【Completely Private】Sea Turtle Snorkeling Half Day Tour In Amami Island

4.80· 4 reviews

Highlights

We will guide you exclusively for one group.
All you need is a swimsuit! Let's search for sea turtles in the sea of Amami Oshima♪
The guide, Shinya, is a PADI instructor (OWSI) & Amami Oshima Sea Slug instructor!

What to expect

Here's your chance to see sea turtles up close in the beautiful waters of Amami! This snorkeling tour is completely private for each group. Whether you're a couple, a family, or friends, you can enjoy without any worries.

About this experience

Starting at: 08:00, 13:00

Schedule

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Gather at the shop or pick up at the bus stop 'Big Two Mae'
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Reception
We will check your health condition, etc.
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Briefing (Explanation)
We will explain how to use the equipment and tips for enjoying snorkeling, etc.
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Change of clothes & movement
You will change into a wetsuit (a life jacket only is also acceptable). Once changed, we will drive to the beach for snorkeling! (Approximately 5 to 10 minutes)
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Arrival, practice in shallow water
First, we will take time to practice breathing slowly in shallow water and get used to the water.
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Start snorkeling
Once we're done practicing in the shallow water, let's slowly explore underwater! Let's go meet the sea turtles♪
We will also take photos and videos, so please let us know if you have any requests.
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End of snorkeling
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Shower and change clothes at the shop
We have a warm shower and changing room available (equipped with body soap, shampoo, and conditioner), and we offer free rental of bath towels and hair dryers.
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Disband at the shop or we can take you to the bus stop.

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Amami Oshima Diving Shop LeapScubaAmami
1349-2 Toshikatsu, Ryugotyo, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture

Reviews

4.80

4 reviews

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First sea turtle

Posted Date: 2022/11/13

HACHI

Even though I'm not very good at snorkeling, I was able to dive in comfortably by myself. I was also happy that they took photos for us. I was satisfied to meet a sea turtle as well. Thank you very much.シュノーケルも得意では無い中、1人参加でも安心してもぐることができました。写真も撮ってくださって嬉しかったです。ウミガメにも逢うことができ、満足でした。ありがとうございました。

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Reply from the operator

Dear HACHI,
Thank you for visiting us this time.
We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed it even a little.
It was great to meet the sea turtles as well. ^^
Please come and visit Amami Oshima again.

Leapscuba Amami
ShinyaHACHI様
この度はお越し頂きありがとうございました。
少しでも楽しんでいただけたようでこちらもうれしく思います。
ウミガメにも会えてよかったです^^
またぜひ奄美大島へ遊びに来られてくださいね。

リープスクーバアマミ新屋

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Solo female travel

Posted Date: 2022/10/02

さち

I was a bit anxious about getting back into the ocean after a long time, but with the thorough explanations and support, I was able to enter the water with peace of mind. I felt like a child again and had a wonderful time. I think observing and admiring the turtles for such a long time was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was hard to resist the urge to touch the turtles as they came so close. This was the perfect plan for a solo trip! The content and service were outstanding, and the website … I was a bit anxious about getting back into the ocean after a long time, but with the thorough explanations and support, I was able to enter the water with peace of mind. I felt like a child again and had a wonderful time. I think observing and admiring the turtles for such a long time was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was hard to resist the urge to touch the turtles as they came so close. This was the perfect plan for a solo trip! The content and service were outstanding, and the website was easy to understand. When I quickly sent images to my family, my daughter immediately replied, asking how I took them. (This service is something that definitely can't be done on a solo trip, which makes it even more special.) 久しぶりに海に入るので少し不安がありましたが、丁寧な説明や付き添って頂き安心して海に入る事出来、童心に戻りウキウキした時間を過ごす事ができました。
あんなに亀を長い時間観察、観賞するのは人生で最初で最後な事だと思います。すごく近くまで亀がきて触りた〜い気持ちを抑えるのが大変でした
一人旅には最適なプランでした♪
内容やサービスは満点
ホームページもわかりやすかったです。
家族に早速画像を送ったら娘からすぐに、どうやって撮った？と返信が(このサービスも一人旅には絶対出来ない事にのうれしいです)

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Reply from the operator

Dear Sachi,

Thank you for participating this time. You adhered to the etiquette of wildlife observation, and we were able to observe the sea turtles up close! We are also very pleased that you enjoyed the photos and videos we provided as memories of your trip. Your wonderful comments will motivate us in the future.

Please come back to Amami for a relaxing visit again!

