Queen Zamami (high-speed passenger boat)
- Travel time
- 50 minutes direct / 70 minutes via Zamami
- Vehicles
- Not available
- Adult one way
- ¥3,950 one way
- From Naha
- Varies by travel date
Aka Island ferry | Date-specific sailings
Naha (Tomari Port) to Aka Island: Ferry Timetable, Fares and Booking
- Sailings and time on the island depend on your travel date.
- Check your booking confirmation for boarding steps. Fast boat: north shore; ferry: south shore.
Compare the fast boat and ferry, date-specific sailings, standard fares and transport after arriving at Aka Port.
Vessel comparison
Queen Zamami suits travelers who want a shorter crossing; Ferry Zamami 3 suits travelers taking a car or motorcycle. Travel time varies with the port-call order and time spent at Zamami Port. Check the official timetable for your travel date.
Ferry Zamami 3
- Travel time
- About 90 minutes direct / 120–135 minutes via Zamami
- Vehicles
- Available
- Adult one way
- ¥2,900 one way
- From Naha
- Varies by travel date
Ferry booking
Choose both sailings for your travel date. Select a date in the timetable below for the available time on the island.
November 2026 sailings
Select a month and date to see the day's outward and return sailings and estimated day-trip time.
Queen Zamami is suspended throughout November for dry dock (October 20–December 3).
There are two ferry sailings on November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, and one on all other days.
After changing the month, select your travel date again.
Checking your travel date…
November 2026 timetable checked: October 16, 2026
Check official information before booking and on the day of travel for changes or cancellations due to weather and sea conditions.
Day trip or overnight?
Day trip
Choose a day trip if your return sailing leaves enough time to walk to and from Nishibama, change and eat.
Overnight
Stay overnight to avoid planning around the last boat, visit Geruma and Fukaji islands, or take Mitsushima the next morning.
The timetable's stay estimate is a calculated maximum: time at Aka Port minus 40 minutes for the walk to Nishibama and back and 10 minutes for boarding. It excludes disembarking, changing, showers, packing, rentals, meals and shopping.
Board at least 10 minutes before departure. With a boarding QR code, no counter ticket is needed. If buying a ticket at the counter, return early enough to finish 30 minutes before departure.
See the timetable for your travel dateDay-trip cautions & mixed-vessel bookings
- Allow more time when traveling with children, carrying substantial luggage or walking more slowly than the published 20-minute estimate.
- You cannot use the entire estimated stay for swimming.
- Follow same-day guidance for sea conditions, swimming zones and shower availability.
If buying at the counter, plan at least 20 minutes less than the timetable's stay estimate to meet the purchase deadline of 30 minutes before departure.
If the outbound and return use different vessel types, book and price them as separate one-way journeys.
Compare stays on Aka Island
Compare three properties on Aka Island by address, access from the port and meal arrangements.
We may earn a commission when you book through the links in this section.
Accommodation and ferries require separate bookings. Ferry tickets are not included in the room rate.
Information checked: 19 October 2026. Check your rate plan for prices, availability, meals and cancellation terms, including ferry cancellations.
Guest House AKiZATA
- Location
- Aka Island · 278 Aka, Zamami Village
- From Aka Port
- About 3 minutes on foot. No port transfer.
- Meals
- Room only; no meals.
- Facilities & age
- Shared showers and toilets. Ages 5 and over.
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Check availability & ratesOpens in a new tabHanamuro Inn Aka Island
- Location
- Aka Island · 52 Aka, Zamami Village
- From Aka Port
- About 2–3 minutes on foot. No port transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast-and-dinner plans available. Check your rate plan.
- Rooms & age
- Shared or private bathrooms, depending on the room. Ages 5 and over.
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Check availability & ratesOpens in a new tabBlue Suites Hanamuro on the beach
- Location
- Aka Island · 91 Aka, Zamami Village
- From Aka Port
- Transfer available. Confirm arrangements with the property.
- Meals
- Check your rate plan for meal inclusion.
- Facilities & age
- Private bathroom. Ages 16 and over.
