Blue Cave snorkeling

Blue Cave snorkeling

※Bookings are accepted for 2 guests or more. A great choice for first-timers. A plan that lets you experience a mysterious world of blue.

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A diver and fish

Kai・la's
Blue Cave snorkeling

Experienced staff by your side
Experienced staff by your side

Kai・la runs its Okinawa Blue Cave snorkeling tours in small groups, so families with children can join with complete peace of mind.
Our experienced instructors support you kindly and carefully every step of the way, which makes this our top recommendation even for first-timers and guests who can't swim.

Perfect for your very first time!
Perfect for your very first time!

We've built this plan so that even guests who can't swim can take part without worry. In fact, the less confident you are in the water, the more overwhelming that first glimpse of the underwater world tends to be. Come and enjoy a feeling you can only find here, at the Blue Cave, Okinawa's number one spot.

We'll guide you to unforgettable moments
We'll guide you to unforgettable moments

Feed the fish and take in the mysterious, almost spiritual Blue Cave from both above and below the surface. Please do come and enjoy the Blue Cave snorkeling tour that we at Kai・la are so proud of.

Why we recommend it:
5 highlights
Highlight 01
Small groups only!
Small groups only!

Our snorkeling course runs in small groups, so first-timers and guests who can't swim can join with confidence.

Highlight 02
GoPro photos included!
GoPro photos included!

A dedicated staff member takes underwater photos with a high-performance GoPro action camera and gives them to you as a gift. You can check them on your phone that same evening.

Highlight 03
No surprises, ever!
No surprises, ever!

The listed price is all-inclusive, so you can relax, and there is absolutely no hard selling. All you need to bring is a towel and a swimsuit.

Highlight 04
Make the most of your precious time
Make the most of your precious time

The Blue Cave snorkeling course starts every two hours, so you can sightsee in the morning and go snorkeling in the afternoon.

Highlight 05
Feed the fish yourself
Feed the fish yourself

The waters we take you to are full of adorable fish! You'll often find yourself completely surrounded by them, and you'll lose all track of time! Enjoy every last bit of the Okinawan sea!!

Schedule
11:30
START
Meet at Core
Meet at Core

Meet up with our staff at Core. Everyone fills in the check-in and application forms, and then we move on to getting ready, including putting on your wetsuit.

11:45
Briefing
Briefing

Time for the Blue Cave snorkeling briefing! So that you can enjoy yourself with complete peace of mind, we explain the rental gear you'll be using and all the safety checks kindly and thoroughly. Everyone taking part is a first-timer, so please don't hesitate to ask if anything worries you.

12:15
Into the water for breathing practice in the shallows
Into the water for breathing practice in the shallows

So that guests who aren't strong swimmers can join with confidence, we start with breathing practice in shallow water where you can stand up easily. We build up one step at a time to keep any nerves to an absolute minimum. We stay right with you until everyone has settled into a calm, steady rhythm.

13:00
Snorkeling begins
Snorkeling begins

We can't wait for you to take in this breathtaking underwater world! You'll meet beautiful, adorable fish, including the clownfish made famous by Finding Nemo, right in front of your eyes.
Once you get the hang of it, you'll be gliding along exploring the water! And the mysterious Blue Cave seen from below the surface is simply beyond words!!

13:40
Snorkeling ends
Snorkeling ends

Nicely done! Everyone comes out of the water with the biggest of smiles. Afterwards you can shower and change at our partner facility, Blue Cave Core.

End of schedule
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Tour details
Tour name

Blue Cave snorkeling

Price

6,500 yen per person → 5,500 yen

Requirements

Healthy guests aged 2 and over.
If you have any concerns about your health, please be sure to call us in advance. In some cases a doctor's certificate may be required.

※For groups of 3 guests or fewer, the tour will be run together with other guests.

Duration

About 2 hours

What to bring

・Swimsuit ・Towel ・Sandals

Meeting point

Blue Cave Core
↑ This is our partner facility.

Please search for 『青の洞窟Core(コア)』 in the Google Maps app!

MAPCODE: 206 062 207*76
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3dVjoqQyT9F3GVu8A

Meeting times

①7:30~ ②9:30~ ③11:30~ ④13:30~ ⑤15:30~
※Please arrive by your chosen start time!

▼Please take note!▼

Please arrive by the time shown above. If you are late, you will not be able to take part, so please be careful!

※Our staff may call you on the day or the day before, so we kindly ask you to answer even if you don't recognize the number.

Important notes

・You cannot board a flight on the same day after diving. (Diving after a flight is no problem.)
・Please refrain from drinking alcohol within 8 hours beforehand.
・Rain and other weather conditions do not affect the tour, so there's no need to worry.

【About the dive site】
※Depending on sea conditions on the day, the Blue Cave may be closed by the managing office. In that case we switch to an equally good site with plenty of coral and fish.

【About cancellations by us】
Tours may be canceled due to sea conditions or equipment problems.
Please note that we cannot reimburse travel costs to the meeting point in the event of such a cancellation.

We kindly ask you to book only after agreeing to the above in advance.
Guests who confirm a booking are considered to have agreed to these terms.

Transport

We are very sorry, but we do not offer pickup or drop-off.
If you have a rental car, please drive directly to the meeting point.

Cancellation

If you cancel for personal reasons, the following cancellation fees apply. Thank you for your understanding.

From 3 days before to the day of the tour: 100%
No-show without notice: 100%

※No cancellation fee is charged if your flight is canceled because of a natural disaster or similar. In that case, please call us to let us know as soon as possible.
As we run our courses in small groups, we appreciate your understanding.

Getting to Core