FAQs

Yes. Beginners are welcome. Before you enter the water, we’ll explain how to use your mask, snorkel, and fins, how to breathe through the snorkel, and the safety guidelines. Our staff will stay nearby to help you in the water.

You don’t need to be a strong swimmer to join. Our staff will explain how to use the equipment and support you in the water. Please let us know at check-in if you’re worried about swimming.

Children ages 4 and up can generally join. We also consider each child’s condition and the day’s sea conditions, with safety as our priority.

Yes, subject to a review of your health and other relevant factors. Okinawa Aquamarine requires a medical certificate from a doctor for guests ages 60 and over. If you’re concerned about your age or fitness, please contact us on WhatsApp or LINE before booking.

No. Sea turtles are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. We choose sites based on the day’s sea conditions and currents. Our recorded sea turtle sighting rate is 88%.

No. We observe sea turtles in their natural habitat, keeping a respectful distance without touching or chasing them.

Kerama Blue Snorkeling focuses on clear water, coral, and tropical fish. Kerama Sea Turtle Snorkeling offers the same scenery, with a visit to a site where sea turtles live. Choose the sea turtle tour if you’d also like a chance to see turtles.

Tours may run in the rain if wind and sea conditions allow. Even on a sunny day, strong winds or rough seas may require us to cancel or change the tour.

Please bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, and something to drink. We also recommend sunscreen and, if you’re prone to seasickness, motion sickness medicine. Arriving with your swimsuit already on makes getting ready easier.

Get plenty of sleep the night before. Avoid overeating, coming on an empty stomach, or drinking heavily before the tour. If you’re prone to seasickness, we recommend bringing motion sickness medicine.

Yes. You can join different activities while traveling on the same boat.

For example, children can snorkel while their parents join Discover Scuba Diving. Add each activity separately when booking online. You can also book through WhatsApp or LINE.

Yes. Discover Scuba Diving is for people who don’t have a scuba diving certification. We’ll explain how to use the equipment, breathe underwater, equalize ear pressure, and communicate with hand signals.

Yes. This course is designed for beginners. We’ll help you get used to the equipment and breathing before gradually taking you underwater at your own pace.

You don’t need to be a strong swimmer. You’ll wear scuba equipment and use fins to move underwater. Please let us know in advance if you’re not confident swimming. An instructor will stay nearby to help.

Discover Scuba Diving is available to guests ages 10 and up. Minors may need permission from a parent or guardian.

We start in shallow water. Your depth will depend on the day’s sea conditions, your breathing, your ability to equalize ear pressure, and how comfortable you feel in the water. We stay within the limits for Discover Scuba Diving and won’t take you deeper than you’re comfortable with.

You’ll breathe through a mouthpiece called a regulator. We’ll practice before entering the water and at the surface. Once you’re comfortable breathing, we’ll slowly begin the dive.

We’ll explain how to equalize ear pressure before you enter the water. We descend gradually. If your ears feel uncomfortable, we’ll move shallower and try again. We won’t ask you to keep descending if you feel pain.

Participation depends on your health and other relevant factors. Guests ages 60 and over must provide a medical certificate from a doctor. Please contact us before booking if you have concerns about your fitness or a medical condition.

You cannot fly immediately after diving. The recommended minimum wait is 12 hours after a single no-decompression dive, or 18 hours after multiple dives in one day or diving over several days. We recommend avoiding diving on the last day of your trip and allowing plenty of time before your flight.

Yes. Fun Diving is for certified divers. If you aren’t certified, please choose Discover Scuba Diving.

Yes. Please contact us even if you have limited experience. When booking, tell us your certification level, number of logged dives, and when you last dived. We’ll plan the diving around your experience and skills.

Yes. Divers returning after a break are welcome. We’ll review equipment use and basic skills. If needed, we’ll practice at the surface or in shallow water before starting the dive. Please tell us how long it’s been since your last dive when booking.

Yes. Solo guests are welcome. We arrange dive groups based on the guests’ experience and skills.

Yes. Rental equipment is available for Fun Diving. When booking, tell us what you need and your sizes. Please confirm rental options and prices at that time.

Yes. You can bring your usual diving equipment. Please check that you have everything you need before the dive.

We visit dive sites in areas such as the Kerama Islands and Chibishi. Sites are chosen based on the day’s wind, waves, and currents, as well as the guests’ experience and skills.

The standard plan includes two dives. On full-day trips, a third dive may be available depending on sea conditions and the day’s schedule. Please ask when booking or contact us on WhatsApp or LINE if you’re interested.

Yes, subject to a review of your health and diving experience. Guests ages 60 and over must provide a medical certificate from a doctor. Please contact us in advance if you’ve had a long break from diving or have concerns about your fitness.

After multiple dives in one day or diving over several days, the recommended minimum wait before flying is 18 hours. Also check your dive computer’s NO FLY indicator. Avoid diving on the last day of your trip and allow plenty of time before your flight.

You can book online or through our WhatsApp or LINE account. If you have questions about joining, please contact us on WhatsApp or LINE before booking.

Same-day bookings may be possible if spaces are available and we have time to prepare. Check availability through our online booking system, or contact us by WhatsApp or LINE or phone.

You can pay in advance online by credit card. On-site payment options include cash, credit cards, and QR code payments. Please confirm the available payment methods when booking.

If you cancel your booking, a cancellation fee may apply depending on when you cancel. Terms may vary by tour, so please check the cancellation policy shown when booking.

If Okinawa Aquamarine cancels a tour because rough seas or other conditions make it unsafe to run, we handle it differently from a cancellation by a guest. We’ll explain the options for rescheduling or a refund.

The meeting point may vary depending on your tour and the departure port. Please follow the directions provided after your booking is confirmed. If you use Google Maps, make sure the destination matches the meeting point we sent you.

Yes. Parking locations and fees vary by meeting point. Please check the information provided with your booking confirmation.

We do not offer hotel pickup or drop-off. Please make your own way to the meeting point.

Please call us as soon as you know you may be late. Other guests will be on the boat, so we may not be able to delay departure for long. Allow plenty of time to reach the meeting point.

For safety reasons, you cannot join if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Please contact us on WhatsApp or LINE before booking if you have a medical condition or take medication.