Option 4No minimum stay specified
Beach only
Free time at the beach
No beach umbrella is included. This is a beach-only option without added activities.
Motobu, Northern Okinawa
Choosing a Minna Island TourPrices · Ferry Costs · Snorkeling · Meeting Point
About 15 minutes by boat from Toguchi Port. Compare six options for swimming, snorkeling and other activities around Minna Island’s white-sand beaches.
- Departure port
- Toguchi PortMotobu
- Ferry fare
- Included
- Activity stay
- 3–5+ hours
The beach-only option has no stated minimum stay. This guide covers Minna Island in Motobu.
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Compare six activity options
The six choices are options within one GetYourGuide listing. Enter your date and group size on the booking site, then choose your preferred option.
The numbers match the booking page. Details for visits on October 16, 2026 were checked on 2026-10-10. Check the booking site for any changes on your travel date.
Option 1At least 3 hours on the island
Snorkeling + beach time
Boat snorkeling and free time at the beach
Banana boat ride included. Return snorkeling equipment after the activity.
Option 3At least 3 hours on the island
Three marine rides + beach time
Marble, Thriller and Blast rides, plus free time at the beach
Parasailing and boat snorkeling are not included.
Option 2At least 4 hours on the island
Three marine rides + snorkeling
Marble, Thriller and Blast rides, plus boat snorkeling
The participation requirements for both the rides and snorkeling apply.
Option 5At least 4 hours on the island
Parasailing + beach time
Parasailing and free time at the beach
Banana boat ride included. Snorkeling is not included.
Option 6At least 5 hours on the island
Parasailing + snorkeling
Parasailing and boat snorkeling
Banana boat ride included. This is separate from the three-marine-ride package.
Before checking prices and availability
- Ferry fare is included. Lunch, transport to the port and island showers cost extra. Cost breakdown
- Meet near Toguchi Port in Motobu. This is not Tomari Port in Naha. Transfers from Naha have not been confirmed as included. Meeting point
- Check age, swimming and health requirements before booking. Ask the operator about age limits, accompanying-guest fees and parasailing weight requirements. Who Can Join
Prices vary by date, group size and option. Check the total after making your selections, rather than only the advertised “from” price, along with the cancellation deadline and terms.
Inclusions and extra costs
- Ferry fares and sailings
- Ferry fare is included. Check the option details for the routes covered and how outward and return sailings are arranged before buying separate tickets.
- Equipment and umbrellas
- Snorkeling equipment is for use during the activity only and must be returned afterward. Beach-only option 4 has no umbrella; the other five options include one per group of up to four people.
- Extra costs
- Lunch, drinks, travel to the port, expressway tolls, coin-operated showers, lockers, extra rentals and activities added on the day.
Wetsuits and guests not joining activities
Wetsuit rental fees and perks vary by month and option. Ask the operator about arrangements and prices for anyone accompanying you without joining the activities.
Tour or independent trip?
For water activities → book a tour
Book the boat and activities together. Choose a combination of snorkeling, marine rides and parasailing.
For beach time → compare a DIY trip
Arrange the scheduled ferry and rentals separately. Compare the total, including ferry fares and an umbrella, with the beach-only tour.
Scheduled ferry fares are ¥1,990 return for adults and ¥1,010 for children (fare checked: ). For child fare categories, tickets and sailings, see Minna Kaiun: ferry timetables, fares and service notices.
Meet near Toguchi Port, Motobu
Not Tomari Port in Naha or the Motobu Port ferry to Ie Island
The meeting point is around 29-71 Tancha, Motobu. For the exact check-in location, follow the map in your booking confirmation.
Meet 30 minutes before departure. Allow time for parking and check-in. Follow your operator’s directions to the free parking area.
Without a car, take a bus to Motobu and continue on foot or by taxi. Check services for both the morning meeting and the journey back after your boat returns.
Driving and transport from Naha
- From Naha, take the Okinawa Expressway via Kyoda IC. Add time for traffic and parking to your map’s estimated journey time.
- From Onna or Nago, your route depends on the hotel location. Enter the meeting point from your booking information into navigation, rather than the island’s name.
For driving directions, see Minna Beach: access to Toguchi Port. The check-in desk shown belongs to another operator. On arrival, go to the desk for the tour you booked.
