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Cape Maeda (Blue Cave)
Pretty much everyone who comes to Okinawa has heard of the Maeda Blue Cave. It is indeed an extremely beautiful spot. The area around the cave is relatively shallow making it perfect for snorkelers as well as beginner divers. The cave itself is around 4 meters deep and the incoming sunlight gives the water a fantastic emerald blue color, hence the name. South of the cave and away from all the snorkelers, there is a vertical wall which descends to more than 40 meters, as well as a deep reef, making Maeda a noteworthy dive location even for experienced divers. Given the ease of access and beautiful terrain, Maeda is also popular for night diving among tourists and locals alike.
Please scroll down for details and prices.
Towards the bottom of this page you can also find a map of Cape Maeda and detailed descriptions of individual dive sites located in this area, such as the Maeda Blue Cave, Maeda Deep Reef, or Maeda Wall.
Details
Appropriate for: beginners to intermediate divers, scuba diving courses, and snorkelers
Minimum number of participants: 1
Minimum number of dives per participant: 1
At Maeda we offer shore diving/snorkeling only. Entry is possible at any time when the sea conditions are favorable. Please note that there are ~80 steps from the parking lot to the water.
We offer free pick-up service from hotels in Onna, Yomitan, and Chatan. Pick-ups from other locations are also possible upon request. Please inquire.
Cape Maeda is also a popular night diving area.
Toilets and shower are available in the parking area.
We conduct many of our scuba diving courses in this dive area.
Please note: Maeda Blue Cave is undoubtedly a beautiful site. However, it is heavily promoted, which means that during the summer months it is extremely crowded. This is especially true on weekends and Japanese national holidays (e.g. Golden week, Sea day, Obon, and Silver week), when there are long wait times to even get into the parking lot, let alone enter and enjoy the cave itself. Therefore, during those periods guests are advised to either choose an alternative location for their marine activities or visit the Maeda Blue Cave early in the morning before the majority of tourists arrive.
Prices
Fun Diving (beach)
- 1 dive - ¥ 7000
- 2 dives - ¥ 11000
- 3 dives - ¥ 14000
- 4 dives - ¥ 17000
Discover Scuba (beach)
- 1 dive - ¥ 11000
- 2 dives - ¥ 19000
Snorkeling (beach)
- 60 min - ¥ 5000
† Gear rental is included for Discover Scuba and Snorkeling only. For Fun Diving you can rent a full set of gear for ¥ 4000/day and a partial set at a reduced rate. If you do fun dives with us on multiple days, gear rental is free from the third day onward.
‡ The prices above are for a single day of diving.
§ Drinks and snacks are provided, however lunch is not included. We usually get food for lunch at one of the restaurants or convenience stores close to the shore. Prices range between ¥ 400 and ¥ 1000 depending on your order.
Depending on your marine activity of choice, feel free to consult our fun diving, discover scuba diving or snorkeling information pages for further general details, applying to all diving locations we serve.
While you are browsing...
Why not check out some of the other dive areas that we visit, especially if you are planning to dive in Okinawa on multiple days. You might also enjoy:
You can also return to the complete list of all diving locations in Okinawa we operate at.
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