I went to the Ocean lounge as my first time ever diving with my mother and the owner, Taz made it an experience I will never forget.
The ocean lounge is set atop a hill and has the most wonderful view of the sea. The building is incredibly cozy and welcoming and Taz made us feel like honored guests.
Taz was excellent at explaining the dive process and what sea life we might see while below the water. On the water Taz was excellent at explaining more of the dive process and very patient with both of us getting used to the gear.
Under the water Taz was very good at making sure we were both comfortable and a'ok. We were able to view lots of amazing sea life under the surface. After our first dive Taz offered Very local fresh cut mango and cold Jasmine tea, the mango was the best I have ever tasted and the tea was a nice cold drink to have while moving to the second dive spot.
After our final dive we returned to the lounge to change into fresh, dry clothes. The changing area had access straight from the outside to avoid wet clothing from getting into the main lounge and was spacious and the showers were excellent to rinse off in.
After changing Taz treated us to the best barbeque lunch I have ever had, with very local beef, pork, chicken and vegetables from a local farm from just down the road that you can see from the big window overlooking the sea. He was very knowledgeable about the cuts and types of meat we were eating. The Orion beer we had was amazing being local from the area. We had more fresh mango for dessert that was so juicy and sweet.
After our lunch I got to meet Taz's super cute little dog and bought 2 Ocean Lounge Mugs, after that we went home and both took long naps after such an amazing adventure.
Taz was the most wonderful and amazing host and guide for diving and even mentioned that if I get certified there is an old ship wreck nearby to go dive to in the future. I highly, highly recommend using the Ocean Lounge for your diving adventure. Taz went above and beyond to make it an experience I will never forget, if I ever return to Okinawa I will without a doubt use The Ocean Lounge for diving again.
Taz made a lifelong dream come true for me. I wish Taz the best and hope he stays and becomes even more successful with his business.
We had an excellent time at the Ocean Lounge barbecue. Taz, the owner, was very accomodating and told us all about the local food. Some coming from as close as a few metres down the road! The beef especially was delicious and they had an excellent selection of local beer. Doing a BBQ with a footbath was an interesting but revolutionary experience! Will definitely be coming back again next time I come to Okinawa.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥9,000–10,000
The owner, Taz, was great. He is very patient with us as we had 3 first time divers with us. He answered all our questions and looked after them very well during the dives. We felt at ease with Tax and his facility is well designed and well kept. His cheesecake is awesome! This is more than just any other dive trip, Taz provides an experience that is top notch! Arigato Taz!
Top notch service and experience in northern Okinawa! The excursion was well planned and super fun! We felt at ease with Taz and the lunch was delicious! Arigato!
Ocean Lounge is the place to go! Taz is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. They have a large selection of locally brewed beer and the atmosphere was welcoming. This is a top spot to visit in Okinawa.
夕方にお伺いしましたが、大変ステキなお店でした。
あいにくの曇り空ではあったのですが、足湯に入りながら、素晴らしい景色を見つつ、お茶をすることができました。
お店の方も大変親切で、地域や観光名所について教えてくださり、本当に居心地が良かったです。
飲み物も美味しく、次回沖縄に来た際には必ずまたお伺いしたいと思います!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
¥1–1,000