Ages 3 and up; even younger water-loving kids may join — send height and weight for the captain to decide.

Kerama Chibishi Islands Snorkeling Tour

Name: Kerama Chibishi Uninhabited Islands Snorkeling Half-Day Tour (from Ginowan Marina)
Brand: Nice Okinawa
Price: 21000 JPY
Availability: InStock

Uninhabited islands · half-day boat trip from Ginowan Marina · 2026 price & booking guide

¥21,000 per person (tax incl.) for a half-day trip to the uninhabited Chibishi atolls: snorkeling, trial fishing, drone aerials and underwater photos all included. Certified divers: 2 fun dives, ¥25,000. Ages 3+, non-swimmers welcome. If the sea cancels the trip: free reschedule or full refund.

Prices (tax included)

Plan	Price	Included
Snorkeling + trial fishing	¥21,000 /person	Full snorkel gear, rod & bait, drone photos*, underwater photos
Fun dives (certified)	¥25,000 /2 dives	1-on-1 guide (English-speaking Japanese instructor), basic gear, drone*, underwater photos

*Drone flights depend on the day's wind and rain. Payment instructions come with your booking; your spot is confirmed once we email your confirmation.

Add-on: private charterHotel pickup — ask for quotes

Trip at a glance

Waters	The Chibishi atolls — Nagannu, Kamiyama and Kuefu, three uninhabited islets in the "Kerama blue". The captain picks the day's calmest spot; specific islands can't be requested.
Departures	Morning and afternoon daily. Afternoon: meet 12:30, back 16:30; morning times confirmed at booking.
Meeting point	Ginowan Marina (opposite Ginowan Prince Hotel), 20–30 min from Naha. Hot showers ¥300. Please don't be late.
Boat	Shared boat, max 12 guests. Staff supervise everyone and photograph you in the water (not a 1-on-1 escort — private guide available).
Day-before notice	Around 18:00 the evening before, we confirm the plan based on sea conditions.

Who can join

Ages 3+; even younger children who love water and don't get seasick may join — send height and weight and the captain decides
Non-swimmers welcome: life vests worn at all times, staff keep watch
Not available if pregnant, or with conditions requiring daily medication (high blood pressure, diabetes); health waiver signed on site
No alcohol the night before — smelling of alcohol means no boarding, no refund
Fun divers: send cert card photo, last dive date/place, and logged dives

Bring: swimwear (rash guard recommended), towel, drinks, motion-sickness pills. Approximate prescription masks available; contacts work with a normal mask.

Cancellation policy

Sea/typhoon cancellation or visa refusal: full refund or free reschedule. Personal illness isn't covered.

14+ days before	Full refund
13–10 days before	50% fee
9–6 days before	80% fee
5 days or less	No refund

More boarding rules (read before you go)

No smoking or alcohol on board; take rubbish back with you
No mineral sunscreen paste — use waterproof reef-friendlier SPF50 lotion
Seasick-prone? Take a pill before departure
Leave jewellery ashore (seawater corrodes, earrings snag); lost/damaged rental gear charged at cost
Board shorts over briefs-style swimwear, please; rash guards beat bikinis for sunburn
Boat space is tight — leave luggage and valuables in your car or hotel

FAQ

I can't swim — can I snorkel?

Yes. Life vests stay on the whole time and staff supervise and photograph everyone. A private 1-on-1 guide can be added.

What ages can join?

3 and up; even younger kids who love water may join — send height/weight for the captain to decide. Minors need a guardian along.

Can I choose Nagannu Island?

No — the captain picks the spot on the day, safety first.

What if the weather turns bad?

We confirm around 18:00 the day before. If the trip can't sail, you choose: free reschedule or full refund.

Can I dive without a licence?

Fun dives are certified-only. Non-certified guests snorkel, or ask about introductory diving.

How do I pay?

Payment instructions come with your booking; once details and payment are in, we email your confirmation.

Nice Okinawa (CATALINA JAPAN K.K.) — PADI dive instructor, based in Naha since 2009. First-hand prices and rules from our own boat, not resold. Last updated 2026-07-04.