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[Year-round tour in Ishigaki Island] A one-day snorkel tour that visits the best spots for manta rays and sea turtles! During the winter season, aim for manta rays on the surface of the water. ♪ From December to the end of March!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Recommended for dating
Girls' party - Girls' trip
Kids' learning - play
Meal included
Pick-up & Drop-off
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome
Photo gifts

Possible number of bookings

1～10
Participating age

3Age ～ 60 Age
Duration

Over 6 hours on the day

Plan description

Held from April to November, let's go in search of adorable sea turtles and spectacular manta rays! Ishigaki Island is synonymous with manta rays! However, it's also home to a variety of other fish, including corals. Our experienced staff will guide you into the underwater world of the Yaeyama Islands. We'll guide you to the most likely spots to encounter them, based on the day's conditions and ocean conditions! Held from December to March, our recommended surface manta snorkeling tour is mainly around the outlying islands. In winter, in the Kuroshima and Aragusuku Island (Panali Island) areas, you'll often see manta rays rising to the surface to feed on plankton that has accumulated on the surface. They often swim close by with their mouths wide open, making for a truly impressive sight! ☆Recommended Points☆ ・Free underwater photos ・Free equipment rental ・Reliable small group size with thorough support and lectures ・Lunch included ・Leisurely guided tours to 3-4 spots per day [Tour Schedule] 8:30 AM Pick-up at your accommodation or meet at the local meeting point. After a health check and equipment fitting, we depart! 9:00 AM First Snorkeling: Head to a recommended spot for fish and coral! 10:30 AM Second Snorkeling: Snorkel at Sea Turtle Point♪ 12:00 PM Lunchtime *Lunch may be served at the port depending on the sea conditions and reservation status. 13:00 PM Third Snorkeling: Head to Manta Point♪ 15:00-15:30 Return to port. Drop-off to accommodation or disband on-site. *This is an approximate time and may vary. Thank you for your understanding. ○Notes○ *Sea turtles and manta rays are natural creatures. Please note that the snorkeling area is large and you may not encounter them within the limited time. *Free diving at Manta Point is not permitted. *Depending on the weather and straits on the day, it may be impossible to reach Manta Point or Sea Turtle Point. In such cases, the tour will be conducted at a different spot. *The order of the snorkeling spots may change at the captain's discretion.

Safe for first-time users

The instructor will firmly support and give a lecture with a small number of people. We try to tour at the pace of each customer. The boat is equipped with a sunshade, a windbreak tent, and a toilet! Even beginners can enjoy it with confidence.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. 2 days before: 50% 1 day before: 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% [If we decide to cancel the tour] ・No cancellation fee will be charged. ・If you have paid by credit card in advance, you will be refunded in full through your card company. ・The timing of refunds varies depending on the card company, so please contact your card company for details.
About event termination	* The tour may be canceled if the captain deems dangerous due to severe weather such as typhoon.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～10
About duration	Over 6 hours on the day 6.5 hours
Operating period	All year round
Assembly time	We will pick you up from the meeting place or accommodation between 8:20 and 8:30. *Transportation is only available in city areas. It may change depending on the weather, sea conditions, and reservation status on the day. We will inform you of detailed details and pick-up time by phone or email in the evening of the day before the tour.
Booking deadline	until 16:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	[Clothing] When gathering, please wear a bathing suit in advance and wear clothes and sandals that can get wet. [What to bring] ・ Swimsuit ・ Towel (required) ・ Rash guard ・ Sunscreen ・ Hat ・ Sunglasses ※ Please wear a swimsuit in advance. * Please manage your valuables at your own risk. There are no lockers with locks on the boat. Please bring the minimum required.
About rental items	Snorkel equipment set, wet suit (included in the price) Free Rental long fins and leader fins!

