Plongée à Kerama Islands — Japan
The Kerama Islands are a national park archipelago 40 km west of Okinawa's main island, famous for 'Kerama Blue' — water so clear that 50-metre visibility is commonplace. Green turtles glide over pristine coral gardens while humpback whales pass through in winter. Day trips from Naha are popular but staying on the islands unlocks the best early-morning sites.
- Score
- 73.8
- Visibilité
- 20–50m
- Température
- 21–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- April, May, June
SCORE
26.1900°N
127.3000°E
The Kerama Islands are a national park archipelago 40 km west of Okinawa's main island, famous for 'Kerama Blue' — water so clear that 50-metre visibility is commonplace. Green turtles glide over pristine coral gardens while humpback whales pass through in winter. Day trips from Naha are popular but staying on the islands unlocks the best early-morning sites.
Kerama Blue — Japan's Clearest Water
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
75.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Zamami Village traditional houses
- Kerama deer observation
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Island clinics for first aid; ferry or helicopter to Naha for serious cases — hyperbaric chamber at naval hospital or Naha City Hospital
Top Operators
Kerama Diving Service
PADI
Joy Joy Diving Club Zamami
SSI