OKINAWA

JAPAN

JUNE 9-19 2028 & JUNE 21 - JULY 1 2028

WE’RE GOING TO JAPAN.

(And you’re invited)

Ten days of exploring one of the most unique corners of the Pacific. Okinawa is where tropical blue water meets dramatic reefs, WWII history, Ryukyuan culture, tiny local restaurants, bustling markets, and some seriously cool diving.

We had so much interest in this trip, we are running back to back groups in JUNE 2028.

UNREAL REEFS

Okinawa’s diving is next level — warm, crystal-clear Pacific water, sprawling coral reefs, dramatic walls, swim-throughs, and an insane amount of marine life. We’ll explore everything from the legendary Kerama Islands to wild underwater terrain around Okinawa, with turtles, reef sharks, colorful tropical fish, and endless coral along the way. This is the kind of diving you fly across the world for.

SURREAL SURROUNDINGS

Okinawa feels like Japan with a tropical twist. This subtropical island chain stretches through impossibly blue Pacific waters, with lush jungle, limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches, mangroves, coral reefs, and wildlife found nowhere else in Japan. Layer in centuries of distinct Ryukyuan culture, traditional villages and sacred sites alongside colorful coastal towns and modern Japanese life, and the whole place feels wonderfully unexpected. Part tropical paradise, part ancient kingdom, part modern Japan — Okinawa is unlike anywhere else.

SUNABE SEAWALL

This is home base — and part of the adventure. The Moana Hotel sits right along the Sunabe Seawall, putting us steps from one of Okinawa’s favorite coastal playgrounds. We can wake up and dive it, surf it, walk it, grab food nearby, or catch sunset over the East China Sea. It’s the kind of place where the ocean is simply part of everyday life — exactly where we want to be.

COLORFUL CULTURE

Once the heart of the Ryukyu - an independent maritime Kingdom, Okinawa has a culture and history completely its own. We’ll experience it firsthand through local markets, historic sites, colorful neighborhoods, and time spent exploring beyond the dive sites. This trip is about experiencing the many layers of Okinawa — above and below the water.

AUTHENTIC CUISINE

Okinawa has a food culture all its own — a delicious mix of Japanese tradition, Ryukyuan heritage, tropical island ingredients, and outside influences gathered over centuries. We’ll dive into local markets, tiny neighborhood restaurants and traditional izakayas to try everything from fresh seafood and Okinawa soba to goya champuru and dishes you’ve probably never heard of. Come hungry, try everything, and let the locals do the ordering.

SIDE QUESTS

There’s plenty to get into when we’re not underwater. Wander the seawall, hit the arcades, explore colorful American Village, hunt down tiny shops, grab late-night ramen, catch live music, or stumble into a neighborhood izakaya. Okinawa is made for a little unscheduled exploring — and we’re leaving room for your fair share of side quests.

TRIP DETAILS

DIVER PREREQUISITES
Okinawa is an incredible place to dive — and we want to keep it that way. This trip is designed for solid, self-sufficient divers who are comfortable managing themselves underwater.
Divers must have:
- Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification or higher
- Nitrox certification
- 100+ logged dives
- Solid buoyancy, trim & situational awareness
- Confidence diving independently within a buddy team
- DIVERS MUST HAVE PERSONAL DAN INSURANCE
- Trip Insurance is highly recommended
Good buoyancy is especially important on this trip. Okinawa has an extraordinary abundance of coral coverage, and many of our dives put us right in the middle of it. We simply cannot risk damaging the environment because of uncontrolled descents, poor trim, or questionable buoyancy. Protecting the places we get to explore comes first.
THE M2S RULES
We also have one unofficial prerequisite: you must to come ready to have a good time.
M2S trips are group adventures. We ask everyone to show up with a good attitude, an open mind, flexibility, and respect for the people traveling alongside you. Just as importantly, we expect our travelers to be respectful guests of Okinawa — its people, customs, culture, and environment.
Dive well. Be kind. Respect Others. & Have a freaking blast.
Getting here is part of the adventure! Most travelers will connect through Tokyo — and we recommend adding a couple of days there before heading south to Okinawa. From Tokyo, hop a domestic flight to Naha (OKA), just down the island from our home base. Plan to arrive in Okinawa June 9th and depart June 19th‍ ‍OR June 21st & July 1 — once you land, we’ll take care of the rest.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Ten days immersed in the best of Okinawa, Japan — with the details handled so you can focus on the adventure.
Your trip includes:
- 10-day Okinawa experience
- Boutique accommodations at The Moana Hotel, right on the Sunabe Seawall
- Daily breakfast
- One big group dinner party
- Airport transfers in Okinawa
- Full dive package & planned dive activities
- Cultural tours & group excursions
- M2S trip leaders throughout the experience
Not included: Airfare to/from Okinawa, lunches and most dinners, personal expenses, and gratuities for boat crew & trip leaders. DAN Dive Insurance is required & Trip insurance (DAN or otherwise) is highly recommended & not included in the trip fee.
TRIP PRICE — $4,750 PER PERSON
$750 Deposit — Due Upon Booking
Your deposit officially reserves your spot on the trip. The $750 deposit is refundable through January 15, 2027. After January 15, the deposit becomes nonrefundable.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
January 15, 2027 — $1,000
April 15, 2027 — $1,000
August 15, 2027 — $1,000
December 15, 2027 — $1,000
Total Trip Cost: $4,750
Your trip must be paid in full by December 15, 2027.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Payments made toward the trip are refundable through April 15, 2027. After April 15, all payments made toward the trip are nonrefundable.
A NOTE FROM US: We understand that life happens and sometimes plans have to change. If you need to drop from the trip after the nonrefundable dates have passed, we will do our best to fill your spot. If we are able to fill it, we will do our best to refund the payments we can recover. If we cannot fill your spot, however, we are unable to accommodate a refund.
We HIGHLY recommend purchasing comprehensive trip insurance to protect your investment in the event of unexpected illness, emergencies, travel disruptions, or other circumstances that may prevent you from joining us.