Okinawa EGG diving Cosplay & Snorkeling Experience

The draw here is simple: dress up for a mermaid-style photo with Okinawa’s sea behind you, or put on a mask and look for fish and coral underwater. You can choose a photo session from US$12.65 or a private-group snorkel outing from US$31.25, so you are not paying for the same kind of experience twice.

I like two things in particular: the photo plan includes the mermaid suit and photography, and the snorkel option is offered as a private group rather than a shared public tour. A March outing went ahead in drizzle, with fish and coral still visible, though the sea can force a change or cancellation for safety.

The main consideration is that the low headline price applies to the photo plan, not the snorkel outing. You also need to bring your own SD card if you want the photos saved that way, and you should be ready for weather or sea conditions to alter the plan.

• Two distinct choices: A mermaid-suit photo session and a private-group snorkel outing have separate starting prices.
• Photography is included: The photo plan includes the suit rental and photography fee, but you must bring an SD card if you need one.
• A guide is part of the outing: Guide fees and rental items are included in the listed experience.
• Rain does not always stop the activity: The outing may still run in rain, but rough sea or wind can make it unsafe.
• Easy-to-find meeting address: Meet at Sakimotobu ryokuchi, 5232 Sakimotobu, around 30 minutes by car from Kyoda IC.
• No stated age limit: The activity has no age restriction, though medical fitness rules apply to the sea activity.

Mermaid photos or a private snorkel outing

EGG Diving is in Kunigami, in northern Okinawa Prefecture, at 5232 Sakimotobu. The experience pairs a light-hearted photo option with a more active way to see the sea. That difference matters: the mermaid plan is about dressing up and getting a keepsake image, while the snorkel plan puts you in the water with a mask and a guide.

The mermaid photo session starts at US$12.65. Its draw is the combination of the suit rental and photography, with Okinawa’s sea as the backdrop. This can suit you if you want a memorable holiday picture without committing to a full water activity.

The private-group snorkel outing starts at US$31.25. The price is higher, but it includes more than a posed picture: the listed inclusions cover rental items, a guide, a drink, and the experience fee. The activity description says a mask lets you breathe easily while looking below the surface.

Prices are starting rates, so check the chosen date and package before booking. In particular, do not assume the photo plan price applies to snorkelling. They are separate packages with different aims and costs.

What happens at Sakimotobu

The meeting point is Sakimotobu ryokuchi, at 5232 Sakimotobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken 905-0225. The supplied Japanese address is 沖縄県国頭村本部町崎本部5232. If you are driving, the location is about 30 minutes from Kyoda IC on the Okinawa Expressway.

The exact order and duration of the activities are not specified, so it is sensible not to plan a tight connection straight afterward. Arrive on time, show your mobile voucher, and follow the staff’s directions. The organiser may adjust or stop the activity if the conditions or equipment make the planned version unsafe.

For the mermaid option, expect to use a rented suit and have photos taken with the sea as the setting. Photography fees are included, but an SD card is not provided. Bring your own if that is the way you want your images saved.

For the snorkel option, the central activity is entering the water with a mask and looking at the marine life below. A guide and rental items are included. A March outing took place in drizzle and still found fish and coral underwater, a useful reminder that grey skies do not automatically mean poor visibility or a cancelled session. Conditions do vary, and one outing cannot promise the same marine life or water clarity every time.

The operator describes the tours as private for each customer, while the snorkel package is named Private Group. That points to a more personal outing than a large shared tour, but the maximum group size is not stated. If you need to know exactly how many people will be with you, ask before booking.

What makes the photo plan worth considering

A seaside portrait can be a pleasant change from another hour of beach lounging. The mermaid suit gives the image a playful theme, and the location supplies the Okinawan setting without requiring you to plan a separate photo shoot. Since the suit rental and photography are included, the starting price is appealing for anyone mainly interested in the picture.

Still, the US$12.65 rate should be judged as the start of a package price, not a guarantee of every extra you might want. An SD card is not supplied, and other personal expenses are excluded. Bring your own card if you want to avoid finding out afterward that you have no way to take the images away in that format.

This option is also the easier choice if you do not want to spend much time in the water. The information describes a photo session, not a full snorkel outing, so do not book it expecting an underwater tour. If you want to see fish and coral, select the snorkel package instead.

What to expect from the snorkel outing

The snorkel package costs from US$31.25 and is described as a private-group activity. That format may suit families or friends who prefer to spend their time together rather than join a larger group, though the exact group limit is not given. The guide is included, and so are rental items used during the experience.

The clearest practical benefit of the mask is that it lets you look beneath the surface while breathing. The sea life is the main attraction, not a set of named stops or a guaranteed route. Fish and coral were visible on a drizzly March outing, but the organiser can change the activity according to sea, wind, weather, and equipment conditions.

