Boats from Tomari Port (Naha) to Zamami/Aka

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Access to Zamami Village (including Zamami, Aka, and Geruma) is typically possible by boat.

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Before getting to Zamami Village, the following points must be taken into consideration:

 

- Boats between Naha and Zamami Village may be canceled due to adverse weather conditions (strong wind, high waves...) to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The decision to cancel or not is made each morning around 8 AM for that day.

It can be difficult to predict whether the boats will depart until the actual day of departure. If you choose to stay overnight in Zamami Village, it is your responsibility to stay informed about weather conditions and decide whether to leave earlier if necessary. Neither Zamami Village nor any other organization in the village can be held responsible if you are unable to leave the following day due to weather-related cancellations.

 

- If you arrive in Zamami Village without a return ticket, please be aware that boats can become fully booked. Zamami Village cannot be held responsible if you are unable to return to Naha as scheduled due to a lack of available seats. It is your responsibility to plan your return trip in advance.

 

If the boats are not fully booked, you can purchase tickets directly at the counter on the day of your departure, either at Tomari Port in Naha or at Zamami or Aka ports if you are returning from the village.

However, boats frequently sell out. Therefore, it is highly recommended to book in advance, especially if you are visiting during the high season (May to November) or planning a day trip.

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Click here to check Seating Availability

Click here to check timetable (Japanese only)

Click here to check prices (Japanese only)

Please use your browser's translation function to read the previous links in English.

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There are 3 ways to make a reservation for the boats.  

Unfortunately, boat reservations cannot be made via email at this time.

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①　Online

Click on the link below, then select "To Reservation Form," followed by "Reservation Form."

Online booking

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- Please note that the website may not be accessible from certain smartphone models. If it does not work, you can try to change the settings of your browser on your phone to open the "desktop version" of the website instead of the "mobile version". You can find here a short tutorial for iPhone's users.

​Please use a different smartphone or a computer if it does not work.

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- If you plan to return to Naha on a different type of boat than the one you took to Zamami (e.g., you arrived on the Ferry but plan to depart on the High-Speed Boat Queen Zamami), you will need to make two separate bookings.

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②　By Phone

To make a booking by phone, please call the Naha Ticket Office at:

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+81 98-868-4567 (10am-5pm).

 

- English-speaking staff are available, so feel free to call.

- When making a reservation by phone, payment is not required during the call. You will pay at the main ticket office in Tomari Port before boarding (reservations can be made up to 1 month before your travel date).

- If you are in Japan and just have a Sim card with data (no call included), you may use apps like Talk360, Call Centric (at your own responsibility) to call a number using internet.

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③　At the counter in Tomari Port​

You can visit the counter at Tomari Port (Naha) in person a few days before your trip to make a booking.​

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Caution: This is possible only in Tomari Port. Return tickets cannot be booked at the counter in Zamami or Aka port before the day of your departure. For example, if you plan to return to Naha on September 15th, you cannot purchase your ticket at the Zamami ticket office on September 14th—you must wait until the 15th. To book a return ticket before your departure date, please call the Naha Ticket Office or book online.

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If you need to change or cancel your reservation:

Changes and cancellations must be made by phone by calling the Naha Ticket Office at +81 98-868-4567 (10am-5pm). Cancellations can additionally be made online if you have made an online booking. Be aware that it might take up to two months before you receive your refund. 

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Any inquiries must be made by phone through the Naha Ticket Office. The Zamami Village Tourism Association will not be able to reply to any of your questions regarding boat reservations.