Rukan Atoll
This totally uninhabited atoll sits in the middle of the East China Sea about 30 minutes south of Naha. The only other objects in the water around Rukan are FADs (Fish Aggregate Devices) - buoys used by fishermen. The sheer stand alone complex of this atoll is breathtaking.
There are basically only 2 dive sites on Rukan - you can either anchor up in the shallow reef area or you can drift along what's called Rukan Drop.
Rukan Drop goes is a wall dive that surrounds the east, west, and south sides. The wall begins at the surface and shoots straight down at 90 degrees to a max depth of who knows how deep. It's just endless. Many large sea fans, schools of tuna, blue fussilers, and small critters can be found when diving here.
Check the map for a better idea of what lies below at Rukan Drop.
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!!!
Web Site created by Ross Marchant. Photos by Jim Winter. All content copyright Reef Encounters 2007
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