Snorkeling & Diving with Whale Sharks in Okinawa | Japan
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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
Options
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Program
Additional Info
Age range: Ages 6-59
Meeting time: 8:20 am/12:50 pm
FromCAD $97.10Per Person
Available from 2nd Aug 2025Search on Calendar
What's included in Snorkeling & Diving with Whale Sharks in Okinawa | Japan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Toya Fishing Port B1/Top Marine
Toya Fishing Port B1/Top Marine
Check-in, provide information, change clothes, receive a briefing on the itinerary, and set off (arriving at the designated location in about 10 minutes)
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
Disband after returning, showering, and changing clothes
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— 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
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
- Guests with heart conditions, who are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant, or who have respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma), ear or nasal conditions, neurological or mental disorders, musculoskeletal or motor system disorders, high blood pressure, or diabetes are not eligible to participate in this tour.
- If you have undergone surgery, recently had surgery, or have any medical conditions not mentioned above, please be sure to inform us before making an official reservation. If you only inform us on the day of the activity and are unable to participate as a result, no refunds will be provided. Thank you for your understanding.
- 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. Over The Planet 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)
Meet
Venues
- Top Marine Zanpa Toya Fishing Port B 1There is complimentary parking available at the meeting point. Map Code: 33792273
Meeting / End Points
- Yomitan Village Fishermen's Cooperative Direct Sales Store
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Only foreign guests aged up to 59 and weighing under 120 kg are eligible to participate.
- Guests who are flying on the same day cannot sign up for the Diving and Fun Diving itineraries
- Elementary school students must be accompanied by their parents, while middle school students and minors require a consent form signed by their family members
- We can provide Chinese or English support, but availability may vary. If needed, please inform us in the comments when making a reservation. As foreign language instructors are arranged externally, a waiting period of approximately 2–5 days may be required. Thank you for your understanding.
- When registering, please provide the name, age, height, weight, and foot size of all participants
- Prescription diving goggles for myopia are available. If needed, please inform us of the degree in 0.00 units; otherwise, we will not be able to provide them. Due to limited availability, the prescription may not fully meet guest needs. It is recommended to wear disposable contact lenses
- Regarding rental equipment cost for participants over 100 kg:
- To ensure safety and comfort, participants over 100 kg must rent plus-size equipment for the following activities and will be charged an additional JPY2400:
※ Snorkeling: Plus-size life jacket and wetsuit
※ Explore Dive: Plus-size wetsuit and BCD (Buoyancy control device)
- To ensure the health and emotional stability of the whale sharks, scuba diving and fun diving activities will not enter the enclosure where the whale sharks are kept. Instead, observation will take place from outside the net. Snorkeling will be conducted above the net (on the sea surface). Thank you for your understanding.
- The Fun Diving itinerary does not include diving equipment. If needed, please inform us in advance and pay an additional JPY3,200 on-site
- Guests participating in Fun Diving must bring a diving license and have more than 10 diving experiences after acquiring the diving license; 1 of the dive must be within the past 6 months. Please inform us of the number of previous diving experiences when registering; otherwise, the reservation will not be accepted. Additionally, guests must bring their diving license on the day of participation. If it is discovered on the day of participation that the the guest does not meet the qualifications, they will not be able to participate in the activity, and no refund will be provided.
- The whale shark activity provider operates daily from 09:00 to 15:00 Japan time. If you need to change or cancel your booking, please be sure to submit your request within the operating hours mentioned above. Requests made after operating hours will be processed on the next business day.
Valid Period
The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Surcharge
The Fun Diving itinerary does not include diving equipment. If you require it, please inform us in advance and pay an additional JPY3,200 on-site
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Ticket Redemption
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