Matters require attention	Sea turtles and manta rays are natural creatures. Please note that the snorkeling area is large and you may not be able to encounter them within the limited time. Skin diving at manta points is not permitted. Depending on the weather and straits on the day, it may be impossible to reach manta ray points or sea turtle points. In that case, the tour will be held at a different point. The order of the points visited may change at the captain's discretion. Due to typhoons or bad weather, we may contact you to cancel the tour after the contract has been signed. Pickup and drop-off is only available from hotels in the city center. Thank you for your understanding. This may not be available for distant locations, so please contact us for details. *Those from distant areas such as Kabira, Shiraho, and northern Ishigaki Island are asked to use a rental car.
Other notifications	Important: Please be sure to read the following precautions before participating. For all tours, your health is extremely important. All of our tours are conducted by boat. Accidents on the surface or underwater often lead to more serious conditions than those on land. Even if an accident occurs, we cannot immediately take you to the hospital once you are out in the ocean. Experience sports such as diving, skin diving, and snorkeling are unusual activities, unlike everyday exercise, so you must be in good physical and mental health. Even minor health issues can lead to significant risks when diving or snorkeling. If you have any concerns about your illness or health, please contact us in advance. Before booking, please review the Diver Medical "Participant Checklist" PDF file and check for any applicable items. https://fausto-ishigaki.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/medicalcheck.pdf If any of the above apply to you, you will need to consult a doctor. Please print out the above Diver Medical "Participant Checklist" and "Doctor's Evaluation Sheet" and submit them to your doctor. Have your doctor complete the Diver Medical "Doctor's Evaluation Sheet" and bring it with you on the day of the tour. All participants must complete the Participant Checklist on the day of the tour. You can also print and complete it in advance and bring it with you. If you check "Yes" in the relevant items and do not have a doctor's certificate, you will not be able to participate in the tour on the day. Please note that in this case, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel on the day of the tour. The validity period is six months, so anything within six months of the date of signature is valid. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a parent or guardian sign the document. (Please contact us in advance) Unfortunately, we will have to refuse participation in the tour if any of the following apply to you:Currently advised by a doctor to stop normal exercise for any reasonHave a medical history of epilepsy or other conditionsHave taken medication for epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, or to suppress themHave a medical history of diabetes (insulin administration)Received treatment for high blood pressureIf you are in poor heart condition (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart attack, coronary artery disease, or other heart or blood vessel diseases)If you have respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, spontaneous pneumothorax, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.)Pregnant or suspected to be pregnantIf you suffer from claustrophobiaIf you have ear or sinus problems (otitis media, otitis interna, otitis externa, etc.)If you have a cold, fever, or headache on the day of the tourIf you are hungover or still suffering from the effects of alcohol on the day of the tourPlease make sure that none of the following applies to you before participating in the tour.

Matters require attention

*Sea turtles and manta rays are natural creatures. Please note that the snorkeling area is large and you may not be able to encounter them within the limited time. *Skin diving at manta points is not permitted. *Depending on the weather and straits on the day, it may be impossible to reach manta ray points or sea turtle points. In that case, the tour will be held at a different point. *The order of the points visited may change at the captain's discretion. *Due to typhoons or bad weather, we may contact you to cancel the tour after the contract has been signed. *Pickup and drop-off is only available from hotels in the city center. Thank you for your understanding. This may not be available for distant locations, so please contact us for details. *Those from distant areas such as Kabira, Shiraho, and northern Ishigaki Island are asked to use a rental car.

