Dive with Your Group
Private Group Fun Diving
For certified divers · Up to 18 guests
Minimum charge: 10 guests
Teams based on experience
Dive with Your Group
Private Group Fun Diving
For certified divers · Up to 18 guests
Minimum charge: 10 guests
Teams based on experience
Okinawa Aquamarine’s Private Group Fun Diving tour offers guided dives for certified divers. Charter the boat with your group and explore the waters around Kerama and Chibishi with just your friends or fellow divers.
This tour works well for company outings, dive clubs, dive shop trips, and diving vacations with friends.
With no other guests on board, we can divide your group into teams based on experience and skills, so you can dive at a pace that suits your group.
If your group includes newly certified divers or anyone returning after a break, we check their gear and review basic skills before diving.
Great for These Groups
- Dive clubs and dive shop trips
- Company outings with certified divers
- Friends who want to dive together in the Kerama Islands
- Groups with different experience levels and numbers of logged dives
- Groups with newly certified divers or divers returning after a break
- Groups that want a boat just for themselves
3 Reasons to Choose Our Private Group Fun Diving Tour
① A Private Boat for Up to 18 Divers
Our standard group size is 10–18 divers.
Groups of fewer than 10 can also charter the boat by paying for 10 guests.
With no other guests on board, your group can relax together during the boat ride and between dives.
It’s a good option for company outings, dive clubs, and dive shop trips.
② Teams Based on Experience
We divide your group into teams based on group size, diving experience, and skills, and guide each team with safety in mind.
If newly certified and experienced divers join the same trip, we arrange teams so each can enjoy dives suited to their level.
If you feel nervous about diving after a break, we review gear use and basic skills before entering the water.
③ Snorkel While Waiting for Your Turn
Instead of having everyone dive at once, we divide your group into smaller teams based on the number of divers and available staff.
Each team gets ready and takes turns diving with our staff.
While other teams are diving, you can snorkel in the clear Kerama Blue waters.
Fun Diving Trip Options
Half-Day Trip — 2 Dives (Morning 9:30 AM–12:30 PM / Afternoon 2:00–5:00 PM)
Enjoy the waters around Kerama and Chibishi even if your travel schedule is tight.
This morning or afternoon trip includes two guided dives.
It can also be a good way to make the most of your arrival day in Okinawa.
Full-Day Trip — 2 Dives (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Enjoy two guided dives with more time to relax between them.
Between dives, you can rest on board or snorkel if you are feeling well and sea conditions allow.
A good choice if you want a relaxed day at sea with time between dives.
Full-Day Trip — 3 Dives (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
A good option if you want to spend a full day diving around Kerama and Chibishi.
Visit several sites and see the different coral, tropical fish, and underwater scenery at each one.
The third dive may not be available, depending on sea conditions and the day’s schedule.
Private Group Fun Diving Prices
Private trips use the same per-person rates as our regular Fun Diving tours.
For groups of 10–18, the total is based on the number of guests.
For groups of fewer than 10, the minimum charge is the rate for 10 guests.
Fun Diving — 2 Dives (Half-Day, 3 Hours)
| Category | Regular | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (10–59) | 16,800 JPY | 17,800 JPY |
| Seniors (60+) | 21,800 JPY | 22,800 JPY |
Fun Diving — 2 Dives (Full-Day, 5 Hours)
| Category | Regular | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (10–59) | 18,800 JPY | 19,800 JPY |
| Seniors (60+) | 23,800 JPY | 24,800 JPY |
Fun Diving — 3 Dives (Full-Day, 5 Hours)
| Category | Regular | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (10–59) | 22,800 JPY | 24,800 JPY |
| Seniors (60+) | 29,800 JPY | 31,800 JPY |
Rental Gear and Optional Extras
- Full gear rental: 4,000 JPY
(BCD, regulator, mask, fins, boots, and wetsuit) - Wetsuit: 1,000 JPY
- BCD: 1,000 JPY
- Regulator: 1,000 JPY
- Mask, fins, or boots: 500 JPY each
- GoPro rental (including your footage): 4,000 JPY
All listed prices include tax.
Contact Us 1–2 Months Before Your Private Tour
Private group tours require advance arrangements for the boat and staff.
Instead of using the regular online booking form, please contact us about 1–2 months before your preferred date via WhatsApp or LINE.
Send us your preferred date and estimated group size. Our staff will check availability and get back to you.
It’s fine if you don’t have a final headcount yet.
If you are planning a trip for around 10–18 guests, feel free to contact us.
What’s Included
The standard Private Group Fun Diving rate includes:
- Boat trip
- Snorkeling gear
- Safety gear, including life jackets
- Guide fees
- Insurance
If anything included differs by plan, we will explain it when preparing your quote.
What to Bring
- Scuba certification card
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Drinks
- Sandals
- Sunscreen
- Motion sickness medicine (if needed)
- Your own diving gear
- Dive logbook (if you have one)
A large cooler is available on board for your food and drinks.
Participation Requirements
Divers must be at least 10 years old and hold a scuba certification card issued by a diving training agency.
