--- title: "Ishigaki Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/ishigaki description: "Japan's tropical gateway to Yaeyama coral reefs" --- # Ishigaki ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Japan's tropical gateway to Yaeyama coral reefs" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 64 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (26 sailings), Jan (11 sailings), Mar (7 sailings) ## About Ishigaki Ishigaki is the main island of Japan's Yaeyama chain, far south of the mainland and closer to Taiwan. The port is a short shuttle from the city centre, where the pace is noticeably slower than Tokyo or Osaka. The surrounding water is clear turquoise, and Kabira Bay is the signature spot, with glass-bottom boats running over coral gardens, though swimming isn't allowed there. Yonehara Beach is the place for snorkelling, with good coral close to shore. The public market in town sells tropical fruit, fresh seafood, and awamori, the local spirit. A short ferry to Taketomi Island drops you into a village of red-roofed houses and coral-sand paths. Ishigaki beef is the local speciality and worth trying. Buses and taxis cover the island, and rental bikes work well for the flatter areas near town. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 24.3444, 124.1556 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ishigaki/@24.34441,124.15558,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ishigaki&ll=24.34441,124.15558&z=13) ## Things to Do in Ishigaki Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0eaa29ff-9261-413c-8bde-e788d088dd65.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (505) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ40 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d60247d4-768d-4dc5-bb66-a57e7dbb4920.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (214) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Island Night Starry sky and Jungle night tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/640a358b-bd04-419a-bb27-7d5d3fa2fd8f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (182) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ28 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Phantom Island Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f528ad9-f82d-4967-a2cb-b66a7b144319.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (140) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f935cb40-dfe9-4b02-9ffd-ce11e547a608.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (125) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/628dd888-6357-46b4-b9e0-9fa1b75914bc.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (115) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Sunset SUP or Canoe Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0396cad7-bd8d-4ff2-b07f-0d567543ff9e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (96) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c8ca4ed-8d74-44ee-a63a-abe877b0a602.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (107) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [Turtle Snorkeling in Ishigaki - Fluent English! Small Group!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b2929e3c-42c0-4021-97cc-7a8e2017723a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (67) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ63 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Sunrise SUP or Canoe Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f3a542f1-4f98-4893-860f-db5b0dab3b11.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (48) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [Ishigaki Island Private Photo Tour by English Native Speaker](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e5894f95-232d-4d4a-9f22-969ad01df89e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (77) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ138 | Viator | | [Okinawa Ishigaki Phantom Island and Blue Cave Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fcf0399c-261b-46ff-a375-786f09fa4db6.md?via=markdown) | 4.6โ˜… (39) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Miyako-jima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/miyako-jima.md): 67 nm - [Keelung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/keelung.md): 140 nm - [Hualien](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hualien.md): 140 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-escape-miyakojima-naha~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20261220-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ441 per person (โ‚ฌ882 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Bellissima](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-bellissima.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-20 - **Itinerary:** Island Escape โ€“ Miyakojima & Naha ## Featured Cruises from Ishigaki Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Exotic Retreat โ€“ Ishigaki & Miyako](https://cruisello.com/cruises/exotic-retreat-ishigaki-miyako~MSC-BELLISSIMA-20261127-5.md) | MSC Bellissima | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-27 | 5 | โ‚ฌ549 | | [Far East Discovery โ€“ Yokohama, Hong Kong & Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-discovery-yokohama-hong-kong-singapore~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270225-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-25 | 12 | โ‚ฌ1,341 | | [Neon & Shinto Trails โ€“ Taipei, Nagasaki & Kobe](https://cruisello.com/cruises/neon-shinto-trails-taipei-nagasaki-kobe~NCL-JADE-20270222-11.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-02-22 | 11 | โ‚ฌ2,600 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Ishigaki](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ishigaki) (64 sailings) ## Browse - [Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)