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[Okinawa, Ishigaki City Departure] AM Experience Diving for those 60 years old and over

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Beginners welcome - First try
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～2
Participating age

60Age ～ 74 Age
Duration

4～5 hours

Plan description

This is an AM introductory diving course for people aged 60 and over. Both diving and snorkeling are activities that anyone can participate in as long as they are healthy and motivated. We operate in small groups of up to two guests per instructor. Depending on the guest's condition, we may also offer one-on-one instruction with one guest per instructor. Schedule for the day: 8:00 AM (meet at 7:50 AM) Fill out registration form, medical history and medical certificate, self-health check, and rental equipment sizing. 8:45 AM Departure from Ishigakijima Port. Explains the vessel, navigation precautions, course precautions, and schedule. Departure begins at 9:30 AM. Familiarize yourself with the water and equipment, learning to breathe. Explains the snorkeling mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and more, with demonstrations. An instructor with a life jacket will snorkel with you. You must wear a buoyancy device (wetsuit). 10:00 AM Break. Explains diving. Explains breathing, ear clearing, communication, movement, mask clearing, regulator recovery, hand signals, and how to deal with problems. 10:20 AM Introductory dive with guide. 12:00 PM Return to Ishigakijima Port. Disband and return to accommodation. *We do not accept reservations for participants with the following weight criteria: 80 kg or over. BMI criteria: BMI of 30 or over. Diver Medical/Participant Checklist If you have a BMI of 35 or higher, we will decline your reservation. If you have an unhealthy blood pressure of 150mmHg due to high blood pressure, we will decline your reservation.

Submitting a medical history certificate

Diver Medical/Participant Checklist (Must be completed and submitted) https://www.padi.co.jp/pj_pros_site/forms/pdf/rm19j.pdf Although it is a doctor's specialty to assess whether a customer's physical condition is suitable for scuba diving, even if the document has a doctor's signature, if there are concerns about the customer's health, the doctor may decide to cancel the dive. Also, if you feel that something is different from usual, please make the decision to cancel the dive.

The sea conditions for the day announced by the Ishigakijima Local Meteorological Observatory

Please determine the course based on the forecast announced at 5 PM the day before participation. https://www.jma-net.go.jp/ishigaki/

With 25 years of instructor experience, our staff of over 10,000 people will be on hand to guide you through introductory diving and snorkeling.

During the course, we may observe your condition and stop diving or snorkeling.

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Payment methods	Online payment on-site payment
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation for customer convenience. The day before (after 6:00 PM) to the day of the tour: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% *No cancellation fees will be charged if the tour is cancelled due to flight cancellations, delays, typhoons, bad weather (high waves, heavy rain, thunder, poor visibility at sea, tsunami warnings, J-Alerts), or if the tour is deemed unsafe to proceed based on the course cancellation criteria.
About event termination	If the Ishigakijima Local Meteorological Observatory issues any warning (heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, high waves, high tides), tsunami warning, or J-Alert, the event will be canceled or put on hold.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～2
About duration	4～5 hours Experience time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Operating period	Year-round held
Assembly time	Please gather 10 minutes before each course
Booking deadline	until 23:59 8 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Swimsuit (please wear it beforehand) ・Footwear that can get wet ・Drinks to stay hydrated ・Towels (several towels are useful) ・UV protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, rash guard, etc.) ・Valuables ・Insurance card ・Sickness medicine if necessary *Medicines (such as sickness medicine) will not be provided due to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
About rental items	All rental equipment is free and disinfected

Matters require attention	Please leave the selection of dive sites and judgment of sea conditions to us. Dive sites will be decided based on your request, taking into account wind direction, wave height, tides, forecast, current sea conditions, your diving skills, your diving equipment, the courses you have taken, and the skills of our staff. Diving is an activity that involves nature, the ocean. Sudden changes in sea conditions can occur. We may not be able to dive at your desired dive site or may have to cancel the trip. Due to the pressure on board aircraft, flying on the day of or within 18 hours of diving is medically prohibited. Regarding loss or damage to rental equipment, we will charge you an appropriate fee in the event of loss or damage. Please refrain from taking photos on board the vessel or posting them on social media without permission from other customers or staff.
Other notifications	Diving and Health Management [Important Notes] 1. Unfortunately, I have a medical history or illness that prevents me from diving safely. Before participating, please read the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist and make sure all participants check that none of the items apply to you, then fill it out and submit it (10 items in total). 2. If you have any of the items on the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist below (10 items in total), you will need a "Doctor's Certificate." (If you meet the applicable criteria but do not have a doctor's certificate, you will not be able to participate in the course.) This will be considered a cancellation on the day of the course and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. 3. There must be no restrictions or conditions specified by the doctor. 4. The written permission from the doctor is valid for one year. 5. The doctor signing the written permission must not be the client themselves. 6. If the child is under 20 years old, both the parent/guardian and the child must sign the necessary documents. 7. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you will not be able to participate. 8. BMI criteria: If your BMI is 30 or higher, you must submit a diver medical/participant checklist and a doctor's evaluation sheet. If your BMI is 35 or higher, your reservation will be refused. 9. If you have high blood pressure, you will not be able to participate. Blood pressure 150mmHg We may decline your reservation.Diver Medical/Participant Checklisthttps://www.padi.co.jp/pj_pros_site/forms/pdf/rm19j.pdfWe may decline your participation if:・You are unwell or there is a false statement on the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist・You engage in dangerous behavior during the dive・You do not follow the briefing・You have not completed the preparation・You are late for your pick-up・You smell alcohol when you are picked upAlcohol checkIf you are obviously sleep-deprived, unwell, or hungover, please decline to participateFor smokersThere are separate smoking and non-smoking areas on the vesselMany non-smoking guests and staff are sensitive to smells and smoke, and secondhand smoke can cause seasickness or poor health.Please ask a member of staff before smoking.Note for womenPregnant or expecting pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

