A private half-day combining sea kayaking along a rugged coastline with snorkeling in coral coves few tour boats reach.
What to expect
You'll launch from a quiet beach in the island's rugged south, paddling past dramatic cliffs and hidden inlets before anchoring the kayaks to snorkel over coral gardens with clear, warm water. Guides are attentive to marine life, pointing out reef fish, occasional rays, and coral formations still recovering their color after past bleaching events. The trip alternates between the physical rhythm of paddling and the stillness of floating over reef, with a rest stop on a secluded beach.
Good to know
Book directly at least a few days out; departures are weather and tide dependent so keep your return time flexible if possible. Wetsuits provided in cooler months.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Amami Oshima — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.