Japan · OKINAWA & ISLANDS TOURS
Reef water, mangrove channels and slow ferries. These 15 island days cover the Blue Cave, Iriomote’s rivers and the Ishigaki sunsets, each priced, with the pickup points that matter when your hotel is up the coast.
Drive a street go-kart through Naha, dress as anime characters, and ride past Kokusai Dori and Senagajima Island for about $36.
“This was fabulous! We're on a cruise, and booked this independently. Best shore excursion ever! Get your IDP (International Driver Permit) before you book. The price is WAY lower than any cruise shore excursion you'll find. This one's a "don't miss".”
A full-day bus tour of North Okinawa with Churaumi Aquarium plus Kouri Island, Nago Pineapple Park, and Cape Manzamo, from Naha.
“This was an excellent trip. Transportation was clean, comfortable and efficient. Look, our tour guide was engaging and funny. She was extremely helpful and ensured everyone was comfortable and had their expectations met. Would definitely recommend for everyone.”
Snorkel the Kerama Islands from Naha with an instructor at 2-3 sites, see turtles and coral, and stay warm with tea and gear included. From $81.
“Great trip. We saw and swim with turtles, black squids and puf fishes. Great visibility. Definitely wear swimsuit they give you to avoid harm from small jellyfish as they are there in some places. Fantastic trip. Highly recommended.”
Tokashiki Island day trip from Naha with ferry, shuttles, lunch, and optional sea-turtle snorkeling in Kerama Islands National Park.
“We went on the island snorkeling trip and were pleasantly surprised at how safe we both felt throughout. Although we’ve snorkeled before, neither of us are very confident in the sea, but our guide was fantastic—guiding us step by step and making sure we felt completely secure. It quickly became a real highlight of our trip. On top of that, we were lucky enough to see incredible sea life, including some turtles, which made the experience truly unforgettable.”
9-hour Kerama Islands snorkeling day trip from Naha with guided gear fitting, bento lunch, hot showers, and photo copies.
“Outstanding quality of the guides and the tour. Everything went smoothly, from pickup over equipment to the tour itself. The crew took our group to three beautiful locations around the islands where we (mostly) were the only group at that time and had 45 minutes of snorkeling at each spot. We can fully recommend this trip!”
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Sea turtle snorkeling half-day from Shigira Beach, Miyakojima, with patient guides and free waterproof photo data. High turtle chances, not guaranteed.
“The guide was friendly and took great care of us. He informed us, once we got to the snorkeling spot, that there was a 30-40 percent chance of seeing sea turtles which would have been nice to know beforehand. Unfortunately we didn’t sRead more”
Snorkel Ishigaki Blue Cave area for clear blue water, fish and coral reefs, with pickup options, gear, and a guide-focused safety setup.
“We went with our guide Chloe who was fantastic from start to finish. Communication was good and we were a small group of English speakers. She was clear and safe with all our equipment and even had defogging solution for our maskRead more”
Beginner-friendly Blue Cave snorkeling near Onna: gear, fish feeding, and free smartphone photos. Two hours, small group.
“Awesome snorkeling experience! Notably, our English-language guide was very knowledgeable & accommodating. We came on a great day for snorkeling, as there were a variety of fishes around the reefs and in Blue Cave itself. Feeding the fishes was a memorable bonus. 10/10. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Okinawa!”
Half-day whale watching from Naha with hotel pickup and an English guide, chasing humpback whales, calves, and possible dolphins in Okinawa.
“Overall it was awesome!! I had an amazing boat ride for couple of hours spotting whales🐋. The English guide was very helpful and attentive 👍🏻. Will definitely do it again if I visit Okinawa.”
Paddle Iriomote’s quiet mangrove river on SUP or canoe, with free waterproof photo data, easy conditions, and eco-minded guiding.
“Great experience on Iriomote island! we managed to see mangrove trees closely and even go through the narrow channel on canoe by ourselves. Our instructor Ayuka also shared a lot of details about mangrove trees and Iriomote nature. Fun experience, definitely recommend trying!”
Beginner intro scuba in Okinawa’s Kerama Islands from Naha, with lunch, gear, certified guides, snorkeling stops, hot showers, and photo copies.
“Pick-up bus arrived sharp on time. Went for one snorkeling and two scuba sessions, both of them being incredible (a lot of coral, fishes and 4 turtles). Staff was extra careful with us both on the boat and during the dives. Cold water, hot tea, biscuits and a bento box for each participant were provided. They took a lot of photos during the dives. Boat was clean, equipment was in good condition, we had access to two toilets, two shower rooms and two dressing room. All staff members put in a lot of effort to ensure we had a great experience and no effort was necessary from our side. I…”
Naha to Tokashiki snorkeling tour with guided Kerama Blue swims, small-group care, and generous Aharen Beach time plus ferry transport.
“The trip was worth the money! From the port to the beach and then back, everything was well-organized. We were glad that the restaurant offered plant-based curry, as our family doesn’t eat pork for religious purposes. We didn’t expect this so we brought some bread for lunch. The beach was amazing! The stay at the beach was just enough for our family.”
A 2-hour night walk in Ishigaki’s subtropical jungle to hunt for island wildlife, then look up at clearer stars in Okinawa.
“This tour was really cool and Sebastian was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable on all the animals we saw and took photos that he shared with us. Overall, great experience.”
Calm SUP or canoe paddling through Ishigaki mangroves on the Miyara River, gear included, hot showers after, and photo sharing.
“They asked for our age, and my boyfriend is 67. Their age limit is 65. Seriously? This is a canoe paddle, not a Triathlon. As a matter of fact, my boyfriend does Triathlons. I understand that they try to protect you, but an age limit at 65 is rather ridiculous. They did refund our money.”
Okinawa day bus tour to Churaumi Aquarium or Tropical Dream Center, across Kouri Bridge, Manzamo Cape, and American Village. Audio guide included.
“Web guide was great, very informative throughout the drive between locations. We chose the botanical gardens tour over the aquarium and loved it, the international orchid festival was on and the displays were stunning. sufficient time at the stop to also see the turtles and manatees which are free to see. also some great beach views at the coast.”
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