful sea turtle!
Our guide has won GoPro awards six times! I'm very confident in my photography skills!!!
It's mealtime for the turtle! Turtles' staple food is seaweed!!
A beautiful sky and sea captured together?! By attaching a special lens to the underwater camera, you can take photos like this!
Bubble rings?! They're even prettier than those made by dolphins!? The guide will send out bubble rings! Photos taken from inside the rings are sure to look great on Instagram!!
If all the conditions are met, you can even get a photo like this! The guide will be doing bubble rings under the sea turtles!!
Large groups are welcome to participate!!! Let's all make the best memories!!!
Experience Miyako Blue! Once you enter the ocean of Miyakojima, it's so beautiful you'll never be able to enter any other ocean!
What a cute face!! Don't miss the chance to capture that breathtaking moment!
The beautiful sea is all ours to enjoy! Snorkeling in the beautiful ocean at Uuga!!
Participants alone are also welcome! If you're alone you can take as many photos as you want!!
On a lucky day, you might even see a scene like this! I encountered three sea turtles together!!
Nemo, the model for the movie! Let's go see clownfish in the wild!!!
Time schedule
Meeting place, reception, Meet at the venue! Check the name of the person who made the reservation and your registration is complete!
Handing over of equipment and starting preparation Wetsuits are available for rent in winter! Feel safe even in the cold sea!
We will provide you with all the necessary equipment and explain how to use it and what to be careful of in the ocean! We will resolve all your concerns and worries and then start snorkeling! We will provide you with all the necessary equipment and explain how to use it and what to be careful of in the ocean! We will resolve all your concerns and worries and then start snorkeling!
Photograph cute creatures!! We will capture the moment you see them!! The long-awaited two-shot!
You can take the best shots with sea turtles and clownfish! There are also photos of things other than snorkeling!!
We will take lots of photos not only underwater but also on land!! If you get tired of snorkeling, just float!
You will definitely float because you are wearing a wetsuit and a life jacket! Just relax and become one with the ocean! There's also photo time with the ocean in the background!
Finally, we took some photos with the ocean in the background and finished snorkeling!! Finally, we took some photos with the ocean in the background and finished snorkeling!!
Depending on the season, we will provide hot or cold water so you can wash off the seawater! We also have simple tents so you can quickly change into your clothes right there! Depending on the season, we will provide hot or cold water so you can wash off the seawater! We also have simple tents so you can quickly change into your clothes right there!
We will give you the photos and videos taken on the tour on the spot! There are more than 30 of them! You can look back on them right away! We will give you the photos and videos taken on the tour on the spot! There are more than 30 of them! You can look back on them right away!
Finally, we will give you a cute sticker and a memo with recommended spots in Miyakojima! This is the end of the snorkeling tour! Thank you for coming! Finally, we will give you a cute sticker and a memo with recommended spots in Miyakojima! This is the end of the snorkeling tour! Thank you for coming!
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The meeting and disbanding times may vary depending on the field conditions on the day, so the shop will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time. If you have not received a call from the shop by 7:00 PM the day before, please call (Miyakojima Marine Shop Smiley). The tour will be held in an area 15 to 30 minutes from Miyakojima Airport.
Please note that depending on the venue, parking fees may cost 1,000 to 2,000 yen per car.
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Selling points regarding safety
Our guides are certified in water rescue, professional dive masters, and snorkel guides. They also hold more than seven marine qualifications, including a national small boat operator's first class license, and will guide you safely and carefully through the vast ocean.
| Authorization issued by | Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission Maritime Leisure Provision Business Notification Form |
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| Insurance information | Sompo Japan Insurance/PADI managed accident insurance |
| License and Qualifications | PADI DIVEMASTER SNORKELGUIDE Small Boat Pilot 1st Class |
| Member organizations and associations | PADI member store |
| Number of staff | 4 people |
| Number of instructors | 4 people |
