Ferry to Okinawa
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You can get ferries to Okinawa from a range of destinations including Kume Island, Yoron Island, Ishigaki, Taketomi & Kohama. There are up to 90 ferries running per week. Ferries to Okinawa are provided by 3 ferry companies including Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, Kume Line & Marue Ferry. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Okinawa to suit you.
The Okinawa ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Kume Island to Naha ferry sails approximately 13 times per week, with an average duration of about 3 hours 30 minutes. The first ferry departs at 09:00 and the last ferry leaves at 14:00.
Meanwhile, the Yoron Island to Naha ferry sails 3 times per week, with an average duration of about 4 hours 50 minutes. The first ferry departs at 14:10 and the last ferry departs at 14:10.
Ferries to Okinawa are provided by 3 operators including Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, Kume Line & Marue Ferry. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry and Kume Line are two of the most popular Okinawa ferry operators.
There are 11 ferry ports in Okinawa. Ishigaki is the most popular port with 31 daily and 216 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Okinawa depends on the route. The longest route is Kagoshima to Naha with an average duration of 25 hours, whilst the fastest route is Ishigaki to Taketomi with a journey time of 15 minutes.
The fastest ferry to Okinawa is Ishigaki to Taketomi. This journey usually takes 15 minutes and costs around £17.03 on average.
The most popular ferry route to Okinawa is the Kume Island to Naha ferry with 13 weekly sailings and an average price of £52.39. The second most popular ferry to Okinawa is the Yoron Island to Naha ferry with 3 weekly sailings and an average price of £34.64.
Ferries from Okinawa go to 16 ports. These include Kume Island, Yoron Island, Ishigaki, Taketomi & Kohama.
The price of the ferry to Okinawa varies depending on the route you choose. The Kume Island to Naha ferry costs £52.39 on average whereas the Yoron Island to Naha ferry usually costs £34.64.
The cheapest ferry to Okinawa depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Okinawa in advance to get them at the cheapest price.
The cheapest Okinawa ferry is Iriomote Uehara to Hatoma with an average price of £13.43. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on Okinawa ferries. Okinawa foot operators include Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, Kume Line & Marue Ferry.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Okinawa. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. Okinawa car operators include Marue Ferry.
Unfortunately, you cannot take your bike on ferries to Okinawa.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Okinawa. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. Okinawa pet operators include Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Okinawa online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
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