Matters require attention

Please leave the selection of dive sites and judgment of sea conditions to us. Dive sites will be decided based on your request, taking into account wind direction, wave height, tides, forecast, current sea conditions, your diving skills, your diving equipment, the courses you have taken, and the skills of our staff. Diving is an activity that involves nature, the ocean. Sudden changes in sea conditions can occur. We may not be able to dive at your desired dive site or may have to cancel the trip. Due to the pressure on board aircraft, flying on the day of or within 18 hours of diving is medically prohibited. Regarding loss or damage to rental equipment, we will charge you an appropriate fee in the event of loss or damage. Please refrain from taking photos on board the vessel or posting them on social media without permission from other customers or staff.

Other notifications

Diving and Health Management [Important Notes] 1. Unfortunately, I have a medical history or illness that prevents me from diving safely. Before participating, please read the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist and make sure all participants check that none of the items apply to you, then fill it out and submit it (10 items in total). 2. If you have any of the items on the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist below (10 items in total), you will need a "Doctor's Certificate." (If you meet the applicable criteria but do not have a doctor's certificate, you will not be able to participate in the course.) This will be considered a cancellation on the day of the course and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. 3. There must be no restrictions or conditions specified by the doctor. 4. The written permission from the doctor is valid for one year. 5. The doctor signing the written permission must not be the client themselves. 6. If the child is under 20 years old, both the parent/guardian and the child must sign the necessary documents. 7. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you will not be able to participate. 8. BMI criteria: If your BMI is 30 or higher, you must submit a diver medical/participant checklist and a doctor's evaluation sheet. If your BMI is 35 or higher, your reservation will be refused. 9. If you have high blood pressure, you will not be able to participate. Blood pressure 150mmHg We may decline your reservation.Diver Medical/Participant Checklisthttps://www.padi.co.jp/pj_pros_site/forms/pdf/rm19j.pdfWe may decline your participation if:・You are unwell or there is a false statement on the Diver Medical/Participant Checklist・You engage in dangerous behavior during the dive・You do not follow the briefing・You have not completed the preparation・You are late for your pick-up・You smell alcohol when you are picked upAlcohol checkIf you are obviously sleep-deprived, unwell, or hungover, please decline to participateFor smokersThere are separate smoking and non-smoking areas on the vesselMany non-smoking guests and staff are sensitive to smells and smoke, and secondhand smoke can cause seasickness or poor health.Please ask a member of staff before smoking.Note for womenPregnant or expecting pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

Plan attractions

All course boats held

Completely small group of up to 2 customers per instructor.

All rental equipment is free

We will introduce more than 15 kinds of creatures by bringing a drawing teacher into the water.

Participation by one person is OK!

30 seconds walk from the shop to boarding!

Access - Map

Yashima Ferry Terminal, 1-5 Yashimacho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

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Assembly point

Located inside the Yashima Ferry Terminal. Guests arriving by car will be guided to the free parking lot. Pick-up service available within Ishigaki city. *Staff holding a Yaeyama Diving Service Field sign will be waiting for you. After meeting up, we will guide you to the free parking lot.

If you arrive by car

For guests arriving by rental car (approximately): From Ishigaki Airport: 35 minutes; From Kabira Bay: 40 minutes; From Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas: 15 minutes; From ANA Intercontinental Hotel: 15 minutes

If you arrive by other means of transportation

For those coming on foot (approximate): 10 minutes on foot from Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, 8 minutes on foot from the bus terminal, 6 minutes on foot from 730 intersection

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八重山 Diving Service Field

: Okinawa remote islands Ishigaki island Ishigaki City

: Marine sports (sea activities) Scuba Diving Trial Diving (beginner OK) Snorkeling Snorkeling

Selling points regarding safety

・PADI 5-STAR DIVE RESORT ・All company-owned boats are equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), medical oxygen, and first aid kits ・Safety Committee Chairperson, Yaeyama Diving Association

Authorization issued by	・Notification completed in accordance with the Okinawa Prefectural Police Water Safety Ordinance (diving, snorkeling, pleasure boat provision) ・Notification completed for non-scheduled passenger shipping business ・Notification completed for high-pressure gas sales business
Insurance information	・Liability insurance is taken out in case of an accident. ・Injury liability insurance is taken out in case of injury to customers. ・Voluntary insurance is taken out for all vehicles. ・Passenger injury liability insurance is taken out for ships.
License and Qualifications	PADI Master Instructor, diver, small boat operator license,
Member organizations and associations	・Yaeyama Diving Association (General Incorporated Association) ・Phantom Island Council ・Japan Marine Leisure Safety Promotion Association (General Incorporated Association) ・PADI Asia Pacific Japan Co., Ltd.
Number of staff	4 people
Number of instructors	3 people