Blue Cave Snorkeling & Swimming with Whale Sharks (1 Day)

Activity Itinerary

1. Check-in
   A parking lot is available for self-driving guests (parking fees to be borne by guests). The meeting point is just a 5-minute drive from the entry point of the Blue Cave.

2. Sign liability waiver & change clothes
   For safety purposes, all participants are required to wear a wetsuit. We provide diving equipment in a full range of sizes for both adults and children. Coin-operated lockers are available in the shop for your convenience.

3. Head to the Blue Cave entry point
   A complimentary shuttle bus will take you there in around 5 minutes.

4. Safety briefing & equipment training
   Instructors will go over safety rules and demonstrate how to use the gear before entry. This activity is suitable for children, non-swimmers and first-time snorkelers. You will need to walk down a long slippery staircase to get into the water. Please keep to the right and proceed with caution.

5. Swim to the Blue Cave
   Your instructor will lead the group to the cave. The swim takes about 10 minutes, during which you can admire the rich marine life along the way.

6. Explore the Blue Cave
   Follow the instructor into the dim cave. Looking back towards the entrance, you will be greeted by a stunning sapphire-blue glow. The ethereal blue light fills the water, and numerous fish swim around, letting you fully enjoy this amazing scenery.

7. Return to the entry point, then transfer to the whale shark pier(*Whale sharks are most likely to be seen, and feeding shows are available.)
   The ride takes approximately 30 minutes with no extra charge. The whale shark activity lasts about 150 minutes, excluding transfer time.

8. Briefing and boat departure
   The boat ride to the activity site takes 5 to 10 minutes.

9. Swim with whale sharks in Yomitan Village

10. Whale shark snorkeling in Yomitan Village: 30 - 40 minutes

11. Introductory diving with whale sharks in Yomitan Village: 20 - 30 minutes

12. Return to the shop & dismissal
    You may use the warm showers, changing rooms and dressing areas equipped with hair dryers to freshen up before the tour ends.

Note: The itinerary and scenic stops are subject to change due to weather and sea conditions.
The order of the two activities will be adjusted according to your selected session.
Age limit: 10 - 60 years old
Weight limit: Participants over 100kg are not allowed to join
For snorkeling & introductory diving, please provide your full name, gender, age, height, weight and shoe size.
Reservations cannot be confirmed without the above information. Thank you for your understanding.
Last‑minute bookings may result in the loss of confirmed tour reservations. Guests shall be entitled to a refund for the affected booking.
There may be minor adjustments to the session time as the scheduled date approaches.