Miyakejima Dolphin Swim Island Getaway

Miyakejima Dolphin Swim Island Getaway

A weekend island getaway to beautiful Miyakejima. Famous for its friendly, wild dolphins. Trip includes dolphin swimming tour!! Also camping, snorkeling, swimming, scuba, hiking, relaxing and more!

Overview

Miyakejima and neighboring Mikurajima are part of the Izu islands chain that includes the well-known Niijima and others. Miyake and Mikura Islands are famous for being home to a large family of 200 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins. These dolphins are living in the wild, in their natural environment however they are very friendly and as such enjoy coming right up to swimmers and snorkelers and playing around them. This rare phenomenon allows us to experience the friendly dolphins up close and personal in their natural habitat. While swimming with the dolphins its possible that you will meet small family groups, mothers, young adults and even super cute babies. This is definitely a good trip for a waterproof camera!

We will be camping in a nice, beachside camp site with good facilities and its own beach. 

Past Miyakejima Dolphin Swim Trips:
Trip#1 Photo Album 
Trip#2 Photo Album

The Plan

21:30 :
Meet at Takeshiba Ferry Terminal in Tokyo. Get on the ferry. We have reserved spaces to keep our gear, stretch out and sleep. We will also hang out and party on the deck whilst the boat cruises out through Tokyo Bay.

05:00 ~ 07:00 :
Arrive on Miyakejima! Bus to the camp ground. Set up camp and relax - catch up on some sleep! Explore the island.
07:00 ~ 16:00 :
Dolphin swimming! We have a charter boat which will take us to the nearby Mikurajima where the friendly dolphins play in the gentle waters.
16:00 ~ late :
BBQ dinner at the campsite. Campfire and good times until late.

7:00 ~ 12:00 :
Breakfast at the campsite. Sightseeing on the island, snorkeling, swimming, relaxing.
12:00 ~ 13:00 :
Pack up camp and make our way to the ferry port.
13:20 ~ 20:45 :
Ferry back to Tokyo. Cruise through the beautiful Izu islands and into Tokyo Bay. Relax and/or party up on deck or in our reserved area.

Reviews

5.00

It wasn't my first tour with TSC, so I wasn't surprised that everything was as well organized as always. Communication went smoothly and everything was thought of. About the trip itself: it was my first time snorkeling, but there was nothing to worry about. The most important things are explained in a short beginner's course. Then we were off to see the dolphins. This great experience lasted about two hours and I wouldn't want to miss it! We spent the rest of our time on the island with super nice people and guides having a BBQ, relaxing and playing games before heading back around midday the next day. Thank you guys for the great time. I'm already looking forward to the next tour with TSC.

Laura / 18 Jun 2024
5.00

Well prepared guides. Ferry was a great experience to the island & back. Partners on the island that conduct the dolphin tours were extremely helpful for those who had never swam in the ocean before. Those who are experienced will also have a lot of fun as you can free dive with the dolphins. They even captured awesome gopro footage of our sightings. The area where the dolphins live is also lovely, our boat took a quick tour around the island. The campsite has a beautiful beach right outside & the reef has some interesting creatures from turtles to parrot fish to trumpet fish, too! The guides did an excellent job coordinating things and communicating what was to happen next. They also are fantastic chefs and engineers of tarps that kept everyone mostly try in the rain. You'll think this is a once in a lifetime trip, but then you'll come back wanting to go again. Its one of those trips that is just 48 hours, but you feel like you were gone for 90. Only tip is bring drinks & an extension cord for the boat ride, a game for the campsite and of course excitement for the trip ahead! :)

Jenessa / 18 Jun 2024