Kerama Chibishi Snorkeling from Ginowan Marina

Name: Kerama Chibishi Uninhabited Islands Snorkeling Half-Day Tour (from Ginowan Marina)
Brand: Nice Okinawa
Price: 19830 JPY
Availability: InStock

Ginowan Port to Kerama snorkeling · shared boat or private charter add-on · 2026 price & booking guide

Departs from Ginowan Marina. Kerama snorkeling price for 2 guests: ¥19,830 × 2 = ¥39,660, tax included. Peak season (July–September) rates may differ. The amount in your final confirmation email is the price that applies. For a half-day trip to the uninhabited Chibishi atolls: snorkeling, trial fishing, drone aerials and underwater photos all included. Shared boat is the standard plan; private charter is an add-on quoted on request. Ages 3+, non-swimmers welcome. If the sea cancels the trip: free reschedule or full refund.

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Kerama snorkeling price for 2 and per person

Plan	Price	Included
Snorkeling + trial fishing	¥19,830 /person	Full snorkel gear, rod & bait, drone photos*, 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. Parking at Ginowan Marina: ¥600 per visit; 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

From which port do you depart?

We depart from Ginowan Marina, also called Ginowan Port, about 20–30 minutes by car from Naha.

Is there parking at Ginowan Marina?

Yes. Parking at Ginowan Marina is ¥600 per visit. Hot showers are ¥300.

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 based on sea conditions and boat density, 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 the boat tour we run ourselves, not resold. Last updated 2026-07-04.