Piranha Divers

Piranha Divers is a family-operated dive centre situated in the northern part of Onna, Okinawa. Established in 2009, the centre has spent over 15 years developing a reputation for high-quality, personalised instruction within the SDI/TDI framework.

The centre operates as a 5 Star Resort, meaning you can expect a high standard of training and service. Whether you are looking for the flexibility of shore dives or the reach of boat-based excursions, the operation is designed to cater to various diving styles and experience levels.

The team consists of three professional instructors who prioritise a small-group approach. You will never be in a group larger than four divers per guide, ensuring that the instruction remains focused and safe.

Multilingual support is a key feature of the centre, with English, German, and Japanese spoken by the staff. This makes navigating technical courses or recreational training much smoother for international divers.

Environmental responsibility is integrated into their operations, following Greenfins guidelines. The centre also maintains a firm ethical stance on marine life, notably refusing to participate in caged whale shark dives.

The training programme is extensive, covering everything from Scuba Discovery and Open Water Diver to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor courses. They also offer specialised training including Rescue Diver, Deep Diver, and Sidemount Diver.

For those moving into technical diving, the centre provides TDI courses including Intro to Tech, Advanced Nitrox, and Decompression Procedures. They also offer niche specialities such as Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) and Wreck Diver training.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment for those not travelling with their own kit. For those needing maintenance, they offer servicing for brands including DiveRite, Apeks, and Aqualung.

Nitrox is available for use, and the centre is equipped with oxygen safety protocols. For those looking to stay close to the action, on-site accommodation is available at The Mermaids Inn Okinawa, which features private rooms and shared facilities.

The reefs around Onna are characterised by a healthy presence of hard corals and soft corals. You will frequently encounter various species of sea turtles while exploring the different sites.

In the shallower reef areas, such as Minna Jima, you can observe garden fish and sea cucumbers inhabiting the seabed. The diversity of the reef flat provides a constant source of interest for all divers.

For those exploring the deeper walls and wrecks, the marine life shifts towards pelagic species and more specialised reef inhabitants. The combination of coral structures and historical wrecks creates a complex habitat for many different species.