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Ie Island is a unique diving destination located north of Okinawa’s main island, offering two completely different dive experiences depending on the season.During summer, divers explore impressive caverns and tunnels, while winter diving focuses on shallow coral reefs full of colorful fish.This special dive trip is suitable for both advanced and intermediate certified divers, depending on the season and dive sites.
What Can You See While Diving in Ie Island?
Ie Island offers a mix of cavern diving and coral reef exploration with rich marine life.
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Whitetip reef sharks
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Sea turtles
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Moray eels
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Tuna
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Pygmy seahorses
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Lionfish
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Anemonefish
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Leaf scorpionfish
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Glassfish
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Snapper fish
👉 Marine life sightings depend on conditions and season and cannot be guaranteed.
Summer
Winter
Diver Requirements for Ie Island
Summer Season (Caverns – April to October):
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Advanced Open Water certification or higher
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Minimum 30 logged dives
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Excellent buoyancy control
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Comfortable with cavern environments
Winter Season (Coral Reefs – November to March):
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Open Water certification or higher
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Minimum 30 logged dives
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Good buoyancy control
Ie Island Diving – Key Information
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Dive access: Speedboat
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Marine conditions: Caverns, coral reefs & photography
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Current: Sometimes mild to moderate
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Depth: 12 – 30 meters (39 – 98 feet)
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Water temperature:
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Winter: 21–23°C (70–73°F)
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Summer: 25–29°C (77–84°F)
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Trip Schedule Overview
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Meeting point at Motobu Ferry Port – 8:15 AM
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Arrival at Ie Island around 9:00 AM
Diving schedule:
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Morning: 1st & 2nd dives
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Lunch on the boat (included)
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Afternoon: 3rd dive
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Return to Motobu Ferry Port around 4:30 PM
Price & What’s Included
3 Boat Dives – ¥25,000 per person
Included:
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Roundtrip ferry ticket Motobu Port ⇄ Ie Island Port
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Lunch
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Tanks & weights
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Professional dive guide
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Underwater diving photos
Equipment Rental (optional):
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Full equipment set – ¥5,000 per person
(BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins/boots, mask/snorkel & dive computer)
Why Dive Ie Island?
Summer (April to October):
Ie Island’s northern dive sites feature an incredible variety of caverns and tunnels, ranging from shallow to deep, short to long. Some caverns resemble traditional Okinawan storage spaces, creating a unique and memorable dive experience.
Winter (November to March):
Due to seasonal wind direction, winter dives take place on the southern side of the island, where sandy bottoms meet healthy coral formations. These sites are perfect for wide-angle coral photography and relaxed reef diving.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 7 days before – No cancellation fee
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Up to 5 days before – 25% fee
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Up to 3 days before – 50% fee
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Up to 1 day before – 100% fee
Medical Questionnaire
All participants must complete a medical questionnaire prior to joining the trip. If you have any health concerns, please review the medical form carefully.
Travel & Dive Insurance
Aloha Divers Okinawa strongly recommends that all guests purchase their own diving and travel insurance. The company is not responsible for injuries or losses sustained during tours.
- DAN – Divers Alert Network https://www.diversalertnetwork.org
Okinawa Code of Conduct
Aloha Divers Okinawa follows the Green Fins Code of Conduct, promoting environmentally responsible diving practices to protect Okinawa’s marine environment.