Leap Scuba Amami, Arayaさち様
この度はご参加いただきありがとうございました。
生物観察のマナーもしっかり守っていただき、ウミガメもすごく近くで観察できましたね！
写真や動画も旅の思い出にプレゼントしておりますので、楽しんでいただけてこちらもとてもうれしく思います。
素敵なコメント、今後の励みになります。
またぜひ奄美へのんびり遊びにこられてくださいね♪

リープスクーバアマミ新屋

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I thoroughly enjoyed my solo trip as a middle-aged traveler! (*´艸`)

Posted Date: 2022/10/21

かおりん

On the day of the event, I was worried because the weather wasn't great, but I received a message early in the morning confirming that it would go ahead as planned, which made me feel very relieved as I headed to the meeting point. The staff were kind and taught us patiently. I got to see many sea turtles, including a young and energetic one, a large one with a lot of presence, and a handsome one. I had a lot of fun swimming with them and taking plenty of photos and videos. I would love to do th… On the day of the event, I was worried because the weather wasn't great, but I received a message early in the morning confirming that it would go ahead as planned, which made me feel very relieved as I headed to the meeting point. The staff were kind and taught us patiently. I got to see many sea turtles, including a young and energetic one, a large one with a lot of presence, and a handsome one. I had a lot of fun swimming with them and taking plenty of photos and videos. I would love to do this again when I travel to Amami Oshima. 当日は、お天気がよくなかったので、出来るのかなーと不安でしたが、朝イチ、予定通り開催のご連絡をいただき、とても安心して集合場所まで行けました。優しく丁寧に教えていただき、海ガメさんも、若そうな元気な子、貫禄たっぷりの大きな子、イケメンの子、たくさん見れて、一緒に泳げて、写真も動画もたくさん撮っていただいて、とても楽しかったです。
また、奄美大島を旅する時には、お願いしたいと思います。

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Reply from the operator

Dear Kaorin,
Thank you for visiting us this time.
Despite the unfortunate weather, we were delighted to hear that you were able to encounter many sea turtles and enjoyed your experience.
Please do come back to Amami Oshima again!かおりん様
この度はお越し頂きありがとうございました。
あいにくの天気でしたが、ウミガメもたくさん出会うことができて、楽しんで頂けたようでこちらも嬉しく思います。
またぜひ奄美大島へお越しの際は遊びにこられてくださいね。

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It's a very hospitable tour!

Posted Date: 2023/10/23

にゃんすけ

I made a reservation through the site for the first time for a friend visiting from outside the island. They carefully taught us the basics of snorkeling, allowing us to participate in the tour with peace of mind. Additionally, the provision of changing areas, well-equipped showers, and towel rentals made it easy to bring fewer items. They also provided detailed explanations about the creatures we encountered, which was very educational. We were able to swim with two turtles and observe them clo… I made a reservation through the site for the first time for a friend visiting from outside the island. They carefully taught us the basics of snorkeling, allowing us to participate in the tour with peace of mind. Additionally, the provision of changing areas, well-equipped showers, and towel rentals made it easy to bring fewer items. They also provided detailed explanations about the creatures we encountered, which was very educational. We were able to swim with two turtles and observe them closely. After getting out of the water, it felt cold, but I was very grateful for the warm bottled water they provided. Thank you for the hospitality with tea and brown sugar as well! My friend was very satisfied, which was great. Thank you very much. 島外から遊びに来る友人のために、初めてサイトを通じて予約しました。
シュノーケルの基本から丁寧に教えていただき、安心してツアーに参加することができました。
また、着替えの場所の提供や充実したシャワー設備、タオルの貸し出しなど、持ってくるものが少なく済んだのも良かったです。
生き物の説明なども詳しくしてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
2匹のカメと一緒に泳いだり、様子をじっくりみることができました。
海からあがってからは、寒く感じましたがペットボトルの暖かいお湯を用意してもらえたのも、とてもありがたかった… 島外から遊びに来る友人のために、初めてサイトを通じて予約しました。
シュノーケルの基本から丁寧に教えていただき、安心してツアーに参加することができました。
また、着替えの場所の提供や充実したシャワー設備、タオルの貸し出しなど、持ってくるものが少なく済んだのも良かったです。
生き物の説明なども詳しくしてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
2匹のカメと一緒に泳いだり、様子をじっくりみることができました。
海からあがってからは、寒く感じましたがペットボトルの暖かいお湯を用意してもらえたのも、とてもありがたかったです。
お茶や黒糖など、おもてなしもありがとうございました！友人もとても満足してくれて、よかったです。ありがとうございました。

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Reply from the operator

Dear Nyansuke,
Thank you very much for visiting us.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review; it is very encouraging.
Although it was a short time, I hope the photos and videos will serve as wonderful memories of your trip to Amami.
As it gets colder, we have various menus available, so please do come back and visit us again.にゃんすけ様
この度はお越しいただありがとうございました。
ご丁寧にレビューまで頂きとても励みになります。
短い時間ではありましたが、写真や動画が少しでも奄美旅行の素敵な思い出になればと思います。
これから寒くなりますが、いろんなメニューがありますので、またぜひ遊びにこられてくださいね。

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