Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve answered some of the most common questions about our tours and ocean experiences in Okinawa.

Before booking, we also recommend reviewing the Important Information page for health requirements,

what to bring, and tour details.

■ About INN divers Tours

Q. Do you offer hotel pickup?

A. Pickup service is available for Kerama Islands tours within Naha city for an additional ¥3,000.
Manza and USS Emmons tours require meeting on site.

Q. Will we receive photos from the tour?

A. Yes! Photos taken during the tour will be shared free of charge.

Q. Do tours operate in rainy weather?

A. Yes, tours usually operate even in rainy weather.

However, tours may be cancelled or dive sites changed depending on ocean conditions and safety.

Q. What should I bring?

A. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, drinks, and lunch.
If you are concerned about seasickness, motion sickness medication is recommended.

Q. Is there a cancellation fee?

A. Cancellation fees apply starting 10 days before the tour date.
Schedule changes may be possible depending on availability.

■ Snorkeling & Skin Diving

Q. Can beginners join?

A. Yes! Beginners are very welcome.

We provide relaxed, small-group experiences so you can enjoy the ocean comfortably at your own pace.

Q. Can I join even if I can’t swim well?

A. Yes. Life jackets are provided, so even guests who are not confident swimmers can enjoy the tour safely.

Q. Can solo travelers join?

A. Yes, solo guests are welcome.
Tours operate with a minimum of 2 guests, so you may be paired with other participants or asked to adjust the schedule.

Q. What is skin diving?

A. Skin diving is breath-hold diving using just a mask, snorkel, and fins.
It provides a closer and more natural connection to the ocean.

Q. What’s the difference between snorkeling and skin diving?

A. Snorkeling is mainly enjoyed from the surface, while skin diving involves diving underwater on breath-hold.
Both styles can be enjoyed depending on your comfort level and experience.

Q. Is there an age limit?

A. Guests aged 6 and older may join snorkeling and skin diving tours.
There is no upper age limit, but safety and physical condition will always be considered.

■ Fun Diving

Q. I haven’t dived in a while. Is that okay?

A. Yes! We provide relaxed support and can review basic skills and equipment setup before the dive.

If it's been more than one year, we strongly recommend signing up for a Refresher Course.

Q. Can beginners join fun dives?

A. Yes. Dive sites are selected based on your certification level, experience, and comfort.

Q. Where do you usually dive?

A. Depending on ocean conditions and guest requests, we guide dives around the Kerama Islands and Okinawa main island areas.

Q. Is rental equipment available?

A. Yes. Rental equipment is available upon request.
Please let us know in advance if needed.

Q. How many dives do we usually do in one day?

A. Depending on the tour, we usually do 2–3 dives per day at a relaxed pace.

Q. Can I fly after diving?

A. Flying on the same day after scuba diving is not permitted.
Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
For deep dives, we recommend waiting 24 hours or more.

■ Diving Courses

Q. Do you offer diving certification courses?

A. Yes — we offer diving certification courses conducted in Japanese.

While we are happy to communicate in English during tours, we believe clear and detailed communication is especially important

for dive training and safety. For this reason, all certification courses are currently conducted in Japanese.

If you are comfortable communicating in Japanese, we’d be happy to support your certification journey.

 Still have questions?

Feel free to send us a message anytime.
We’re always happy to help you plan your Okinawa ocean experience!