[Winter Limited] Ishigaki Manta Ray Boat Snorkeling Day Tour

Experience the seas of Ishigaki, one of the world's top three manta spots.

This tour is a day-long Ishigaki Manta Ray Boat Snorkeling Tour, available only during the winter season. This tour is led by a Korean-speaking guide, so even those unfamiliar with Japanese can participate without worry. Everything from equipment usage and entry into the water to safety precautions are explained in Korean, so even first-time snorkelers can enjoy the experience with confidence.
This tour takes place in the waters of Ishigaki, one of the world's top three manta spotting spots. This exhilarating experience will bring you face-to-face with giant manta rays gliding gracefully through the crystal-clear, emerald waters. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the majestic manta rays gliding overhead, slowly circling close to the surface. During the tour, underwater cameras and drones will be used to capture photos and videos, and you'll receive the original data as a gift. The drone shots, with the Ishigaki Blue in the background, and your joyful, underwater laughter will be a vivid memory you'll cherish for years to come.
The snorkeling equipment we use is high-quality GULL brand gear, disinfected and maintained daily after each tour, ensuring complete hygiene and peace of mind. We meticulously maintain the condition of each piece of equipment, including masks, snorkels, and fins, to ensure a comfortable fit for even first-time snorkelers. Our dedicated boats are equipped with windbreaks to minimize the cold winter winds and ensure a comfortable tour experience even during long transfers and waits.

What is Manta Scramble?

The Manta Scramble, which you'll visit on this tour, is known as a manta cleaning station, where manta rays stay with small cleaner fish to remove parasites and impurities from their skin. Because manta rays stay in the same area for a set period of time, slowly circling or swimming close to the surface, it's a famous spot for observing manta rays in a relatively stable environment. At this spot, you can witness the manta rays gracefully circling, repeatedly rising and falling towards the surface. Their silhouettes, as if flying, overlap with the emerald sea, making for a memorable experience, not only in photos and videos, but also in person. If you're lucky, you might even encounter several manta rays swimming in a simultaneous cycle, a literal manta paradise.

Tour Attraction Points

✅ Accompanied by a Korean-speaking guide
Don't worry about Japanese; we'll provide thorough guidance in Korean, from equipment usage to safety rules.
✅Experience one of the world's top three manta spots
Snorkeling with giant manta rays in Ishigaki's emerald sea
✅Free underwater photography & drone shooting
The original data of photos and videos taken during the tour will be presented as is.
✅Visit Manta Scramble Point
Observe the vivid spinning swimming at the manta's cleaning station.
✅Winter Limited Special Tour
Ishigaki's signature seasonal activities, available only during the cold season.

A quick look at the schedule

07:40
Gather in front of the main entrance of Toyoko Inn Ishigakijima Hotel
After walking to the port, check in, fill out an application, and receive safety training.

08:00
Boat boarding & departure

08:30
Arrive at the first point
Snorkeling at 1~3 points

Lunch on board

afternoon
Additional snorkeling at 1-2 points
A total of 3 to 5 points are planned to be visited, including sea turtles, corals, and manta rays.

13:10
Departure to the port

14:00
Disband after arriving at the port

※ Visit points and schedule may change depending on ocean and weather conditions.