7 Best Snorkeling Tours in Iriomote
Off Iriomote, the snorkel boats head for Barasu, a tiny island made entirely of broken coral, and the reefs around it are some of the richest in the Yaeyamas. You’ll be in full sun with nowhere to hide from it.
Discover the hidden beauty of Iriomote with our SUP/Canoe Tour at the enchanting Mangrove Forest. Dive into snorkeling adventure at Coral Island. Click now!
Most Popular★ 5.0“A superb experience that allows you to enjoy different iriomote atmospheres, from sandbars to mangrove 🙂Auto-translated”
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119 reviewsFrom $99.10by IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi
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Discover the untouched beauty of Okinawa Iriomote with our exhilarating snorkeling tour at Coral Island. Dive into paradise today!
★ 5.0“PiPi offers a very good organised tour. Due to bad weather the tour was cancelled and so we take the canoeing tour through the mangroves instead. For me as a solo traveler who would like to enjoy nature calm and silent to fully emphasiRead more”
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51 reviewsFrom $52.18by IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi
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Paddle Iriomote’s mangroves by canoe or SUP, then snorkel near Barasu Island. Get practical tips on timing, weather, lunch, gear, and value.
★ 4.8“Experience: The activity schedule was very well organized. It would be even better if there was a bit more time for snorkeling. Equipment: The equipment was complete and felt very safe. Instructor: The instructor's guidance was clear. Location: Absolutely beautiful.”
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48 reviews7 hoursFrom $94.79
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Paddle mangrove rivers, snorkel Barasu Island or try canyoning, then ride a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island on this full-day Iriomote tour.
★ 4.7“The experience of canoeing through the mangroves was very special. Our instructor, Ryoma, provided detailed explanations and took great care of us. We were also able to stand in the mangroves and see various crabs, mudskippers, mangrove plants, and more, which was truly eye-opening.”
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33 reviews7 hoursFrom $78.95
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Snorkel clear waters off Iriomote’s coral-built Barasu Island with a guide, rental gear, free photos, and showers on this half-day boat trip.
★ 4.7“The snorkeling time was a bit short, and not enough attention was paid to the group members who are not good swimmers. I was still helping to take care of them.”
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15 reviewsFrom $49.85
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Discover the beauty of Barasu Island on a half-day boat snorkeling tour from Ishigaki. Enjoy beginner-friendly guidance, eco-conscious practices, and free photos.
★ 4.5“Excellente activité pour des novices en snorkeling. Tout est parfaitement organisé , sécurisé et encadré. Matériel neuf et personnel très sympathique. Si vous êtes plongeur depuis longtemps, vous serez peut être surpris de devoir nager avec un gilet pas vraiment pratique pour descendre. Sinon le…”
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14 reviews2 hoursFrom $50by IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi
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Explore Iriomote Island’s mangroves, coral reefs, and pristine nature with this guided SUP, trekking, and snorkeling tour—an authentic adventure in Japan.
★ 3.4“Very friendly as usual in Japan. However, it's important to know that around 40% of the coral is dead is on most reefs. BE AWARE: you're required to wear a life vest even in the water, which makes swimming difficult and uncomfortable. In fact, it's…”
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11 reviews6 hoursFrom $96by IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi
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