For travel north from the Tomari Port area, see our transport guide to the Churaumi Aquarium area. The aquarium and Toguchi Port are separate destinations; plan the onward journey to your meeting point.
Children, swimming and health requirements
- Children and accompanying guests: Ask the operator about minimum ages and accompanying-guest fees, giving the child’s age and preferred activities. Childcare is not listed, so someone must stay with the child while adults take part.
- Parasailing: Tell the operator each participant’s weight and check the requirements.
- Swimming and health: Life jackets are used, but discuss any concerns about swimming ability before booking. Check restrictions for pregnancy, alcohol consumption, illness and existing medical conditions.
Check your stay and return boat first
Activity options require at least 3, 4 or 5 hours on the island. Plan around the minimum stay for your chosen option, rather than the listing’s general “4 hours” duration.
The standard return boat is at 16:30. Contact the operator to request a different sailing; your preferred change may not be available. Allow time for onward travel after returning to port.
From check-in to the return journey
- Check in near Toguchi Port
Have your booking confirmation ready and confirm boarding arrangements and your return sailing.
- About 15 minutes by boat to Minna Island
On arrival, ask the staff about activity times and meeting points.
- Beach time and booked activities
Enjoy marine rides and views underwater or from the air, depending on your chosen option.
- Get changed and board the return boat
Return equipment and leave time to eat and get changed before boarding.
For scheduled ferry timetables and cancellations, see Minna Kaiun: ferry timetables, fares and service notices. Follow your booking information for tour sailings and meeting times.
What to bring, changing and food
Swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, a bag for wet items, drinks, a hat, cash and coins. Also bring your booking confirmation and the operator’s contact details.
Showers, luggage and lunch
The island has coin-operated showers, changing rooms, lockers and shops. Leave large luggage at your accommodation and bring what you need for the beach.
Lunch costs extra. Bring your own or buy food at an island shop; discuss arrangements in advance if you have food allergies. You still need swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes if renting a wetsuit.
For facility locations, see Okinawa Island Crew: Minna Island facilities. Check local notices for opening hours and fees.
Cancellations, rain and disrupted sailings
- If you cancel: The featured options show free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Use the exact deadline and refund terms shown during booking, and cancel through GetYourGuide.
- Weather cancellations or changes: Refunds are described for tour cancellations or substantial itinerary changes. Check the operator’s message for the details and procedure.
Activities may run in the rain
Some activities may be cancelled even when the ferry runs. Check messages on the day and contact the operator before travelling to the port if unsure.
Questions before you book
Are transfers from Naha included?
The meeting point is near Toguchi Port in Motobu; transfers from Naha have not been confirmed as included. Plan your journey from your accommodation to the meeting point separately. If you do not have a car, ask the operator about possible transfers before booking.
Can I do both snorkeling and parasailing?
Option 6 combines both. Go parasailing for a view of the sea from above, and take a boat snorkeling trip to spots with fish and coral. You need at least 5 hours on the island, so choose outward and return sailings that allow enough time.
Can a child come along without joining the activities?
Ask the operator about accompanying guests and their prices. Give the child's age and the numbers of people who will and will not join the activities. Separate options may have different boat or activity times, so also ask whether your group can stay together.
Can I visit Churaumi Aquarium on the same day?
It depends on your return boat and the aquarium's last-admission time. This tour's standard return sailing is at 16:30; contact the operator to request an earlier boat. Once your return sailing is confirmed, allow time to travel from the port to the aquarium.
Looking for a shorter snorkeling trip on the main island?
Ferry and island facility information
The operator is Ryukyu B&M Co., Ltd. Bookings are through GetYourGuide (product 1203840).
This guide covers Minna Island in Motobu, not the island of the same name in Tarama Village in the Miyako Islands.
- Minna Kaiun: ferry timetables, fares and service notices
Scheduled ferry fares and service information. Use your booking information for the tour's meeting time.
- Motobu Tourism Association: Minna Island
Information about Minna Island in Motobu and the boat journey from Toguchi Port.
- Okinawa Island Crew: Minna Island facilities
Showers, changing rooms, lockers and other island facilities. This guide is from a different operator than the featured tour.
- Minna Beach: access to Toguchi Port
Driving directions from the Naha area. This other operator's check-in desk and package prices do not apply to the featured tour.
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