Other notifications

Important: Please be sure to read the following precautions before participating. For all tours, your health is extremely important. All of our tours are conducted by boat. Accidents on the surface or underwater often lead to more serious conditions than those on land. Even if an accident occurs, we cannot immediately take you to the hospital once you are out in the ocean. Experience sports such as diving, skin diving, and snorkeling are unusual activities, unlike everyday exercise, so you must be in good physical and mental health. Even minor health issues can lead to significant risks when diving or snorkeling. If you have any concerns about your illness or health, please contact us in advance. Before booking, please review the Diver Medical "Participant Checklist" PDF file and check for any applicable items. https://fausto-ishigaki.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/medicalcheck.pdf If any of the above apply to you, you will need to consult a doctor. Please print out the above Diver Medical "Participant Checklist" and "Doctor's Evaluation Sheet" and submit them to your doctor. Have your doctor complete the Diver Medical "Doctor's Evaluation Sheet" and bring it with you on the day of the tour. All participants must complete the Participant Checklist on the day of the tour. You can also print and complete it in advance and bring it with you. If you check "Yes" in the relevant items and do not have a doctor's certificate, you will not be able to participate in the tour on the day. Please note that in this case, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel on the day of the tour. The validity period is six months, so anything within six months of the date of signature is valid. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a parent or guardian sign the document. (Please contact us in advance) Unfortunately, we will have to refuse participation in the tour if any of the following apply to you:Currently advised by a doctor to stop normal exercise for any reasonHave a medical history of epilepsy or other conditionsHave taken medication for epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, or to suppress themHave a medical history of diabetes (insulin administration)Received treatment for high blood pressureIf you are in poor heart condition (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart attack, coronary artery disease, or other heart or blood vessel diseases)If you have respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, spontaneous pneumothorax, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.)Pregnant or suspected to be pregnantIf you suffer from claustrophobiaIf you have ear or sinus problems (otitis media, otitis interna, otitis externa, etc.)If you have a cold, fever, or headache on the day of the tourIf you are hungover or still suffering from the effects of alcohol on the day of the tourPlease make sure that none of the following applies to you before participating in the tour.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Sea turtle encounter rate is high♪ の画像

Sea turtle encounter rate is high♪ Let's go snorkeling and meet cute sea turtles!

プランの魅力 Impressive manta ray snorkeling! の画像

Impressive manta ray snorkeling! In the summer, go to the cleaning point in the Ishigaki Island area!

Snorkel at the coral reef! We will guide you to a healing point full of fish ♪

Recommended for families! We also have floating rings and box glasses that you can ride on. There are individual differences, but many children try snorkeling from around 3 to 4 years old.

プランの魅力 During the winter, we also recommend snorkeling on the surface of the water! の画像

During the winter, we also recommend snorkeling on the surface of the water! From December to the end of March, you can often see manta rays coming to the surface to feed. It's so impressive!

Access - Map

3-2-12 Hamasaki-cho, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 907-0013

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Assembly point

Toyoko Inn Ishigakijima If you are coming by car, please park in the free parking space in the port, but it may be difficult to find, so please gather in front of Toyoko Inn Ishigakijima. Our staff will then guide you to a free parking space.

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FAUSTO石垣島（ファウストイシガキジマ）

: Okinawa remote islands Ishigaki island

: Marine sports (sea activities) Snorkeling Snorkeling

Selling points regarding safety

☆Deployment of water rescue personnel (we always have water rescue personnel or staff with equivalent rescue qualifications) ☆All tours equipped with AED ☆Staff year-round employment system ☆Small group size ☆Instructor physical condition management, safety measures techniques Updates ☆ Point changes and cancellation decisions based on sea conditions Safety is the first priority when it comes to sea and air activities where conditions change every day and hour. Our staff always strives to ensure that you can participate in activities safely and happily. We hold tours with a high level of awareness of safety measures in advance and responses according to the situation. *Drinking alcohol on the day of the event is strictly prohibited. Please note that if you have a hangover from drinking alcohol the day before, you may be refused participation. Also, pregnant women are not allowed to participate. We appreciate your understanding for everyone's safety.

Authorization issued by	Marine leisure business notification form (diving business, pleasure boat business)
Insurance information	Daido Fire and Marine Insurance Liability 100000 (thousand yen) Passenger Liability Insurance Limit of payment per person 30000 (thousand yen) Limit of payment per accident 360000 (thousand yen) Rescue expenses Limit of payment per accident 3600 (thousand yen) Search and rescue costs 1000 (thousand yen)
License and Qualifications	PADI Diving Instructor Small Boat Operating License (1st Class)
Member organizations and associations	PADI
Number of staff	2 people
Number of instructors	2 people