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Where to see sea turtles in Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Operators 5Season Mar–OctShare of Japan 17%Published prices 5
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About this list

If you want to see sea turtles in Ishigaki & Yaeyama, you have already picked the place. What remains is who to go with, how, and when. Of the 29 operators in Japan on Maptlantis that name the sea turtle as a target species, 5 (17%) are in Ishigaki & Yaeyama. Formats listed here: snorkeling and scuba diving. The 2 operators that state a season for sea turtle programs in Ishigaki & Yaeyama cluster in Mar–Oct. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. All 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and approach distance and in-water rules differ by area and operator.

Sea turtle season in Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Mar–Oct

  1. JanJanuary: not in season
  2. FebFebruary: not in season
  3. MarMarch: in season
  4. AprApril: in season
  5. MayMay: in season
  6. JunJune: in season
  7. JulJuly: in season, singled out
  8. AugAugust: in season, singled out
  9. SepSeptember: in season, singled out
  10. OctOctober: in season
  11. NovNovember: not in season
  12. DecDecember: not in season

The months 2 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the sea turtle season table.

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Diving and water activities in Ishigaki & Yaeyama

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Frequently asked questions

How many sea turtle tour operators are in Ishigaki & Yaeyama?

5. Of the 29 operators in Japan that name the sea turtle as a target species, only those in Ishigaki & Yaeyama are listed.

When is sea turtle season in Ishigaki & Yaeyama?

The 2 operators that state a season for sea turtle programs in Ishigaki & Yaeyama cluster in Mar–Oct. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.

How much do sea turtle tours in Ishigaki & Yaeyama cost?

All 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.

Will I definitely see sea turtles in Ishigaki & Yaeyama?

That is not guaranteed. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the sea and their movements. Treat any trip that promises an encounter with suspicion.