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This is Snorkeling tour with the main purpose of meeting sea turtles and swim with them!
Yakushima is a world-famous "sea turtle island".* Please enjoy a relaxing time with the sea turtles in the sea of Yakushima.
Special Offer:
All photos and videos taken by us during the tour will be provided to you free of charge after the tour!
Even on days with fewer shots, we'll capture over 50 photos and videos, ensuring you have lasting memories of your enjoyable experience.
Note:
This isn't a tour which guarantee to meet sea turtles.
Please understand that it is not possible to meet 100% because sea turtles are also wild animals in the natural environment.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The availability of our Pick-up and Drop-off service is divided into three areas:
★ Available Pick-up and Drop-off service Area
Pick-up and Drop-off service are available anytime, under any circumstances.
Yoshida, Isso, Shitoko, Miyanoura (including Miyanoura Port), Kusukawa, and Tabukawa villages.
★ Consultation Required Area
Pick-up and Drop-off service availability varies depending on the day's reservation status, activity time, and season.
Please consult with us when making your reservation.
During peak season, Pick-up and Drop-off service to these areas may not be possible.
Koseda (including Yakushima Airport), Nagamine, Nagakubo, Funayuki, Matsumine, Anbo (including Anbo Port), Harumaki, Hirano and Nagata villages.
★ Unavailable Transfer Area
Takahira, Mugio, Haruo, Onoaida, Koshima, Hirauchi, Yudomari, Nakama, and Kurio villages.
Notes:
If you are coming from an area where pick-up is unavailable, we can pick you up if you come to Miyanoura by bus or other means. We can also drop you off in Miyanoura after the activity.
Anywhere in Miyanoura is fine, such as restaurants, souvenir shops, tourist facilities, and bus stops.
The bus stop we frequently use for pick-ups is bus stop No. 21, "Miyanoura Port Entrance." (We can pick you up at any bus stop in Miyanoura.)
When you use transfer service after an activity, the service will start after all participants finish it. So it is recommended to use your own transfer like a rental car if you are in a hurry.
The meeting point is "Isso Beach Parking Lot", located at the northern-most point of the island. Parking is free of charge. Also, there is bus stop No. 12, "Yahazu," very close to this beach. If you are coming by bus, please get off at this bus stop.
What to expect
Yakushima island is an important nesting site for both the endangered loggerhead and green turtles. (In particular, the main North Pacific nesting site for the loggerhead turtle.) Both turtles visit Yakushima to nest on its beaches, so your visit to the island has plenty of opportunities for turtle-watching.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Available for 5 to 70 year old
- If you are participating with a family that includes children up to 3th grade (ages 5-9), or groups with individuals over 65 years old (aged 66-70), we will accommodate you with a "private charter tour".)
- Those under the age of 13 (elementary school students) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Currently, there is no staff member in our shop who are fluent in English. We are not good at English very well, so our pre-snorkeling briefing will be given in Japanese with some broken English and by gestures. However, snorkeling tours do not require as much technical instruction. Therefore, anyone can participate in snorkeling without any problems, even if they do not understand Japanese. Although it may be inconvenient, we will do our best to assist you. So please feel free to join us if you are okay with that!
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Available for 5 to 70 year old
- If you are participating with a family that includes children up to 3th grade (ages 5-9), or groups with individuals over 65 years old (aged 66-70), we will accommodate you with a "private charter tour".)
- Those under the age of 13 (elementary school students) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Currently, there is no staff member in our shop who are fluent in English. We are not good at English very well, so our pre-snorkeling briefing will be given in Japanese with some broken English and by gestures. However, snorkeling tours do not require as much technical instruction. Therefore, anyone can participate in snorkeling without any problems, even if they do not understand Japanese. Although it may be inconvenient, we will do our best to assist you. So please feel free to join us if you are okay with that!
- [Private Tour Fees] For families who require a private tour due to age restrictions, or groups who wish to have a private tour, the following private tour fees will be charged per group in addition to the regular price. We kindly request that the 'private tour fee' be paid in cash on-site.
- For groups of 5 or more people: +8,800 yen per group
- For groups of 3-4 people: +10,900 yen per group
- For groups of 2 people: +13,100 yen per group
- For single participants: +14,200 yen per group
- All guests aged 60 and over, and those under 60 with health concerns, must complete and bring the signed "Diver Medical/Participant Checklist"; doctor's approval may be required. The download URL for the 'Diver Medical/Participant Checklist' can be found in the Special instructions section of your mobile ticket. Please download and complete it from there.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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