Ishigaki Phantom Island Snorkeling and Lobster Sunset Dinner

Ishigaki, Japan
Duration6h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

★Phantom Island: a pure-white sandbar that appears only around low tide, surrounded by turquoise sea.

Two of Ishigaki's best experiences in one booking: land on the Phantom Island, a white sandbar that appears in the emerald sea, snorkel with tropical fish, then watch the sunset over the ocean at St.ELMO while enjoying half a lobster and Ishigaki beef by a Michelin chef.

Why PiPi: No.1* marine activity shop in Japan in 4 categories, 500,000+ guests guided. Okinawa-certified safe operator; all guides are certified water rescuers.
*Survey of 5 major shops by Japan Marketing Research Organization, Jun 29-Jul 3, 2026. Does not guarantee superiority.

Options

Phantom Island Snorkeling + Su
French Full Course Upgrade

8-course French full course: 8-course French full course by a Michelin chef with Ishigaki beef, local fish and island vegetables. Price is per person.

Ishigaki Beef Tasting Upgrade

Ishigaki beef tasting dinner: Dinner with an Ishigaki beef tasting of two cuts: sirloin 90 g and fillet 90 g. Price is per person.

What's included

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • English/Japanese-speaking professional guide (certified instructor)
  • Round-trip boat transfer to the Phantom Island (Hamajima)
  • Sunset dinner at Oceanfront Grill St.ELMO ISHIGAKI with half lobster and Ishigaki beef, plus one drink
  • Insurance and all taxes
  • Transportation from the tour to the restaurant and after dinner
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Meet your guide at Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal and travel by boat (about 30 minutes) to the Phantom Island (Hamajima), a pure white sandbar in the middle of the emerald sea. Land on the island, take photos (your guide will take photos for you), and snorkel among colorful tropical fish and coral reefs with a certified guide (about 1.5 hours). After returning, the tour ends at the terminal, or at Ishigaki Shower Station if you would like to shower and change. Then make your own way to Oceanfront Grill St.ELMO ISHIGAKI, the restaurant closest to the sea on Ishigaki Island, for a sunset dinner from 18:00 featuring half a lobster and Ishigaki beef prepared by a Michelin chef. Transportation to the restaurant and after dinner is not included. Dinner upgrades can be booked as separate options: an Ishigaki beef tasting (sirloin 90 g and fillet 90 g) or an 8-course French full course.

  1. Hama-jima Island (The Phantom Island)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to the red mailbox beside the central entrance of Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.

End point

Meet your guide next to the red mailbox beside the central entrance of Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After the tour, please make your own way to St.ELMO (transportation not included)
  • Tour ends at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, or at the shower station on request
  • Wear your swimsuit under your clothes; bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes for dinner
  • Please tell us about any food allergies when booking
  • Dinner menu may change depending on season and ingredient availability
  • Tour may be canceled or changed for safety in bad weather or rough sea conditions
  • Final meeting details will be sent by 18:00 the day before
  • Dinner upgrade options apply to all travelers in the booking (price per person)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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