Diving trip Japan - Diving in the blue of Okinawa

Diving trip Japan – Diving in the blue of Okinawa

A diving trip to the island of the rising sun, a submerged paradise for everyone.It offers diving even for beginners, in the wonderful tropical waters of Okinawa. The Blue Cave, with its unique colors and easy diving is the perfect destination for those who want to discover the underwater and relaxing world and it is suitable even for the less experienced. You can choose between the many proposals of the Kerama islands, where humpback whales also pass at certain times of the year. Unexpected destination, where white beaches and subtropical climate offer summer from May to October. The Kerama Islands proposes several dives for beginners. And here, at very limited depths, it is possible to admire soft and hard corals. Only in these islands there are more than 258 species of corals, almost 60% of the species existing in Japan. But Keram Islands also have turtles, from April to September on the island of Zamami different species of turtles lay their eggs.

The top 3 of Kerama begginers:

· Gina (Aka island) turtles

· Nishibama (Aka Island) corals

· Umincyu (Tokashiki Island) coral restocking

In the Yonaguni archipelago there are many other proposals for beginners, and here you can admire hammerhead sharks, corals and the famous ” pyramid”. Also on the main island we cannot forget Gorilla chop, which owes its name to the shape of the rock visible in the spot, Cape Maeda with its corals and occasionally there is the possibility to swim with turtles, and then there is Komaka Island with only 15 meters of depth and tropical fish. In the Miyako area we remember W Arch, where it is possible to admire small and large underwater arches and lionfish. The destination also offers many sporting activities including kayaking, horse riding, yoga and fishing. Okinawa Island is the home of the fourth largest aquarium in the world, where you can admire the whale shark! Finally, the Japanese culture regained its splendor with the Surhi Castle and the ruins of Tamgusuku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

1° day

Arrival in Okinawa (- / - / -)

Arrival at the airport and car rental (international driving license is required).
Accommodation at your hotel in a double room with breakfast.

2° day

Okinawa Capo Maeda (B /-/-)

Breakfast and start of the first day of diving.
Transfer from the shared hotel to Capo Maeda and its famous Blue Cave, perhaps the best known dive in Okinawa, which is simple but can also offer a lot to experienced divers. The duration is 2.5 hours with 4 departure times, about 50 minutes from Naha.
The very populated cave takes its name from the splendid blue color due to the particular reflection of the sun inside.

3° day

Okinawa isole Kerama (B /-/-)

Breakfast and independent transfer for the second day of diving.
Transfer from shared hotel to the Kerama islands, about 45 minutes from Naha, the excursion lasts 7 hours from 8 to 15) The islands, with over 50 spots, are a paradise for divers, also suitable for beginners. Kerama Shoto National park , dotted with white beaches and beautiful reefs and a unique biodiversity, it also allows the sighting of humpback whales from January to April.

4° - 5° day

Okinawa (B /-/-)

Breakfast and relaxing days to discover the island.

Breakfast and free day. It is possible to visit the Okinawa aquarium, considered one of the largest and most extraordinary aquariums in the world, in particular the Deep Sea Experience room, where it is possible to see creatures that live 200 meters deep. For those wishing to take a trip into Japanese culture, it is possible to visit the Ryukyu village theme park. (on request it is possible to prepay tickets)

6° day

Okinawa - return (B / - / -)

Breakfast and car drop off at the airport.

Tariff per person, starting from:

Departure	Double
From 10 January 2021 to 20 December 2021	€ 1,070

Notes

(B / L / D-AI): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner; (AI) = All Inclusive.

The rates of the hotel structures are subject to change, they always remain subject to reconfirmation.

Proposed hotel or similar:

Southern Beach Hotel & Resort 4 * – standard room

SEEN

A visa is not required for this trip, the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into the country and have a free page.

CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT

Please note that check-in in hotels is scheduled from 15:00 onwards; while the check-out must be done before 12:00, unless otherwise indicated on the spot.

The tariff includes

5 nights in the Hotel mentioned and if not available anoother one / s of the same category
Car rental as per program
Transfer (s) as scheduled
Dives as per program
Treatment indicated in the program
GoWorld travel kit (backpack, photographic volumes, clothes / trolley bag – according to the practice amount)
Insurance for medical assistance (up to € 15,000), medical repatriation and damage to luggage (up to € 1,000), with the possibility of integration

The tariff does not include

FLIGHTS

Intercontinental flights
Internal flights
Airport taxes subject to change

VARIOUS

Tips
parking area
Resort Fee or Tourist Tax in hotels, where not specifically indicated.
Optional excursions
Government and local taxes not in effect at the time of listing
Drinks and / or meals where not expressly mentioned
Personal expenses and extras
Excess baggage

INSURANCE

Supplementary travel cancellation insurance
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ A: maximum medical expenses up to 55,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ B: maximum medical expenses up to 155,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ C: maximum medical expenses up to 265,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
GLOBY ROSSA supplementary insurance
Registration fee of € 95
Anything else not expressly indicated in the fee includes or elsewhere in the program