The snorkel outing is not just a cheaper alternative to a boat trip or a way to tick off a famous cave. The location and route are not described in detail, so book it for a guided marine experience at Sakimotobu, not for a specific reef, cave, or wildlife sighting. If a particular underwater site is important to you, confirm that directly with the organiser.

Weather, safety, and the limits of a promise

Rain alone does not necessarily stop the activity. It may still take place on a wet day, and the March outing shows that fish and coral can remain part of the experience in drizzle. But wind and waves are more serious than a damp towel. The organiser can suspend the activity when conditions make it unsafe, change the experience to suit the situation, or end it altogether.

That flexibility is sensible, even if it makes the day less predictable. The organiser says a representative will email the appointed contact if the trip cannot go ahead, with notice stated as one day and 23 hours before the experience date. Keep an eye on your email and avoid treating the activity as a fixed-weather guarantee.

There is no age limit stated. That does not mean every participant is automatically fit for the activity. Anyone judged unfit by the organiser may be refused, and participants who meet criteria in the PADI medical certificate need to present a doctor’s certificate. If you have a medical condition, check your suitability before booking; the information states that a refund is not available if you cannot participate because of your condition.

Do not drink alcohol before the activity. The organiser also advises limiting alcohol the day before to help prevent a hangover. Staff instructions and safety precautions matter: the organiser says it is not responsible for accidents caused by failing to follow them.

Price, inclusions, and what to pack

The photo package starts at US$12.65; the private-group snorkel package starts at US$31.25. The difference reflects two different experiences rather than a simple upgrade. The photo plan is a low-cost way to get a themed seaside picture, while the snorkel outing includes a guide and rental items for time in the water.

Included items listed for the activity are photography fees, tax, the experience fee, rental items used during the activity, guide fee, drink fee, and mermaid-suit rental. Not every inclusion will matter to both packages. The mermaid suit is relevant to the photo plan, while the guide and snorkel gear are most relevant to the water outing.

Transport and other personal expenses are not included. Children’s meals are also excluded. Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, beach sandals, a towel, and sunscreen. For the photo plan, add an SD card if you want one for your images.

The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified, and you present it on your phone. Confirmation is expected within minutes; if it does not arrive, contact customer support. Cancellation at least 24 hours before the activity date, using local destination time, qualifies for a full refund.

Who will get the most from this experience

I would choose the photo plan if you want a playful souvenir, have limited time, or prefer a low-cost activity that does not center on being in the sea. It is also the clearest fit if you are mainly after a memorable image with Okinawa in the background.

Pick the snorkel outing if you want to look underwater and value having a guide and rental equipment included. The private-group format makes it worth considering for a small party that wants to do the activity together. Just go in with flexible expectations: the exact route, duration, and group cap are not specified, and conditions can change the plan.

The provider, ASOVIEW Inc., has a broad record of 4,172 reviews and a 94 percent good-review rate across its activities. That is reassuring context about the provider, but it should not be mistaken for a large sample of feedback on this particular experience. The specific experience has only limited feedback available, so I would weigh the clear package details and weather rules more heavily than any single rating.

Should you book it?

Book the mermaid photo session if a fun seaside portrait is the point and you are comfortable bringing your own SD card. Choose the snorkel package if you want a guided look at the marine life, and are willing to pay more for the water activity and rental gear.

This is a sensible, modestly priced option when you are already near Kunigami and can keep your schedule flexible. If you need transport included, a guaranteed site, or a fixed plan regardless of weather, this is not the right fit. If you can adapt to sea conditions and want either a distinctive photo or a small-group marine outing, it is worth considering.

FAQ

Where does the activity meet?

Meet at Sakimotobu ryokuchi, 5232 Sakimotobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken 905-0225.

How do I get to the meeting point?

By car, the meeting point is about 30 minutes from Kyoda IC on the Okinawa Expressway. Transport is not included.

How much does the experience cost?

The mermaid photo session starts at US$12.65. The private-group snorkel package starts at US$31.25.

What is included in the price?

Listed inclusions are the experience fee, tax, photography fees, rental items used during the activity, guide fee, drink fee, and mermaid-suit rental. Transport and personal expenses are excluded.

What should I bring?

Bring a change of clothes, swimwear, beach sandals, a towel, and sunscreen. Bring your own SD card if you want one for the photos.

Does the activity run in the rain?

It may run on rainy days. The organiser can suspend or change the activity if sea, wind, weather, or equipment conditions make it unsafe.

Is there an age limit?

No age limit is stated. Medical fitness rules still apply, and the organiser may refuse participation if someone is judged unfit.

What happens if I have a medical condition?

Check your suitability before booking. The organiser may refuse participation, and the stated terms say there is no refund if you cannot take part because of your medical condition. A doctor’s certificate is required for people who meet criteria listed in the PADI medical certificate.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, using the destination’s local time.