Dive Center No-Y
ダイブセンターノーイ26°14′ N 127°18′ EDiveZamami-jimaEnglish spoken
Dive Center No-Y is a Zamami dive shop and pension, open since 1994, that dives the Keramas all year from ¥7,700 a boat dive and runs two-hour whale watching from January to March for ¥6,600 an adult, with English on its whale boat.
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No-Y opened on Zamami in 1994, and its name comes from the Okinawan word for a calm, bright day at sea. The shop runs two boats, the 17 m Venus with a toilet and shower and the smaller Island III, and returns to port between dives, which helps anyone prone to seasickness. Most of its sites sit 5 to 20 minutes from the harbour at an average depth of about 10 m. Pension Takatsuki, the shop's own guesthouse, stands opposite the school a three-minute walk from Zamami Port.
In whale season the Venus goes out daily when the sea allows, and the shop puts its own sighting rate above 90%. It advises day-trippers to book early in their Okinawa stay so a cancelled trip can move to the next day. The Zamami Whale Watching Association lists No-Y as one of its English-speaking boats.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat fun divePrices revised April 2024 and still current on the site in 2026, tax included with tank, weights, guide and insurance. Two dives cost ¥14,300 and three ¥19,800. A full rental set adds ¥5,000. | ¥7,700 / person | 1 dive | Year-round |
| Introductory boat diveJunior high school age and up. | ¥14,300 / person | – | Year-round |
| Boat snorkellingChildren of primary school age and under ¥5,500. Boat, guide, rental gear and insurance included. Under-13s join with a parent. | ¥6,600 / adult | 1.5–2 hr | Year-round |
| Whale watching on the VenusChildren of primary school age and under ¥5,500. The shop's own price; it runs inside the Zamami Whale Watching Association's season, whose standard fare and ¥600 spotting fee may differ, so confirm the total when you book. | ¥6,600 / adult | 2–2.5 hr | January to the end of March |
FAQ
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Can you go whale watching with Dive Center No-Y as a day trip from Naha?
Yes. Dive Center No-Y says its two to two and a half hour whale watching trips fit a day trip from Naha on the Queen Zamami fast boat. It recommends booking early in your stay so a weather cancellation can move to the next day.
How much does Dive Center No-Y charge for whale watching?
Dive Center No-Y lists whale watching at ¥6,600 for adults and junior high students and ¥5,500 for primary school children. The trips run from January to the end of March.
Does Dive Center No-Y speak English?
Yes. The Zamami Whale Watching Association lists Dive Center No-Y as able to handle English. The shop's own website is in Japanese.
Is Dive Center No-Y open in winter?
Dive Center No-Y: Dive Center No-Y switches its big boat, the Venus, to whale watching from January to the end of March and keeps diving through the winter. The whale trips last two to two and a half hours, which the shop says leaves time for a day trip from Naha on the Queen Zamami fast boat. It tells winter guests to bring a waterproof jacket because the deck gets cold.
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