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Have you ever tried making a "request" to a diving shop? If there is a diving spot you've always wanted to visit, then make a request. If you meet certain conditions, your request will have a higher chance of coming true.

  • If you went to Ishigaki Island, what would you request? Manta rays, of course?
  • If you went to Palau, which spot would you request? Blue Corner?
  • If you went to Yonaguni Island, what would you request? A hammer? Ruins?

There are many different kinds of requests, but most of them areThe selling points of the areaIn fact, most of them are just attachments to the above. First, we'll go into more detail about requests in the section below, and then we'll introduce five ways to increase the chances of your request being granted.

Request Type

Miyakojima Diving Point Map

Key Points

This is a request for the location you would like to dive. First, you need to know what kind of diving spots are in the diving area, and then you can choose from those. In addition to the famous spots, there may be some lesser known spots you would like to visit. Miyako Island in particular has over 50 diving spots, so there is a wide variety.

One thing to note is that not all diving shops will unconditionally select a famous spot just because it is a famous spot. For example, if there are trial divers or snorkelers on board, this will affect the spot selection, and the concept of the shop itself may not necessarily be to promote famous spots. It is important to communicate this first.

Biology

I want to see turtles. I want to see sharks. I want to see manta rays. It might be fine to broadly categorize things like "I want to see big fish." Macro-organisms are also OK. Many of the people who request macro-organisms are people with some experience. These people tend to thoroughly research in advance what they can and cannot see.

Diving Style

It might be a good idea to explain your preferred diving style, such as "I like to take my time taking photos," "I like to float gently in the middle of the water," or "I like to swim hard and see lots of scenery." This is something you can often do on your own without having to request it, so even if you just mention it in a normal conversation with the guide, they will probably take it into consideration.

5 ways to increase your chances of getting your request fulfilled

There are no guarantees when it comes to sports that involve nature. You can't just get into a fight when the ocean is raging! But there are surefire ways to increase your odds.

The main way to do this is to do some research before you make a reservation. So what should you check next? We'll introduce the details below, so please read carefully!

1. Find a dive shop that is open to requests and proactive about them.

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It's a good idea to find out whether a shop allows you to make requests in the first place. Also, each shop has different ways of handling requests, so it's important to do your research.

Sometimes requests are listed on the website, and if there is a space to write requests on the reservation form, you can have even better results!

2. Research to time it right

The area you go to for diving changes depending on the wind direction. In other words, roughly speaking, the wind direction is opposite in summer and winter, so please make sure you don't make a mistake here.

1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month  5Month 6Month 7Month 8Month 9Month 10Month 11Month 12Month
temperature 18 18 23 24 27 29 32 32 32 30 24 21
Water temperature 22 21 22 23 25 27 29 29 29 28 25 23
wind direction North North North Half and half south south south south Half and half North North North
Busan Area Groundwork Groundwork Groundwork Half and half Ira Ira Ira Ira Half and half Groundwork Groundwork Groundwork

Area column: Shimoji = Shimoji Island direction Ira = Irabu Island direction Half and half = Season transition period between Shimoji Island and Irabu Island *This table is only a guideline and means that there is a "high probability" for each area. Article about the best time to go, areas, and diving spots using Miyakojima as an examplePlease refer to the following.

In other words, if the wind direction during the time you are planning to travel does not match the area of ​​the spot you can go to, your chances will drop dramatically!Even if you go to Ishigaki Island in winter, you can't go to Manta Point.It's the same theory as above. Also, I think it's a great idea to search for a spot you want to go to within the area you can go to and request it. Of course, the chances of you being able to go are low but not zero, so if there's a spot you really want to go to, it's a good idea to request it. It's free to ask!

3. Find out your shop preferences

Get a feel for the shop's point selection

Miyakojima is famous for its topography, and almost all shops go to these areas, but there are also many sandy areas and fish watching spots, and the proportion of these spots that are mixed in is determined by the shop's preferences and style. Also, if trial diving or snorkeling is also being held, there is a tendency to go to spots that are suitable for those. Taking the above points into consideration, you can see that the way of choosing spots is slightly different.

So how do you capture the atmosphere?"Blog"It goes without saying that dive shop blogs are written to convey the everyday atmosphere, and people read them to get a sense of the atmosphere, but if you focus on the spots you've visited and flip through the pages, you'll get a lot of in-depth information and you'll get a better idea of ​​the shop's selection of spots!

There are shops that are knowledgeable about macro-organisms, shops that frequent famous wide spots, shops that focus on photography, and shops that are known for being lively and lively. There are all kinds of diving shops!

4. Tips for finding shops you might want to visit on blogs

search window

Do you know what a "search box" is? It's the thing you often see on the edge of websites these days.

Recommended request method

Enter a specific spot name here, such as "The Devil's Palace" or "Antoni Gaudi," and search for the spot you want to go to on the diving shop's website. The articles containing that keyword will then be listed in chronological order, making it easy to see how often they go there. Think back to the diving shop's blog. Most of them will list "Today's Spot."

Previous year archive

To see trends in places to visit, I recommend checking out the blog archives. If you're going next September, check out all the articles from September of the previous year. If you look at these by shop, you should see some pretty big differences.

5. Ensure you have many consecutive days to dive

This is the last option. Once you have done all your research and decided on a diving shop, this is the only option left! (´ ▽ `)ﾉ

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Simply put, diving for two days doubles your chances of success compared to participating in a single day, and the more days you dive, the higher the chances of your request being granted.

Dive shops that specialize in fun diving generally tend to spread out their dives rather than diving at the same spot two days in a row. This is because many fun divers dive multiple days. As a result, there will be cases where you say, "The customer who dived at the Demon King's Palace yesterday is here again today, so I can't go today," so participating for just one day puts you at a disadvantage in terms of requests.

The final obstacle is that even if you find a shop that will take you at the right time, the sea conditions may be bad. This is something that cannot be avoided when it comes to leisure activities that involve interacting with nature. If you're greedy, you can increase the number of days to three or four, and your chances of success will skyrocket!

Summary

I've introduced a few ways to make your requests come true. What do you think?

Diving is a leisure sport that puts you in contact with nature, so many factors come into play and determine whether or not your request will be granted. However, if you can gather information properly, you can greatly increase the chances of your request being granted.

And even though gathering information can be a bit time-consuming, you will get the hang of it as you go along. Then, no matter where you go diving, you will be able to aim for the best spots in that diving area.

As a result, a happy diving life will surely await you. And then, you will be left with a constant stream of excitement!!

BIGHOLIDAY's approach to requests!

Please also read this article.

BIGHOLIDAY's approach to "Requests"

We make a detailed note of any requests, no matter how small, on the passenger list for the day.

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What we can and cannot do depends on the ocean conditions. However, HOLIDAY's policy is to continue to be a store that is willing to take on any challenge that seems possible. If we succeed, we'll give you a high five! If we fail, we're sorry. Of course, there are times when we can't go to the spot we want to go to or encounter the creatures we want to see.

BIGHOLIDAY promises to always do our best to meet your requests. If we are lucky enough to fulfill your request, we hope it will touch the hearts of each and every guest.

 

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