You must provide accurate information about your health and follow our staff’s briefings and safety instructions.
You cannot participate after drinking alcohol.
Guests ages 60 and over must provide a medical certificate confirming fitness to dive. We have no fixed upper age limit, but participation may be declined depending on your health or the day’s sea conditions.
For details, see Information for Guests Ages 60+.
Please contact us before booking if you have a medical condition, take medication, or have had a serious illness or major surgery.
Tour Schedule (Half-Day Trip)
Check in at the meeting point, where we ask about your health and how you are feeling that day.
We also fit you with the right gear.
Once everyone is ready, we head toward the Kerama Islands.
We choose the dive site based on the day’s sea conditions.
After a boat ride of about 20–30 minutes, we arrive at our first site. Before entering the water, we review gear use, breathing, and safety guidelines.
We make sure newly certified divers understand the briefing.
We divide your group into teams based on the number of divers and available staff, then guide each team on their dives.
While other teams are diving, you can snorkel following our staff’s guidance.
Enjoy the clear Kerama Blue waters from the surface as well.
After diving, we return to Naha by boat.
You can use the shower on board and check your photos.
After arriving, you can change clothes before heading off.
The full-day trip normally meets at 9:30 AM and runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Times can be adjusted.
Cancellation Policy
The following cancellation fees apply if you cancel your private group tour.
If your group size drops to 9 or fewer, the minimum charge remains the rate for 10 guests.
- 32+ days before the tour: 0%
- 15–31 days before the tour: 50%
- 8–14 days before: 70%
- 2–7 days before: 80%
- 1 day before: 90%
- On the day: 100%
No cancellation fee applies if we cancel the tour because of bad weather.
Changes or Cancellations Due to Weather and Sea Conditions
We may still run the tour on rainy days if the wind, waves, and other sea conditions are safe.
If strong winds or high waves make the trip unsafe, we may change the area, activities, or departure time, or cancel the tour.
The captain and crew make the final decision based on safety and the day’s conditions.
If there are any changes, we will contact your group organizer.
Flying After Diving
You cannot fly immediately after diving.
Flying too soon after diving increases the risk of decompression sickness because of residual nitrogen in your body and the lower cabin pressure.
When planning your Okinawa trip, please avoid diving on the day you fly home.
For dives within no-decompression limits, the recommended minimum wait before flying is 12 hours after a single dive, or 18 hours after multiple dives in one day or diving over several days.
Allow extra time when planning your flights and diving schedule.
Private Group Fun Diving FAQs
How many people do we need for a private tour?
Our standard group size is 10–18 guests.
Groups of fewer than 10 can book at the rate for 10 guests.
You can contact us on WhatsApp or LINE even if your group size is not final yet.
How far in advance should we book?
Because we need to arrange the boat and staff, we recommend getting in touch about 1–2 months in advance.
Later bookings may still be possible, depending on availability. Please ask us on WhatsApp or LINE.
Can we book through the online booking form?
We need to confirm your group size and dates first, so please contact us on WhatsApp or LINE instead of using the online booking form.
Our staff will check availability and get back to you.
Should we choose a half-day or full-day trip?
Choose the half-day trip if you want time for sightseeing or meals. The full-day trip is better if you want to spend longer at sea.
We can help you decide based on your travel plans and the ages of your group.
Can we ask about a tour before we know the exact group size?
Yes. If you are planning for around 10–18 guests, feel free to reach out before the final headcount is confirmed.
Send your preferred date and estimated group size on WhatsApp or LINE.
Can we book for fewer than 10 guests?
Yes. Smaller groups can still charter the boat, but the minimum charge is the rate for 10 guests on your chosen trip, regardless of the actual number.
Can first-time snorkelers join?
Yes. For snorkeling between dives, we explain how to use the gear and breathe through a snorkel before entering the water.
Our instructors stay nearby to help. All guests joining the dives must hold a scuba certification.
What if a certified diver is not a confident swimmer?
Please contact us before booking if you have concerns about your swimming ability.
For snorkeling, we use life jackets and buoyant wetsuits to help guests float at the surface. All guests joining the dives must hold a scuba certification.
Can children join the dives?
Yes. Children ages 10 and up with a scuba certification can join the dives.
Can guests ages 60 and over join?
Yes, depending on their health and other conditions.
Guests ages 60 and over must provide a medical certificate.
Do tours run when it rains?
Yes, if the wind, waves, and other sea conditions are safe.
We may cancel even on sunny days if conditions are unsafe.
Can you issue quotes and invoices?
If you need a quote or invoice, please let us know when you contact us.
Please also tell us the name and details you would like included.
Explore the Kerama Islands with Your Dive Buddies
We hope you enjoy diving with your friends and sharing stories back on board about the marine life and underwater scenery you spotted.
Tell us what marine life you would like to see and the kind of diving you enjoy.
We plan dives around your experience, time away from diving, and the day’s sea conditions.
If you are organizing the trip, please let us know in advance if your group has different experience levels or includes anyone returning after a break. We’d be happy to help you enjoy your dives together.
Makoto Sone
Head of Okinawa Aquamarine