One of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It is comprised of over 160 islands, 47 of which are inhabited remote islands. *As of January 2018 Administration of the prefecture is divided among 11 cities, 11 towns, and 19 villages.
Home to the Okinawa Prefectural Office, Naha Airport, commuter and freight ports, and more. The area surrounding Naha City contains urban area, and it serves as the cultural and economic capital of Okinawa. It is small in size, but has the largest population in the prefecture.
Okinawa is warm and comfortable throughout the year. In Naha, the average temperature in July, the hottest month, is 28.9 ℃. Because it is surrounded by the sea, temperatures rarely reach 35 ℃ and above, unlike in other areas of Japan. In January, the coldest month, the average temperature is 17.0 ℃.
The rainy season starts in May with heavy precipitation during this period. However, once the rainy season ends in late June, it gets hot and sunny. The peak of summer lasts in August and September as typical Okinawan weather, but this is also typhoon season and caution is required. Beginning in October, the heat lets up and the weather is quite pleasant. As winter approaches around December, it gets cold but it never snows. Okinawa’s winters sometimes have strong winds and please be sure to guard against the cold. It gets warmer in March, but there are still some chilly days, so keep a jacket handy.
Kerama Islands are located about 40 kilometers west of Naha. It has a long history of being area for diving, and more than 100 spots are here. The entry here is mostly from a boat. You will go back to a port after every single dive, since each traveling time is about 5 to 30 minutes.
Proposed Itinerary
Flights | approx $440/pax before tax and check in baggage fees.
JETSTAR – 3K791 (SIN-OKA) DEPART 0200AM ARRIVAL 0800AM
JETSTAR – 3K792 (OKA – SIN) DEPART 0900AM ARRIVAL 1325AM
DAY 1
0800AM – ARRIVAL Okinawa Airport and Clear Immigration
0900AM – Check In Hotel | Free and Easy / Cultural Tour
1330PM – LUNCH
1800PM – DINNER
DAY 2
0600AM – BREAKFAST at Hotel
0715AM – Assemble at Lobby
0800AM – Arrival at Jetty to board Diving boat to Kerema Islands
0930AM – DIVE 1
1030AM – SURFACE INTERVAL
11.45AM – DIVE 2
1300PM – LUNCH
1430PM – DIVE 3
1600PM – Return to Jetty and back to Mainland
1700PM – Return back to Hotel, Wash up.
1830PM – Dinner out.
DAY 3
0600AM – BREAKFAST at Hotel
0715AM – Assemble at Lobby
0800AM – Arrival at Jetty to board Diving boat to Kerema Islands
0930AM – DIVE 4
1030AM – SURFACE INTERVAL
11.45AM – DIVE 5
1300PM – LUNCH
1430PM – DIVE 6
1600PM – Return to Jetty and back to Mainland
1700PM – Return back to Hotel, Wash up.
1830PM – Dinner out.
DAY 4
0700AM – Breakfast at Hotel
0800AM – Assemble at Hotel Lobby | Free and Easy / Cultural Tour
1330PM – LUNCH
1800PM – DINNER
DAY 5
0530AM – Breakfast at Hotel
0630AM – Check Out and Assemble at Hotel Lobby for Airport Transfer
0700AM – Arrival at Okinawa Airport
The waters around Okinawa are perfect for diving with colorful gem-like fish swimming around the beautiful coral reefs. There are diving spots throughout Okinawa, drawing drivers from around the world who become captivated by the clear waters and stunning beaches.
The waters around Okinawa are a paradise for animals including sea turtles and humpback whales. In addition to the colorful tropical fish, such as clownfish, famous from the movie, Finding Nemo, and colorful butterfly fish, if you are lucky, you may see manta rays in Ishigaki and hammerhead sharks in Yonaguni, which are admired by many divers.
SCHEDULED TRAVEL DATES
14-18 FEBRUARY 2020 | 6 PAX AVAILABLE
20-24 FEBRUARY 2020 | 8 PAX AVAILABLE
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