A glass-bottom boat is the gentle way to see Okinawa’s coral, good for small kids and anyone who’d rather not swim. Kabira Bay on Ishigaki is the classic; on the main island, the boats at Mibaru Beach in Nanjo push off straight from the sand.
See Okinawa’s reefs and fish from the ORCA glass-bottom boat in Naha, with a one-hour ride, open-deck views, and no need to get wet.
Most Popular★ 4.4“If you have kids who love marine animals, I highly recommend this! They'll love being on the boat, and if the weather is good, you can see the fish under the sea so clearly. The coral reefs are also very visible. They sell fish food…”
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1,090 reviewsFrom $13.85
Explore southern Okinawa on a 10-hour bus tour from Naha, with Cape Chinen, Gyokusendo Cave, seafood, beach time, and afternoon options.
★ 4.8“overall, I enjoyed the cave the best. It was also the reason for me to join this tour. Although, I could get a pass but it saves me a lot of headaches joining one day tour like such. The DMM aquarium was good and more…”
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381 reviews10 hoursFrom $37.29
See coral, tropical fish, and perhaps sea turtles from a glass-bottom boat at Miibaru Beach, with a short, family-friendly ride from Nanjo.
★ 4.4“Although it was very windy that day, the owner kindly informed us that the activity was canceled and even took a great group photo for us!”
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28 reviews20 minsFrom $12.65
See Kabira Bay’s coral and tropical fish from an air-conditioned glass-bottom boat, with a chance of spotting sea turtles.
★ 4.3“We went to the office because our reservation was confirmed, but the GORILLA OFFICE was closed for repairs. While wandering around the beach, we spotted the Blue Coral boat, and an employee was checking the boat. They said they couldn't operate because the boat was…”
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21 reviews25 minFrom $13.85
See Okinawa’s tropical fish through the Orca’s underwater windows, then enjoy a teppanyaki lunch at Sam’s in central Naha.
★ 4.1“You can buy bread to feed the fish on the boat for 200 yen. You should feed them as soon as possible, as the return trip will end soon. It is recommended to take motion sickness medicine before boarding the boat. Teppanyaki lunch is recommended”
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9 reviewsFrom $39.25
Ride a glass-bottom boat to Shinbaru Marine Park for coral views, towable rides, snorkeling, SUP, kayaking and fishing in southern Okinawa.
★ 3.7“We checked in at the scheduled time. At first, the staff didn't know what itinerary we had purchased. They later confirmed it before taking us to the Sea Park. The venue is very simple, and we were the only group of guests who booked it,…”
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6 reviews2 hoursFrom $55.49