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Jul 6, 2018 · My top 5 dive sites in Okinawa Island. #1 – Dream Hole, Cape Manza. #2 – Tokashiki Island, Kerama National Park. #3 – Zamami Island, Kerama National Park. #4 – USS Emmons shipwreck, Kouri Island. #5 – The Blue Cave, Cape Maeda. Scuba diving in Okinawa from the city of Naha. Top things to do in Naha.
- Diving Yonaguni
The island isn’t big, and the best thing to do besides...
- Izu Peninsula Diving
Osezaki was by far one of my favourite dive sites in...
- My Izu Peninsula
Scuba diving in Hatsushima. Only 25 minutes of ferry from...
- Yonaguni Monument
The dive site of the Yonaguni Monument is about 100 m...
- New Caledonia
Update 2019: After my 3 months in New Caledonia, I wrote 3...
- Okinawa
I also explain in detail how you can make the most of your...
- Diving Yonaguni
Jul 19, 2020 · I also explain in detail how you can make the most of your time as a scuba diver who cannot fly anytime, by using the extensive network of ferries linking the islands in the Okinawa Prefecture. Summary. Map of my Okinawa Itinerary. 1 – Naha: 2 days. Diving in Okinawa main island. What to do in Naha? Where to stay in Naha? 2 – Tokashiki: 3 days.
- Crescent Beach
- Garden Eel Cove – Manta Night Dive
- Pu’uhonua O Honaunau/Two Step
- Kaiwi Point
- Suckem-Up
- Touch of Grey
- Black Water Dive
- Golden Arches
- Turtle Pinnacle
- Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island
Located just outside Honokohau Harbor, this dive site is famous for the large megafauna that makes regular visits – especially the iconic tiger sharks. From just off the beach to depths of nearly 80ft (24m), divers can have up-close encounters with the dolphins, manta rays, eagle rays, sea turtles, black tips, and tiger sharks that frequent this ar...
The Manta Night Dive is probably one of the most iconic dives around Hawaii’s Big Island. Most divers describe this dive off Kona as otherworldly. After the sun sets, descend to a sandy bottom about 30ft (9m) beneath the surface. You’ll be greeted with giant manta rays soaring overhead, under the spotlights of the boats, while feeding on plankton. ...
Water entry is a breeze at this shore dive, thanks to the tiered lava formation along the shore. Divers can explore ancient underwater architecture created by lava flows centuries ago. Best of all, it’s now home to a bustling coral garden housing an incredible variety of colorful reef fish. Altogether, this is an excellent dive for beginners or adv...
The variety of underwater bathymetry here makes for a truly exciting dive. And since this dive site is only accessible by boat, there are often fewer people in the water than at other sites. All within one dive, scuba divers can pass beneath a lava rock arch above a boulder bottom, cruise beside a large lava rock wall, explore a circular cavern spo...
This site is all about underwater lava caves. Divers pass through a series of caves that reveal brilliant beams of sunlight poking through holes overhead and a variety of marine life hiding in crevices. Whitetip reef sharks are also a common resident at this dive site. When exiting the lava caves, divers that time their departure with the surge can...
Love baby sharks? This dive site is a grey reef shark nursery. Groups of these adorable sharks – some only 2ft (61cm) long – are often spotted circling or laying underneath ledges among schools of colorful reef fish, like angelfish, boxfish, and snapper. Due to a typically strong current, a ravine, and some complex underwater formations, this dive ...
Hawaii’s Big Island is home to the legendary Black Water Dive that you can only enjoy at night. Experienced divers venture out here by boat to meet a cornucopia of marine creatures. This dive takes place much further out at sea than the colorful Kona reefs, over deep waters. During a dive, you’ll hover off a tether at around 13 meters (45 feet). Ma...
Golden Arches is another excellent site for beginners. Located on the Kona coast, it’s a short boat ride from Honokohau Harbor. It’s aptly named after two arches created by lava tubes that make a beautiful underwater landscape, perfect for snapping some stunning underwater photos. The site is teeming with tropical fish, and keep your eye out for mo...
Located just off the northwest coast of Kona, this dive is precisely as its name suggests. Coral pinnacles make up a cleaning station where you can spot green sea turtlescoming for a bit of pampering to have any parasites removed. If the surgeonfish cleaners are already busy, you can catch turtles waiting their turn at the bottom or having a nap af...
When you are not underwater in Hawaii, there is no shortage of topside adventures, activities, and places to explore.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of scuba, we’ve got you covered. From vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life to mysterious lava tubes waiting to be discovered, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive right in and explore what makes these locations truly special!
Jul 3, 2019 · Of all the dives sites I tried in Okinawa Island, the ones around Cape Manzamo on the west coast were by far my favourites. At Manza Dream Hole, the dives start at 5 m deep with a densely populated healthy coral reef.
Top Dive Sites around Okinawa. There are currently 14 dive sites listed around Okinawa, of which 11 are Reef dives, 10 are Ocean dives and 7 are Wall dives. Explore the dive site around Okinawa with the help of the filters above or the interactive map.
Jan 23, 2024 · If you are looking for an easy entry into the water, check out shore diving at e.g. Kawaihae, Hoʻokena Beach Park, Kua Bay, the Kailua Pier, and, again, 2 Step and Puako. For more info and dive reports on these and more diving spots, see the Zentacle overview of dive spots on the Big Island.
