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   Kadena Marina Scuba Locker

Check out our wide selection of scuba gear at the Scuba Locker

The Kadena Marina Scuba Locker is a certified PADI Dive Center and Diver's Alert Network member. We have a fully stocked ScubaLocker with equipment for sale and rent

•Certified dive programs available
• Special events and sales in the Scuba Locker
• Certified Maintenance and Service

Discover Scuba Pool Session
Discover SCUBA by experiencing the wonders of the ocean with an Assistant Instructor or Dive Master. Build lasting memories in a safe, controlled environment.
24 July • 8 am - noon
$10 includes gear (excludes booties and wet suit)
Register to reserve your spot

New divers get to try scuba diving for the first time from the safety of the shallow end of a crystal clear and calm swimming pool.

Certified divers can review basic skills such as mask and regulator clearing and equalizing. Plus, have plenty of time to play in the pool. This means that no time will be wasted in the ocean and you’ll get to enjoy more of Okinawa’s beautiful reefs! To register, call the Scuba Locker at 959-6344.

E-mail 18fss.marina@kadena.af.mil, or stop by and visit us.

Phone: 959-6344

Retail and Rental Stores
New! Summer Hours
1 June - 30 August
Mon - Fri
• 10 am - 6 pm
  
Sat and Sun
• 7 am - 6 pm
  
Boating Operations
Mon, Thu, & Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays:
7 am - 5 pm

Kadena Marina
Photo Albums
2006 Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

Wet Shoot 2007
Photo Contest Winners

2008 Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

Dive and Snorkel Trips
Destiny
$89 • Per diver (includes two tanks)
$60 • Per snorkeler

CFalcon
$70 • Per diver (includes two tanks)
$60 • Per snorkeler

Scuba Maintenance:
Service your gear

With the water warming up, many will be diving more frequently. Now is the time to prepare your gear for a new scuba season. Make sure to have your yearly maintenance done on your regulators, BCD, and scuba tanks. Stop by the Kadena Marina to see our certified technicians to ensure that all your gear is serviced properly.

Rent your Surfboard Today
Now available to rent at the Marina.
$10 a day

  
Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons
$55 • Two hour lesson
 
Private Surf Lessons
$40 per person
Two person maximum
Participants must be able to swim without a life jacket

Ride your next wave with us!
 
To register, visit the Marina or email 18fss.marina@kadena.af.mil

Kayak Rental
Jet Ski Rental coming soon! Banana Boat Rides
Saturdays • 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
$5 per person 10 minutes

Ed Dunn's Weekend Dive & Boating Forecast and Safety Tips In an effort to protect Airmen and their families, the 18th Wing commander instituted the following policies - effective April 13, 2010 - for all active duty Air Force members assigned here. Family members and civilian employees are also encouraged to abide by the policy.
  1. Before participating in any water-related activity, personnel will check the official Okinawa sea conditions set by the Kadena weather flight (see explanation below).
  2. No personnel will engage in any water-related activities, including, but not limited to swimming, surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, etc. during SEA CONDITION RED or when local conditions result in the closure of a beach/coastal area.
  3. During SEA CONDITION WARNING, personnel will assess the sea conditions and wear the appropriate PPE at all time.
  4. Swimmers will use the buddy-system when swimming in areas without lifeguards.
  5. Personnel will not participate in cliff/bridge jumping or diving.
  6. Scuba divers shall be certified, wear the appropriate PPE and stay within required guidelines of Kadena ABI 34-101.
  7. Snorkelers entering the water at locations without lifeguards will wear appropriately sized personal floatation device and buddy system.
  8. Surfers/body boarders will attach a leash from the user to the board.
  9. Personal Water Craft operators and occupants will wear approved PFD (e.g. life vest) at all times. Operator must have a tethered kill switch/cord.
  10. Personnel in sea kayaks will wear a PFD at all times.
Normally, see Ed's updated weekend forecast every Friday. The safety tip carries through the week.
For the current sea condition go to Kadena Force Support Weather

Nitrox is NOT available until further notice.
32% and 36% blends are available
$5 rental tanks and $3 fills.

BCD’s, wetsuits, and regulators available for rent.
The Retail Store has everything you need for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Check out our Scuba Locker to see our comprehensive line of scuba and snorkeling equipment.


For more information call 959-6344.

  
 


Scuba Rental
Not ready to buy? Rent our gear for your next ocean adventure.
See our fully stocked Scuba Locker with scuba and snorkeling equipment to rent.
Check out our Detailed Price List
Regulators
Wetsuits
BCDs
Masks and Snorkels
Fins
Weight Belts + Weights
Snorkel Vests
Tank (Air)
Tank (Nitrox)

We also offer scuba equipment checkups and maintenance by our technicians.


Certification Programs

We offer PADI certifications for Basic Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Rescue, Dive Master, and many specialties.
See our Certification Page for more information.

Notice: Spear fishing while scuba diving is illegal in Japan and if you violate this law you could be arrested.
Rules and Guidelines for fishing and shellfishing


PADI eLearning


Discover SCUBA
Learn what SCUBA is all about before diving into certification courses!
Sign up at Kadena Marina or by emailing 18fss.marina@kadena.af.mil.
Have a Party at the Marina Pavilion
The Kadena Marina has a pristine beach and pavilion area for any kind of occasion. All pavilions are $10.00 per day, 1 pavilion rental per
person. Make your reservation today at Kadena Marina. For more information please call 959-6344.
Local Boat Dives
$45. Do you want to have a quick weekend dive in the morning or afternoon?
You can go to the Runway Lights, Pinnacle, Torii Reef and more!
Got Storage?
Boat Ramp Usage Fee • $5
Wet Moorage • $3 per foot, per month
Basic Dry Moorage • $30 per month
Premium Dry Moorage • $45 per month
Kadena Marina Dive & Drive
Tired of the same dive spot? New to diving or Okinawa? Join our dive team members on your next adventure. Get a dive brief and guided tour, as well as a chance to explore a new underwater world. Register at 18FSS.Marina@kadena.af.mil or visit us at the Scuba Locker.
Kadena Marina SCUBA Review
Do you remember how to attach the BCD and regulator on the tank? How about dive planning? This is for the certified diver who has not been diving for a while. Our dive professionals will review skills with you and take you back in the ocean comfortably with confidence. You must sign up at the scuba locker before the event!

Saturday & Sunday Kerama Islands Trip
CFalcon
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
$70 per person

Meet our new Charter Boat - Destiny
Destiny can take you surfing, on a sunset cruise, a snorkeling adventure, or even a dive trip. See what the Okinawa waters have to offer!
 

The Kadena Marina is the place for all of your water sport activities. Located just one mile north of Kadena’s Gate One, the Kadena Marina is home to a large variety of marina activities.

• The Kadena Marina is home to a fully stocked Scuba Locker with equipment for sale and rent
• Certified dive programs available
• Full service marina
• Sailing lessons offered from trained instructor staff
• Boat rentals
• Pristine beach area with picnic facilities on site
• Special events and sales in the Scuba Locker
• Sightseeing and whale watching boat trips offered





 
    

This page last updated: 30 Jul 2010