Snorkeling & Diving with Whale Sharks in Okinawa | Japan

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Duration

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Swim with gentle whale sharks near Yomitan Village in Okinawa. Enjoy various activities like fun diving, snorkeling, and swimming with these magnificent creatures.

  • Witness and swim alongside the majestic whale shark, the world’s largest fish
  • Embark on water activities with the assurance of professional coaches accompanying you throughout the entire process, ensuring safety and security
  • Receive detailed pre-departure instructions from professional coaches, allowing you the experience even if you don’t know how to snorkel

— What You Can Expect —

Embark on a unique opportunity to swim with the highly sought-after undersea treasure, the whale shark. Located in Yomitan Village at the heart of Okinawa’s main island, the meeting point is just a 10-minute boat ride from the port to the specially equipped whale shark breeding site, featuring a protective net for a secure swimming experience. Choose from snorkeling, diving, or fun diving (exclusive to licensed divers), and get ready for a close encounter with these majestic creatures!

— Important Information —

  • Meeting time: 8:20 am/12:50 pm
  • Departure time: 8:30 am/1:00 pm
  • Experience options:
    – Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Program: Ages 6-59
    – Diving with Whale Sharks Program: Ages 10-59 
    – Fun Diving with Whale Sharks: Ages 10-59, requiring a diving license and a minimum of 10 dives of experience

Included/Excluded

  • Snorkeling with Whale Sharks: Whale shark experience fee, guide fee, winter clothing, three pieces of snorkeling equipment, boat fee, and insurance
  • Diving with Whale Sharks: Whale shark experience fee, guide fee, winter jacket, full set of diving equipment, boat fee, and insurance
  • Fun Diving with Whale Sharks (those with a diving license): Whale shark experience fee, guide fee, oxygen cylinder, lead weight, boat fee, and insurance
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • The Fun Diving itinerary does not include diving equipment

Itinerary

<span class='tour-time'><strong>1 Day</strong></span>

  • Toya Fishing Port B1/Top Marine

Toya Fishing Port B1/Top Marine

Swim and snorkel with whale sharks for about 30–40 minutes

Experience diving with whale sharks for about 20–30 minutes

Enjoy fun diving with whale sharks for about 30–40 minutes

Yomitan Village Fishermen's Cooperative Direct Sales Store : 33 Toya, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0305, Japan


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Durations

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Okinawa

Countries

Japan

Categories

Water Activities

Product Category Codes

Private Guide

Frequently asked questions

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Designated handling fee
Cancellations 5 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–4 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

  • In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • The voyage may be suspended due to poor sea conditions. The sailing status will be notified before 8:00 am on the same day
  • Participants with heart diseases, respiratory diseases (such as asthma), ear and nose diseases, neurological or mental diseases, joint or motor nervous system diseases, and diabetes are not allowed to participate in this trip
  • If the on-site instructor determines that a tourist's physical condition is unsuitable for water activities, they reserve the right to refuse the experience, and no refund will be provided. Please take note of this information
  • Participants who consume alcohol on the same day or are temporarily informed of a medical condition are not allowed to take part in the event and will be charged 100% of the event fee. Mikitravel will not refund the fee. Please refrain from flying within 18 hours after participating in the event
  • The store provides changing rooms, complimentary hot and cold showers, and lockers (JPY100 per use)

Tour's Location

33 Toya, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0305, Japan

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