Tokashiki Island Day Trip from Naha: Snorkeling & Beach

Nearly 8 hours on the water and sand, with an hour of snorkeling among sea turtles if you book it.

A full-day tour from Naha to Tokashiki Island with round-trip ferry or speedboat, lunch, and on-island shuttle to Aharen or Tokashiku beach. You can add snorkeling with an instructor and equipment, though sea turtle sightings are not guaranteed and snorkel sites may shift based on conditions. The tour runs rain or shine and suits ages 6 to 59 for snorkeling; younger children and non-snorkelers can join the beach days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tokashiki Island day trip activities

• Meet staff and board small bus
• Travel to Aharen or Tokashiku beach
• Enjoy lunch at dive shop or included meal
• Relax or snorkel at beach (if selected)
• Free time at beach or village
• Return to port by boat
• Travel back to Naha port

The Experience

The boat leaves Naha port and takes you to Tokashiki Island, where a staff member meets you at the dock to guide you onto the island shuttle. From there, the day splits by option: Aharen beach keeps you in the village with lunch at the dive shop, free time on the sand, and access to rental equipment; Tokashiku beach gives you roughly 4 hours of open time after arrival, with the same lunch choices (Okinawa soba, beef bowl, or curry rice) and optional snorkel gear rental on-site. If you've booked the snorkeling add-on with Aharen, you'll spend about an hour being driven to Tokashiku for a 40–50 minute snorkel session with an instructor, safety briefing, and life jacket (mandatory). The snorkel spot can change if sea conditions demand it, and there's no refund if that happens.

Transportation on Tokashiki Island is handled by shuttle bus between the port and your beach, and the return boat departs in the afternoon—speedboat at 17:30 (or 17:00 in winter), ferry at 16:00 (15:30 in winter), or charter at 15:20, depending on which option you chose. The full journey from Naha port back to Naha takes roughly 7.5 hours door-to-door. Health screening happens before departure; certain conditions (high blood pressure, ear infections, respiratory issues, hangovers, recent alcohol use) bar participation, and no refunds apply if you're turned away on the day. Participants under 20 need a guardian or signed parental consent.

The tour runs in rain, and swimming is at your own risk—stay in lifeguard-supervised areas and wear your life jacket during snorkeling. Infants can come along (they sit on an adult's lap on the boat and can use a pram on the island), and the experience suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Showers and changing rooms are available, and a health check is part of the check-in.

What’s included

• Round-trip boat on charter, speedboat, or ferry.
• on-island shuttle bus between port and beach.
• lunch (Okinawa soba, beef bowl, or curry rice).
• shower and changing room access.
• snorkeling equipment and instructor (only with the snorkeling add-on).
• life jacket for snorkeling (mandatory).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cerulean Blue Okinawa

Is this one for you?Spend your day on Tokashiki with ferry and island shuttle included, plus lunch—just show up and relax, or add an hour of guided snorkeling to hunt for sea turtles.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel if I book the Tokashiku beach option?

Tokashiku beach itself doesn't include a guided snorkel session in the standard option, but you can rent snorkeling equipment on-site for an additional fee and snorkel on your own. Only the Aharen + snorkeling add-on includes an instructor-led hour of snorkeling at a separate location.

How long do I actually spend at the beach?

At Aharen beach, you have roughly 4 hours of free time after lunch and before the afternoon boat departure. At Tokashiku beach, you get nearly 4 hours 30 minutes of free time. If you add snorkeling to Aharen, about an hour of that is spent being driven to Tokashiku and snorkeling, so your beach time shrinks accordingly.

What's included in lunch?

Lunch is included and consists of Okinawa soba, a beef bowl, or curry rice—you choose when you arrive. Infants don't receive a meal, and no special dietary options are available, so plan accordingly if you have restrictions.

What if sea conditions change the snorkel site?

The snorkel location can shift to a different spot if sea conditions require it for safety. There is no refund if this happens; the change is made to keep you safe, and the snorkel time itself still takes place.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Naha port?

Yes—there is no pickup service in Naha, so you'll need to get yourself to the port to meet the boat. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.

Can children under 6 come snorkeling?

Snorkeling is only available for ages 6 to 59. Children under 6 can join the beach-only options (Aharen or Tokashiku without snorkeling) and enjoy the sand and shallow water under supervision.