Snorkeling

Ishigaki: Phantom Island Snorkeling + Kabira Bay Glass-Bottom Boat Ticket

- Swim above Japan's largest coral reef around Phantom Island's sandbar, with clear water and sweeping views in every direction as you snorkel. - Start with hotel pickup in southern Ishigaki or meet at Euglena Ishigaki Port, then ride a round-trip boat out to your offshore snorkeling spot. - Gear up with snorkel, mask, fins, life jacket, marine shoes, and winter wetsuit, then follow your certified guide to meet colorful fish up close. - Glide over Kabira Bay on a glass-bottom boat, with the seafloor below, then enjoy free photos, coupons and tips, a hot shower, insurance, and taxes included.

- Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket- Round-trip boat to Phantom Island (Hamajima)- Snorkel, mask, and fins provided- Life jacket and marine shoes provided- Wetsuit provided in winter season- Professional guide, certified water rescuer- Free photo data from guide- Liability insurance and all taxes- Participant page with coupons and tips- Free hotel pickup/drop-off in southern Ishigaki- Hot shower available after tour

Transportation to Kabira Bay
Meals and drinks
Prescription snorkeling mask (available for an extra 1,000 yen)

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Enjoy Ishigaki's sea above and below the surface. Join a guided boat trip to Hamajima, the 'Phantom Island' sandbar that appears only at low tide, and snorkel with tropical fish over the coral of Sekisei Lagoon. You'll also receive a ticket for a glass-bottom boat ride on Kabira Bay, rated three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, to use whenever you like.
Highlights
Land on the Phantom Island and snorkel in Japan's largest coral reef
Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket included, valid at your preferred time
Free photo data from the snorkeling tour
All snorkeling gear, hotel pickup in southern Ishigaki and hot shower included
Why PiPi: No.1* marine activity shop in Japan in 4 categories, 500,000+ guests guided. Okinawa-certified safe operator; all guides are certified water rescuers.
*Survey of 5 major shops by Japan Marketing Research Organization, Jun 29-Jul 3, 2026. Does not guarantee superiority.

What to bring

Clothing: Change into your swimsuit and clothes you don't mind getting wet before meeting time.

Personal items: Bring your own amenities if you want to use the free hot-shower room after the tour.

Transport to Kabira Bay: Arrange your own transportation to Kabira Bay for the glass-bottom boat ride.

What's not allowed

Age limits: This tour is only for guests aged 3 to 59.

Pets: Pets are not suitable for this tour and cannot join.

Alcohol: You cannot participate in the tour if you have been drinking spirits.

Accessibility

Mobility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible.

Additional information

Glass-bottom ticket: You receive the Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket during the snorkeling tour.

Ticket timing: If you join an afternoon tour, you can use the glass-bottom boat ticket from the next day.

Hotel pickup area: Free hotel pickup is available in southern Ishigaki, from ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort to Fusaki Beach Resort.

Pickup booking time: To use hotel pickup, complete your booking by 5:00 PM the day before your tour.

Meeting point: If you do not use hotel pickup, meet at Euglena Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.

Meeting landmark: Go to the red mailbox by the central entrance of Euglena Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.

Final details: You receive your exact meeting time and place by message on the day before the tour.

Schedule changes: Tour times may shift slightly depending on tide and weather conditions.

Luggage: There is no luggage storage during the tour, but coin lockers are available at the ferry terminal.

Shower facility: You can use a free hot-shower room near the ferry terminal after the tour, but amenities are not included.

Weather: The tour operates in light rain, but if conditions are unsafe, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered another date or a full refund.

Contact lenses: You can safely join the tour while wearing contact lenses.

Languages: Tours are guided in English and/or Japanese.

Pregnancy: This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Heart conditions: This tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Back problems: This tour is not recommended for people with back problems.

Age note: Children must be at least 3 years old to join this tour.

Operator contact: If you have not heard from the operator by 6:00 PM the day before, contact ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi by phone, WhatsApp, or email.