Waikiki Submarine Tour by Atlantis Adventure (from Hilton Pier)
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4.09
A New Experience
Reviewed by: a-chan, 2020/01/29I did this tour with my friend who is not from the island. It was her first time on a submarine and she was amazed by how beautiful it was underwater. The boat ride to the submarine was very smooth and because the weather was so nice we decided to sit on the top deck. The view from the deck was amazing. Just as we departed we were able to see a sea turtle swimming next to our boat. The submarine ride itself wasn't so bad we were able to see turtles, sharks, and a lot of fish. It was a bit cold so I do recommend bringing a jacket since you will be underwater for quite some time. My friend and I really enjoyed the tour and we would love to go back and try it again!
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Best way to see Oahu's marine life!
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal, 2020/01/23"We got no troubles, life is the bubbles, under the sea!" It was inevitable that "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid would be playing through my head on this tour. I've always been fascinated by ocean life and would love to someday learn how to scuba dive...but until then, this submarine tour is the perfect--and only--way to explore the world under the sea.
The shuttle out to the dive site not only provided great views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, but also gave us the chance to see exactly where we'd be descending and what part of the bay we'd be exploring.
I've actually done this tour twice and enjoyed it just as much the second time. On both tours we saw sea turtles, star fish, and tons of fish in various shapes, sizes, and colors. During the second tour we also got the chance to see two scuba divers exploring one of the sunken ships.
The crew were all very friendly and knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting facts and details about what we were seeing.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing a completely different world, so unlike what we see every day on land. Take Sabastian's advice and go "under the sea!"
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We saw several of this species and some were much larger than this guy![]()
So many fish!![]()
Inside the sub just before everyone boarded from the shuttle boat![]()
Very unique experience getting to dive beyond 100 feet without getting wet or having your ears pop!![]()
View of Waikiki and the Ko'olau Mountains under the clouds![]()
Diamond Head--Oahu's most iconic natural feature.
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us. We love hearing that you were able to see some amazing views. We're also excited you were able to see some great marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard in the future! A hui hou (until next time).
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submarine tour
Reviewed by: tabor, 2019/11/23from start to finish a must do for families wanting that extra fun activity to do. picked up from central location from hotel and dropped off at pier. very organized after drop off and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. my daughter and I enjoyed the vessel and the captain doing narration & made it fun
Mahalo for your review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life. We're glad you had a fun time adventuring with us. We hope you’ll join us again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/10/28 |
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Great experience and lots to see!
Reviewed by: Ashton, 2019/09/29My friend and I went on this together and it was the first time for both of us on a submarine! It was really neat getting to see the airplane and ships that were down there as well as getting the chance to see about 4 sea turtles and even a small shark! The crew was very nice and professional and we had a great time.
Mahalo for your review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life. We're glad you had a fun time adventuring with us. We hope you’ll join us again soon! Mahalo!
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Fun experience!
Reviewed by: Emily, 2019/08/09This was a fun experience to be in a submarine! Very professional and a funny captain. I would not expect seeing a ton of sea creatures as this is a very protected environment they have created for this experience.
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Aloha! We’re so happy you and your wife enjoyed your time exploring a very unique and beautiful part of Oahu! Thank you for sharing the fun time you had with us. We hope you’ll join us again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/07/23 |
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Must do Family activity!
Reviewed by: Diana T, 2019/07/19My family and I were very impressed. We were able to see a kaleidoscope of fishes even a shark and leopard stingray. We were even able to see large leather back sea turtles. Definitely worth it
Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us. We're also excited you were able to see some great marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard in the future! A hui hou (until next time).
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| Activity Date: | 2019/07/16 |
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Unique Experience !!!
Reviewed by: Tony, 2018/06/30This adventure was more than what we expected. We first boarded a boat that took us out to the submarine. We entered a small port hatch that lowered us into a surprisingly large submarine that held over 63 individuals. We dove to a depth of over 112 feet and saw all manor of marine life around sunken ships and airplanes. We experienced fish and sea turtles nestled among the wreckage along with eels along the coral. To say this was a unique experience was an understatement. How often do you get to go 100+ feet under water and see marine life in their natural inhabitant?
