RECMARINE MIYAKOJIMA
A private catamaran anchored in a Miyakojima cove
JOURNAL 2 Jul 2026 — Rates

What a private charter in Miyakojima costs, and how to read a quote

Two operators can both advertise a "private charter" price and include entirely different things. Here is what to look at when you compare.

In Miyakojima, charter pricing comes down to boat size and hours. Two "half-day charters" can differ hugely in total once you account for capacity and whether gear is included. Start by knowing the range.

The going range

A half-day on a small boat starts in the tens of thousands of yen; a full day on a larger boat carrying ten or more sits around ¥300,000. RECMARINE's catamaran charter is from ¥300,000 for up to 15 guests and up to 6 hours. Divided by head the per-person cost drops sharply, so the larger your group the better the value.

BOAT SIZE More capacity means a bigger hull, more fuel and more crew. This is the single biggest driver of price.
HOURS Three hours and six hours put different waters within reach. Going out to Yabiji assumes a full day.
GEAR & FACILITIES Whether snorkel gear, showers and changing rooms are included or charged separately moves the real total by thousands of yen.
The catamaran's open deck and cabin
With the same number of guests, deck space is what decides how comfortable the day feels.

Five things to check on a quote

Check what is included before you look at the number. If you are holding quotes from other operators, lining up these five points makes the differences obvious.

1. Are the boat, captain and guide all included? 2. Are snorkel gear and life jackets free of charge? 3. Can you use showers, changing rooms and toilets? 4. Is insurance charged separately? 5. Is there a fuel surcharge or peak-season supplement?
RECMARINE Our catamaran charter price includes soft drinks. BBQ, alcohol, snorkelling, drone filming and other activities can be added as options.

How we handle cancellations

If we cancel because of sea conditions, there is no cancellation fee. The captain makes that call on the morning of your trip. Changes for personal reasons follow a schedule that depends on the date — please see the rates page.

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RECMARINE MIYAKOJIMA
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A private catamaran anchored in a Miyakojima cove
JOURNAL 2 Jul 2026 — Rates

What a private charter in Miyakojima costs, and how to read a quote

Two operators can both advertise a "private charter" price and include entirely different things. Here is what to look at when you compare.

In Miyakojima, charter pricing comes down to boat size and hours. Two "half-day charters" can differ hugely in total once you account for capacity and whether gear is included. Start by knowing the range.

The going range

A half-day on a small boat starts in the tens of thousands of yen; a full day on a larger boat carrying ten or more sits around ¥300,000. RECMARINE's catamaran charter is from ¥300,000 for up to 15 guests and up to 6 hours. Divided by head the per-person cost drops sharply, so the larger your group the better the value.

BOAT SIZE More capacity means a bigger hull, more fuel and more crew. This is the single biggest driver of price.
HOURS Three hours and six hours put different waters within reach. Going out to Yabiji assumes a full day.
GEAR & FACILITIES Whether snorkel gear, showers and changing rooms are included or charged separately moves the real total by thousands of yen.
The catamaran's open deck and cabin
With the same number of guests, deck space is what decides how comfortable the day feels.

Five things to check on a quote

Check what is included before you look at the number. If you are holding quotes from other operators, lining up these five points makes the differences obvious.

1. Are the boat, captain and guide all included? 2. Are snorkel gear and life jackets free of charge? 3. Can you use showers, changing rooms and toilets? 4. Is insurance charged separately? 5. Is there a fuel surcharge or peak-season supplement?
RECMARINE Our catamaran charter price includes soft drinks. BBQ, alcohol, snorkelling, drone filming and other activities can be added as options.

How we handle cancellations

If we cancel because of sea conditions, there is no cancellation fee. The captain makes that call on the morning of your trip. Changes for personal reasons follow a schedule that depends on the date — please see the rates page.

RELATED — JOURNAL
The August sea and reef edge in Miyakojima 14 Aug 2026 — Sea conditions August sea conditions in Miyakojima, and how to read the days you can reach Yabiji A green sea turtle swimming ahead of a diver 30 Jul 2026 — Wildlife Where to meet sea turtles in Miyakojima, and the hours that raise your odds The catamaran filmed from directly above by drone PRICE See all rates & plans