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Check availability & ratesOpens in a new tabStandard passenger fares
These are the standard fares between Naha and Aka Port. A separate ¥100 Churashima Tax applies.
| Vessel | Category | One way | Round trip from Naha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Adult | ¥2,900 | ¥5,510 |
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Child | ¥1,450 | ¥2,760 |
| Queen Zamami | Adult | ¥3,950 | ¥7,510 |
| Queen Zamami | Child | ¥1,980 | ¥3,760 |
The round-trip discount applies when both journeys use the same vessel type and the return is within 14 days, counting the outbound boarding date. Mixed vessel types are priced as two one-way journeys. The child fare applies through elementary-school age. One child aged 5 or younger travels free with each adult; the child fare applies from the second child.
Children through junior high school and travelers with disabilities are exempt from the Churashima Tax.
Booking and boarding on the day
If your official booking includes a boarding QR code
You do not need a paper ticket from the counter. Present the QR code at the boarding gate.
Official telephone booking and counter procedures
Telephone booking is available from the calendar date one month before travel through the day before departure, between 10:00–17:00. Same-day telephone booking is not available; call 098-868-4567.
If a telephone booking or booking change requires counter processing, bring a passenger application form and your booking number. Board no later than 10 minutes before departure.
Complete a counter ticket purchase no later than 30 minutes before departure.
Board at least 10 minutes before departure.
If your sailing is unavailable on 12Go: official booking terms
The following terms apply to Zamami Village’s official online bookings. Check the 12Go product page for its booking window and payment terms.
Online booking
General online booking is normally available from 55 days before travel through the day before departure. If there are more than 20 days until boarding, the first step is a provisional booking; follow the later instructions from Zamami Village to pay by credit card.
If boarding is within 20 days, pay when booking. Payment confirms the booking and a boarding QR code is sent.
- A provisional booking is canceled automatically if credit-card payment is not completed within the specified period.
- If the outbound and return use different vessel types, they cannot be booked as one round trip. Make two one-way bookings.
- An availability display shows the booking allocation; it does not confirm same-day operation.
Find the boarding point for your vessel
Ticket-counter map numbers are different from vessel boarding-point numbers.
Ferry Zamami 3
South Wharf · Normally No.6
Queen Zamami
North Wharf · Normally No.7A
The North Wharf boarding point for Queen Zamami is about a 10-minute walk from the first-floor Tomarin counter. Follow same-day signs inside the port.
When payment or ticket issuance at a counter is required, use location ① on the first floor of Tomarin. Queen Zamami tickets are also issued at location ⑥ in the North Shore Passenger Waiting Room.
If you have a boarding QR code, no counter-issued paper ticket is required.
See photos of the ticket counter, waiting area and boarding point
Key points after arriving at Aka Port
Allow time for the walk to Nishibama and prepare for luggage and cash needs.
About 20 minutes to Nishibama on foot
The beach is 1.6 km from Aka Port. Allow about 40 minutes for the round trip on foot, and account for the sun and your return sailing.
Arrange bicycle rental or an operator pickup in advance. Providers do not publish one common travel time, so this page does not show a fixed bicycle or pickup duration.
Walk or arrange island transport in advance
Do not rely on a public bus. Plan to walk, or arrange a rental bicycle or transfer in advance.
Sango Yuntakukan Visitor Center
Luggage storage has eligibility, quantity and opening-hour conditions. They are listed in the details below.
ATM at Aka Post Office
A Japan Post Bank ATM is available. Opening hours and possible temporary closures are listed below.
Discounts, vehicle fares and island details
The fixed information is provided here. Open only the topics you need.
Group, disability and vehicle faresOnly Ferry Zamami 3 carries vehicles
Group and disability fares
Discount fares (one way and round trip from Naha)
Ferry Zamami 3
Adult group fare
- One way
- ¥2,610
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥5,220
Ferry Zamami 3
Child group fare
- One way
- ¥1,310
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥2,610
Ferry Zamami 3
Adult disability fare
- One way
- ¥1,450
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥2,900
Ferry Zamami 3
Child disability fare
- One way
- ¥730
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥1,450
Queen Zamami
Adult group fare
- One way
- ¥3,560
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥7,110
Queen Zamami
Child group fare
- One way
- ¥1,780
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥3,560
Queen Zamami
Adult disability fare
- One way
- ¥1,980
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥3,950
Queen Zamami
Child disability fare
- One way
- ¥990
- Round trip from Naha
- ¥1,980
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| Vessel | Category | One way | Round trip from Naha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Adult group fare | ¥2,610 | ¥5,220 |
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Child group fare | ¥1,310 | ¥2,610 |
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Adult disability fare | ¥1,450 | ¥2,900 |
| Ferry Zamami 3 | Child disability fare | ¥730 | ¥1,450 |
| Queen Zamami | Adult group fare | ¥3,560 | ¥7,110 |
| Queen Zamami | Child group fare | ¥1,780 | ¥3,560 |
| Queen Zamami | Adult disability fare | ¥1,980 | ¥3,950 |
| Queen Zamami | Child disability fare | ¥990 | ¥1,980 |
Group fares apply to groups of 15 or more. Disability fares require a Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate or Rehabilitation Certificate issued by the Japanese government. The discount also applies to a caregiver accompanying a holder of a Category 1 Physical Disability Certificate, Category 1 Rehabilitation Certificate or Grade 1 Mental Disability Certificate.
