Guest Houses

Here are a few budget accomodation spots for those looking for a bit of fellowship and good times with other travelers while on vacation.

Guesthouse Churahama - Located right on the beach, this guesthouse attracts many divers here on vacation. One of the most recognized dive sites in Okinawa - Sunabe No. 1 Point - is right outside your door. Dormitory - 1,500 yen. Private 2,500 yen.

Oyado - This guest house is located in the hills of Chatan, overlooking the ocean and the surrounding town. Nice view and nice extras like free rental moped and bikes. Sorry about the Japanese only webpage - ask us for help with bookings. Dorm rooms - 1,800 yen. Private rooms available.

Hamby Resort - A 5 minute walk to the Flea Market and Araha Beach in Chatan, this guesthouse is super clean and operated by a very friendly staff. Single rooms are available. Free bicycle rentals, free rice and food stuffs, etc. Sorry, no English website available. Contact us for help with bookings. This is our personal favorite about a 20 minute walk from the shop but we pick-up here every morning.

Whats Hot!!!!!

NEW BOAT HAS ARRIVED!!!

Our new boat has already starting doing its daily trips out to the Kermas and surrounding islands. Book your seats now for some awesome dives!!

We have Moved!!!

We have moved to our new shop and offices. We are located just 400meters south of the old shop. We have a larger shop, office and classroom. Due to the move we have been behind on email and stuff so please be sure to call for any reservations or other problems.

NAUI Tech Comes to Okinawa!!

Reef Encounters will now be offering the full range of NAUI Tech courses for you to further your diving explorations. Classes from Intro to Tech through Trimix Level II and Technical Wreck Penetration will now be part of the regular schedule of classes offered at Reef Encounters.

Get Certified at Reef Encounters!!

The summer season is kicking off and classes are filling quickly. Remember we have day, evening and weekend schedules available. Classes can be taught in English or Japanese.

Also Reef Encounters is hiring instructors and DM's email doug for more info!!!

reservations@reefencounters.org