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Kerama Islands Snorkel.
A fast boat across open water to the clearest blue in Okinawa. Sea turtles, coral, and the bluest oceans in Okinawa.
A small charter boat takes you out to the Keramas, run by a local crew we've worked with for years. They find the calm water; you slip in — over coral, beside turtles, with no crowds.
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The day.
- 8:00
Meet & board
the crew runs a quick safety briefing and gear fitting, and you cast off as a group.
- 30 minutes
Crossing
Open water from the coast to the islands. Spray, horizon, and the colour shifting under the hull as the depth drops away.
- 8:40
Snorkel stops
The boat anchors over coral, and you slip in. The boat will move rounf a couple of spots depending on the group and conditions.
- 12:00
Return to port
Back across the water to the port where you started.
The practical bits.
- Bilingual local guide (English & Japanese), in the water with you
- Charter boat and skipper
- Flotation aids Safety briefing and in-water guiding
- All snorkel gear — mask, snorkel, fins
- Wetsuit
- Lunch and drinks — bring your own (full-day guests eat on board)
- Towels
- Transport to and from the port
- Swimwear worn under your clothes, and a towel
- A full change of dry clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat
- Water and snacks — lunch too, if you're on the full day
- Difficulty: beginner-friendly. Non-swimmers are fine — wetsuit and flotation are provided, and you can stay at the surface.
- Minimum age: 8.
- Departures: the boat needs a minimum of 4 guests to sail (your group plus other sign-ups count).
- Weather: the Keramas are reached by open water. Stops shift for wind and sea conditions, and your guide makes the call on the day.
- No shore time — the day is spent on and in the water.
- The boat is not a private charter, it may have other snorkellers aboard
Full payment due at booking to secure your boat.
Full refund 72 hours prior. No refund less than 72 hours before the tour. Full refund if the captain cancels for unsafe sea conditions and the boat doesn't depart.
The crew who take you out have been working this water far longer than we've been sending guests to them — and they're the reason we keep coming back. We pick the people; they read the sea. Come ready to float, and leave the rest to us..
— — Aya & David
Have a question about this tour?
Send a note — dates, group size, dietary needs, anything. We usually reply the same day.
What guests said.
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I’m really grateful I booked this. The guide Aya was kind, patient, and genuinely cared that everyone had a great experience. It didn’t feel like we were being rushed through someone’s checklist, it felt like a day that was thoughtfully created for people to enjoy.
First tour experience ever and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Aya offered an experience that felt as if she was a friend, showing us her favorite spots in Okinawa. The places we went to were great as well. The hike to the waterfall was amazing and was private. The lunch that was served was delicious. The snorkeling locations were so awesome and I had such a wonderful time. Aya made the trip all the more worthwhile with her enthusiasm and passion for Okinawa, and for how knowledgeable she was in the history and culture of Okinawa. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to explore this wonderful island!
Aya and David were amazing! I’m from the same hometown as Aya and thanks to some great friends we were able to spend an amazing day together. This is a MUST DO when visiting Okinawa ! Highly recommend
