[Okinawa Motobu Town, Gorilla Chop Beach or Okinoshima Island or Sesoko Island] Boat experience diving & snorkeling set plan at the best point of the strait on the day!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Pets allowed
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
- Student discount
- Christmas Campaign Sale 2025
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Possible number of bookings2~10
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Participating age12Age ~ 55 Age
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Duration3~4 hours
Thank you for visiting Dive Shop TI.OCEAN. We offer introductory diving and snorkeling tours tailored to beginners in the waters off Motobu, Sesoko Island, and Minna Island. Croissant Island on Minna Island boasts beautiful white sand, vibrant blue waters, and crystal-clear waters. Sesoko Island, famous for its Kumanomiyama Labyrinth, is a popular spot that even beginners can enjoy. Gorilla Chop Beach, featuring a large rock formation with a gorilla chopping, boasts a variety of coral reefs, abundant fish, and beautiful white sand! Our instructors will understand your needs and provide a one-of-a-kind guide! Turn your "best experience" into "greatest memories"! Why not experience your own aquarium, a one-of-a-kind experience? [Course Schedule] - Meeting at 8:15 AM, Meeting at 11:00 AM. Two tours per day! *Please be sure to read below↓We will guide you to a spot where the strait is clear on the day and even beginners can safely dive and snorkel.Guided points↓・Minna Island・Sesoko Island・Offshore Motobu Town [Offshore Gorilla Chop]The point will be decided by the captain on the day. [Time Schedule]Morning session ① Meet at Sakimotobu Green Park ② Drive your own car from Sakimotobu Green Park to the port where the boat is located. If you do not have a car, the shop will pick you up in their car. ③ Once you arrive at the port, it will take you to the diving point and departure point in about 15 to 20 minutes. ◯ English: ④ Start of trial diving ♪ Course explanation (We will give you a detailed explanation before you actually enter the sea for trial diving. ⑤ Underwater, the beautiful underwater world ⑥ Move from the diving point to the snorkeling point. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to arrive. ⑦ Start of snorkeling ♪ Course explanation (We will give you a detailed explanation before you actually enter the sea for snorkeling. ⑧ Arrive at the port. Return to Sakimotobu Green Park to shower, change clothes, receive photo data, and then disband [Sakimotobu Green Park Facilities Introduction] * Shower 100 yen for 3 minutes * Lockers ◯ * Vending machines ◯ * Toilets ◯ * Changing rooms ◯ Parking is free at Sakimotobu Green Park. ・Can park approximately 90 cars ・Can also park large buses and minibuses *As this is a popular area, the parking lot fills up quickly. If it is full, there is a multi-story parking lot a 5-minute walk from Sakimotobu Green Park. It costs 100 yen per hour. ・Take photos with a GoPro! 5 to 10 photos will be given free per group! Paid courses are also available for those who want to take lots of photos and videos.
Experienced professional diving instructors will teach you one-on-one gently according to the pace of each customer, so even beginners are safe (^ O ^ ☆ ♪
There are approximately 90 parking spaces available in the parking lot. Large buses and minibuses are also accommodated. Please contact us in advance if you wish to park a bus. The white building is the administration building. Facilities include showers, changing rooms, and restrooms. There are eight shower rooms, separated by gender. All are cold water showers and cost 100 yen for three minutes. Only coins are accepted, so be sure to have 100 yen coins ready. There are vending machines. Gorilla Chop has four gazebos (rest areas). They are grouped in pairs, located on the hilltop and on the beach side. The photo shows the gazebo (rest area) on the hilltop, which offers a great view and is a very pleasant place. It's also a great place to eat your lunch. The view is of the harbor side, not the beach. Since snorkelers and divers don't pass through here, it's a relatively quiet space. There's also a roof, so it's fine even in light rain.
