May 27-29  {Friday night Departure.}

Join us for a spectacular weekend adventure, just an overnight ferry ride from Tokyo - stay on a volcanic Island and free swimming with wild dolphins. Opportunities to snorkel, scuba dive, explore the amazing island volcanic landscapes, or just take a dip in an "onsen" hot spring and relax.　
Trip video: https://youtu.be/c1_Exz0NVbw

Note:
The dolphin swim boat capacity has been reduced so spaces are limited.
Double swims will reduce the group size please let me know ASAP.
Campsite has been closed, this is a hotel stay trip.


 ■ Trip Itinerary:

Friday (evening departure)
• 9:15 pm: Meet at Takeshiba pier
• Orientation
• Distribution of supplies
• 10:15 pm: Board ferry
• Trip briefing
• Overnight ferry ride

Saturday
• Around 5 am: Arrive in Miyakejima island
• Transport to the hotel
• Have breakfast (not provided)
• Collect and try on rentals
• Take a short nap
• Snorkelling lesson, Dolphin Swim, free time, lunch (not provided), and "onsen" hot spring
• 7:30 pm: Dinner

Sunday
• Breakfast
• 8:00 am~12:00 pm: Island Tour Sightseeing or free time
• Have lunch near the pier / on the ferry (not provided)
• 1:00 pm: Ferry check-in
• Ferry ride
• Around 8:30 pm: Arrive back in Tokyo

■ Price: ¥44,000 per person
Discounts:
- Early Bird Sign-up (2,000 yen)                *Sign-up before April 22 (Pay before May 1st)  
- Seasoned dolphin swimmer (2,000 yen)        *Joined with Jordan before.          
- No Dolphin swim (15,000 yen)

■ Includes
Ferry: Tokyo - Island - Tokyo (Fri overnight / cabin room / Japanese style)
Hotel: Sat night. (shared room)
Transport Pier-hotel-pier
Meals: Dinner Saturday / Breakfast Sunday.
One dolphin swim

Min 9 / Max 14 ppl

■ Important Notes:
- Payment details to be sent out on sign-up.
- Please sign up on the google form: https://forms.gle/2GJhcDDLxFGjnh776
- Friends welcome to join, please sign up on the google form.
- This is a private trip and you should have your own health insurance

■ Health & Safety
- No handshakes.
- Must bring own masks.
- Mask must be worn on ferry and in public areas (indoor & outdoor)
- Masks to be worn even of vaccinated.
- Must bring own hand sanitizer.
- No sharing drinks.
- Social distancing should be maintained (with both humans & dolphins).
- Must have own health insurance.
- Temperature will be check throughout the course of the trip.

 ✜ Options:
Island Tour (3,000 yen)    [min 4 pax / 2,500 for repeats]
Second Dolphin Swim (14,000 yen)
Snorkel lessons (3,900 yen)
 ✜ Gear rental:
·Wetsuit (1,500yen / 2000 L size or OWS)
·Snorkel and mask only (700yen)
·Fins & Boots only (700yen)
·Dry bag (500yen)
 ✜ Ferry rentals:
·Sleeping bag rental (1,000 yen)
·Sleeping mat: foam mat (500 yen) or inflatable at (1,400 yen)* Limited number
·Bunkbed possible if booking early (4000 yen one-way) please make a note in the comments.

  ■ Important information.
•Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
•This trip will proceed rain or shine.
•By signing up you are committing to the trip. If you have to withdraw for some reason you will be responsible for your share of the costs. You are welcome to find a replacement traveller to take your spot.
•As there are some complex logistics and preparation, and strict cancellation policies from suppliers (boat charters, captains, instructors, safety staff, and other equipment). There will be a 100% cancellation fee for cancellation made four (4) days before unless you find a replacement.
•Must be able to swim and be confident in the water to join the dolphin swimming.
•Scuba Diving skills not needed for dolphin swimming. (Scuba Diving is a different activity)
•Joining without dolphin swimming is OK. The island itself is an amazing place.
•Please note: We are swimming and snorkeling with the dolphins, not Scuba diving.
•To join this trip you should have snorkeled at least three times before and able to clear water from your snorkel. You should be also confident at swimming in the ocean where you cannot touch the ground. If you have any questions and/or would like lessons or practice please contact Jordan.

@Snorkeling lesson: Mandatory first time joining the trip for safety unless joined Jordan on a mainland snorkel for assessment. Snorkeling lesson covers open water snorkeling skills, which will allow you to maximize your time in the water with the dolphins.  Must be prearranged

•Wetsuit is mandatory.
•Vegetarians will be accommodated.
•A basic restaurant and vending machines are available on the boat.
•Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
This is a private trip
- There is no commercial travel agent insurance available on this trip so you must have your own health insurance and responsible for your own health and safety on the trip.
- Please do not join if you are running a fever at the time of the trip.


Cancellation policies for the tour:
20 - 14 days before the trip: 20% of trip cost
13 - 7 days before the trip: 40% of trip cost
6 - 4 days before the trip: 50% of trip cost
3 days before the trip: 100% of trip cost
No show: 100% of trip cost
[The trip cost is the listed price: 44,000.]
- A replacement can also be used.

The setting of this adventure weekend camping trip takes place on the beautiful island of Miyakejima. The island has a dramatic volcanic past and many lunar lava landscapes, stunning rock formations, and the interaction of Mother Nature and the local people. There will be opportunities to explore the island, snorkel, swim, scuba dive, hike, go to an "onsen" hot spring, relax, and more.

This is a very popular trip, and it gets booked out quickly so make sure you SIGN UP early!

The area is home to a large pod of 200 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins. These dolphins are living in the wild, in their natural environment. However, they are very curious and often get very close and swim alongside people. This is a rare phenomenon that allows us to experience friendly dolphins up close and personal in their natural habitat! It’s possible to meet small family groups, mothers, young adults and even very cute babies along with other marine life like turtles. This makes a great trip for a waterproof camera!

We have reserved cabins on the large passenger ferry to the island with plenty of places to hang out, relax, party, and even sleep up on the top decks during the cruise. We will stay at an ocean facing campsite with has great facilities, even hot water solar showers. There are also a couple of nice snorkeling spots a short walk from the campground.

This area is a leader in eco-tourism in Japan and there are strict limitations on how many people can visit and swim with the dolphins each day to ensure the environment is kept clean, the dolphins happy, and to maximize the dolphin swimming experience.