How to book the boats
You are currently visiting the website of the Zamami Village Tourism Association.
Please note that the Tourism Association does not handle boat reservations, which are managed directly by the Zamami Village Office. These two organizations are strictly independent. The information provided below is for reference only.
Unfortunately, boat reservations cannot be made via email at this time. All inquiries must be made by phone through the Naha Ticket Office (see details below).
Caution:
- 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.
Boats from Tomari Port (Naha) to Zamami/Aka
Access to Zamami Village (including Zamami, Aka, and Geruma islands) is typically possible by boat.
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.
There are two ways to book boat tickets.
Online:
Click the button below, then select "Log in," followed by "Reservation Form."
- Please note that the website may not be accessible from certain smartphone models.
- If you are using a foreign credit card, you can only book tickets up to 23 days before your travel date.
- 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.
Phone booking:
To make a booking by phone, please call the Naha Ticket Office at:
+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).
- Alternatively, you can visit the counter at Tomari Port (Naha) in person a few days before your trip to make a booking.
Caution:
- Changing or Canceling Your Reservation:
Changes can only be made by phone by calling the Naha Ticket Office at +81 98-868-4567 (10am-5pm). Cancellations can be made by phone or online if you have made an online booking. Be aware that it might take up to two months before you receive your refund.
- Reserving a return ticket in Zamami or Aka:
Return tickets cannot be booked at the Zamami or Aka ticket office 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.
Boat between Tokashiki (Aharen Port), Aka and Zamami Islands (Mitsushima Boat)
The small municipal boat, Mitsushima, connects Zamami Port and Aka Port daily, with six departures each day. On the 2nd and 5th departures, the boat extends its route to include Tokashiki (Aharen Port) in addition to Zamami and Aka.
How to Buy Tickets:
- Between Zamami and Aka
If you're traveling between Zamami and Aka on the Mitsushima, no reservation is required (and reservations are not possible). You can look at the schedule below and choose the appropriate time for you. For the first departure at 7:45 a.m. from Zamami to Aka, you must pay in cash directly to the captain. For all other departures, please visit the Ticket Office in Zamami or Aka to purchase your ticket before boarding.
Caution: Although the Mitsushima boat is scheduled to depart six times a day, the 2nd and 5th departures may be canceled. These departures, in addition to connecting Zamami and Aka, also link to Tokashiki (Aharen). However, if no reservations are made for travel between Tokashiki and Zamami/Aka, the boat will not operate. Therefore, you need to check if a reservation has been made to confirm whether the 2nd and 5th departures will run. If you only wish to travel between Zamami and Aka without going to Tokashiki, you cannot make a reservation yourself. Reservations for these routes can only be made by passengers traveling between Tokashiki and Zamami/Aka.
- Between Tokashiki (Aharen Port) and Zamami or Aka
If you wish to travel between Zamami Village and Tokashiki on the Mitsushima, a reservation is required by 5:00 p.m. the day before. The boat will not operate on this route unless a reservation has been made. After booking, you still need to visit the Ticket Office in Zamami or Aka to pay and collect your ticket.
Reservations can be made by calling the Zamami Ticket Office at:
+81 98-987-2614 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).
*English-speaking staff are available.*
Fares (as of October 2024):
- Between Zamami and Aka (one way):
Adults: ¥300, Children: ¥300
- Between Tokashiki (Aharen Port) and Zamami or Aka (one way):
Adults/Children: ¥1,100