・Free diving/snorkeling equipment rental service *Winter wetsuits are available for rental in winter ・Free photo data service* ・Photos taken with a GoPro! 5-10 photos will be given free of charge per group! Paid courses are also available for those who want to take lots of photos and videos ・Free fish feeding experience service ・Free parking available
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- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
- Not accepted
- Request booking
About fees
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※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 7 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | 7 to 4 days in advance: 30% of the reservation fee 3 to 2 days in advance: 50% of the reservation fee The day before: 100% of the reservation fee Same-day/unauthorized cancellation: 100% of the reservation fee We may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the reservation status. Please note. |
| About event termination | It may be canceled due to bad weather. In addition, we cannot compensate for expenses such as transportation expenses to the site at the time of cancellation. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 2~10 |
| About duration |
3~4 hours
It will take about 4 hours from gathering to disbanding.
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| Operating period | All-year-round |
| Assembly time | Morning tour: Meet at the parking lot of Sakimotobu Green Park by 8:15 AM Afternoon tour: Meet at the parking lot of Sakimotobu Green Park by 11:00 AM ※ Sakimotobu Green Park address is here ↓ 5232 Sakimotobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0225 Sakimotobu Green Park Parking Lot |
| Booking deadline | until 19:59 the day before |
| Changing room | Toilet | ||
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| Dress code - Must bring items | ・Swimsuit *Women are requested to change into swimsuits from their regular clothes in advance. Men are also requested to wear swimsuits in advance. Please do not forget to bring a change of clothes (regular clothes). ・Drinks *If you forget your drink, there is a vending machine. ・Bath towel and 100 yen coins *100 yen coins are required to use the coin shower. ・If only minors are participating, please bring a parental consent form. If a parent or guardian is present on the day, a consent form is not required. |
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| About rental items | All necessary equipment is included in the price. |
| Matters require attention | ■ Conditions for participation *For safety reasons, the following people cannot participate: -People with a history of or currently suffering from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, high blood pressure, pregnancy, ear and nose disease, epilepsy, etc. -People with other chronic illnesses or those taking regular medication -People who have drunk alcohol or are hungover on the day of the event -People over 60 years old are at higher risk of entering the ocean, so when booking, please answer: Yes/No, Yes/No, Yes/No, if you are taking medication *People who are flying on the day of the event cannot dive. There is a risk of decompression sickness. *We strictly prohibit participation by anti-social forces. |
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| Other notifications | Please be sure to read the following before making a reservation. We will assume that you agree to the following terms and conditions when making a reservation. ■ About Reservations and Tours: *Tours will be held even in the rain. *Due to the fact that we are out at sea during the day, phone calls and reservation replies may be delayed. *If you are more than 15 minutes late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour, so please be punctual. ■ About Sea Conditions, Tour Cancellations, and Point Changes: *If we are unable to reach Gorilla Chop Beach due to sea conditions, we will prioritize safety and either cancel the tour or take you on a boat to another swimming spot. In this case, we ask for a boarding fee of 2,000 yen per person plus payment. We will guide you to a spot where the strait is clear and even beginners can safely try diving. The captain will decide on the day which points to guide you to: Minna Island and Sesoko Island. *If it is deemed difficult to ensure safety, the tour may be canceled even after your reservation has been confirmed. *Due to sudden changes in weather or sea conditions, the location may be changed or the tour may be canceled at the last minute. *We will contact you promptly in the event of a cancellation, but as there have been cases of unauthorized cancellations in the past regarding changes to the location, we do not generally provide advance notice. *Cancellation fees will also be charged if you cancel for personal reasons (lateness, poor health, etc.) or because of a change in the location. *Cancellation fees will also be charged if you decide not to participate despite not receiving a cancellation notice from us. *No cancellation fees will be charged for cancellations due to flight cancellations caused by natural disasters such as typhoons or significant deterioration in sea conditions. |
Plan attractions
A kind and gentle instructor will guide you! TI.OCEAN offers diving tours mainly in the northern area of Okinawa's main island, around Motobu Town, Minna Island, and Sesoko Island. Our friendly staff will support you to the best of their ability! As a homely diving shop, solo travelers are also welcome!
It's beautiful no matter where you dive! Croissant Island on Minna Island features beautiful coral reefs with pure white sand, vibrant blue waters, and exceptional transparency. Sesoko Island, famous for its Kumanomiyama Labyrinth, is the most popular geographical spot that even beginners can enjoy without difficulty! Gorilla Chop Beach, characterized by a large rock that looks like a gorilla is chopping, is a beautiful spot with various coral reefs, plenty of fish, and pure white sand! We will guide you to a spot where the strait is clear and even beginners can safely dive. Points to guide: Minna Island, Sesoko Island, and the waters off Motobu Town [off Gorilla Chop Beach] The point will be decided by the captain on the day.