Ferry Zamami 3 vehicle and two-wheel shipping charges (all one-way categories)
Effective January 1, 2026: Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami / Aka–Zamami
Under 3 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥10,250
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥1,010
3 m or more and under 4 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥12,900
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥1,260
4 m or more and under 5 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥15,560
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥1,520
5 m or more and under 6 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥18,200
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥1,780
6 m or more and under 7 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥20,850
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥2,030
7 m or more and under 8 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥23,500
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥2,290
8 m or more and under 9 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥26,150
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥2,550
9 m or more and under 10 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥28,800
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥2,810
10 m or more and under 11 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥31,460
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥3,060
11 m or more and under 12 m
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥34,110
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥3,330
12 m or more (additional charge for each extra 1 m)
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥2,600
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥250
Bicycle
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥430
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥110
Moped
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥870
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥230
Motorcycle
- Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami
- ¥1,730
- Aka–Zamami
- ¥350
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| Category | Tomari–Aka / Tomari–Zamami | Aka–Zamami |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3 m | ¥10,250 | ¥1,010 |
| 3 m or more and under 4 m | ¥12,900 | ¥1,260 |
| 4 m or more and under 5 m | ¥15,560 | ¥1,520 |
| 5 m or more and under 6 m | ¥18,200 | ¥1,780 |
| 6 m or more and under 7 m | ¥20,850 | ¥2,030 |
| 7 m or more and under 8 m | ¥23,500 | ¥2,290 |
| 8 m or more and under 9 m | ¥26,150 | ¥2,550 |
| 9 m or more and under 10 m | ¥28,800 | ¥2,810 |
| 10 m or more and under 11 m | ¥31,460 | ¥3,060 |
| 11 m or more and under 12 m | ¥34,110 | ¥3,330 |
| 12 m or more (additional charge for each extra 1 m) | ¥2,600 | ¥250 |
| Bicycle | ¥430 | ¥110 |
| Moped | ¥870 | ¥230 |
| Motorcycle | ¥1,730 | ¥350 |
For the 12 m or more row, the amount is added for each extra 1 m to the 11 m or more and under 12 m charge. Cars require advance booking, and there is no round-trip discount for vehicles. Ask Zamami Village about special vehicles.
Luggage and ATM detailsLuggage at Sango Yuntakukan; ATM at Aka Post Office
Sango Yuntakukan Visitor Center
Islanders Net members can leave up to three pieces of luggage free of charge at Sango Yuntakukan Visitor Center. Ask the center about availability and charges for non-members.
Published hours are 09:00–17:00 from April through October and 09:00–16:00 from November through March.
It is normally open every day but may close temporarily.
Aka Post Office ATM
Aka Post Office has an ATM. Prepare the cash you need during opening hours: 8:45–17:30 on weekdays and 9:00–17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The ATM may be temporarily unavailable.
Mitsushima inter-island serviceAka–Zamami takes 15 minutes; the Aharen service requires advance booking
Aka Bridge provides a road connection to Geruma Island and onward to Fukaji Island. Zamami Island is not connected by road; use Mitsushima. If the permanent timetable differs from information for your travel date, follow the date-specific information.
Aka Port–Zamami Port takes 15 minutes. The one-way fare is ¥500 for an adult or ¥250 for a child. Reservations are not accepted; buy a ticket on the day and use the Queen Zamami floating pier at both ports.
The Aka Port–Zamami Port timetable differs between March through October and November through February. The fourth winter trip runs 10 minutes earlier. Check the official operating information for your travel date.
