We track 124 dive operators in Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands. 55 teach certification courses (61 PADI, 18 SSI). 62 run snorkelling trips. 4 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Ishikawa, with 24. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 124. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sunkissed Divers | 4.9(554) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 124 dive operators in Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands, with the biggest cluster around Ishikawa. 55 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (61 centres), followed by SSI (18). NAUI, BSAC, SDI/TDI, CMAS also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $74 to $155 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
4 operators in Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands offer accommodation alongside diving.
62 of the 124 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Sunkissed Divers Okinawa-Yomitan is a dive center located in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is an extension of Sunkissed Divers Okinawa, offering similar diving and snorkeling services.
Dive Centre Okinawa 39ers is a dive shop located in Chatan, Okinawa. They offer diving services and are situated in the Hamagawa area.
Best Dive Okinawa is a dive shop located in Onna, Okinawa. They are a sporting goods store with a high rating from over a thousand reviews.
Okinawa Diving Center is a dive shop located in Onna, Okinawa. They are a sporting goods store with a high rating from over a hundred reviews.
All Blue Divers is a dive shop located in Yomitan, Okinawa, offering a range of diving services. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives to explore Okinawa's underwater world. The shop emphasizes safety and customer satisfaction.
Miyakojima Diving Aquatic Adventure is a dive shop based in Miyakojima that offers fun dives, night dives, and license courses. The operator utilizes a large boat named Estrella De Agua for trips to dive sites around Irabu and Shimoji islands.
Marine House SEASIR Aka Island Branch provides diving and snorkeling activities in the Kerama Islands. The operator offers boat trips for leisure diving and night diving, along with accommodation options for guests.
Tomsawyer Marine Shop is a long-established diving and marine shop in Ishigaki Island founded in 1985. The operator offers scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and private cruiser charters using its own fleet of boats. They provide guided tours for beginners and experienced divers, with staff members holding various professional certifications.
Live For Diving is a dive operator based in Nago, Okinawa, led by instructor Stefan Damm. The business focuses on personalized dive training and guided trips with an emphasis on buoyancy and core skill development.
BxB is a dive shop located in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. They offer diving and snorkeling services. The shop is situated in the Ryukyu archipelago.
| 2 | Dive Centre Okinawa 39ers | 5.0(116) | none | $121 | none | Visit |
| 3 | Best Dive Okinawa | 4.9(1,283) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Okinawa Diving Center | 4.9(148) | 4.8 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | All Blue Divers | 5.0(106) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Miyakojima Diving Aquatic Adventure | 3.5(90) | 4.7 | none | NAUI | Visit |
| 7 | Marine House SEASIR (Aka Island Branch) | 4.6(259) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Tomsawyer Marine Shop | 4.8(167) | none | none | PADI · NAUI | Visit |