Female staff included We have female staff on staff so that beginners, women, and children can feel at ease. Please feel free to participate even if you are a solo female. We promise you the detailed service only a woman can provide.
Free GoPro photo data service! ・Photos will be taken with a GoPro! 5-10 photos will be given free of charge per group! For those who want to take lots of photos or videos, we also offer paid courses.
♪Recommended points of TI.OCEAN♪ ・You can participate empty-handed! All necessary equipment is available for free rental. ・Experienced instructors will introduce you to the highlights. ・Even if you can't swim, you can rest assured that your instructor will support you. ・Child-sized wetsuits and masks are also available! ・Prescription masks are available for those with poor eyesight.
Safety measures excellent marine leisure provider This is a system that designates beaches, diving businesses, pleasure boat businesses, snorkeling businesses, and marinas that the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission has recognized as fully meeting the safety standards set out in the "Water Safety Ordinance" and other regulations as "safety-oriented marine leisure providers," or so-called "Maru-Yu" businesses. To receive the Maru-Yu designation, businesses must have in place personnel requirements such as qualified water rescuers and guide divers, as well as the required safety equipment.
As a company that complies with the ISO 14001 Diving Service Provider Standards, we provide our customers with high-quality diving services that meet ISO standards. ISO 24803 Conformed Service Provider We are a business that complies with ISO 24803 (standard for diving service providers) as defined by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). As a business that complies with ISO 24803 (standard for diving service providers) as defined by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), we provide our customers with high-quality diving services that meet the ISO standard. ISO activities in Japan are promoted domestically by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in cooperation with the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (a public interest incorporated association), Japan Travel Bureau Foundation (a public interest incorporated foundation), Japan Association of Travel Agents (a general incorporated association), JTB Research & Consulting, Inc., and Japan Leisure Diving Association (a general incorporated association).
Time schedule
1. Meeting and reception When you arrive, you will be asked to fill out an application form.
2. Preparation for the experience and changing clothes You will be asked to change into a swimsuit or wetsuit in the changing room.
3. Explanation of diving experience Before you enter the water, your instructor will give you a clear and easy-to-understand lecture!
4. During the experience During the dive, the instructor will guide you and hold your hand, so you can feel safe!
5. During the experience The underwater view is like this, with lots of corals and fish, so it's very beautiful and fun! 6. End / Disbandment6. End / DisbandmentAfter taking a shower and changing clothes, we will send the photo data to the customer.
After you have taken a shower and changed, the photo data will be transferred to your mobile phone and we will dismiss you.
Access - Map
Address: 5232 Sakimotobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0225 Sakimotobu Green Park Parking Lot If you search for the address using your car's navigation system, you may be directed to the Motobu Port Ferry Information Center rather than Sakimotobu Green Park, so if possible, try searching for (Sakimotobu Green Park) on Google Maps on your mobile phone, which will guide you to Sakimotobu Green Park.
(When coming by car ・About 15 minutes by car from Churaumi Aquarium (about 8 km) ・30 minutes by car from Okinawa Expressway Kyoda IC (about 22 km) ・1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport ( about 85km)
◆If you come by public transportation ・Route bus from Naha city (20th 12th)
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★ International Organization for Standardization STARS Diving Instructor / Standards Organization STARS is the only diving service in Japan that meets the safety standards based on ISO standards (diving service provider certification standard 24803) and strives to improve the safety of diving. I am. National qualifications and divers license holders support you ★ Divers license holders and experienced instructors will guide you safely and happily to the underwater world.
| Authorization issued by | Okinawa Motobucho Police Station |
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| Insurance information | Shop owner liability insurance |
| License and Qualifications | CMAS Stars Master Instructor Diver Small Vessel Class 1 |
| Member organizations and associations | CMAS Diving Group Stars |
| Number of staff | 6 people |
| Number of instructors | 6 people |
