5 Scuba Diving in Japan Worth Getting Wet For

1.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $70Our pick

From Naha, you spend eight hours aboard a well-equipped boat visiting up to three Kerama Islands sites. Certified guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin help first-time scuba participants, while lunch, gear, hot showers, hotel pickup, and underwater photos are included.

“The activity was very fun! The guides spoke english, japanese and korean. I can recommend this to everyone, and would love to go on this activity again. The boat is driven out to three places where you can snorkel, and you can scuba dive in more then one place for a small extra fee. It was worth every penny. They also provide a nice meal during this trip. But remember to put sunscreen on your feet also!”

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2.Okinawa:Naha:Kerama Island Experience １Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · from $100

Join JOY CREATE OKINAWA TEA-DA for a small-group Kerama day from Naha. You receive patient instruction before and in the water, one trial scuba session, snorkeling at up to three sites, free photos, equipment, towels, and seasonal whale watching from January 12 through March.

“Awesome experience ! My first scuba diving is incredible with a very good crew. I recommend at 100% !”

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3.Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46Best value

Spend about two hours learning scuba skills, practicing in shallow water, and exploring Okinawa’s Blue Cave with a dedicated instructor. Guides such as Aka, Go, Naoki, and Shota have helped first-timers feel at ease. Gear, insurance, fish food, and basic photos are included, while rough seas may move the activity to Maeda Beach.

“My friend and I were nervous because it was the first time that we did anything related to diving. The crew that organized the activity was really nice. Our guide taught us how to use the equipment and what to do in a way that relaxeRead more”

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4.From Naha Scuba Diving Trip in Kerama(for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $206Top rated

Join SEAKERS for an eight-hour Kerama Islands scuba trip from Naha, limited to four certified participants. English-speaking guides such as Ryuta, Yun, and Utah lead two boat sessions, with an optional third for ¥5,500. Gear, insurance, hotel transfers, and underwater photos are included.

“The entire trip was well organised and taken care of from booking to after activity. We had 3 dives at 3 different locations which made it super interesting. Our dive master was friendly, professional and paid particular attention to safety. Seakers had beautifully edited video shorts and photos of the day to share. My best diving experience.”

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5.Okinawa: Naha: 1 day Kerama Islands diving‣ license required

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Join JOY CREATE OKINAWA TEA-DA for a seven-hour certified scuba trip from Naha to the Kerama Islands. Veteran instructors, including Takashi and Koyama, guide three sites around Tokashiki, Zamami, or Aka Island. Towels, equipment, boat coats, and hotel pickup are included, with seasonal whale watching and shaved ice.

“The whole trip was amazing. Firstly there will be direct transport from ur hotel in Naha to the port. The coaches are so nice and friendly, there was shaved ice after lunch. My diving coaches was so patient and the view under the sea was stunning, discovered many sea animals. Other divers/ snorkelers were nice as well, I solo travelled and didn’t feel left out at all. Highly recommended”

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