Japan Passengerboat Association

Okinawa Region List of Participating Companies

Last updated on November 1, 2023

Okinawa Prefecture

  • A"line Ferry Co.,Ltd.

    The company operates a 25-hour long-distance ferry service between Kagoshima, the Amami Islands, and Okinawa. This route includes seven ports of call, including Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, and the northern part of Okinawa, which are registered as a World Natural Heritage site, making it possible to enjoy a relaxing cruise by island hopping.
    A limited number of our vessels offer a reasonable ticket of 30,000 yen for unlimited travel for 21 days.
    Unlike cruise liners, the ferry is a large liner, so fares are inexpensive and easy to use.
    The first port of departure, Kagoshima Shinko, is located on the opposite shore from Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, so it is easy to find.


  • MARIX LINE CO.,LTD. 

    Kagoshima New Port (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) - via Amami Islands
    Naha Port (Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) in 25 hours.
    This is a large ferry with a capacity of approximately 600 passengers and 40 vehicles,
    The route is Kagoshima New Port - Nase New Port (Amami Oshima) - Kametoku New Port (Tokunoshima) - Wadomari Port (Okinoerabu Island) - Yoron Port (Yoron Island) - Motobu Port (Okinawa Island) - Naha Port (Okinawa Island).
    A total of four ferries, two operated by Malix Line Co. and two by A”line Ferry Co.
    From reasonable 2nd class rooms to 1st class and special private rooms, You can reserve a room according to your purpose.

    In 2021, Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima were registered as "World Natural Heritage" along with northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island.
    The Amami Islands are rich in nature and home to many rare creatures, including endemic species. Another attraction of the islands is their unique culture, which was influenced and nurtured by the cultures of Kagoshima and Okinawa.
    Please enjoy a cruise of the Amami Islands.

    <Transportation Access>
    ・Kagoshima Airport - Kagoshima New Port: 1 hour by car
     Kagoshima Chuo Station - Kagoshima Shinko Port: 10 minutes by car (15 minutes by shuttle bus, 190 yen)

    ・Amami Airport - Nase New Port - about 1 hour by car
     Amami City - Nase New Port・・・・5 min. by car

    ・Tokunoshima Airport - Kametoku New Port - about 40 minutes by car
     Kamezu - Kemetoku New Port・・・・5 min. by car

    ・Okinoerabu Airport - Wadomari Port・・・・About 15 minutes by car
     Wadomari - Wadomari Port ... Approx. 2 minutes by car

    ・Yoron Airport - Yoron Port (Yori Port) ・・・ About 5 minutes by car

    ・Nago City - Motobu Port・・・・20 minutes by car

    ・Naha Airport - Naha Port・・・・About 15 minutes by car
     Naha City - Naha Port・・・・About 10 minutes by car


    <Others>
    ・Credit card accepted
    ・Onboard restaurants, stores, shower room (Queen Coral Cross), observation bathroom (Queen Coral Plus), Wi-Fi available
    ・Barrier-free

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