Atlantis Submarine Adventure in Kona
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kona's vibrant coral reefs
- Witness diverse marine life up close
- Experience a unique underwater adventure
- Enjoy expert narration by marine naturalists
- Suitable for all ages and non-swimmers
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 1-hour underwater submarine tour
- Expert narration by certified marine naturalists
- View of vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
An unforgettable 45-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, where guests explore a 25-acre natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants! Allow Atlantis Submarines to show you the other 96% of Kona you can't see any other way. Treat yourself to Kona's most beautiful and captivating scenery, habitats, and isolated treasures. You'll descend 100 feet into another version of paradise -- one hidden even from the people of Hawaii for centuries. Atlantis Submarines Kona offers a journey aboard a 48-passenger submarine. Guests will discover an 18,000-year-old, 25-acre fringing coral reef, which boasts a vibrant ecosystem. Passengers view coral formations and tropical fish.Headset providing narrations in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish are available upon request at no additional cost. Our escorts will assist you to our shuttle vessel from our Atlantis office which will take you out to the submarine.
Meeting point
Start Location
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Children under 3 years old are not permitted on the submarine.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform the operator in advance if assistance is required.
- Food and drinks are not allowed on the submarine; please consume them before boarding.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary underwater.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
- Bring a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All tours are in English. Headsets providing narration in Japanese are available upon request
- Children must be 36 inches tall or taller to ride the submarine
- Children under age 3 who meet the 36" requirement are allowed to ride the submarine and a child ticket must be purchased.
- Actual underwater tour time is 45 minutes. Shuttle boat ride from the pier to the submarine and transfer is 5 minutes each way
- Passengers must be capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder to board the submarine
Traveler reviews
Fair. Show was ok from...
Fair. Show was ok from far away. Better seat options on viator site would be nice. Good was good. They picked up fast
Book it!
The crew were very friendly and informative. The sub was comfortable and roomy. The fish were beautiful and the shipwrecks were fascinating. You should definitely book this trip!
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
We had a lot of fun checking out the cove from below. We saw tons of fish, a turtle, coral, sea grass & shipwrecks. The had kind and humorous staff to tell us what was what.
Worth it
The captain knew how to get us the best view of the reef and fish and the host was extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time.
You might see a shark!
Sub went down over 100 feet. Saw one shark swimming around. Ship wrecks were cool but the fish were the main attraction for me. I liked they included music during the ride going down and up. Friendly staff.
