Piranha Divers Okinawa
26°31′ N 127°56′ EDiveEnglish spoken
Piranha Divers Okinawa is an English- and German-speaking dive shop in northern Onna that runs shore dives at Maeda and Sunabe from ¥20,900, boat trips to the USS Emmons wreck and Minna, and Kerama days for experienced divers (2026 prices).
Jan, the owner, teaches in English and German, which makes Piranha one of the easiest shops on the island for a visitor to deal with by WhatsApp. The menu runs from easy shore dives at the Maeda Blue Cave and the Sunabe Seawall to the USS Emmons, a Second World War destroyer that sits deep enough to need 30 logged dives. The 2026 rate card lists every price with tax shown, and the shop says it adds no card or materials fees.
Prices cover guiding and tanks, so budget ¥8,250 a day for a full rental set if you travel without gear. Pickups run from a list of west-coast hotels when the schedule allows, and the shop recommends a rental car for anyone staying elsewhere. Divers aged 60 and over need a medical clearance from a doctor at home before they arrive.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two shore dives (Maeda Blue Cave, Sunabe Seawall, Manza, Gorilla Chop)2026 price including 10% tax. Three shore dives cost ¥27,500. | ¥20,900 / person | Half day | Year-round |
| Two boat dives (USS Emmons, Minna, Cape Zanpa, Manza)2026 price including tax. The Emmons wreck needs 30 or more logged dives; Minna and Zanpa need 10 or more and two divers. | ¥27,500 / person | Half day | Year-round |
| Three boat dives including the Kerama islands2026 price including tax. Kerama trips need 10 or more logged dives and at least two divers. | ¥33,000 / person | Full day | Year-round, weather permitting |
| Scuba Discovery, two dives2026 price including tax and all gear. | ¥34,100 / person | 1 day | Year-round |
| Open Water course, four dives2026 price including tax and gear. | ¥99,000 / person | 3 days | Year-round |
| Full scuba gear rental2026 price including tax. Fun-dive prices do not include rental gear. | ¥8,250 / day | – | Year-round |
FAQ
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Does Piranha Divers Okinawa speak English?
Yes. Piranha Divers Okinawa teaches and guides in English and German, and the owner, Jan, answers on WhatsApp in both. The office landline is Japanese only.
Can you dive in Okinawa in February with Piranha Divers?
Yes. Piranha Divers says it dives all year, with water around 22 °C in February and March. The shop provides long wetsuits, hoods and vests for the cooler months.
How much is a fun dive with Piranha Divers?
Two shore dives with Piranha Divers cost ¥20,900 including tax in 2026, and two boat dives cost ¥27,500. Rental gear is extra at ¥8,250 a day for a full set.
Is Piranha Divers Okinawa open in winter?
Piranha Divers Okinawa: Piranha Divers dives all year. The shop gives the water as about 22 °C in February and March and lends long wetsuits, hoods and vests. The shop names wind and waves as what cancels dives, and it offers a partial refund at its discretion when weather stops a second or third dive.
Within 6 km