Kerama Islands Scuba Diving – 3-Dive Boat Tour from Naha, Okinawa
Discover Kerama Blue, Okinawa’s world-class scuba diving destination known for crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and encounters with sea turtles. From Naha, join our daily all-inclusive boat diving tours to the stunning Kerama Islands. We offer diving tours daily.
Welcome to GOLD Scuba Diving, a professional dive center based in Naha, Okinawa. We welcome certified divers from around the world and provide safe, friendly, and high-quality guided dives so you can fully experience Okinawa’s breathtaking underwater world. 🌊✨
Highlights of Diving in the Kerama Islands
The Kerama Islands are known for their clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and abundant marine life. At GOLD Scuba Diving, we run a daily 3-dive boat tour to the Kerama Islands, departing from Naha.
This is our most popular diving tour in Okinawa and is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy a memorable scuba diving experience in Japan.
3 Dive Sites in One Day
On our full-day diving tours in the Kerama Islands, we typically visit three different dive sites in a single day. We choose calm and sheltered locations behind the islands to ensure safe and comfortable diving conditions throughout the day.
Kerama Blue – Average Visibility of 20–30 Meters
The Kerama Islands are famous for their excellent underwater visibility, often referred to as the “Kerama Blue.” The average visibility is around 20–30 meters, and on sunny days with good conditions, the water becomes exceptionally clear and beautiful.
Suitable for All Levels
The dive sites in the Kerama Islands are suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. Even if you have only recently obtained your diving certification, or if it has been a while since your last dive, you are still welcome to join our tours.
Sea Turtles and Marine Life
During diving in the Kerama Islands, encounters with sea turtles are common. You can also enjoy beautiful coral reefs and observe a variety of marine life, including sharks, sea snakes, and clownfish.
Comfortable Boat Diving from Naha
The Kerama Islands are about 40 minutes by boat from Naha. If you stay in Naha, you can easily join a diving tour to the Kerama Islands.
Year-Round Diving
Diving is available year-round in the Kerama Islands. In winter, the water temperature can drop to around 21°C, but diving is still comfortable with a thicker wetsuit or proper thermal protection.
Who Can Join
Certified divers are welcome to join our tours.
Why Choose GOLD Scuba Diving in Naha?
- English available
- Safety-First Diving
- Experienced and friendly dive professionals
- Ideal location in Naha City, Okinawa
- Daily trips to the Kerama Islands
- Popular with overseas and international guests
- All-inclusive pricing with rental equipment
If you want reliable and enjoyable Okinawa scuba diving, GOLD Scuba Diving is the perfect choice.
Perfect For:
- Certified divers visiting Okinawa
- Divers looking for sea turtles and coral reefs
- Travelers staying in Naha
- Divers who prefer small groups
Not Ideal For:
- Non-certified divers
- Travelers looking for introductory dives
Tour Prices
- 2 Dives: ¥30,000
- 3 Dives: ¥33,000
(Per person)
All rental equipment is included. Two dives are perfectly fine, and you can decide on the day whether you’d like to do two or three dives.
Included
- Rental equipment
- Boat and guide fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Naha City
Not Included
- Lunch, food, and drinks
- Towels
- Dive computer
Lunch is not provided on our diving tours. As our guests may have different dietary needs, allergies, food preferences, or vegetarian diets, we ask everyone to bring their own lunch. ≫Price List
Payment Methods
We accept credit cards and Japanese yen.
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Daily Schedule / Pick-up, Drop-off
On the morning of your dive and after the tour, we provide hotel pickup and drop-off by car. Transportation is available only for hotels in Naha. As we are also picking up other guests, please be ready on time for your scheduled pickup.
Daily Schedule
6:10 – 6:35 | Hotel Pick-Up
We pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
6:40 - 7:30 | Boarding, Departure
We will prepare our diving equipment on the boat before departure.
8:30 – 13:30 | Diving – 3 Boat Dives
Once we arrive at a dive site in the Kerama Islands, we will start diving.
