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Okinawa Miyako Half Day Sea Turtle Snorkel with Free Photos
A 90-minute guided sea-turtle snorkel from Shigira Beach on the south coast, with the photos included: the most-reviewed activity sold for this island.
US$45 each · US$90 for two · Pickup on request
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Pickup is offered — get it confirmed for your pier
Measured from Hirara Port cruise terminal.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2023-08-14, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- 393 reviews averaging 4.9, far more than any other Miyakojima listing.
- Snorkelling gear, a life jacket, marine shoes, a wetsuit in winter and liability insurance are all in the price, and the guide's photos are handed over free after the tour.
- The operator says first-timers are welcome and that every guide is a certified water rescuer; cancellation is free 24 hours ahead, with a weather clause.
Confident swimmers on a 9- or 10-hour call who want the reef with a guide, which is what the tourism association recommends.
The meeting point is a beach car park on the south coast, not the terminal, and on an island short of taxis you must book a ride both ways before you sail; the operator says a pickup can be requested after booking. It is a shared group of up to 15, the final time and place come by message the day before, and it is not recommended for anyone with heart or spinal problems.
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
- Wetsuit (Winter season only)
- Participant-exclusive coupon page (for restaurants, etc.)
- Safety gear (Life jacket, marine shoes)
- Activity fee, Liability insurance, Consumption tax
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Digital photo data
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by MIYAKO ADVENTURE PiPi.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
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Before you book
Is the Okinawa Miyako Half Day Sea Turtle Snorkel with Free Photos worth it from the Miyakojima cruise port?
A 90-minute guided sea-turtle snorkel from Shigira Beach on the south coast, with the photos included: the most-reviewed activity sold for this island. Best for: Confident swimmers on a 9- or 10-hour call who want the reef with a guide, which is what the tourism association recommends.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 5 hours. The tour runs 1 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Ninety minutes in the water plus the drive to Shigira Beach and back and the hour kept before all-aboard: allow a call of about five hours.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
The meeting point is a beach car park on the south coast, not the terminal, and on an island short of taxis you must book a ride both ways before you sail; the operator says a pickup can be requested after booking. It is a shared group of up to 15, the final time and place come by message the day before, and it is not recommended for anyone with heart or spinal problems.
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