"Discover Scuba Diving / Special 1 Dive Course" is an activity focused on meeting sea turtles and swimming with them!
The sea turtle encounter rate will increase dramatically because you can go far away more and more by diving for a longer time than normal experience diving. The crystal-clear blue waters of Yakushima nurture a rich ecosystem, creating a bountiful paradise where various creatures, including sea turtles, live peacefully. Let's take a peek into the sea of Yakushima, where sea turtles live in peace! And let's swim with sea turtles!!
Note: This isn't a tour which guarantee to meet sea turtles. Please understand that it is not possible to meet 100% because sea turtles are also wild animals in the natural environment.
Special Offer: All photos and videos taken by us during the tour will be provided to you free of charge after the tour! Even on days with fewer shots, we'll capture over 50 photos and videos, ensuring you have lasting memories of your enjoyable experience.
"Discover Scuba Diving" is a scuba diving experience designed for those who are trying scuba diving for the first time or who do not have a diving license (who are not yet certified). Our experienced instructors will carefully explain the basics of scuba diving on land, and guide you safely under the water. We can offer three "Discover Scuba Diving" courses, all courses are at the same level. ★Standard 1-Dive Course: This is a standard Scuba Diving experience, focused on experiencing underwater breathing, and includes one dive of about 30 minutes. ★Standard 2-Dive Course: This is also a standard Scuba Diving experience, focused on experiencing underwater breathing, and includes two dives of about 30 minutes each. ★Special 1-Dive Course: This "Discover Scuba Diving" course is This is a special Scuba Diving experience, designed for those who want to enjoy observing nature and encounter sea turtles, with a longer dive time and a focus on going further offshore. It includes one dive of about 60 minutes. We can have a better chance of meeting sea turtles by diving longer! Note that the course featured on this page is the "Special 1-Dive Course".
The availability of our Pick-up and Drop-off service is divided into three areas:
★ Available Pick-up and Drop-off service Area Pick-up and Drop-off service are available anytime, under any circumstances. Yoshida, Isso, Shitoko, Miyanoura (including Miyanoura Port), Kusukawa, and Tabukawa villages.
★ Consultation Required Area Pick-up and Drop-off service availability varies depending on the day's reservation status, activity time, and season. Please consult with us when making your reservation. During peak season, Pick-up and Drop-off service to these areas may not be possible. Koseda (including Yakushima Airport), Nagamine, Nagakubo, Funayuki, Matsumine, Anbo (including Anbo Port), Harumaki, Hirano and Nagata villages.
★ Unavailable Transfer Area Takahira, Mugio, Haruo, Onoaida, Koshima, Hirauchi, Yudomari, Nakama, and Kurio villages.
Notes: If you are coming from an area where pick-up is unavailable, we can pick you up if you come to Miyanoura by bus or other means. We can also drop you off in Miyanoura after the activity. Anywhere in Miyanoura is fine, such as restaurants, souvenir shops, tourist facilities, and bus stops. The bus stop we frequently use for pick-ups is bus stop No. 21, "Miyanoura Port Entrance." (We can pick you up at any bus stop in Miyanoura.)
When you use transfer service after an activity, the service will start after all participants finish it. So it is recommended to use your own transfer like a rental car if you are in a hurry.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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