14:30 – 15:30 | Return to port
After returning to the port, we will drop you off at your hotel. Payment will be settled in the vehicle during the transfer.
We will send you a message with the exact morning pick-up time the day before.
What to Bring
Lunch, Change of clothes, Towel, Diving certification card, Food and Drinks
Dive Boat
The boat we usually use is relatively large compared to many dive boats in Okinawa. On sunny days, guests can relax on both the upper and lower decks, making the boat comfortable even when there are many people on board. Drinking water or tea is usually available, and hot water is also provided, which can be used for instant noodles, soup, or coffee.
We also use several other boats depending on availability, the number of guests, and booking conditions, so the boat used for your tour may vary.
Diving Procedures
Entry is made from the back of the boat. After entering the water, the entire dive team will gather at the surface. Once everyone is ready and there are no issues, we will begin our descent together. There is usually an anchor line at the back of the boat, which you may use during the descent if needed.
The dive time is approximately 40 minutes. Please inform your guide when your remaining air pressure reaches 100 bar and again at 50 bar. For safety, we will normally end the dive and return to the boat with approximately 40–50 bar remaining.
Small Group Diving Experience
We believe that smaller groups create a better diving experience.
Unlike large dive operations, our groups are typically limited to 3–5 divers per guide. This allows us to provide more personalized service, better underwater communication, and a more relaxed atmosphere throughout the day.
Benefits of Small Groups
- More attention from your dive guide
- Easier communication before and after dives
- Greater flexibility based on divers' experience levels
- Less crowded dive sites and boat experience
- More opportunities to spot marine life
Whether you are a newly certified diver or an experienced diver with hundreds of dives, our small-group approach helps ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable day in the Kerama Islands.
We focus on quality over quantity, allowing every diver to enjoy the underwater beauty of the Kerama Islands at a comfortable pace.
Dive Sites
Diving is generally conducted in calm, sheltered areas behind islands that are not affected by strong winds. This allows us to continue diving even on windy days, making it suitable for beginners and less experienced divers.
On windy days, the boat ride to the Kerama Islands may be a bit rough, but the dive sites themselves are usually calm and protected.
We typically choose sites with little to no current and conduct three dives using an anchored setup. If guests are experienced and conditions allow, the third dive may sometimes be conducted as a drift dive.
≫Popular Kerama Islands Dive Sites in Okinawa
Marine Life
Here is a brief introduction to some of the most commonly seen fish and marine life in the Kerama Islands. When diving in Kerama, be sure to look out for them!
Sea Turtles
The Kerama Islands are home to three species of sea turtles.
Coral Reefs
Diving in the Kerama Islands offers the chance to see beautiful coral reefs.
Schools of Tropical Fish
Schools of tropical fish, typical of Okinawa’s waters, are a common sight during dives.
Clownfish
Okinawa is home to six species of clownfish, and five of these species can be found around the Kerama Islands.
Whitetip reef sharks
The whitetip reef shark is the most commonly seen shark in Okinawa. It is often found resting on the reef during the day, although it may quickly swim away when approached.
Moray eels
The Kerama Islands are home to several species of moray eels, which are commonly seen during dives.
Sea snakes
Sea snakes can be seen almost everywhere in the Kerama Islands. Several species inhabit the area and are commonly encountered during dives.
Octopus
Keep an eye on the gaps between the rocks—you might be lucky enough to spot an octopus hiding there.
Broadclub cuttlefish
They are commonly found around coral reefs during their spawning season in late spring, just before summer.
Giant Trevallys
They can be spotted at certain dive sites, with large individuals reaching about 80 cm in length.
Manta rays
With a bit of luck, you may even encounter manta rays.
Stingrays
The Kerama Islands are home to a variety of ray species, which are often encountered during dives.
Lionfish
Lionfish are also commonly encountered during dives.
Whale sharks
If you’re very lucky, there is even a chance of encountering a whale shark. Sightings are reported every year.