March–October: Aka Port–Zamami Port timetable
| Trip | Zamami dep. | Aka arr. / dep. | Zamami arr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07:45 | 08:00 | 08:15 |
| 2 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:30 |
| 3 | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15:00 |
| 4 | 17:30 | 17:45 | 18:00 |
November–February: Aka Port–Zamami Port timetable
| Trip | Zamami dep. | Aka arr. / dep. | Zamami arr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07:45 | 08:00 | 08:15 |
| 2 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:30 |
| 3 | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15:00 |
| 4 | 17:20 | 17:35 | 17:50 |
The Zamami/Aka–Aharen route is suspended on December 14–21, 2026 and January 1–3, 2027. This notice concerns the Aharen route, which is separate from the regular Aka–Zamami service. Aharen Port and Tokashiki Port are also different ports. This on-demand service has a capacity of 12 and operates only when booked in advance. It takes 20 minutes. The boat fare is ¥1,000 for everyone, with no separate child fare. The ¥100 environmental cooperation tax applies only to high-school students and older: the one-way total is ¥1,100 for that group and ¥1,000 for junior-high-school students and younger. Book from one month before travel until 17:00 on the day before travel with the Zamami Island Vessel Office on 098-987-2614; telephone hours are 8:30–17:00.
Nishibama facilities and swimming informationToilets, showers and the terrace are available; check sea conditions on the day
Nishibama facilities and swimming checks
There are toilets, showers and the three-level Nishibama Terrace. Use same-day signs for shower charges, lifeguard coverage, swimming zones, jellyfish nets and sea conditions.
Published lifeguard period
The Ministry of the Environment gives a period from late April through October. It does not guarantee a lifeguard or safe swimming on every date.
Temporary operating informationQueen Zamami’s scheduled dock period
Queen Zamami dock period
Queen Zamami is scheduled to enter dock from October 20 through December 3, 2026. Use the official timetable for the month you plan to travel during this period.
Aka Island ferry FAQ
Eight common planning questions, each linked to the relevant details on this page.
Is the timetable the same every month?
Schedules vary by month and date. Select your travel date and check official information before booking and on departure day. Outside the published period, use the official timetable for your travel month rather than an old timetable. See date-specific sailings
How do online booking and the boarding QR code work?
Check the 12Go product page for available dates, ticket types and payment terms, then follow the boarding instructions in your booking confirmation. Zamami Village’s official online booking normally opens 55 days before travel and closes the day before departure. A boarding QR code issued after payment for an official booking replaces a paper ticket from the counter. See booking procedures.
Where do I board at Tomari Port?
Queen Zamami normally uses North Wharf point 7A, while Ferry Zamami 3 normally uses South Wharf point 6. See counters and boarding points.
Can I take a public bus from Aka Port?
Plan to walk, or arrange a rental bicycle or transfer in advance. See the arrival essentials.
Should I visit Aka as a day trip or stay overnight?
Day trip: Choose a day trip if your return sailing leaves enough time to walk to and from Nishibama, change and eat. Overnight: Stay overnight to avoid planning around the last boat, visit Geruma and Fukaji islands, or take Mitsushima the next morning. Compare day trip & overnight
Can I use Mitsushima to reach Zamami Island?
The crossing takes 15 minutes and costs ¥500 for an adult or ¥250 for a child; buy the ticket on the day. Check the official information for your travel month for frequencies and times. The March–October timetable shown here does not apply from November through February. The fourth trip in the winter timetable shown here leaves Zamami at 17:20, calls at Aka at 17:35 and returns to Zamami at 17:50. See seasonal operating conditions.
Are luggage storage and an ATM available?
Islanders Net members can leave up to three bags free at Sango Yuntakukan Visitor Center, and Aka Post Office has an ATM. See hours and conditions.
Can I take a vehicle to Aka Island?
Ferry Zamami 3 carries vehicles. Cars require advance booking, and the one-way charge includes one driver. See vehicle charges.
Sources and update dates
Show the official source linksDecember and January 2027 timetables checked October 20; November checked October 16; October checked October 4
The December 2026 and January 2027 timetables were checked on October 20, 2026; the November 2026 timetable on October 16; and the October timetable on October 4. Fixed information was checked on August 31 and the seasonal Mitsushima timetables and Aharen suspensions on October 20. Day-trip durations are calculated from the selected travel date’s sailings. The linked official pages are in Japanese.