Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
Atlantis Adventures Hawaii
4.7
vess527
11 hours ago
I didn't notice we need to show up 30 mins before the "time" on the ticket, and eventually we missed it (I blame Viator for this, there is no notification at all, and the "show up 30 mins" is not emphasized and hard to find / see).
However, Atlantis submarine customer service saved the day, they explained the situation to us, and offered free Flight of Aloha for us to kill the time, especially for disappointed kids. This is great user experience from Atlantis side.
Again, I blame Viator, should have booked directly with Atlantis so I got notifications.
Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus of this tour experience is also seeing the Kona coastline while riding our shuttle boat. Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Kona’s marine mysteries, highlighted by a magnificent and pristine 25-acre natural coral reef garden created by an ancient lava flow. The Kona dive site is frequented by fascinating marine life such as barracuda, yellow tang, eel and parrot fish. See firsthand how sunken ships have combined with Mother Nature to create self-sustaining habitats that attract and feed marine life off the shores of Kona.
Departure Point
- Check in at Atlantis Submarines office inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel 30 min prior to departure time. Parking available at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel. Bring parking ticket (self parking) upon check-in. Purchase an all-day validation for $10 at the Atlantis check-in office.
- Check in at Atlantis Submarines office inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel 30 min prior to departure time. Parking available at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel. Bring parking ticket (self parking) upon check-in. Purchase an all-day validation for $10 at the Atlantis check-in office.
- Audio guide - Korean
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Atlantis Submarines Kona75-5660 Palani Rd, Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona, HawaiiAn 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. Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Live English narration provided by our underwater naturalist.
- Audio narration is available in Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean.
- Sightseeing shuttle to submarine dive site
- Submarine dive aboard the 48-passenger submarine
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus of this tour experience is also seeing the Kona coastline while riding our shuttle boat. Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Kona’s marine mysteries, highlighted by a magnificent and pristine 25-acre natural coral reef garden created by an ancient lava flow. The Kona dive site is frequented by fascinating marine life such as barracuda, yellow tang, eel and parrot fish. See firsthand how sunken ships have combined with Mother Nature to create self-sustaining habitats that attract and feed marine life off the shores of Kona.
Departure Point
- Check in at Atlantis Submarines office inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel 30 min prior to departure time. Parking available at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel. Bring parking ticket (self parking) upon check-in. Purchase an all-day validation for $10 at the Atlantis check-in office.
- Check in at Atlantis Submarines office inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel 30 min prior to departure time. Parking available at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel. Bring parking ticket (self parking) upon check-in. Purchase an all-day validation for $10 at the Atlantis check-in office.
- Audio guide - Korean
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Atlantis Submarines Kona75-5660 Palani Rd, Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona, HawaiiAn 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. Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Live English narration provided by our underwater naturalist.
- Audio narration is available in Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean.
- Sightseeing shuttle to submarine dive site
- Submarine dive aboard the 48-passenger submarine
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
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vess527
I didn't notice we need to show up 30 mins before the "time" on the ticket, and eventually we missed it (I blame Viator for this, there is no notification at all, and the "show up 30 mins" is not emphasized and hard to find / see).
However, Atlantis submarine customer service saved the day, they explained the situation to us, and offered free Flight of Aloha for us to kill the time, especially for disappointed kids. This is great user experience from Atlantis side.
Again, I blame Viator, should have booked directly with Atlantis so I got notifications.
Billie E
Amazing tour of the reefs with a knowledgeable tour guide and great crew! Would recommend this to anyone. We actually saw two ship wrecks and a tiger shark while down, and went past 100 ft deep Very cool
DEBORAH_F
As a Kona resident and one who scuba dives the West Coast of Hawaii very frequently, I was on the sub to entertain a mainland visitor and my expectations were not high. But I really enjoyed the ride! The bluefin travallys and giant trevallys came right up to the sub portholes. And we did see a white tip shark sinuously entering the Naked Lady shipwreck. Cynic that I am, I had a suspicion that the shark on the sand off the bow of the first wreck was a prop…. A fake. But that white tip was very alive. The guide did a nice job on the wreck histories but made a couple boos on fish info. Chocolate dipped damsels do not chirp (the white-spotted damsels do chirp) and they are not aggressive. And it’s highly unlikely that anyone will be cut by a surgeon fish’s razor/sharp blades (at base of tail). It was clear that the guide was coming at fishes from a spear fisherman’s perspective. But no need to scare the tourists with tales of fish aggression! Snorkeling is a safe activity if one does not handle the fish. And yes, sometimes the humuhumunukunuku apu’aa can be territorially aggressive when nest guarding. THAT’s worth telling the tourists. So just give those fish some space.
It was cool to see a few schools of indigo dart fish out and about, apparently accustomed to the sub going by.
Dawn_M
One of the best experiences on the island. Incredible to view what’s underneath the waves. Learned a lot and the crew was professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Nathan_H
It was an absolutely wonderful and memorable experience! My wife was concerned about motion sickness, stuffy conditions, and potential humidity but all her fears were for not. The submarine was air conditioned, the ride incredibly smooth, and airflow was continuous. The crew was exceptional and added to the fun with interesting facts about the ocean ecosystem with plenty of jokes thrown in beside. Theshipwrecks were really cool, and we saw tons of fish of all sizes, and even an eel. If you are feeling at all nervous about this, don't be - you are in good and capable hands and up for a truly unique experience.