Titan triggerfish
They are commonly encountered, but can become more aggressive during the summer spawning season, so please be cautious.
Sea goldie
They can be seen everywhere.
Zebra sharks
They are sometimes found resting on the seabed, and seeing one is considered very lucky.
Hammerhead sharks
They may occasionally approach during a safety stop, and seeing one is considered lucky.
Beautiful caves and crevices
The Kerama Islands feature several beautiful cave dive sites that offer unique underwater scenery.
Kerama Blue
With an average visibility of 20–30 meters, you can fully enjoy the crystal-clear Kerama Blue waters.
For more detailed information on marine life, please refer to this page.
≫Scuba Diving in the Kerama Islands: Marine Life Highlights
Water Temperature Guide
In the Kerama Islands, typical water and air temperatures are as follows:
Spring (March–May)
Water: 21–24°C | Air: 22–30°C
Summer (June–September)
Water: 25–29°C | Air: 25–31°C
Autumn (October–November)
Water: 25–27°C | Air: 24–29°C
Winter (December–February)
Water: 21–22°C | Air: 18–24°C
Rental wetsuits are available in 3mm and 5mm. Inner layers can also be used during colder water temperatures.
Important Notes
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience with GOLD Scuba Diving, please take note of the following:
About the Dive Sites
We usually dive at locations with calm sea conditions and light winds. However, if strong winds or rough seas prevent us from choosing different dive sites, we may do consecutive dives at the same location. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that in some cases, diving may take place at the Chibishi Islands, located between the Kerama Islands and Okinawa Main Island.
Diving Certification
All divers must show their diving certification card (C-card) before diving. Beginners are welcome on guided dives.
Weather & Sea Conditions
Dive sites may be changed or tours rescheduled due to weather or sea conditions for your safety. We will notify you as soon as possible and discuss alternative arrangements if a dive is cancelled.
Personal Belongings
Please take care of your personal items during the tour. While there has never been any theft on our boats, we ask that you manage your valuables yourself.
Marine Life Sightings
While the Kerama Islands are known for their rich marine life, we cannot guarantee sightings of large fish or rare creatures on every dive. Marine life sightings depend on natural conditions such as weather, sea conditions, and timing. However, our experienced guides always choose the best possible dive sites of the day to provide an enjoyable and rewarding diving experience. Please note that encounters with large fish or rare marine life are part of nature and cannot be guaranteed on every dive.
Please see this page for cancellation policy and other important information.
FAQ
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Do you offer English-speaking guides?
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Yes. Our guides can communicate in English.
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Is this tour suitable for travel tourists?
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Yes. This tour is perfect for tourists visiting Okinawa who want to experience world-class scuba diving.
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Can I join if I haven't dived in a long time?
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Yes. Divers who have not been diving for a while are welcome to join. We generally dive at a relaxed pace, so you can take your time, regain your confidence, and enjoy the experience while refreshing your skills.
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Can I join as a solo diver?
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Yes. Solo divers are welcome to join our tours.
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Can I cancel?
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Yes, cancellations are generally possible, but conditions may apply.
Please check the details on this page: ≫Important Information
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Can we dive even if the weather is bad?
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Yes. Basically, diving is still possible even if it’s raining or a bit windy. We go to sheltered dive sites on the leeward side of the islands where the sea is calm, so you can enjoy diving safely. However, on windy days, the boat ride to the dive sites may be a bit rough.
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I’m worried about seasickness.
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If you are concerned about seasickness, please take motion sickness medication in advance.
In particular, make sure to take it on the morning of the trip, before your hotel pick-up.
Booking and Contact
Ready to enjoy unforgettable scuba diving in Okinawa?
For inquiries, please contact us via WhatsApp or the contact form. To make a reservation, please use the booking form.
Book in Advance
We try to accommodate last-minute bookings made the day before whenever possible. However, if the boat is fully booked, we may not be able to accept your reservation.
If you already have fixed travel dates, we recommend booking as early as possible.
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