From the cities of Japan to the dive sites of Okinawa
We set out on a journey through Japan that begins in Osaka, reaches the dive sites of Okinawa and ends in Tokyo. Our Okinawa programme spans four days, with 9 dives planned in total at Sunabe Seawall, Maeda, Kerama and Manza. One of the dives in the Sunabe programme is a night dive.
Alongside free time in Osaka and Tokyo, optional city tours are available at extra cost. Guests who do not dive can join us on the non-diving package; this package does not include use of the dive boat.
Tour at a glance
Dates: 9–19 July 2027; airport meeting on the evening of 8 July.
Duration: 11 days from the departure flight, 9 hotel nights in total.
Route: Osaka – Okinawa – Tokyo.
Diving package: 9 dives in total over four diving days, including 1 night dive.
Dive centre: Sunkissed Divers Okinawa.
Certification required: Advanced Open Water or equivalent. There is no minimum logged dive requirement.
Tour leader: Yalın Tolga Yılmaz; Turkish-speaking tour leadership throughout.
Group size: Maximum 11 participants. Open for booking.
Tanks: 11.1 litre aluminium; DIN and INT valve options.
Accommodation
Osaka: Hotel Universal Port — 2 nights.
Okinawa: Hotel Miyuki Beach — 5 nights.
Tokyo: Sunshine City Prince Hotel — 2 nights.
Accommodation is in standard double rooms with breakfast included.
Flight and baggage information
Date | Flight | Route / time |
|---|---|---|
9 July 2027 | Turkish Airlines TK0086 | İstanbul (IST) → Osaka (KIX), 02:25–19:05 |
11 July 2027 | Japan Transocean Air NU1 | Osaka (KIX) → Okinawa (OKA), 08:20–10:25 |
16 July 2027 | Japan Airlines JL980 | Okinawa (OKA) → Tokyo (HND), 07:50–10:00 |
18–19 July 2027 | Turkish Airlines TK0199 | Tokyo (HND) → İstanbul (IST), departing 21:45 on 18 July; arriving 05:05 on 19 July |
Checked baggage: 23 kg on international flights, 20 kg on domestic flights. Cabin baggage: 8 kg.
Flight details relate to the current programme; up-to-date flight and meeting information will be shared before travel.
Tap a day to expand it; the orange dot marks a dive day.
Travel
Day 1 9 Jul Friday İstanbul → Osaka
- Pre-flight meeting: Thursday 8 July at 22:00 at İstanbul Airport. After baggage and passport formalities, we prepare for the overnight flight.
- Departure for Osaka at 02:25 on TK0086, arriving at 19:05. After entry formalities, transfer to the Hotel Universal Port and check-in.
Day 2 10 Jul Saturday Osaka
- Free time after breakfast. An optional Osaka city tour is available at extra cost for guests who wish to join: 130 USD per person.
Day 3 11 Jul Sunday Osaka → Okinawa
- Check-out and transfer to the airport. Osaka–Okinawa flight on NU1, 08:20–10:25. Transfer to the Hotel Miyuki Beach, check-in and free time. The early transfer time and breakfast arrangements will be announced before the tour.
Dive days
Day 4 12 Jul Monday Sunabe Seawall: day and night dive
- After breakfast and free time, 1 day dive and 1 night dive at Sunabe Seawall. Diving is scheduled between 16:00 and 20:00 in the programme, followed by the return to the hotel.
Day 5 13 Jul Tuesday Maeda: 2 dives
- After breakfast, 2 dives at Maeda. The planned diving window is 11:30–14:00. Return to the hotel and free time.
Day 6 14 Jul Wednesday Kerama: 3 dives
- An early start for 3 dives at Kerama. The planned window is 07:15–15:00. Breakfast arrangements will be announced before the tour. Return to the hotel after the dives.
Day 7 15 Jul Thursday Manza: 2 dives
- 2 dives at Manza, followed by free time. The exact finishing time of the last dive will be confirmed with the dive operator, taking the following day's flight into account.
Return
Day 8 16 Jul Friday Okinawa → Tokyo
- Early check-out and transfer to the airport. Okinawa–Tokyo flight on JL980, 07:50–10:00. Transfer to the Sunshine City Prince Hotel and check-in. The transfer time and early breakfast arrangements will be announced before the tour.
Day 9 17 Jul Saturday Tokyo
- Free time after breakfast. An optional Tokyo city tour is available at extra cost for guests who wish to join: 100 USD per person.
Day 10 18 Jul Sunday Tokyo → İstanbul
- Breakfast, check-out and free time. Evening transfer to the airport; departure for İstanbul at 21:45 on TK0199.
Day 11 19 Jul Monday Arrival in İstanbul
- Arrival at İstanbul Airport at 05:05 and the end of our tour.
- Dive sites and the daily schedule may change according to weather, sea conditions and the local operator's assessment.
Tour price and options
Option | Price |
|---|---|
Diving package — 9 dives included | 4,100 USD |
Non-diving package | 3,700 USD |
Single room supplement — for the whole tour | 800 USD |
Package prices are per person in a double room and cover the entire tour. The non-diving package does not include the dives or the use of the dive boat.
Additional charges
Osaka city tour: 130 USD per person.
Tokyo city tour: 100 USD per person.
Compulsory gratuity: 150 USD per person.
Six-piece equipment set: 35.05 USD per day. Includes BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and dive computer.
Nitrox: 14.02 USD per tank.
Night dive torch hire is charged separately; it is not included in the six-piece set.
Please contact the SCUBA-BAY team for booking and payment terms.