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| Activity Date: | 2018/06/24 |
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Really enjoyed the boat ride and submarine!
Reviewed by: H. Toomey, 2018/06/15Great experience! Kids really enjoyed themselves. The tour guy on the submarine was hilarious! The boat ride out to the submarine was really nice and got to see some beautiful scenery. Everyone was very friendly! Have to do it if your here, we wanted to do things that we aren’t able to do back home.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/06/12 |
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First Time experience
Reviewed by: Nunia T., 2018/06/09This trip was the first time we have ever been on a submarine and we are glad we did it as it was one of the best experiences of our lives. My boyfriend Daniel and I were booked on the Premium Seats which I definitely recommend as those windows are much larger. The staff members are very knowledgeable and always looking out for your safety. You will first board the ship that will then sail out to take you to the submarine dock. The sail is really beautiful as you get to see Waikiki and diamond head on the way. When loading into the Submarine they ensure that your safety comes first and are very careful about every little details. During the submarine tour we went as deep as 110ft and it was just wonderful. Everything is super blue and you get to see a lot of different varieties of fishes, treasures and coral reefs. Also the guide and captain are super funny so you will definitely enjoy your time.
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Breathtaking
Reviewed by: Damian, 2018/05/23The whole tour from start to finish was breath taking! Truely an experience of a lifetime. To be able to go under the waters depths and see the hawaiian pyramids and see the marine life in their natural habitat . Loved it
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| Activity Date: | 2018/05/20 |
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Sub
Reviewed by: Derek, 2018/04/26Staff was great, tour was awesome. Saw plenty of fish and some sea turtles.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
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Great trip the crew were informative and entertaining.
Reviewed by: TJB, 2018/04/21Great trip this was our first experience in a submarine the crew were very knowledgeable and entertaining I would recommend this tour as something everyone should do
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| Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
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An interesting and unique experience.
Reviewed by: Steve M, 2018/01/20This was our second trip aboard Atlantis and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. It is always nice to be able to do something you can't experience at home and living a thousand miles from any ocean submarines are fairly scarce where we live. I always enjoy seeing critters like sharks and sea turtles but any colorful sea life is enjpoyable. On the personal side we were treated with care and respect and at no time did we feel unsafe. Overall a great adventure. Thankyou very much.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/12/27 |
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By far the best Waikiki experience ever
Reviewed by: The Carpenters, 2017/12/23We came to Hawaii to bring our young daughter, age 7, for her first trip, hoping it would be a memorable one, and she was over the moon with this experience. She got a bit queasy for just a few minutes with the short ferry ride to the sub, but after that, she was perfectly fine. The sub itself was roomy enough to not feel like you were sitting on someone else, and everyone gets window seats, so there is no need to worry about not seeing something. They do 180s so that both sides of the sub get to see everything. Amazing. They have sunken plane and ship wreckage that have allowed artificial reefs to be created, and they are teeming with fish. I've personally been to Hawaii over 20 times in my life and this has by far got to be the best experience I've ever had. Bring a light sweater for the breezy trip to and from the sub, if you're prone to getting chilly in ocean breeze. Don't forget to look in the water when you're on the pier waiting for the ferry - there are reef fish there, too!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/12/20 |
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A great experience for both my granddaughter and myself
Reviewed by: nadine, 2017/12/09The experience was definitely worth the time and cost. Picture taking left a bit to be desired, problem with reflection through the portals...wished we could have seen more sea life...may have just been the Tim of the year.
The narrative was well done.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/11/20 |
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Muddled waters
Reviewed by: Maya, 2017/08/05We went for a premium tour with a large submarine (65 seats). The windows are large but tinted and the view is therefore less clear. Aided by loads of sand that cannot settle by so many submarines' tours during each day, the visibility is really low. The tour includes views of two ship racks and some airplane racks that turned artificial coral reefs. All of this is on a sandy bottom and there is no fish in between the racks. So overall, very little is seen really on those tours. I fully support the decision not to disturb the natural reefs and fish habitats but I think that the tour is overpriced for what one can see on this tour.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/08/02 |
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Fun! Guide was entertaining.
