Gina

Vibrant reef with turtles and potential manta rays, suitable for all.

Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gina, located on Aka Island in Okinawa, is a well-regarded spot known for its calm conditions and vibrant marine ecosystem. With a maximum depth of 14 meters and an average depth of approximately 7 meters, it is an accessible site for divers of all skill levels. The underwater landscape features picturesque coral shelves, offering easy navigation and a diverse topography to explore. Gina is particularly famous for its frequent sightings of green turtles, which are a common sight on the reef. During the summer months, lucky divers may also encounter majestic manta rays. The site is teeming with vibrant schools of fish, including goatfish, blue tangs, sparrowhawks, snappers, and croaker, creating a bustling and colorful underwater scene. While Gina is enjoyable year-round, the summer months are highlighted for the increased possibility of manta ray encounters. Its calm currents and relatively shallow depths make it an excellent choice for both snorkelers and freedivers, in addition to scuba divers. It's a perfect location for underwater photography, particularly wide-angle shots of the coral landscapes and the abundant schooling fish.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlemanta raybeginner friendlywide anglemild currentssnorkeling friendlyfreediving friendly

Marine Life

Blue tanggreen turtleSparrowhawkSnapperGoatfishCoralManta rayGreen turtlemanta rayCroaker

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Calm currents and moderate depths make it ideal for divers of all experience levels.

Current Strength:

Mild

No reviews (yet)

Be the first to review