Reef Encounters

Welcome to Reef Encounters International

We are the only full service diving center in Okinawa catering to both English and Japanese speaking divers. In operation since 1996, we have been serving the English-speaking dive community in southern Japan for over 12 Years. Come dive with us and experience the magic and beauty of the underwater world only to be found around Okinawa. We are also the recognized experts on diving the sunken monuments of Yonaguni!!

"From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free."
- Jacques Yves Cousteau -

-Photo of the month-

"A Decorated Anchor" Kuef Sand Highway, Chiibishi - by Jim Winter

Our services include:

Daily boat diving to the Kerama Islands and other locations. Also excellent beach diving is only 30 seconds away from our shop.

NAUI and PADI certification courses starting daily. All levels of diving education - open water, advanced, leadership and technical courses are available.

Introductory diving is available for those who want to explore the underwater world without needing certification. Intro diving can be conducted from boat or shore diving locations.

Diving Excursions to the outer Ryukyu Islands - Ishigaki, Yonaguni, Miyako, and others can be arranged through us. Choose a location and we can set up a package including airfare, accomodation, diving, and meals. Discover new dive sites and relax in the laid back atmosphere of these isolated locations.

Scuba equipment sales, regulator and BCD servicing, and gear rental. Check out our online store to browse through all the dive equipment we have in stock and our monthly specials.

Come dive with us and join the Reef Encounters Team!

Dive the Keramas one day, go fishing the next!   Go fishing with Captain Billy... and catch all types of big game fish: Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, and more!! Reef Encounters can help you organise a diving and fishing experience to remember.

Diving News

-Come dive with us for Ruins and Hammerhead Tour in Yonaguni.
Details are on Yonaguni Itinerary page. (Feb 11-17 2009)

-Upon his completion of ITC, Toyo left Okinawa and started his new adventure in Australia! Congratulation Toyo!!

-Our Seasonal Special is now up! (-3.31.2009)
Get certified, bring your buddy and get even more discount!

-We have several new staff members!
A PADI instructor from Germany -Jan
A Dive Master from Tokyo -Toyo
A CPR Instructor -Casey
Please take a look at their bio info on our STAFFsection.

-Our latest diving news are updated in our bilingual weblog.
Check out our dive life in Okinawa!!

Reef Encounters Weblog

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