Reviewed by: Janelle F, 2017/07/15Not many fish the day we went but lots of huge sea turtles The buried wreaks were fun we traveled really close to a lot of interesting underwater features.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
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submarine
Reviewed by: N family, 2017/07/09This was a fun excursion for the kids. You go on a submarine ride about 115 feet down. The tour guide is very entertaining and makes the time go by very fast! He also points out all the fish you are going to see!!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/07/06 |
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Reviewed by: Star, 2017/02/28It was good, The kids loved it. There wasn't very many fish or things to look at.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/20 |
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First timers.
Reviewed by: Christina Wyatt, 2017/02/20We loved everything. I am the biggest water and animal lover. The submarine was a great experience for us. Even though the reefs are all gone and they had boats, plans, and different materials placed as artificial reefs it just shows you how important our reefs are for sea life. It is a great learning experience to see the difference. How life is under water now after the way man has destroyed it and the ones who care enough to try to recover a small percent of what it would be if it had been left alone before people destroyed an environment for there own selfish reasons. Before booking I did read reviews of others who experienced the submarine tour before I decided to reserve our tour. Even though a lot of people stated they expected more and only gave it 1 and 2 stars I still decided to take the tour. I read Atlantis used partial of the proceeds to rebuild the reefs. If more people got together and helped rebuild what we all have destroyed then maybe there will be more fish and more variety everytime we come back. People should respect the homes of others, where animals live, and give to it instead of always taking. It was a great experience, it taught us to respect the beautiful nature in our world, to help rebuild, and stop destroying before there is nothing left to experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/15 |
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Love submarine adventure
Reviewed by: Javier Manuel mejia, 2017/02/11Excellent experience because it was my first time going there n I totally loved it I'm definitely going back...
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| Activity Date: | 2017/01/17 |
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Atlantis Submarine Ride
Reviewed by: Sandi N., 2016/12/08It was beautiful underwater although I expected that we would see more coral reefs and fish. It was great to see the wreckages but I was underwhelmed by it all. I am a SCUBA diver and was expecting a bit more.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
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Loved it!
Reviewed by: Grace & Bethany , 2016/11/14This was a great experience, the crew was amazing and very knowledgeable!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/11/11 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Barrs, 2016/11/13Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed this adventure... crew and in particular the host were fabulous .... definite must do whilst in Waikiki !!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/11/11 |
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Great but not spectacular.
Reviewed by: Alex T. , 2016/11/07The submarine experience was nice. The inside of the sub was cool and comfortable. The only downside was that I was expecting to see the ocean floor teeming with fishes and corals which was not the case. Instead there were deliberately sunken ships and airplane ruins that served as artificial reefs or the ocean floor would have otherwise been bare. Didn't see any natural corals. But I guess it's not the fault of the tour though their ads were a bit overhyped and misleading with colourful fishes so you would tend to over expect. A fun and unique activity nevertheless for first timers!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/11/03 |
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So Different
Reviewed by: Nasons, 2016/09/19This was an awesome thing to do with the kids....the underwater shipwrecks etc. were amazing to see.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/06/05 |
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Worth a look
Reviewed by: Mick, 2016/09/02A completely different look at what Hawaii has to offer. Very much worthwhile
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/30 |
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nice
Reviewed by: matt H., 2016/09/01was a unique experience going underwater. had a lot of windows to look out at all angles and toured many wrecks and reefs. got to see sharks sea turtles and a large assortment of fish. good value
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
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Well worth it!
Reviewed by: John, 2016/08/07Enjoyed the submarine experience with my 3 kids ages 7,12 and 14. All of us had a great time. The short boat ride to and from the dive site was great, with beautiful views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Everything was very organized and the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there. The narrator dude (Justin or Jason...can't remember) was awesome!...funny and knowledgeable. Sad to hear about how global warming is changing what can live and grow in Hawaiian waters and how quickly things are changing. We saw a million colorful fish, a shark and a turtle. Totally worth it!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
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Heaps of Fun
Reviewed by: Clint, 2016/08/06It's not every day you get to ride in a submarine! Well organised informative staff and really well run. One of our trips highlights especially after it being a spur of the moment thing
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/03 |
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Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard in the future for another underwater journey! A hui hou (until next time).