ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, located in Onna Village, Okinawa, has opened reservations for its 2026 summer special program "Summer-Limited Marine & Resort Activities." Set against the emerald-green sea, beautiful coral reefs, and star-filled night skies of Manza, the resort is rolling out a diverse lineup of activities for guests to experience Okinawa's natural environment throughout the day and into the evening.
Four Featured Activities: Day and Night
Minna Island Snorkeling Tour
Minna Island (Minnajima) — known for its vivid cyan-blue and cobalt-blue waters and powdery white sandy beaches — serves as the backdrop for a fully private snorkeling tour. The exceptional water clarity reveals thriving coral reefs and colorful tropical fish, creating an experience akin to swimming inside a natural aquarium. The tour is limited to one group at a time, allowing families and friends to enjoy the sea at their own pace without other guests nearby.
Experienced instructors accompany every session, guiding participants through equipment use and providing in-water support. The program welcomes first-time snorkelers and those who may feel less confident in the water.
- Period: July 1 (Wed) to August 31 (Mon), 2026
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Price: Hotel guests ¥100,000 / Visitors ¥120,000 (boat charter, up to 6 people)
Note: Landing on the island is not included.
Stargazing Cruise
A romantic nighttime cruise on the open sea, where guests can gaze up at a sky full of stars while listening to the sound of the waves — like a natural planetarium on the water.
- Price: Adults ¥4,000 / Children (ages 3–12) ¥3,500 (1 drink included)
Night Trekking
Heading out into the subtropical nature of the resort after dark, flashlight in hand, guests can tune into the sounds and sights of nighttime Okinawa — encountering nocturnal creatures and plants that look completely different from how they appear during the day. This summer-only experience works well as an educational adventure for children and families alike.
- Period: July 25 (Sat) to August 31 (Mon)
- Price: From ¥3,000 per person
Available to hotel guests only.
Fireworks Cruise
Watch dazzling summer fireworks light up the night sky from the unobstructed deck of a large, stable yacht. With nothing blocking the view, guests enjoy an unrivaled vantage point on the sea.
- Time: 8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
- Price: Adults ¥5,000 / Children (ages 3–12) ¥4,500 (1 drink included)
Coral Conservation Programs: Learn Through Experience
The resort also runs experience-based programs centered on coral conservation, aimed at helping guests — particularly children — develop curiosity and awareness about the marine environment.
Three plans are available, all of which include a coral lecture and a vetiver bracelet-making workshop. The lecture covers the environmental challenges facing coral reefs in an accessible format, while the bracelet activity uses vetiver — a plant cultivated to prevent the red soil runoff that harms coral — turning the workshop into a hands-on lesson in environmental care. The programs suit children's independent study projects as much as they do adult travelers with an interest in sustainability.
Coral Learning Plan
Coral lecture + Vetiver bracelet-making
- Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
- Price: Hotel guests ¥4,000 / Visitors ¥4,500
Submarine Jr. II Plan
Coral lecture + Vetiver bracelet-making + Underwater observation aboard the semi-submersible Submarine Jr. II
- Duration: Approx. 120 minutes
- Price: Hotel guests: Adults from ¥8,000 / Children from ¥7,000; Visitors: Adults from ¥9,500 / Children from ¥9,000
Coral Farm Snorkeling Plan
Coral lecture + Vetiver bracelet-making + Snorkeling to visit the "coral farm" where coral is being cultivated
- Duration: Approx. 150 minutes
- Price: Hotel guests from ¥12,000 / Visitors from ¥15,000 (same price for adults and children)
All prices include consumption tax. Program contents are subject to change without prior notice.
The waters off Onna Village, known as "Manza Blue" for their exceptional clarity, are sustained by the area's rich coral reef ecosystem. Rising ocean temperatures and environmental pressures in recent years have contributed to coral decline at sites around the world. The resort has been participating in the "Team Chura Sango" coral conservation initiative since 2003 and is also a member of the internationally recognized marine conservation framework "Green Fins." In 2025, its efforts were recognized with the program's top Gold Rank rating — the first for a resort hotel in Japan.
